As temperatures soar, Centre asks states to conduct daily surveillance on heat-related illnesses
As temperatures soar, Centre asks states to conduct daily surveillance on heat-related illnesses

By गाँव कनेक्शन

Record high temperatures have been recorded in February this year. In its preparatory efforts to check the impact of rising heat on health, the Union Health Ministry has issued a set of advisories to the states and the Union Territories. Details here.

Record high temperatures have been recorded in February this year. In its preparatory efforts to check the impact of rising heat on health, the Union Health Ministry has issued a set of advisories to the states and the Union Territories. Details here.

Eastern India bore the brunt of prolonged heat waves in June 2023: IMD
Eastern India bore the brunt of prolonged heat waves in June 2023: IMD

By गाँव कनेक्शन

Overall, the country has received 10 per cent less than its normal rainfall for the month of June. Prolonged heat waves were observed for 11-19 days, as against a normal of 2-4 days in parts of West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, east Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, etc.

Overall, the country has received 10 per cent less than its normal rainfall for the month of June. Prolonged heat waves were observed for 11-19 days, as against a normal of 2-4 days in parts of West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, east Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, etc.

Kashmir's apple crop hit due to low rainfall and drought-like conditions
Kashmir's apple crop hit due to low rainfall and drought-like conditions

By Mudassir Kuloo

More than 338,000 hectares of land is under fruit cultivation in the valley. Of which 162,000 hectares are under apple cultivation. Rainfall in March and April months is crucial for bountiful crops. But deficient rains this year have left farmers facing losses.

More than 338,000 hectares of land is under fruit cultivation in the valley. Of which 162,000 hectares are under apple cultivation. Rainfall in March and April months is crucial for bountiful crops. But deficient rains this year have left farmers facing losses.

Assam most vulnerable to climate change in the Indian Himalayan Region
Assam most vulnerable to climate change in the Indian Himalayan Region

By Nidhi Jamwal

A recent scientific assessment of climate vulnerability in the Indian Himalayan Region has ranked Assam as the most vulnerable state and Sikkim as least vulnerable to climate change. Overall, the entire region is under severe threat due to the changing climate

A recent scientific assessment of climate vulnerability in the Indian Himalayan Region has ranked Assam as the most vulnerable state and Sikkim as least vulnerable to climate change. Overall, the entire region is under severe threat due to the changing climate

“He just collapsed & died” — Families in Ballia recall last moments of their loved ones
“He just collapsed & died” — Families in Ballia recall last moments of their loved ones

By Brijendra Dubey

In the past one week, amidst extreme heat conditions, Ballia in Uttar Pradesh reported a spate of deaths. A probe is underway to find out the cause behind these deaths. The district administration has denied any linkage to the heatwave. Gaon Connection travelled to the eastern district and visited families who claim to have lost their loved ones under mysterious circumstances.

In the past one week, amidst extreme heat conditions, Ballia in Uttar Pradesh reported a spate of deaths. A probe is underway to find out the cause behind these deaths. The district administration has denied any linkage to the heatwave. Gaon Connection travelled to the eastern district and visited families who claim to have lost their loved ones under mysterious circumstances.

The Delicious Neem Blossoms
The Delicious Neem Blossoms

By Tikuli

Neem flowers are used in various food preparations. Roasted flowers crumbled on hot plain steamed rice, with a generous helping of ghee, make for a perfect summer lunch. These flowers can be dried, preserved and used throughout the year. Here’s how.

Neem flowers are used in various food preparations. Roasted flowers crumbled on hot plain steamed rice, with a generous helping of ghee, make for a perfect summer lunch. These flowers can be dried, preserved and used throughout the year. Here’s how.

Russia-Ukraine war has wheat crop rates soaring in India; 'unprecedented' prices, say farmers
Russia-Ukraine war has wheat crop rates soaring in India; 'unprecedented' prices, say farmers

By Arvind Shukla

Russia is the world's biggest exporter of wheat. While it is facing a slew of economic sanctions imposed by the West for invading Ukraine, there has been a sudden rise in global demand for wheat, which has led to a surge in wheat prices in India as traders are keen to export the foodgrain. How will it impact the domestic market? More details here.

Russia is the world's biggest exporter of wheat. While it is facing a slew of economic sanctions imposed by the West for invading Ukraine, there has been a sudden rise in global demand for wheat, which has led to a surge in wheat prices in India as traders are keen to export the foodgrain. How will it impact the domestic market? More details here.

"Drops in the bucket are not enough; we need a sea change"
"Drops in the bucket are not enough; we need a sea change"

By Harjeet Singh

As UN Climate Change Conference — COP25 — kicks off in Madrid, the UN climate chief reminds not enough has been done to tackle the growing carbon emissions and climate change. As the world faces record disasters, 'sea change' in action is needed.

As UN Climate Change Conference — COP25 — kicks off in Madrid, the UN climate chief reminds not enough has been done to tackle the growing carbon emissions and climate change. As the world faces record disasters, 'sea change' in action is needed.

Gaon Connection Releases ‘Climate Connection Report 2023’ on its 11th Anniversary
Gaon Connection Releases ‘Climate Connection Report 2023’ on its 11th Anniversary

By गाँव कनेक्शन

The 245-page book has 75 stories of climate change from rural India. It is available for a free download from Gaon Connection’s website.

The 245-page book has 75 stories of climate change from rural India. It is available for a free download from Gaon Connection’s website.

Farmers, experts come together to come up with solutions for agrarian distress
Farmers, experts come together to come up with solutions for agrarian distress

By Chandraprakash Pathak

In a seminar organised to discuss the socio-economic, political and environmental challenges faced by the Indian agriculture sector, farmers and agriculture experts came together and concluded that innovations are needed to adapt to the changing climate. They also batted for a legal guarantee of the MSP and suggested that horticultural and forest produce should be used for ensuring the nutritional requirements of local communities. Details here.

In a seminar organised to discuss the socio-economic, political and environmental challenges faced by the Indian agriculture sector, farmers and agriculture experts came together and concluded that innovations are needed to adapt to the changing climate. They also batted for a legal guarantee of the MSP and suggested that horticultural and forest produce should be used for ensuring the nutritional requirements of local communities. Details here.

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