Environment & Climate
Gujarat Floods Force 40,500 Evacuations as Army, Coast Guard Join Rescue
Over 40,500 evacuated and 5 dead as record rain hits south and central Gujarat, with Army, NDRF, SDRF and Coast Guard running parallel rescue operations.
Gujarat’s 2026 Monsoon Splits the State: Floods in the South, Drought in Kutch
South Gujarat and Saurashtra are flooding while Kutch stays nearly dry this monsoon, a regional split with different consequences for farmers and dams.
Amreli’s Repeat Lion Attacks Expose Gap in Wildlife-Watching Crackdown
A seventh fatal lion attack in Amreli in six weeks shows illegal ‘lion watching’ persists despite warnings, raising hard questions for Gir’s conservation success.
Ahmedabad Sets Guinness World Record With 3.61 Lakh Trees in One Hour
Over 25,000 volunteers helped Ahmedabad plant 3.61 lakh saplings in an hour on July 12, setting a Guinness record with the dense Miyawaki forest method.
11 Gujarat Dams on High Alert as Monsoon Rainfall Intensifies
Gujarat has placed 11 dams on High Alert and rescued over 130 people as monsoon rainfall picks up sharply after a slow start, with Sardar Sarovar now 65% full.
Amreli Floods Kill Farmer as Gujarat Deploys 35 Disaster Teams
Heavy rain flooded Amreli and Saurashtra, killing a farmer and forcing 777 evacuations. Here’s why Gujarat’s monsoon response is being tested early this year.
Raising Awareness About Snakes and Their Importance in Ecosystems
In Gandhinagar, the Gir Foundation held an awareness programme titled “Understanding Snakes and Serpents” on World Snake Day. This event aimed to highlight the ecological significance of snakes and promote…
Vantara and Gujarat Forest Department Collaborate to Preserve Wildlife Diversity
In a significant step to support wildlife diversity in the grasslands of Banni, Gujarat’s Forest Department is collaborating with Vantara, a wildlife rescue and conservation initiative founded by Anant Ambani.…
World Snake Day Celebrated in Gujarat with Awareness Programs
What is World Snake Day and how is it observed in Gujarat? On July 16, 2024, Gujarat commemorated World Snake Day with a series of awareness programs aimed at educating…
Earth Records Shortest Day on July 9, 2025
On July 9, 2025, Earth experienced its shortest day ever recorded. Scientists noted that the day was 1.3 to 1.51 milliseconds shorter than the usual 24 hours. This remarkable change…
Drone Seed Sowing Launches Green Pavagadh Project
Over 60 hectares of the Pavagadh hills in Panchmahal district have been targeted for a significant ecological restoration initiative using advanced drone technology, marking a new chapter in…