Sustainability of Drinking Water Sources in the Districts of Pali (Rajasthan) and Banda (UP)

A new report looked at water sources in Rajasthan and UP. It found that "safe and secure water supply for the district will be achieved through the conjunctive use of surface and groundwater sources." Protecting groundwater and working with local groups are key for long-term water security.

No relief for Delhi-NCR as IMD warns of prolonged heatwave, 'orange' alert issued

Delhi-NCR is facing a tough time with a long heatwave expected until May 27, and an "orange alert" is out. It's not just hot days, but nights are unusually warm too, with the city seeing its hottest May night in 14 years. The weather department said "heatwave conditions are expected to persist."

16-year-old girl turns orange peels into a water-saving farming solution in South Africa, transforming drought-hit agriculture

A 16-year-old girl in South Africa found a way to use orange peels to help farms save water! She turned them into a special material that helps soil hold onto moisture longer, which is a big deal for places struggling with drought. Experts are excited, saying "this might help farms address one of their biggest modern problems."

Sea foam may look sinister but it is mostly harmless and natural

Sea foam, often seen on Britain's coast, looks scary but is usually harmless. It's made when dead algae mix with seawater, and waves or wind create a bubbly effect. Experts say "it is a common natural phenomenon produced by a combination of algae and weather."

Chandigarh logs above 44°C for 2nd consecutive day

Chandigarh is sweltering, hitting over 44°C for a second day straight! The heatwave alert is on until next Wednesday. While there's a slight break expected this weekend, with Saturday being milder, the heat will return. Officials said "the heat reasserts itself" after Saturday's dip.

Is a heatwave really a wave of heat?

A heatwave isn't a wave of heat moving through the air, but rather a period of intense heat that spreads and overwhelms. This happens when the sun is high, a stable high-pressure system traps warm air, and dry winds blow. Meteorologists sometimes prefer calling it a "heat event."

RO systems should be maintained properly to be effective, says study

RO systems alone don't guarantee safe water, a study found. Even after treatment, many samples had germs like E. coli. Researchers said, "RO systems reduced contamination, but offer limited protection without maintenance." Lack of regular upkeep and filter changes are the main problems, showing we need to be more careful.