Glacial Lake Outburst In Bhutan Sends Flash Floods Warning To Bengal, Assam

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• Delhi turns Shimla: Temp drops to coldest in 4 yrs

  Recent unseasonal showers and strong winds across the National Capital Region delivered a sharp weather transition alongside much-needed environmental relief. The precipitation washed out persistent pollutants, notably upgrading the capital's atmosphere into the moderate category early Friday. This shift precedes a clear weekend transition, while active weather systems simultaneously threaten eastern states with flash flood risks.

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• North Dakota judge upholds local setbacks for pipeline, orders further review

  Legal challenges brought by local landowners and two counties have forced state regulators to re-examine their approval process for the multi-state infrastructure project. The court determined that state-level siting authority cannot automatically disregard local zoning rules without proving those rules unreasonable. This mandate introduces fresh regulatory delays for the developer, which has already encountered regional route rejections and contested storage plans.

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• Feral deer will become Australia’s next feral pig problem without prompt action, report warns

  Six established invasive deer species are rapidly encroaching on Australian cities and agricultural land, driving over $91 million in annual production losses and management costs. A nationwide assessment reveals that systemic underfunding has allowed populations to expand across nearly every state and territory between 2020 and 2025. Without substantial, coordinated financial intervention, the pest crisis threatens critical ecosystems, road safety, and culturally significant sites.

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