Seri Village located 40 kilometers from Bageshwar district known for its stunning view of the Himalayas is facing an uncertain future due to land submergence. The Uttarakhand district disaster management office claims to have relocated eight affected families from Seri village.

Sanitation workers held a protest outside the Municipal Corporation office in Sector 68 on Friday against the ongoing garbage disposal crisis plaguing the city. They accused and protested against the authorities of politicising the issue and harassing residents, the workers dumped garbage in front of the office while raising slogans against the Punjab government, mayor and municipal commissioner. Mohan Singh, state vice-president of the Sanitation Workers’ Union, said, “Politics is being played over Mohali’s garbage issue. The MLA and the mayor are from different parties, and the residents of Mohali are suffering as a result of their political conflict.” He added, “Sanitation workers are segregating up to 85% of the waste at Resource Management Centres (RMCs). Of the total 200 tonnes of daily waste, 50% is wet waste, and 25% consists of cardboard, bottles and similar items, which sanitation workers manage themselves. The remaining 25%, including diapers, plastic bags and wraps, is around 10-15 tonnes daily. Despite this, the authorities lack infrastructure and mechanism to manage this waste effectively.”

Ensure the thermostat is set to an appropriate temperature. Avoid setting the temperature too low, which can cause the AC to blast cold air when it reaches the desired temperature. Dirty air filters can restrict airflow, leading to uneven cooling and sudden blasts of cold air. Clean or replace air filters regularly according to manufacturer recommendations. Ensure that air vents are not obstructed by furniture, curtains, or other objects. Blocked vents can disrupt airflow and cause uneven cooling. An AC unit that is too large for the space it is cooling can lead to short cycling, where the unit turns on and off frequently, resulting in sudden blasts of cold air. Ensure that your AC unit is properly sized for the cooling area. Inadequate insulation can allow cold air to seep into the home, leading to uneven cooling and sudden blasts of cold air. To maintain consistent temperatures throughout the home, improve insulation in walls, windows, and doors.

Known for their ability to smolder underground during the colder months, 'Zombie' wildfires have resurfaced with the arrival of spring, causing significant air quality concerns in both Canada and the United States. The term 'zombie' wildfire refers to fires that do not extinguish completely but instead remain dormant under the insulating cover of snow and ice through the winter. With the onset of warmer weather, these fires reignite, fueled by dry conditions and abundant organic material left from the previous fire season. This wildfire phenomenon have the capacity to affect atmospheric conditions over a vast geographical area.

Denmark's top diplomat shared a video of a garbage dump outside the embassy building on social media, calling New Delhi "great, green, and trashy." He continued saying, "here we have the Danish Embassy, and the Greek Embassy is over there. This should be a service lane, but you can see it’s full of trash, and people are just dumping whatever they like. I hope somebody will listen to this and take action. No more nice words, just action. Dhanyawaad." The New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) quickly responded to the situation and initiated the cleanup of the area.