Floods in Delhi cannot be blamed solely on rainfall, according to a report quoting experts. Experts have highlighted the encroachment of floodplains, the absence of wetlands and the presence of 25 bridges on the Yamuna River in the Indian city. The bridges hinder floodwater flow and block the river s hydrology.
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As the climate gets hotter in South Asia, more women living in low-income households are expected to experience domestic violence. A new study shows the problem will be most extreme in India.
The Young Women s Christian Association (YWCA) of Delhi and several other non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have lost their Foreign Contribution Registration Act (FCRA) licenses after scrutiny by the Union home ministry. YWCA, which runs women s hostels in Delhi, had not received any foreign contributions until March 2021. Other NGOs that lost their licenses include Cni Shishu Sangopan Griha and Program for Social Action.
The number of hot days is rising in India, and experts predict heat waves will start earlier, last longer and become more frequent, as the effects of climate change are felt on the subcontinent.