A list of Extreme Weather Events which occurred in 2016

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<p>Heat Waves are considered as a prolonged period of excessively hot temperature, accompanied by high humidity. Following states underwent this extreme weather event in 2016.</p>
<p>There are many communities living on the fringes of the threatened Delhi Ridge only lung space. The Delhi Ridge stretches over a distance of 35 km, from Bhatti Mines to southeast of the 700 year ol...
<p>Water hyacinth is one of the most successful colonizers in the plant kingdom. Its growth can be only restricted by utilizing it in different aspects. Known for its dazzling lilac or violet flowers...
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<p>India is home to 18 Biosphere Reserves (BRs). The reserves are representative parts of natural and cultural landscapes extending over large area of terrestrial or coastal/marine ecosystems. Globall...
<p>Heat Waves are considered as a prolonged period of excessively hot temperature, accompanied by high humidity. Following states underwent this extreme weather event in 2016.</p>
<p>There are many communities living on the fringes of the threatened Delhi Ridge only lung space. The Delhi Ridge stretches over a distance of 35 km, from Bhatti Mines to southeast of the 700 year old Tughlaqabad, branching in different directions, and finally tapering towards the northern end near Wazirabad on the western banks of Yamuna river.</p>
<p>Water hyacinth is one of the most successful colonizers in the plant kingdom. Its growth can be only restricted by utilizing it in different aspects. Known for its dazzling lilac or violet flowers surrounded by a rosette of green leaves was why water hyacinth was distributed as take away gift at a cotton exhibition held.</p>