environment

This image highlights a major environmental initiative launched by Arjun Modhwadia in his capacity as the Gujarat Cabinet Minister for Forest and Environment. The project aims to rejuvenate the state’s water bodies through a nature-first approach. The “River Bank Green Belt” Project The initiative is a strategic effort to transform barren or encroached land along Gujarat’s river systems into thriving ecological zones.

Porbandar, January 21, 2026 – The coastal charm of Porbandar has been replaced by a persistent chill as the city records temperatures significantly below normal. Earlier this week, on January 15, the mercury dipped to a staggering 8.9°C—nearly 5°C below the seasonal average.2 Even today, temperatures continue to hover around 11°C at night, making it one of the coldest weeks in recent years for the district.3 Impact on the “White City”: The Scientific Context: Meteorologists attribute this “Rare Cold Wave” to strong Western Disturbances currently affecting North India.4 These systems are pulling cold, northerly winds deep into the Saurashtra peninsula. While a slight relief is expected over the next 48 hours, weather models suggest another dip below 10°C might occur between January 24 and 27.5