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United Na ons Climate Change Conference taking

place in Dubai

The UN Climate Change conferences, commonly known as COPs,
convene annually and serve as the world's primary multilateral
decision-making platform for addressing climate change. Nearly
every country worldwide participates in these conferences. Simply
put, COPs bring nations together to collectively tackle the climate
crisis by reaching agreements on crucial measures, such as
limiting global temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius, aiding
vulnerable communities in adapting to climate change impacts,
and attaining net-zero emissions by 2050.
COP28 anticipates over 70,000 attendees, comprising member
states (referred to as Parties) of the UN Framework Convention on
Climate Change (UNFCCC). Participants encompass a diverse
range of individuals, including business leaders, youth
representatives, climate scientists, Indigenous Peoples,
journalists, and various other experts and stakeholders.

Cyclone Michaung : Chennai witnesses worst rain in

70-80 years

Greater Chennai Police says that five deaths have
occurred due to various reasons including electrocution
and falling of trees, as the city reels under the effect of
cyclone Michaung. A massive flood-like situation,
triggered by heavy rain and waterlogging, completely
disrupted normal life in the city and the surrounding
areas on Monday. According to municipal administration
and water supply minister KN Nehru, the city (Chennai)
is seeing rains worse than what it saw in 70-80 years.
Power and internet disruptions compounded the city's
challenges. Operations at Chennai airport have been
suspended until 11:30pm due to strong winds.
Commuters found themselves stranded as suburban
train and bus services remained affected.