Heat & Health: CSE says 76% of Delhi’s area has been heat-stressed for six-plus years (2015-24), with most construction sites, marketplaces, schools and informal settlements repeatedly exposed. Weather Watch: IMD issued a yellow alert for Delhi for thunderstorms and isolated light rain; Delhi’s AQI stayed “moderate” (avg 118) while Mumbai’s western suburbs saw heavy pre-monsoon downpours and a sharp overnight temperature dip. Monsoon Uncertainty: IMD and WMO warnings point to delayed/weak monsoon risk as El Niño returns, raising stakes for rainfall, agriculture and food prices. Aravalli Protection: The Supreme Court set up a high-powered expert panel to re-examine the Aravalli Hills definition and address “critical ambiguities,” with a report due by Aug 31. Biodiversity & Communities: GBFF highlights community-led conservation in Nagaland, Uttarakhand and Tripura, with a new $75.6m project aiming to formally recognize community-managed forests and wetlands. Water Governance: Delhi plans water rationalisation to balance supply across neighbourhoods amid rising demand and Yamuna-related production drops. Natural Farming Win: Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming won the 2026 Food Planet Prize for scaling agroecology with farmer trainers and women’s collectives. Clean Mobility: Green SM ride-hailing plans to start in Delhi-NCR on June 5 with an electric-only fleet using VinFast vehicles.