23 March 2026 · World Meteorological Day We Watch the Sky So You Don't Have To Fear It Why the science of weather forecasting might be the most important thing no one talks about — especially in Pune. By an Environmental Science Student & ESG Enthusiast · Pune, Maharashtra 🌍 WMD 2026 Theme: "Observing Today, Protecting Tomorrow" Every March 23, the world marks World Meteorological Day — the anniversary of the day, in 1950, when the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) came into being. And every year, I ask myself: do people actually know why this matters? Not in a textbook way. In a real, this-affects-your-life way. Because here's the thing — whether you're a farmer in Vidarbha watching the sky for rain, a Punekar stuck in a waterlogged underpass on Sinhgad Road, or a city planner trying to figure out where to build next, meteorology isn't background noise. It's the ground under your feet. ☁️ 🛰️ WMO's global observing network — satellites,...
🌿 A Green Week to Remember: Sparrow, Forests & Water 💧 There are some weeks that quietly pass by… and then there are weeks like this one — where nature gently reminds us what truly matters. From 20th to 22nd March , we celebrated three deeply connected environmental days: 🐦 World Sparrow Day 🌳 International Day of Forests 💧 World Water Day As someone from Pune , a city balancing rapid urban growth with natural heritage, this week feels especially personal. Let’s walk through each day — not just as dates, but as stories of survival, responsibility, and hope 🌱 🐦 20 March — World Sparrow Day 4 Why is it celebrated? World Sparrow Day is about raising awareness for a tiny bird that once chirped in every Indian home… but is now disappearing. Why sparrows matter? They are bio-indicators — their presence shows a healthy ecosystem Help in pest control Symbol of coexistence with humans India & Maharashtra connection 🇮🇳 Sparrows were once so common in India that we ...