Environment

Human-Driven Global Warming Hits Record High of 1.19 degrees C in last 10 years: Scientists

Global warming has accelerated to 1.19 degrees Celsius between 2014 and 2023, primarily due to human activities.

Jun 5, 2024

How heat waves are intensifying heart health risks

Rising temperatures are increasing the risk of heart health, contributing to a surge in chances of death from cardiovascular diseases.

Jun 5, 2024

Heatwave grips Jammu as pleasant weather likely to continue in Kashmir

The weather office said on Saturday that the present heatwave condition is expected to continue in the Jammu division while Kashmir valley will have generally pleasant weather in the next nine days.

Jun 1, 2024

Early Monsoon Arrival this weekend to provide much-required boost to Indian agriculture, rural demand and economy

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has advanced the expected onset of the monsoon in Karnataka to June 2, 2024.

Jun 1, 2024

Delhi sizzles at 52.3 degrees as city records season's highest-ever temperature

Delhi sizzles at 52.3 degrees Celsius as city records season's highest-ever temperature

May 30, 2024

Sizzling Rajasthan: Churu breaches 50-degree C mark, Pilani reels at 49-degree C

Pilani in Rajasthan on Tuesday recorded the highest ever maximum temperature at 49-degree Celsius, while Churu sizzled at 50.5-degree Celsius to become the hottest place in the state on Tuesday.

May 29, 2024

North Korea sends over 150 balloons carrying trash into South: Seoul military

North Korea has sent more than 150 balloons carrying trash across the inter-Korean border, Seoul's military said on Wednesday, after the North warned of "tit-for-tat action" against anti-Pyongyang leaflets flown by the South's activists.

May 29, 2024

Heavy rains, landslide leave trail of destruction across northeast India, 36 dead in 4 states

At least 36 people were killed in heavy rains and landslides in four northeastern states on Tuesday under the impact of Cyclone Remal

May 29, 2024

36 dead, many missing as rain and landslides wreak havoc in Mizoram, Aizawl cut off from country [details]

At least 36 people were killed, including 21 in a stone quarry collapse, and 10 others missing in landslides in Mizoram's Aizawl district on Tuesday following incessant rain triggered by Cyclone Remal, officials said.

May 29, 2024

Stone quarry collapses in Mizoram, 12 dead, several missing; Heavy rains lash state

At least 12 people died and several others were missing as a stone quarry collapsed in Mizoram's Aizawl district on Tuesday following incessant rain triggered by Cyclone Remal

May 28, 2024

India extends US$ 1 million relief for landslide-devastated Papua New Guinea

India announces US$ 1 million relief assistance for landslide-devastated Papua New Guinea

May 28, 2024

Cyclone Remal: Death toll in Bengal rises to six [details]

Weather conditions have improved in West Bengal since Monday evening with the strength of Cyclone Remal weakening substantially, but the death toll in the state has risen to six since Sunday night when it made landfall.

May 28, 2024

Nearly 1 million evacuated as Cyclone Remal approaches Bangladesh

Bangladesh has begun evacuating millions of people ahead of Cyclone Remal, which is expected to bring winds as fast as 130 kmph when it makes landfall.

May 26, 2024

Cyclone Remal: Met Dept issues alert in Bihar

Bihar Met Department has issued an alert as cyclone Remal is expected to hit the coastal areas of West Bengal on Sunday

May 26, 2024

Thane blast toll rises to 11, chemical stink and ash cover 4 km area

The death toll in the blast-cum-blaze of Amudan Chemicals Pvt Ltd factory in Dombivli town of Thane rose to 11 with another three bodies dug up from the rubble, officials said here on Friday.

May 24, 2024