Environment

Delhi: IMD issues yellow alert for light rain, predicts drop in temperature

Delhi-NCR braces for rain, thunderstorms today as IMD issues orange alert

Delhi-NCR is set to witness more rain and stormy weather on Friday, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for the region, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds reaching speeds of 50-60 km/h.

May 30, 2025

Thunderstorms to continue in Delhi-NCR for next few days bringing respite from heat

A day after parts of Delhi-NCR experienced a sudden spell of thunderstorms, lightning and rain, bringing much-needed relief to the residents of the area who have been wilting under the scorching heat, the weather department has warned of more storms and lightning strikes on Saturday and Sunday and in the coming week.

Apr 19, 2025

Mandalay hit hardest in powerful Myanmar earthquake with 2,053 people killed

Mandalay in central Myanmar has been the hardest hit region after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the country, with 2,053 people killed, 2,691 others injured and 210 people still missing, state-run daily Myanma Alinn reported on Friday.

Apr 4, 2025

Quad to send $20 million relief support to earthquake-ravaged Myanmar

Quad members Australia, India, Japan, and the United States on Friday collectively committed over $20 million in humanitarian assistance to support the relief efforts for the earthquake-devastated Myanmar.

Apr 4, 2025

MeT office predicts temperature surge in TN, pre-monsoon showers likely from April 1

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast a further rise in temperatures across Tamil Nadu over the next few days, with intense heat already being felt in several parts of the state.

Mar 29, 2025

Two successive quakes hit Manipur districts, no casualties reported

Two consecutive earthquakes, including one of 5.7 magnitude, jolted several Manipur districts and adjoining northeastern states, officials said.

Mar 5, 2025

Population of Asiatic lions in Gir witnessing steady rise, says PM Modi after lion safari

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday commended the steady rise in population of Asiatic lions at Gujarat's Gir wildlife sanctuary and also lauded the role of tribal communities in the surrounding areas in preserving their natural habitat. He also informed that the population of tigers, leopards as well as rhinos have risen in the past ten years.

Mar 3, 2025

PM Modi goes on jungle safari at Gujarat's Gir wildlife sanctuary, clicks pictures of lions

PM Modi goes on jungle safari in Gujarat's Gir wildlife sanctuary, clicks pictures of lions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his Monday morning with a lion safari at the Gir wildlife sanctuary in Gujarat's Junagarh district.

Mar 3, 2025

Jammu-Srinagar Highway closed for 2nd consecutive day

The strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remained closed for vehicular traffic for the second consecutive day on Saturday, as traffic officials said restoration of the highway was going on.

Mar 1, 2025

6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Nepal; tremors felt in Siliguri, Patna and other places in India

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal in the early hours of Friday, with tremors felt in Bihar, Siliguri, and other neighbouring areas in India, shaking homes and waking residents.

Feb 28, 2025

IMD issues yellow alert for heatwave in Mumbai, suburbs [Details]

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for a heatwave in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Navi Mumbai for the next three days, with no significant relief in sight.

Feb 25, 2025

Weather Alert: J&K braces for heavy rain/snowfall for next 3 days

Jammu and Kashmir braced for heavy rain/snow as the MET department issued an advisory on Tuesday cautioning the authorities of inclement weather for three days.

Feb 25, 2025

Weather Department predicts rise in temperature in many districts of TN for next few days

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has predicted a rise in temperature in many districts of Tamil Nadu for the next few days.

Feb 19, 2025

Light rainfall graces Delhi-NCR, AQI improves slightly

Light rainfall graces Delhi-NCR, brings down temperature, improves AQI

Delhi-NCR woke up to light rainfall on Tuesday morning, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting that showers will continue throughout the day.

Feb 4, 2025

NIT Rourkela's new eco-friendly treatment to remove carcinogenic dyes from wastewater

Researchers at the National Institute of Technology Rourkela on Thursday announced an innovative process for efficiently treating industrial wastewater contaminated with persistent dyes that can cause cancer.

Jan 30, 2025

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