Environment

‘Powerful’ Alaska wildfire destroys 4,000 acres of forest

A fast-spreading Alaska wildfire has destroyed up to 45 homes and forced authorities to restrict traffic on a major highway connecting two of the states largest cities, state officials said on Monday (15 June).

Jun 16, 2015

Meghalaya Receives Heavy Rainfall; 5 Killed in Landslides

Last week, four people were killed in landslides.

Jun 16, 2015

Heavy Rain Lashes Delhi, Kolkata; Monsoon Covers Karnataka

The national capital witnessed a hailstorm as well.

Jun 14, 2015

Maggi Row: Nestle India Moves Bombay High Court Challenging Ban by FSSAI, FDA; Case to be Heard Tomorrow

Nestle India has 60% share in the noodles market in India and derives about 20% of its revenues from the product.

Jun 11, 2015

Cyclone Ashobaa: Storm Weakens But Brings Rains to Oman; UAE Braces for Flooding

Safety experts in Oman have asked people to be prepared for the 'unexpected'.

Jun 11, 2015

Cyclone Ashobaa to Turn Severe as it Moves Towards Oman; UAE, Pakistan on Alert

However, it is likely to cross Oman coast as a cyclonic storm, the IMD said.

Jun 9, 2015

Helicopter films rabbit outrun Avalanche in Russia [Video]

Video captures the extraordinary moment a white rabbit outruns a huge avalanche in Russia.

Jun 9, 2015

IMD Predicts Heavy Rains in Maharashtra, Goa and Gujarat

It would be difficult to say if this would affect the progress of monsoon, says IMD.

Jun 8, 2015

PM Modi Calls for Improved Irrigation as Low Rains Could Cut Farm Output

The rains are forecast to be 88 percent this year, affecting more than half of India's farms.

Jun 8, 2015

Giant piles of worms mysteriously appear along Texas roads after heavy flooding

Park rangers left stunned after giant piles of worms mysteriously appear along Texas roads.

Jun 5, 2015

World Environment Day: Of the World's 20 Most Polluted Cities, 13 are Indian

China, which is the world's most polluted country, is far behind India on the list.

Jun 5, 2015

Thundershowers to Lash India from 1 June Bringing Relief from Sweltering Heat

The searing heat condition in parts of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, central and east India is likely to improve after 2 June.

Jun 1, 2015

Monsoon to Arrive Next Week as Heat Wave Claims 2000 Lives

Monsoon is likely to arrive in Kerala in the next few days.

May 30, 2015

Japan volcano: Mount Shindake erupts forcing islanders to evacuate

Plumes of black smoke blasted into sky in sudden eruption on Japans Kuchinoerabu Island.

May 29, 2015

China: People evacuated after devastating floods destroy thousands of homes

Video released showing rescuers evcauate residents in southern China after series of devastating floods.

May 28, 2015