Environment

Heavy Rains, Thunderstorm to Strike Jammu & Kashmir During the Next 24 Hours

J&K faced flood-like situation in the last week of March due to heavy rainfall.

Apr 20, 2015

Delhi Inhales Toxic Air: Dangerous Fine Particles Level Exceeds Recommended Limit by 21 Times

The air quality in Delhi is worse than London and Beijing, which are considered to be world's most polluted cities.

Apr 19, 2015

Canada: Baby seals shot or impaled in head in heart-breaking commercial seal hunt [Graphic video]

Humane Society International, Canadas Hunt Watch warn hundreds of baby seals being killed in Canadas ice floes

Apr 17, 2015

Bizarre Earthworm Rain in Norway Remains a Mystery

Reports suggest that the earthworms might have been thrown up from a ground miles away, possibly by a tornado.

Apr 17, 2015

Mexico: 500,000 left without drinking water after oil spill

As the number of Mexicans without potable water climbed to roughly half a million on 15 April after an oil spill, authorities in the southeastern Mexican state of Tabasco were moving to get water purification and treatment plants reopened.

Apr 16, 2015

US: Southern California to cut water wholesale deliveries by 15%

Southern Californias water wholesaler voted on 14 April to cut its deliveries to cities and communities by 15 percent as the state clamps down on water usage amid a devastating four-year drought.

Apr 15, 2015

US: Man escapes injury after van crushed during hailstorm in Kentucky

A video uploaded on social media showed a van crushed by a large tree after it fell on the vehicle during a severe hailstorm in Ashton, Kentucky, on 9 April leaving the driver trapped inside.

Apr 14, 2015

US: Deadly tornado slams parts of Illinois

A dangerous storm system rolled through the Midwest on 9 April, killing at least one person and levelling houses and businesses northwest of Chicago, local officials said.

Apr 10, 2015

Cyprus: Possibly one-of-a-kind Rare black flamingo spotted

An extremely rare black flamingo was spotted on 8 April on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, exciting nature lovers who said it may be the only bird of its type ever observed.

Apr 9, 2015

California governor orders 25% reduction in water usage statewide

California Governor Jerry Brown, acting in the face of a devastating, multi-year drought, ordered the first statewide mandatory water restrictions on 1 April directing cities and communities to reduce usage by 25 percent.

Apr 2, 2015

Chile: Volcano Villarrica rumbles and spews lava

A dense cloud of smoke rose above Chiles Villarrica Volcano on 31 March as scientists reported moderate activity within its crater was reported.

Apr 1, 2015

Chile: Volcano Villarrica activity increases

A dense cloud of smoke was seen hanging above Chiles Villarrica Volcano.

Mar 30, 2015

London Zoo opens new Lemur enclosure

London Zoos new In with the Lemurs enclosure allowed visitors to get up-close and personal with the furry animals from Madagascar.

Mar 30, 2015

UP: Lightning Strike Kills Two; Farmers Suffer Crop Damage Again

Two more farmers reportedly died of shock earlier on Sunday, after their crops were damaged.

Mar 30, 2015

J&K Flood Live: Jhelum Flows Below Danger Level, but Situation to Worsen in Next 3 Days

17 people were killed on Monday after the heavy rainfall for the last three days caused landslides in several parts of the state.

Mar 30, 2015