Environment

Heavy rains kill at least 11 in southeast Brazil

Heavy rains in southeastern Brazil have claimed the lives of at least 11 people, including nine who were killed in landslides in the valley region of Minas Gerais state during Sunday morning, said local authorities.

Jan 13, 2025

Flights delayed, cancelled at Chennai airport due to Bhogi festival smoke

The Chennai airport cancelled the arrival of three Indigo flights from Delhi and Bengaluru on Monday morning due to poor visibility caused by smoke from the burning of old clothes and tyres during the Bhogi festival.

Jan 13, 2025

Surge in arrival of migratory birds in TN's Pallikaranai after removal of encroachments

Migratory birds arrive in huge numbers after TN's Pallikaranai removes encroachments

Following the removal of encroachments, the Pallikaranai marshland in Tamil Nadu's Mettukuppam has witnessed the arrival of more than 10,000 birds from 100 different species, including 70 migratory species.

Jan 13, 2025

Delhi's air quality still in 'poor' category as cold wave persists, dense fog covers capital

After weeks of enduring air quality in the "very poor" category, Delhi witnessed an improvement, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 282, placing it in the "poor" category on Monday at 8 a.m., as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Jan 13, 2025

16 dead in Los Angeles wildfires, officials warn of worsening conditions

Los Angeles wildfires claim 16 lives, situation expected to deteriorate

Los Angeles is currently grappling with a series of devastating wildfires. These fires, which ignited last week, have claimed at least 16 lives, obliterated over 12,000 structures, and disrupted the lives of countless residents. The fires continue to rage across different parts of Los Angeles County, leading to widespread disruptions, including school closures and the cancellation of numerous entertainment, sports, and community events.

Jan 12, 2025

Dense fog grips Delhi-NCR; IMD predicts light rain

A thick layer of fog enveloped Delhi-NCR on Saturday morning, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting cloudy skies and light rain in the region.

Jan 11, 2025

America's wildfire risk: More people living in harm's way

The rapid spread of wildfires across the Los Angeles region has forced thousands of residents to evacuate their homes. The two main blazes, the Palisades and Eaton fires, have been fueled by weather conditions, and their origins are still under investigation. These areas, known as the wildland-urban interface (WUI), are becoming increasingly dangerous as climate change fuels more intense fires.

Jan 10, 2025

IMD warns of rain, hailstorm in parts of Rajasthan

The India Meteorological Department has forecast rain and hailstorms in around 15 districts of Rajasthan on Friday.

Jan 10, 2025

An airplane stands at the airport as fog engulfs the area on a cold winter morning

150 flights, 26 trains delayed as dense fog envelops Delhi-NCR reducing visibility

Dense fog enveloped parts of the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) on Friday, reducing visibility to zero and affecting flight and train operations. The reduced visibility in Delhi-NCR delayed more than 150 flights for an average 41 minutes and about 26 trains.

Jan 10, 2025

Gulmarg, Snowfall in J&K,snow-covered landscape,Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg

Intense cold wave sweeps J&K; further drop in night temperatures likely

A cold wave continued to sweep across Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) as Srinagar recorded minus 4.3 and Pahalgam minus 10 degrees celsius as the minimum temperature.

Jan 10, 2025

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

Delhi sees sharp drop in temperature, records 6.4 degrees Celsius

Delhi experienced a significant drop in temperature on Thursday, as cold wave conditions and inclement weather enveloped the city.

Jan 9, 2025

Clear night sky pushes temperature further down in J&K

Due to clear night sky, minimum temperature dropped across Jammu and Kashmir as Srinagar city recorded minus 4.4 degrees Celsius.

Jan 9, 2025

Body recovered from inundated coal mine in Assam's Umrangso

The body of one of the trapped labourers in a coal mine in Umrangso locality in Assam's Dima Hasao district was recovered by the para divers, said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday.

Jan 8, 2025

Delhi pollution: Air quality continues to be in 'poor' category

Dense fog envelopes Delhi; Flights, trains face continued delays

The national capital was enveloped in thick fog on Tuesday, affecting visibility and exacerbating winter challenges.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported a temperature of 11.6 degrees Celcius in Delhi at 5:30 a.m., with a minimum forecast of 8 degrees Celcius and a maximum of 19 degrees Celcius for the day.

Jan 7, 2025

32 dead as 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Nepal-Tibet border

7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Nepal-Tibet border, 32 dead

At least 32 people lost their lives, and 38 were injured after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Nepal-Tibet border on Tuesday, according to some media reports.

Jan 7, 2025