Environment

Earthworms rain down from skies over Norway

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

J&K: Heavy Rainfall Leads to Landslides; Met Forecasts Snowfall Next Week

MeT Department said that the poor weather condition may trigger flash floods in the vulnerable areas of the state.

Mar 29, 2015

Life goes swimmingly for newborn hippo

The San Diego Zoo announced the birth of a hippopotamus and, so far, things appear to be going swimmingly.

Mar 25, 2015

Rio turns rubbish into art to dramatise Olympian bay clean-up task

High prices reflect the environmental cost of waste thrown into the citys picturesque Guanabara Bay.

Mar 25, 2015

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Environment

Bizarre Earthworm Rain in Norway Remains a Mystery

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

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

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

US: Deadly tornado slams parts of Illinois

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

California governor orders 25% reduction in water usage statewide

Chile: Volcano Villarrica rumbles and spews lava

Chile: Volcano Villarrica activity increases

London Zoo opens new Lemur enclosure

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

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

J&K: Heavy Rainfall Leads to Landslides; Met Forecasts Snowfall Next Week

Life goes swimmingly for newborn hippo

Rio turns rubbish into art to dramatise Olympian bay clean-up task

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]