Indonesian officials Wednesday warned of tsunami waves following the eruption of Mt. Ruang, which has been occurring for days and is now at its highest level, media reports said.
Heavy rains and flood disrupt normal life in Dubai, flight services hit
Normal life in Dubai City was disrupted and air traffic was badly hit after heavy rains, the highest recorded in 75 years, triggered flooding in the UAE on Tuesday, a region which mostly experiences dry and arid climate.
US scientists say coral reefs undergoing fourth global bleaching event
The world is currently experiencing a global coral bleaching event, according to NOAA scientists. This is the fourth global event on record and the second in the last 10 years.
Total solar eclipse leaves skygazers in the US, Mexico, Canada amazed
A spectacular celestial view left skygazers amazed across Mexico, the US and Canada, as the total solar eclipse occurred on Monday, mimicking a night-like scene during the day.
Rare total solar eclipse hits Mexico, USA
A rare total solar eclipse hit the Pacific coast of Mexico and plunged complete darkness in the area at 11:07 am (1807 GMT) on Monday.
North America to experience a rare celestial phenomenon of total solar eclipse in 7 years
Toronto/IBNS: North America is all set to experience a rare celestial phenomenon of a total solar eclipse for the first time in seven years.
Three injured in Greece's first major wildfire in 2024
Athens/IBNS/UNI: Three people were injured during Greece's first major wildfire of this year, which broke out on Crete island in the southern part of the country, Fire Brigade officers said.
4.8 magnitude earthquake hits New York, New Jersey; no damages reported
Washington/IBNS: A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit US' New York and New Jersey on Friday, the United States Geological Survey said.
New Delhi/IBNS: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a heat wave condition in the next two days over parts of east and peninsular India including Odisha and West Bengal.
Australia could soon see megadroughts that last for more than 20 years, ANU study
Australia could soon see megadroughts that last for more than 20 years, according to new modelling from The Australian National University (ANU) and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes.
5.3 magnitude earthquake hits Himachal's Kangra Valley, Chamba
Dharamshala/IBNS: An earthquake measuring 5.3 magnitude rocked Himachal Pradesh's Kangra Valley and Chamba on Thursday evening.
Taiwan's strongest quake in 25 years leaves 9 dead, over 1,000 Injured
Taipei (Taiwan)/IBNS: At least nine people have died and 1000 injured in a 7.3-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Taiwan, becoming the strongest to hit the island in 25 years, Wu Chien-fu, the director of the Central Weather Administration's Seismology Centre, said.
Seven die as 'strongest' earthquake in 25 years rocks Taiwan, rescue operation ongoing
At least seven people died and 736 others were hurt as an earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter Scale hit Taiwan on Wednesday, the strongest experienced by the region in the past 25 years.
Strongest earthquake in 25 years hits Taiwan, buildings damaged
An earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter Scale hit Taiwan on Wednesday (April 3, 2024), triggering tsunami warning on the island and neighbouring nations.
Mild magnitude earthquake hits Lahaul Spiti, no casualty
A mild-intensity earthquake jolted snowbound Lahaul Spiti district in Himachal Pradesh on Monday night, the Indian Meteorological Department informed on Tuesday.