The India Meteorological Department has predicted some parts of Kerala may experience heavy rainfall between May 25 to May 27.
WMO predicts North Atlantic may witness up to seven major hurricanes in 2024
The UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a warning for an “above average” hurricane season in the North Atlantic in 2024. Based on data from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), this would mark the ninth consecutive year of anomalies.
When Nirmala Mahanto first started farming on her in-laws' land in Keonjhar, India, she was taken aback by the back-breaking challenge of crop production. In this drought prone district of eastern India, water scarcity forces women like Nirmala to walk miles, lugging water to irrigate their lands. Agricultural cultivation in Keonjhar is mainly rainfed and as the water tables run low, any changes in rainfall have a bearing on food production.
IMD says Cyclone Remal may reach Bangladesh, West Bengal coast by May 26
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday said a low-pressure system has developed in the Bay of Bengal which is likely to transform into a cyclonic storm and move nearly northwards and reach Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal coasts by May 26.
Heavy rainfall lashes Kerala, IMD issues red alert for Ernakulam and Thrissur
With heavy rains lashing various parts of Kerala, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alerts for Ernakulam and Thrissur.
Meteor lights up sky above Portugal, Spain, skygazers left amazed
Portugal and Spain witnessed a rare celestial event recently when a giant blue shiny light was seen moving across the night sky.
Crimes against nature: UN puts environmental legislation under scrutiny
Global efforts to prevent crimes against nature and bring offenders to justice are being hampered by glaring differences in environmental protection laws among countries and regions, UN crime prevention experts said on Friday.
Spending time in nature is good for us, reveals study
Spending time in nature is good for us. Studies have shown that contact with nature can lift our well-being by affecting emotions, influencing thoughts, reducing stress and improving physical health. Even brief exposure to nature can help.
‘Untold harm to nature’ from wildlife trafficking, says UN crime agency
Despite two decades of worldwide efforts, more than 4,000 precious wildlife species still fall prey to trafficking every year, a new report by the UN crime and drugs prevention office, UNODC, showed on Monday.
First human recipient of pig kidney transplant in USA dies
The first recipient of a modified pig kidney transplant died on Saturday, around two months after the surgery was carried out in the US's Boston.
3 dead, 59 injured as huge billboard collapses on fuel station during Mumbai dust storm
New Delhi/IBNS: At least three died and 59 others are feared trapped under the debris of a massive billboard that collapsed on a fuel station amid a strong dust storm in Mumbai's Ghatkopar on Monday evening.
UN teams dispatch aid as deadly flash floods strike northern Afghanistan
UN humanitarian teams scrambled to get lifesaving aid to communities devastated by deadly flash floods in northeastern Afghanistan over the weekend.
Air pollution and depression linked with heart disease deaths in middle-aged adults, study suggests
A study in more than 3,000 US counties, with 315 million residents, has suggested that air pollution is linked with stress and depression, putting under-65-year-olds at increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said it has achieved a 'major milestone' with the successful hot testing of liquid rocket engine manufactured through Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology for a duration of 665 s on May 9, 2024.
Assam's Kaziranga National Park registers highest revenue in 50 years
Kaziranga National Park of Assam, known for its one-horned rhinos, has registered its maximum revenue in the past 50 years, media reports said.