Hailstorm havoc in Bengaluru: Chaos, waterlogging, and deaths reported
Apr 30, 2026, at 12:18 am
Bengaluru was hit by a sudden spell of heavy rain, strong winds and hail on Wednesday evening, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures after days of intense heat that had pushed the mercury to around 37°C.
IMD issues red alert! Heatwave to scorch these states as temperatures hit 44.5°C
Apr 25, 2026, at 05:13 pm
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, has issued detailed heatwave advisories and safety guidelines as several parts of the country continue to witness rising temperatures and above-normal heat conditions.
Global food crisis looms? UN warns extreme heat is pushing systems to edge
Apr 22, 2026, at 05:56 pm
Extreme heat is pushing global food and farming systems to the brink, threatening the livelihoods of over a billion people as rising temperatures and more frequent heatwaves redefine how food is produced worldwide, a new UN report warns.
Clean energy surge led by China, India stops fossil fuel growth: Think tank
Apr 21, 2026, at 02:32 pm
The rise of clean electricity reached a major turning point in 2025, with renewable energy sources meeting all growth in global power demand and preventing an increase in fossil fuel generation, according to a new report by Ember.
Massive 7.5 earthquake rocks Japan — Tsunami warning issued as panic spreads
Apr 20, 2026, at 02:46 pm
An earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter scale struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning of up to three metres (9.8 feet), according to media reports.
Deadly grazing? Over 100 sheep die in Pakistan in just two days
Apr 08, 2026, at 05:48 pm
Over 100 sheep have died under mysterious circumstances in Cholistan Desert over the past 48 hours, according to media reports.
Renewable boom! India hits all-time high in wind energy growth
Apr 06, 2026, at 06:57 pm
India recorded its highest-ever annual wind power capacity addition of 6.05 GW in FY 2025–26, surpassing the previous peak of 5.5 GW achieved in FY 2016–17, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said.
Deadly shockwaves: Afghanistan quake kills 8, tremors send India-Pakistan into panic
Apr 04, 2026, at 09:59 am
At least eight people were killed in central Afghanistan on Friday after a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck the region, with tremors felt across neighbouring parts of Pakistan and India.
Powerful tremors shake North India as earthquake hits Afghanistan
Apr 03, 2026, at 11:01 pm
A powerful 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan on Friday night, sending strong tremors across North India and triggering panic among residents.
7 killed, 5 injured as avalanche hits Zojila Pass, blocks Srinagar–Leh highway
Mar 27, 2026, at 09:41 pm
At least seven people were killed and five others injured on Friday after a massive avalanche struck the Zojila Pass, trapping multiple vehicles under heavy snow debris, the government confirmed.
Viral clip shows squirrel chewing e-cigarette—Experts sound alarm
Mar 25, 2026, at 05:37 pm
A video of a squirrel holding an e-cigarette between its paws and nibbling on the plastic tip has gone viral on social media, prompting wildlife experts to express concern that even animals are not safe from the harmful trend.
Climate crisis warning: Heat could kill millions—Poor nations hit hardest
Mar 25, 2026, at 05:01 pm
A new report on the impact of rising temperatures on mortality underscores the need for targeted investments to help people and communities save lives.
World’s most polluted city revealed — And it’s in India!
Mar 24, 2026, at 04:57 pm
India's Loni is the world's most populated cityIndia’s Loni, located in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, has been ranked the most polluted city in the world, according to IQAir’s 2025 World Air Quality Report.
Decade of Fire: Earth just lived through its hottest 11 years, WMO warns
Mar 23, 2026, at 03:30 pm
All-time high greenhouse gas concentrations in Earth’s atmosphere continue to drive heat records on land and sea, with long-lasting consequences for humanity, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned on Monday.
Forests are more than a resource: How Belarus protects its vital ecosystem
Mar 21, 2026, at 05:35 pm
Forests cover more than 40 per cent of Belarus. At the same time, the country recorded twice as many forest fires last year compared to the year before.
‘Toxic Rain’ alert after oil depot strikes as Middle East war intensifies
Mar 11, 2026, at 06:14 pm
Toxic “black rain” linked to strikes on oil depots, mass displacement and continuing disruption to aid supply chains are upending lives across the Middle East and beyond after 10 days of war in the region, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday.
India’s Cheetah comeback gains momentum as Jwala delivers 5 cubs at Kuno
Mar 09, 2026, at 05:49 pm
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Monday announced that Jwala, a Namibian cheetah and a successful third-time mother, has given birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park.
Kolkata shaken! 5.3 magnitude quake sparks panic, people flee buildings
Feb 27, 2026, at 03:53 pm
An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter Scale struck Kolkata at around 1:22 pm on Friday, sparking panic across the city as residents and office-goers rushed out of buildings in fear.
What are surging glaciers? Scientists warn they are becoming more dangerous than ever
Feb 15, 2026, at 09:04 pm
While most of the world's glaciers are retreating as the climate warms, a small but significant population behaves very differently - and the consequences can be severe.
Underwater apocalypse: Half of all coral reefs severely bleached during 2014–2017 heatwave
Feb 11, 2026, at 01:28 pm
Benefits to society from coral reefs, including fisheries, tourism, coastal protection, pharmaceutical discovery and more, are estimated at about $9.8 trillion per year.
Tremors felt in Kolkata after a 5.9-magnitude earthquake hits Myanmar
Feb 03, 2026, at 10:44 pm
Tremors were felt in parts of Kolkata on Tuesday after an earthquake struck neighbouring Myanmar, media reports said.
Great Barrier Reef in crisis: Experts warn of near-annual coral bleaching
Feb 02, 2026, at 03:40 pm
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef will face mass coral bleaching in most years for the rest of this century, according to a study by Tulane University researchers. But damage to the world’s most famous coral reef could be reduced if greenhouse gas emissions are cut and if corals continue to increase their heat tolerance.
India, Nigeria among worst hit as extreme heat set to affect billions by 2050: Oxford study
Jan 27, 2026, at 09:01 am
A new University of Oxford study warns that nearly half of the world’s population—around 3.79 billion people—could be living under extreme heat conditions by 2050 if global temperatures rise by 2.0°C above pre-industrial levels, a scenario climate scientists now view as increasingly likely.
Thousands of flights cancelled as massive winter storm slams much of the US
Jan 25, 2026, at 12:26 pm
A massive winter storm sweeping across the United States has triggered widespread travel disruptions, power outages and emergency measures, forcing the cancellation of thousands of flights and placing nearly half the country under weather warnings.
Global water bankruptcy begins: Is the world running out of water faster than we think?
Jan 21, 2026, at 01:28 pm
The world has moved beyond a water crisis and into a state of global water bankruptcy, says a new flagship report released on Tuesday by UN researchers.
Delhi suffocates under severe smog as cold wave tightens grip
Jan 18, 2026, at 09:15 am
Residents of the national capital woke up to hazardous air quality on Sunday as a thick layer of toxic smog combined with dense fog enveloped large parts of Delhi, pushing pollution levels into the ‘severe’ category.
A new UN Treaty could change the world’s oceans forever — And it takes effect this week
Jan 17, 2026, at 03:48 pm
Nearly two decades in the making, a landmark international agreement aimed at protecting and sustainably using marine life in international waters and the global seabed is set to enter into force on Saturday, marking a major advance in efforts to safeguard ocean ecosystems for generations to come.
Winter bites hard! Kolkata records 10.2°C, residents rush for heavy woollens
Jan 06, 2026, at 04:38 pm
Kolkata shivered as mercury dipped to 10.2°C on Tuesday, marking one of the coldest January days recorded in the past several years.
Climate disaster shock: Heatwaves, fires and floods cost world $120 billion in 2025 , claims report
Dec 27, 2025, at 02:55 pm
Heatwaves, wildfires, droughts and storms caused more than $120 billion in economic losses worldwide in 2025, according to a new Christian Aid report, Counting the Cost 2025. The findings highlight the escalating financial and human toll of climate change, with fossil fuel expansion identified as a central driver of the crisis.
Big green clampdown: Government bans new mining leases in Aravallis
Dec 24, 2025, at 10:17 pm
The Centre on Wednesday ordered a complete ban on the grant of new mining leases across the Aravalli range, stepping in amid controversy over recently notified rules redefining the Aravalli hills and just days after the Supreme Court froze fresh mining approvals.