Kashmir experiences heatwave conditions; Srinagar at 35.7 C is hotter than Kolkata, Delhi
Jul 05, 2024, at 07:19 am
Srinagar/IBNS: The serene valley of Kashmir, which attracts several tourists not just from India but also from abroad owing to its stunning scenery and refreshing air, is reeling under heatwave-like situations along with the rest of the country.
Massive landslide blocks Kishtwar-Paddar road in Jammu Kashmir
Jul 01, 2024, at 06:24 am
Kishtwar (Jammu Kashmir): A massive landslide blocked the Kishtwar-Paddar road on Sunday as light to moderate rains hit isolated areas in the Jammu division, bringing relief from heatwave, media reported.
Gujarat: Ahmedabad road caves in after heavy rainfall
Jul 01, 2024, at 05:57 am
Ahmedabad: A road in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad caved in on Sunday following heavy rain, which disrupted traffic and flooded low-lying areas, media reported.
Delhi to brace for more rains after record-breaking downpour that claimed 11 lives
Jun 30, 2024, at 06:57 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi residents, still recovering from the after-effects of the record-breaking downpour on Friday, will have to brace for more rains, media reports said.
Volvo Car India launches The Reverse Project: mission to convert kilometres into trees
Jun 27, 2024, at 06:58 am
Kolkata: Volvo Car India Wednesday announced the launch of Reverse Project that aims at reversing the environmental damage through planting trees commensurate to the mileage done on EV cars of any brand.
Woman jogging in animal park located close to Paris attacked by wolves
Jun 24, 2024, at 04:51 am
A woman is currently in the intensive care after she was attacked by wolves at a park close to Paris city in France, media reports said.
Global survey reveals ‘truly astonishing’ consensus for stronger climate action
Jun 21, 2024, at 11:08 pm
The overwhelming majority of people around the world want an end to geopolitical differences when it comes to fighting climate change, the results of a landmark public opinion poll conducted by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) has shown.
Study finds air pollution caused 8.1 million deaths worldwide in 2021
Jun 19, 2024, at 02:12 pm
The State of Global Air (SoGA) report published in partnership with the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warns on Wednesday that air pollution is increasingly impacting human health - and is now the second leading global risk factor for premature death.
World heading towards new temperature records, warns WMO
Jun 08, 2024, at 12:09 am
At least one of the years between now and 2028 will very likely set a new temperature record, breaking through the crucial 1.5°C temperature limit, the UN weather agency, WMO, said on Wednesday.
Break free from pollution, climate chaos and ‘biodiversity decimation’, UN chief urges
Jun 05, 2024, at 11:21 pm
The UN Secretary-General has called for safeguarding Earth’s vital ecosystems from rampant pollution, worsening climate impacts and “biodiversity decimation”.
Flood situation improves slightly in Assam, over 5 lakh people affected
Jun 03, 2024, at 03:32 pm
The flood situation in Assam has slightly improved but over 5.35 lakh people in 13 districts, including 1.45 lakh children, are still affected.
Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Japan's Noto region, no injury reported
Jun 03, 2024, at 02:31 pm
An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter Scale hit Japan's Noto region in Ishikawa prefecture early Monday (June 3, 2024), the country's weather agency said.
May 31, 2024, at 10:53 pm
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted prevailing heatwave conditions over Northwest, Central & East India are likely to abate gradually during next 2-3 days.
Delhi registers record-breaking 52.3 degrees Celsius temperature
May 29, 2024, at 11:46 pm
There seems to be no respite from sweltering heat this year with the national capital New Delhi recording the highest-ever temperature at 52.3 degrees Celsius on Wednesday.
Pakistan reels under extreme heatwave, highest temperature touches 52 degrees in Mohenjodaro
May 28, 2024, at 11:09 pm
Heatwave conditions firmly gripped Pakistan, disrupting normal life in the country, with the mercury level touching around 52 degrees Celsius in archaeologically crucial Mohenjodaro, as per Met office.
Cyclone Remal weakens, leaves trail of destruction in Bengal
May 27, 2024, at 03:02 pm
Heavy rains and strong winds triggered by Cyclone Remal uprooted trees and destroyed thatched houses in several districts of West Bengal, mainly in coastal areas, on Monday.
Cyclone Remal: Landfall process begins over West Bengal, Bangladesh
May 27, 2024, at 05:48 am
The landfall process of severe Cyclonic Storm 'Remal' started over the coastal areas of Bangladesh and West Bengal on Sunday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Cyclone Remal likely to make landfall in Bengal tonight, flight ops suspended
May 26, 2024, at 06:23 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Severe cyclonic storm Remal is expected to make landfall between West Bengal's Sagar Island and Bangladesh's Khepupara at midnight on Sunday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
West Bengal, Odisha brace for impact of Cyclone Remal, check the latest update on landfall time
May 25, 2024, at 09:36 pm
Cyclone Remal is likely to intensify into a Severe Cyclonic Storm and cross Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal coasts between Sagar Island and Khepupara by May 26 midnight.
May 25, 2024, at 03:44 pm
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
May 25, 2024, at 03:28 pm
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.
May 24, 2024, at 05:21 pm
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
May 24, 2024, at 03:27 pm
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
May 24, 2024, at 02:45 pm
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
May 20, 2024, at 12:55 am
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
May 18, 2024, at 10:27 pm
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
May 17, 2024, at 08:50 pm
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.
3 dead, 59 injured as huge billboard collapses on fuel station during Mumbai dust storm
May 14, 2024, at 02:25 am
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
May 13, 2024, at 09:44 pm
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
May 13, 2024, at 04:46 am
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.