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Man pouring water on his face on a hot summer day.

Heatwaves to become longer, frequent and more intense in India, warn experts

Since cities are more vulnerable to the effects of urbanization and climate change, greater number of hotter days, increased number of dry spells and less rainy days are expected.

Landslide in Mizoram

Stone quarry collapse kills 14 in Mizoram

Cyclone Remal continues to wreak havoc. A stone quarry collapsed in the Aizwal district of Mizoram, killing 14 people, and several are still missing. A landslide on National Highway 6 at Hunthar has isolated Aizawl from the rest of the nation.

Uprooted trees after cyclone Remal

Bengal encounters destruction in face of cyclone Remal

Severe cyclonic storm Remal made landfall between Sagar Island in Bengal and Khepupara, with wind speeds reaching up to 135 kmph, leaving a swath of devastation in the wake. More than 110,000 people have been relocated to the shelters till now.

Clouds hovering over Ganga River ahead of the landfall of cyclone 'Remal'

Cyclone Remal set to hit Bengal, likely to impact Odisha and other eastern states

India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts wind speeds of up to 100 to 120 km/h. Fishermen have been advised not to venture out into the sea until May 26.

Airplane while taking off.

Recent Singapore Airlines turbulence incident highlights climate change threat to aviation industry

The recent turbulence on Singapore Airlines’ Boeing 777-300 ER caused death of a 73-year-old British man named Geoff Kitchen, and injured 71 people.

Students facing heatwaves

Amid rising temperature, Delhi government orders schools to close immediately for early vacation

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of "severe heatwave conditions" this week, leading to the shutdown of schools for summer vacation, reducing the term by a few days.

India facing severe heatwave conditions

Indians ready to accept renewable energy sources, worried about global warming

A survey titled 'Climate Change in the Indian Mind, 2023' shows that a majority of Indians are extremely concerned about global warming and strongly support the government's climate action plans.