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Heavy rains

Heavy rains cause major disruption in Nilgiris district

The southwest monsoon which has intensified in the district created havoc uprooting trees and damaging EB poles. Nilgiris district has been experiencing heavy rains for the past six days affecting normal life in this tourist paradise in the state.

Hurricane Beryl

Hurricane Beryl moves on, leaving behind trail of destruction and millions without power in US

The combination of extreme weather and humidity, compounded by power shortages, poses severe health risks to people in Houston, with temperatures forecasted to reach up to 41 degrees Celsius as authorities work to restore power in the Texan city.

Hurricanes changing

How hurricanes will change as global warming intensifies

Seawater hotter than 26 degrees Celsius (79°F) is the lifeblood of hurricanes. Warm, moist air is another prerequisite. But that’s not all these monsters need to reach the limits of their savagery.

Highest single-day rainfall in 5 years lashes Mumbai, throws life in disarray

Heavy rain in Mumbai has inundated most parts of the city, leading to massive disruptions in air traffic, with over 50 flights canceled. Suburban train services in the metropolitan area were also affected.

Droupadi bats for environment

Take 'smaller, local steps' to protect environment, Prez Murmu urges people

'Let us pledge to do what we can do – individually, locally – for the sake of a better tomorrow. We owe it to our children, said Murmu, who is on a four-day trip to Odisha for the Jagannath Yatra.

Trees cutting down in the national capital

Delhi Ridge controversy: AAP and BJP clash over tree felling

The BJP accuses CM Arvind Kejriwal of approving tree cutting, while AAP questions the documentation.

Assam Flood

Assam flood situation remains critical as over 6 lakh people affected in 20 districts

Dibrugarh district has been severely affected in the current wave with the major town in Upper Assam inundated for the sixth consecutive day.