ENVIRONMENT

Heavy rain triggers waterlogging across Delhi-NCR, disrupts traffic

Showers flood key roads and areas in the national Capital, with water entering shops in Connaught Place and commuters facing severe disruption.

Cauvery flow reaches Upper Anicut at just 1,500 cusecs, raising irrigation concerns

Water crisis puts 4,000 acres of sugarcane at risk in Madurai

Sea level rise could put millions at risk in Kolkata, Mumbai, warns UN

Nepal floods expose a growing Himalayan climate risk as glaciers, slopes become increasingly unstable

The Nepal flash floods have highlighted how glacier loss, unstable mountain slopes and cascading hazards are increasing disaster risks across the Himalayas, even as scientists continue to assess the precise role of climate change in the devastating Aug 26 flash floods.

Delhi-NCR swelters under hazy sunshine as IMD issues rain alert for 21 states

Delhi-NCR temperatures may reach 37°C while heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds are forecast across several states.

India, Bangladesh discuss Sundarbans conservation, land erosion and tiger monitoring

Environment Ministers Bhupender Yadav and Abdul Awal Mintoo discussed mangrove conservation, land erosion and transboundary monitoring of Bengal tigers in the Sundarbans during their meeting in Mongolia.

Delhi-NCR braces for heavy rain, thunderstorms as monsoon intensifies

IMD warns of isolated heavy showers, lightning and gusty winds as rain may trigger waterlogging and traffic disruptions.

Heavy rain brings relief from Delhi-NCR humidity as air quality remains poor

Early morning downpour eases hot and humid conditions, while the IMD forecasts more rain and thunderstorms later in the day amid poor air quality.

Haridwar left with massive waste burden after record Kanwar Yatra

Haridwar is clearing thousands of tonnes of waste after a record 4.8 crore Kanwariyas visited during the Kanwar Yatra, with discarded plastic, clothes and urine-filled bottles reported across the pilgrimage city and concerns also emerging in Gangotri.