ENVIRONMENT

Monsoon engulfs North India, Delhi set for week-long rain

India Meteorological Department issues rain alerts as active monsoon brings showers, thunderstorms and cooler weather across several states through July 9.

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Monsoon nears Delhi-NCR as rain brings respite from heat

Monsoon set to bring relief as IMD issues five-day rain alert for Delhi-NCR

Monsoon pounds Mumbai overnight, triggers waterlogging as IMD issues orange alert

India Meteorological Department issues an orange alert, urge caution as monsoon advances across western and central India.

Mumbai still awaits monsoon as India grapples with a 64% rainfall deficit

The prolonged dry spell has lowered reservoir levels, widened rainfall shortages and heightened concerns over water security.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD)

Delhi-NCR braces for thunderstorms as IMD issues orange alert

Rain, lightning and winds up to 70 kmph likely over the next two days, offering relief from intense heat; heavy showers forecast in several states including Uttar Pradesh and Kerala.

Delhi-NCR braces for 44°C heat as monsoon nears, rain relief looms ahead

Scorching conditions to persist until June 11, with thunderstorms and gusty winds likely later in the week; monsoon expected to reach Delhi-NCR between June 25 and 30.

PM Modi plants sapling, reviews key projects during Surat visit on World Environment Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi planted a sapling and assessed ongoing infrastructure and development initiatives during his visit to Surat on World Environment Day.

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From heatwave-driven closures to learning losses and damaged infrastructure, climate change is increasingly disrupting education systems across the world, with South Asia among the hardest-hit regions.