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NDRF personnel during a search and rescue operation at a flood-affected area, in Punjab. (Image: @NDRFHQ/X via PTI) India is reeling under the fury of an intense monsoon as torrential rains, cloudbursts, and floods wreak havoc across multiple states. From landslides in Jammu & Kashmir and flash floods in Uttarakhand to record rainfall in Chennai and the worst flooding in Punjab in nearly four decades, the deluge has left behind a trail of destruction, claiming lives, displacing thousands, and c ...Read More >
Chinook, and Mi-17 V5 had been on "active standby" at nearby bases in Jammu, Udhampur, Srinagar and Pathankot. The Indian Air Force on Wednesday pressed into service six Mi-17 and one Chinook helicopters for relief and rescue operations in the flooded parts of Jammu, a source from the Indian Air Force said. Till evening, 90 people had been rescued, some of them Indian Army soldiers, the source said. Earlier in the day, an IAF C-130 transport aircraft and an IL-76 aircraft carrying relief mate ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) India's gains from importing discounted Russian oil are estimated to be just USD 2.5 billion per annum, significantly lower than the previously speculated range of USD 10-25 billion, a research report said on Thursday. Stopping Russian oil imports would force India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, to rely on limited alternatives, potentially driving global crude prices up to USD 100 per barrel amid rising demand and tight supply. "Benefit from Russi ...Read More >
Dehradun: India currently has 87,474 active landslide zones, spread across 179 districts in 19 states and union territories, a recent report released by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) has revealed. These danger-prone zones collectively cover about 4.2 lakh square kilometres, underscoring the scale of the challenge. Arunachal Pradesh ranks first with 26,213 landslide zones, followed by Himachal Pradesh with 17,102 zones across the nation. Uttarakhand stands third with 14,780 zones. The fi ...Read More >
A flash flood, caused by a cloudburst in Rishi Dogri Valley, struck a road construction site in Kinnaur, injuring one and stranding several. The Indian Army responded swiftly, utilizing Logistics Drone High Altitude system to deliver essential supplies like food and coconut water. Personnel guided civilians to safety, and the injured person was evacuated to Reckong Peo hospital. A sudden flash flood swept through Hojis Lungpa Nala in Kinnaur district on Tuesday evening, wreaking havoc at an ong ...Read More >
Shimla, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Braving darkness, fast currents and unstable terrain, the Indian Army on Thursday said its swift response averted a potential tragedy when a sudden flash flood struck Hojis Lungpa Nala in Himachal Pradesh's mountainous Kinnaur district. The incident happened at around 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Triggered by a cloudburst in the higher reaches of the Rishi Dogri Valley, the deluge engulfed the bridge across the Sutlej River and injured one individual. The site was an ac ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Bringing down the curtain on the proceedings initiated against misleading advertisements for medicinal products, the Supreme Court has closed the case filed by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) against Patanjali Ayurved and its founders.A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and K V Viswanathan said no further hearing was needed as the court had already passed various orders and the purpose of the case had been achieved. "By various orders, the prayers of the WP have been achieved and ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Aug 13: The climate change-driven worst-ever deficient rainfall in Meghalaya has taken a toll on its famed golden-hued heritage crop Lakadong turmeric. Recent studies by the Meghalaya Climate Change Centre identified Laskein as one of the state's 25 blocks where this turmeric farming is facing "high" or "very high" risk from climate pressures. According to the studies, farmers are struggling with extreme weather events such as unpredictable rainfall, poor soil health, and increased ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Indian army intensified search operations on Wednesday for scores of people missing after deadly flash floods in the Himalayan region. Sniffer dogs, drones, and heavy earth-moving equipment were deployed to locate survivors in the devastated town of Dharali, Uttarakhand. At least four people were confirmed dead, while more than 50 remain unaccounted for after the disaster struck. Torrential monsoon rains continued to hinder rescue efforts, with communication lines severely dama ...Read More >
Chennai, August 1: Actor, music director and producer G V Prakash Kumar, who has won the National Award for Best Music Direction (Songs) for the Tamil, Telugu bilingual film Vaathi, has called the honour "a blessing for the second time". Taking to his X timeline soon after the 71st National Awards were announced, G V Prakash expressed his gratitude to the jury and the selection committee of the National Awards and the entire team of Vaathi. G V Prakash wrote, "A blessing for the second time. I' ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has said that the day is not far when the entire Himachal Pradesh may vanish in thin air from the map of the country as it flagged the ecological imbalance in the state. The top court also remarked, "God forbid this doesn't happen". A bench comprising Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan said, "The situation in the state of Himachal Pradesh has gone from bad to worse. The severe ecological imbalance and other environmental conditions have led to serious natural ca ...Read More >
New Delhi: Children exposed early to extreme heat may lose up to 1.5 years of schooling with climate change having a direct impact on education and threatening to undo educational gains of recent decades, according to a new global report. Climate-related stressors such as heat, wildfires, storms, floods, droughts, diseases and rising sea levels, affect education outcomes. Most low and middle-income countries are experiencing climate-related school closures every year, increasing chances of lear ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 18 (ANI): The devastating monsoon season continues to take a heavy toll on Himachal Pradesh, with the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) confirming that a total of 110 people have lost their lives across the state between June 20 and July 17, 2025. Out of these fatalities, 65 deaths have been attributed to rain-related disasters such as landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, drowning incidents, electrocution, and falls from steep slopes, among oth ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 18 (ANI): The devastating monsoon season continues to take a heavy toll on Himachal Pradesh, with the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) confirming that a total of 110 people have lost their lives across the state between June 20 and July 17, 2025. Out of these fatalities, 65 deaths have been attributed to rain-related disasters such as landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, drowning incidents, electrocution, and falls from steep slopes, among oth ...Read More >
India's residential power consumption has surged by 10% annually, driven by urbanization, heatwaves, and population growth. Air conditioner sales have spiked, potentially adding 120 GW to peak demand by 2030. While coal dominates electricity generation, solar energy offers a chance to reduce reliance on it, especially during peak demand hours. Energy storage is crucial to meet evening electricity needs. Residential power consumption in India has been rising steadily by around 10 per cent annual ...Read More >
Shillong, Jul 12: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday emphasised the need to balance ecological preservation with developmental aspirations, particularly in states like Meghalaya. Speaking at an interactive session in Shillong, she acknowledged that the climate crisis has intensified to the extent that even the best meteorological tools struggle to predict weather patterns accurately. "Extreme weather events have become the norm. Flash floods and intense rains, which used to ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: If you or someone you know installed solar panels a decade ago hoping to cut electricity bills for the next 25 years, here is some news that might jolt you: many panels in Gujarat are starting to wear out after just 8 to 12 years, far earlier than promised.Over the last 18 months, solar companies in the state have received replacement requests for more than 50 megawatts (MW) of capacity. That is enough to power thousands of homes. And while the solar dream is still very much alive, th ...Read More >
Delhi and the National capital Region (NCR) are grappling with heavy rainfall, leading to disruptions in air travel and widespread waterlogging, particularly in Gurugram. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a "red" alert, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall throughout Thursday. Authorities are working to mitigate the impact, with assurances of improvements in the coming year. The relentless downpour has significantly impacted flight operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi ...Read More >
BENGALURU, India (AP) - Each year from June to September, a series of heavy rains known as monsoons sweep through the Indian subcontinent, providing relief from heat, irrigating the country´s farms and replenishing its rivers. However, as global heat increases, the rain is becoming more erratic and intense, creating the conditions for deadly floods. Nearly 1,300 people died in India throughout 2024 due to heavy rain and floods. Hundreds of rain-related deaths have already occurred this year in ...Read More >
BENGALURU, India (AP) -- Each year from June to September, a series of heavy rains known as monsoons sweep through the Indian subcontinent, providing relief from heat, irrigating the country's farms and replenishing its rivers. However, as global heat increases, the rain is becoming more erratic and intense, creating the conditions for deadly floods. Nearly 1,300 people died in India throughout 2024 due to heavy rain and floods. Hundreds of rain-related deaths have already occurred this year in ...Read More >
BENGALURU, India -- Each year from June to September, a series of heavy rains known as monsoons sweep through the Indian subcontinent, providing relief from heat, irrigating the country's farms and replenishing its rivers. However, as global heat increases, the rain is becoming more erratic and intense, creating the conditions for deadly floods. Nearly 1,300 people died in India throughout 2024 due to heavy rain and floods. Hundreds of rain-related deaths have already occurred this year in the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 8 (PTI) Bringing investment to the rural sector is a key priority for the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), President Alvaro Lario said, adding that investment in agriculture is two to three times more effective in reducing poverty than in any other sector. In an interview with PTI, Lario stressed on the importance of bringing private capital to the rural sector, and said that globally, investments worth around USD 75 billion is required to adapt to the impa ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The 2025 Vana Mahotsavam is all set to begin with a major native tree plantation drive at the Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTGAU), Rajendranagar, on Monday. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will formally launch the programme on the campus, marking the beginning of this year's state-wide afforestation efforts. The drive will start from the university's Botanical Garden area, which had remained neglected for over a decade. Officials said the land had been ov ...Read More >
Srinagar- As Kashmir continues to reel under an intense heatwave, the demand for extending the summer vacation for schools has grown louder, with parents and students urging the government to act in view of the soaring temperatures. Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Saturday acknowledged the growing public concern, stating that the administration has received numerous calls and requests seeking an extension of the break. "We have received a lot of phone calls from worried parents and students u ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 2 (ANI): At least 51 people have died in Himachal Pradesh since June 20, 2025, of which 21 fatalities were due to road accidents, while the remaining 30 were caused by monsoon-related incidents such as floods, landslides, and cloudbursts, according to Himachal Pradesh Disaster Management Authority. DC Rana, Special Secretary of the Himachal Pradesh Revenue Department and Disaster Management, addressed the media in Shimla on Wednesday, providing detailed f ...Read More >
SHIMLA: The incessant rainfall and a series of cloudbursts and flash floods have devastated parts of Himachal Pradesh over the past 19 hours, leaving five people dead, 16 missing and causing extensive damage to infrastructure and property. According to the Himachal Pradesh State Emergency Operation Centre (HP-SEOC), 332 individuals have been successfully rescued in coordinated operations across multiple districts. The worst-hit district is Mandi, where all five casualties and the highest number ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 1 (ANI): The incessant rainfall and a series of cloudbursts and flash floods have devastated parts of Himachal Pradesh over the past 19 hours, leaving five people dead, 16 missing and causing extensive damage to infrastructure and property. According to the Himachal Pradesh State Emergency Operation Centre (HP-SEOC), 332 individuals have been successfully rescued in coordinated operations across multiple districts. Also Read | India Developing Its Own Bu ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 1 (PTI) A mix of cloudy skies in the morning and sunshine later in the day made for pleasant weather in the capital on Tuesday, with the maximum temperature settling at 35.1 degrees Celsius -- 6.8 notches below normal. The city is likely to remain under the 'green zone' in the coming days, indicating no extreme weather alerts, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The humidity levels fluctuated between 89 and 85 per cent during the day, according to the IMD, wh ...Read More >
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Sunday, June 29, 2025, that the southwest monsoon has now covered the entire country-nearly nine days earlier than the normal expected date of July 8. After a brief lull earlier in the season, the monsoon regained pace over the past week, advancing rapidly through most of northwest India, including the national capital, Delhi, by June 25. The IMD confirmed that as of June 29, all meteorological subdivisions across India have received monsoo ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Axiom-4 crew members, including Shubhanshu Shukla, were welcomed with hugs and drinks as they stepped into the International Space Station on Thursday. The newly launched spacecraft -- the fifth in the Dragon series and named Grace -- successfully completed a soft docking with the International Space Station at 4.01pm while orbiting above the North Atlantic Ocean."At 6:31 am EDT (4:01 IST) on Thursday, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft docked to the International Space Station for the four ...Read More >
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