Gurgaon AQI Hits 306, Enters 'Very Poor' Category
Gurgaon's air quality worsened significantly on Tuesday, with AQI reaching 306 in the 'very poor' category due to weak dispersion conditions and PM2.5 pollution.
Gurgaon's air quality worsened significantly on Tuesday, with AQI reaching 306 in the 'very poor' category due to weak dispersion conditions and PM2.5 pollution.
Noida emerges as the worst performer among major NCR cities in resolving pollution complaints, with a disposal rate below 60%. RTI data reveals poor performance compared to neighbors.
A new study warns Telangana faces a severe water crisis, with groundwater levels projected to drop 133% by 2047. The state's agricultural success as a top paddy producer is at risk unless regenerative farming practices are adopted immediately.
National Green Tribunal forms joint committee to investigate air and noise pollution complaints at Tulsi Tower in Bhopal, citing violations of environmental laws by construction activities.
Pollution control board in Kanpur Dehat issues show-cause notices to two factories and revokes license of another after water samples fail lab tests. Villagers' complaints led to inspections revealing untreated discharge in industrial areas.
Chandigarh experienced a significant temperature drop of 5.4 degrees Celsius on Tuesday due to rainfall, with 40mm recorded. The weather office forecasts continued light rain and thunderstorms for Wednesday, while seasonal rainfall is 64.6% above normal.
Kanpur division experiences light to moderate rainfall as per IMD forecasts, bringing relief from dry conditions. Weather experts attribute this to a western disturbance, with temperatures expected to dip.
A powerful avalanche struck Sonamarg in Jammu & Kashmir's Ganderbal district late Tuesday night, burying homes and vehicles but miraculously causing no casualties. Authorities issued warnings as the region faces travel disruptions.
Iran issues stark warning to neighboring Arab countries, threatening retaliation if their territory is used for U.S. strikes. Tensions escalate as USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group enters Middle Eastern waters amid conflicting statements from Tehran and W
The India Meteorological Department forecasts prolonged cold wave conditions, dense fog, and thunderstorms across northern and central India from late January to early February, with disruptions expected in travel and daily life.
The European Union has announced a €10 million funding initiative aimed at boosting economic opportunities and empowerment for women in Afghanistan amid ongoing challenges.
Fresh ethnic violence erupts in Manipur's Kangpokpi district as Kuki-Zo homes are burned and Naga groups blockade a key road. Community leaders appeal for peace amid escalating land disputes and allegations of encroachment.
A new study projects that 4.2 to 13.1 million Americans could live on flood-prone land by 2100, revealing how population growth in vulnerable coastal areas amplifies sea level rise threats.
Northwest India experiences widespread rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds. IMD forecasts fresh western disturbance, dense fog, and cold wave conditions in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh.
Saudi Arabia and UAE have refused to allow US use of their airspace and territory for potential military action against Iran, complicating Trump administration's response to Tehran's crackdown on protesters.
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announces government's ambitious plan to reduce air pollution in Delhi-NCR by 15-20% within a year through comprehensive measures targeting traffic, industries, and waste management.
A solitary tiger is moving through farmlands in north and central Telangana, prompting a coordinated forest department operation using tribal trackers, thermal drones, and tranquillising teams to prevent human-wildlife conflict.
The India Meteorological Department forecasts a significant drop in Ahmedabad's minimum temperature to 14°C on Wednesday, down from 17.2°C, with cooler conditions expected across Gujarat.
Heavy rain and snowfall in Himachal Pradesh have blocked over 800 roads and caused widespread power outages across multiple districts, including Kullu, Lahaul Spiti, Shimla, and Mandi.
Bengaluru's Solid Waste Management teams in Hennur and R R Nagar collected massive amounts of tricolor streamers, plastic flags, and party poppers after Republic Day celebrations, highlighting post-festival cleanup challenges.
Kerala faces unseasonably warm temperatures, with many areas recording 2-5°C above normal. IMD forecasts dry weather statewide, while Skymet warns of potential El Niño by July.
Centralia, Pennsylvania's abandoned mining town with a 60-year underground coal fire, transforms into an unintended nature reserve as human absence allows ecosystems to recover.
An institute will study wildlife management for the Yettinahole project in Karnataka, implementing preventive and mitigation measures in Hassan and Tumakuru divisions as approved by the forest department.
Himachal Pradesh faces severe cold wave with heavy snowfall blocking roads, causing power outages, and forcing school closures across multiple districts including Kullu and Lahaul Spiti.
Ludhiana experiences a sharp drop in temperatures to 16°C, 4 degrees below normal, following rain and hailstorm. IMD warns of cold wave and dense fog until Jan 30, disrupting travel.
Yakutsk, one of the world's coldest cities in eastern Siberia, faces growing instability as rising temperatures thaw its permafrost foundation, causing structural damage to buildings and infrastructure.
India's largest inland saltwater wetland, Sambhar Lake in Jaipur, recorded an unprecedented 2.3 lakh migratory waterbirds from 47 species during the 2026 Asian Waterbird Census, marking a significant recovery and highlighting its crucial role in the Centr
Pakistan's PTI party warns that Imran Khan faces permanent vision loss from injuries sustained in jail, urgently seeking his transfer to a hospital and family access amid health concerns.
A massive fire in Kolkata's Nazirabad reveals how protected wetlands have been illegally filled for warehouses and factories, with authorities filing over 500 FIRs against encroachments in the Ramsar site.
Delhi experienced 4.2 mm rain on Tuesday, pushing January's total to 25.3 mm, making it the wettest January in four years. The IMD forecasts another spell on February 1, while AQI worsened to very poor.