Himachal Snowfall Halts Life, 563 Roads Blocked
Heavy snowfall and rain brought Himachal Pradesh to a standstill, blocking 563 roads and disrupting power supply across multiple districts, with Shimla recording temperatures well below normal.
Category : Climate Change
Flights to Israel, Gulf Cancelled Amid Tensions
Major airlines abruptly cancel flights to Israel, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai as regional tensions surge. KLM, Air France, British Airways, and others suspend services citing security risks.
Qatar Weather Alert: Dusty Winds, Temperature Drop Expected
Qatar faces unsettled weather with strong northwesterly winds causing dust, reduced visibility, and colder temperatures on January 25-26, as per meteorological warnings.
Chandigarh Rain Chaos: Roof Collapse Injures 3 Kids, Traffic Halted
Persistent rain and strong winds disrupt life in Chandigarh, causing roof collapse injuring three children, uprooted trees, power outages, and major traffic chaos across sectors.
Delhi Night Temperatures Drop Sharply After Rain, Air Quality Better
Delhi experienced a significant drop in night temperatures following recent rainfall, with the India Meteorological Department reporting a 4-5°C decrease. The showers also brought slight improvement in air quality, though pollution levels remain moderate.
Mumbai Weather: Sunny Day, Poor Air Quality Alert
Mumbai experiences a bright, warm winter day with temperatures in mid-20s and clear visibility, but air quality remains poor at AQI 193, prompting health precautions for sensitive individuals.
Bengaluru: Rain, Humidity Saturday, Air Quality Moderate
Bengaluru faces an unsettled Saturday with patchy rain, 88% chance of showers, high humidity at 75%, and moderate air quality. Temperatures range 16.3-26.5°C. Week ahead turns sunnier, warmer from Monday.
Peace Talks Continue as Kyiv Faces Massive Attack
Trilateral peace negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States proceed in Abu Dhabi while Kyiv endures severe missile and drone strikes, with casualties reported.
Ludhiana's Record Jan Rainfall Sparks Dense Fog Warning
Ludhiana experiences heaviest January rainfall in four years, nearly tripling monthly average in 24 hours. Met department issues yellow alert for dense fog and predicts more rain ahead.
Chennai: Warm, Humid with Rain, Poor Air Quality Concerns
Chennai faces warm, humid conditions with 86% chance of patchy rain on January 24, 2026, alongside persistent poor air quality. Temperatures peak at 26.8°C with high humidity. Residents advised light clothing, rain protection, and masks for outdoor activi
Noida AQI Turns Poor After 11 Days, Rain Offers Little Relief
Noida's air quality index (AQI) has worsened to 'poor' levels after 11 days of improvement, with recent rainfall providing only marginal relief despite expectations of cleaner air.
Kolkata's Warm Winter Day with Severe Air Pollution Alert
Kolkata experiences a bright, warm winter day on January 24, 2026, with temperatures reaching 28.9°C, but faces severe air quality issues with AQI at 336, posing health risks for sensitive groups.
EU Allocates €10M for Afghan Women's Empowerment
The European Union has announced a significant €10 million funding package aimed at supporting women's empowerment initiatives in Afghanistan, focusing on education, economic opportunities, and social inclusion.
Delhi Clear Skies After Rain, Air Quality Improves Slightly
Delhi experienced clear skies on Saturday after Friday's heavy rainfall, bringing slight relief from pollution. Air Quality Index improved marginally but remained in 'poor' category, with temperature fluctuations expected over coming days.
Boy Killed in Leopard Attack at Panna Tiger Reserve
A 10-year-old boy was killed by a leopard in the buffer zone of Panna Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, sparking fear among villagers and raising concerns about forest patrolling in fringe areas.
Ludhiana Air Quality Improves After Heavy Rainfall
Ludhiana's air quality index dropped to 55, the cleanest in over four months, after 24 hours of rainfall. Experts warn this improvement is temporary and call for long-term pollution control measures.
Bhopal Night Temperature Soars, Unusual Rise to 17.4°C
Bhopal experienced a sharp rise in night temperature to 17.4°C, seven degrees above normal, causing discomfort. Day temperature also exceeded normal at 27.4°C. Met forecasts clear skies for Saturday.
Middle East Flight Cancellations Amid US-Iran Tensions
Major airlines including Air France, KLM, and Lufthansa suspend operations to Israel and Gulf destinations as regional security worsens. Thousands stranded amid US military buildup.
Delhi Temperature Drop, Rain Forecast for Next Two Days
Delhi is set to experience a significant drop in temperature over the next two days, with weather authorities predicting rainfall. The change follows recent weather patterns affecting the national capital region.
Illegal Debris Dumping Threatens Bellandur Lake in Bengaluru
Residents in Bengaluru raise alarm over illegal debris dumping at Jakkasandra Lake, part of Bellandur Lake's buffer zone, seeking urgent intervention from the Chief Minister to protect the vital water body.
Storm Goretti Aftermath: Brighton Beach Littered with Debris
Storm Goretti continues to impact Brighton and Hove's coastline, with council teams clearing shingle and debris from shipping containers lost last year. Safety warnings issued as unusual items wash ashore.
NATO Forces Seize Russian Oil Tanker in Mediterranean Raid
French forces conducted a dramatic helicopter raid on a Russian-linked oil tanker in the Mediterranean, seizing the vessel suspected of violating sanctions. The operation, based on UK intelligence, marks a significant escalation in Western actions against
Chandigarh's Dramatic Weather Shift: Heat to Heavy Rain
Chandigarh experiences extreme weather reversal as temperatures plummet 12.8°C in 24 hours, recording 38.3mm rainfall - the wettest January day since 2022 after unprecedented warmth.
Delhi's Nocturnal Wilderness: Jackals, Fireflies and Urban Ecology
A journey through Delhi's Sanjay Van reveals how jackals, owls and fireflies create a parallel ecological city beneath the concrete, echoing the capital's rich wildlife heritage from the 1990s.
Mohali Storm Wreaks Havoc: Power Cuts, Fallen Trees
Severe winds and rain caused widespread disruption in Mohali district, uprooting trees, damaging power infrastructure, and triggering prolonged electricity and water supply outages across residential areas.
Delhi AQI at 264 After Rain, IMD Forecasts Cloudy Weather
Delhi's air quality improved to AQI 264 after Friday's rainfall, the highest January precipitation in two years. IMD forecasts cloudy skies with fog for Saturday.
Chandigarh Storm Topples Trees, Causes Major Disruption
Strong winds and heavy rain battered Chandigarh on Friday, uprooting over a dozen fully grown trees across multiple sectors. The storm caused severe damage to property, vehicles, and infrastructure, leading to prolonged power outages and blocked roads thr
Fly Ash Barge Recovery in Kolkata's Muriganga River Raises Concerns
Authorities intensify efforts to recover sunken Bangladeshi barge MV Tamjeed Nasir in Kolkata's Muriganga river, carrying 650-700 tonnes of fly ash, amid fears of severe ecological damage to fish populations and mangrove ecosystems.
NGT Fines MahaGenco ₹5 Crore for Nagpur Plant Violations
The National Green Tribunal imposes a ₹5 crore penalty on Maharashtra State Power Generation Company for environmental clearance violations at Koradi Thermal Power Station near Nagpur, with additional compensation expected.
Kerala Fishermen Rescue 3 Whale Sharks in Thiruvananthapuram
In a remarkable conservation effort, fishermen in Thiruvananthapuram rescued and released three whale sharks accidentally caught in shore-seine nets at Kochuthoppu, Vettucaud, and Kochuveli. The operation, conducted with Wildlife Trust of India, marks the
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