No AC needed! What is this 'smart paint' developed by scientists that reflects 97% of sunlight & even collects water from air?Scientists have developed an experimental "smart paint" that reflects up to 97% of sunlight, significantly cooling surfaces and reducing th...
31 May, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Jannik Sinner's French Open defeat was latest in series of issues with heat and crampsTop player Jannik Sinner faced a shocking defeat at the French Open. This follows a history of physical struggles in major matches. Heat an...
31 May, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Biggest ever Super El Niño may be coming next month and it could be worse than the 1877 disaster that killed millions in India and ChinaForecasters warn a powerful Super El Niño, similar to the one causing the 1876-1878 famine, could develop in 2026. This event is linked to ...
15 May, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
India summer travel shock: Flight tickets to Europe, Leh, Singapore see massive surgeIndian travellers are seeing airfares soar by 40-50% on many routes. This surge is driven by rising jet fuel costs and fewer available seat...
08 May, 2026, 06.36 AM IST
Extreme weather could endanger over one-third of land animal habitats by 2085, study warnsA major scientific study warns that climate change could significantly impact global wildlife in the coming decades. Researchers found that...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Cool change brings relief across South-east Australia after record-breaking heatwaveA powerful cool change is sweeping across Australia's south-east. This brings relief to millions after a brutal heatwave shattered temperat...
01 Feb, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Australia battle extreme heatwave as Ouyen likely to be one of the hottest places on Earth today; Forecasters predict 49 degrees celsius temperature for north-west Victorian townAustralia is battling a severe heatwave. Ouyen in Victoria could see 49 degrees Celsius, potentially a state record. New South Wales and So...
27 Jan, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
Exceptional heatwave puts Australia’s southeast on high fire alert, pushes temperatures above 40°CSoutheastern Australia is experiencing a severe heatwave with temperatures exceeding 40°C, triggering extreme bushfire risk and straining e...
09 Jan, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
Australia set to swelter as four states brace for extreme heatwave with inland temperatures soaring up to 48°CAustralia is set to endure a severe heatwave next week, with temperatures expected to reach the mid-to-high 40s across Western Australia, S...
03 Jan, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Christmas weather outlook for Australia: Storm risk for Brisbane, Perth to hit 39°C as Melbourne braces for cooler Christmas – check region-wise updateChristmas weather for Australia: Australia braces for a chaotic Christmas weather mix. Expect heavy rain and flood risks in the north, whil...
23 Dec, 2025, 02.34 PM IST
Widespread storm system to sweep South Australia, Victoria, and NSW as heatwave and extreme fire danger persist, extending into Tasmania and southern QueenslandSouth-east Australia braces for a severe weather onslaught, with thunderstorms, large hail, and damaging winds set to strike alongside extr...
21 Dec, 2025, 09.23 AM IST
Australia's southeast braces for extreme fire danger amid intense heatwaveAustralia's southeast faced an intense heatwave on Sunday, raising bushfire risks and prompting authorities to issue fire bans in Victoria....
05 Jan, 2025, 08.55 AM IST
Over a fifth of excess deaths linked to heatwaves over past 30 years occurred in India: StudyHeatwaves cause 1.53 lakh annual global deaths, impacting India, China, and Russia. The study emphasizes education, community engagement, a...
15 May, 2024, 02.27 PM IST
2021 was one of the hottest years on record - and it could also be the coldest we'll ever see againThe fact 2021 was among the world's hottest years despite these cooling forces shows just how strong the long-term warming trend is. Indeed...
20 Jan, 2022, 11.41 AM IST
Is the future dark for kids? Children face 7 times more climate extremes than their grandparentsThere has been a significant rise in heatwaves, floods, droughts and crop failures.
28 Sep, 2021, 12.10 PM IST
2015 was fifth warmest year on record for AustraliaThe bureau says Australian temperatures have warmed approximately one degree Celsius since 1950, consistent with global climate trends.
06 Jan, 2016, 02.26 PM IST
You're experiencing world's 5th deadliest heatwave everAs the death toll in the current heat wave crossed the 2,000 mark, this has become the fifth deadliest ever heatwave in the world.
31 May, 2015, 08.37 AM IST