More climate records under threat as spring heatwave bakes western EuropeScientists say human-driven climate change is amplifying such extremes, with weather events like heatwaves, droughts and floods becoming mo...
27 May, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
Global fire outbreaks hit record high as 'unprecedented' heat extremes loom, scientists sayRecord fires are burning across Africa and Asia this year. Scientists warn conditions will worsen as summer arrives and El Nino develops. T...
12 May, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
How El Nino could impact the world's weather in 2026/27Forecasters predict a strong El Nino developing in late 2026. This phenomenon is expected to bring hotter and drier weather to much of Asia...
24 Apr, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
UN weather agency warns of 'red alert' after record heatThe United Nations' weather and climate agency chief has called for a global 'red alert' as rising temperatures set new records in August. ...
04 Sep, 2024, 12.17 PM IST
Five dead, 33 injured as Tornado hits Southern ChinaGuangzhou tornado kills 5, injures 33. Level-three tornadoes damage factories. Heavy rains in Guangdong pose flood threats. Climate crisis ...
28 Apr, 2024, 06.57 AM IST
Taiwan struck by 2nd strong earthquake in as many daysThe 6.8 quake struck at a relatively shallow depth of 7 kilometers (4 miles) near the city of Taitung on the southeastern coast, Taiwanese ...
18 Sep, 2022, 01.17 PM IST
China renews red alert for high temperaturesTemperatures in Shaanxi, Sichuan, Chongqing, Hunan, Jiangxi, Zhejiang and Fujian may exceed 40 degrees Celsius, the meteorological centre s...
23 Aug, 2022, 11.09 AM IST
China launches new meteorological satellite to improve weather forecast, monitor sea temperatureIt is designed with a lifespan of eight years and will mainly obtain the atmospheric temperature, humidity and other meteorological paramet...
05 Jul, 2021, 03.37 PM IST
China successfully launches new generation meteorological satelliteChina on Thursday successfully launched the first of a new generation meteorological satellite into planned orbit which will be used in the...
03 Jun, 2021, 11.18 AM IST
China on yellow alert for smog in many citiesChina's meteorological authorities on Sunday issued a yellow alert for a new bout of smog that is expected to hang heavy in large areas of ...
11 Dec, 2016, 08.47 AM IST
China to launch 14 meteorological satellites into spaceLast month, China said it will launch five new satellites within five years, including its first solar exploration satellite, to end its de...
04 Jul, 2016, 08.11 PM IST
China to launch 14 meteorological satellites into spaceLast month, China said it will launch five new satellites within five years, including its first solar exploration satellite, to end its de...
04 Jul, 2016, 07.56 PM IST
China issues storm alertChina's meteorological authority today issued a blue alert, the lowest in a four-tier warning system, for rainstorms in the country.
02 Apr, 2016, 01.02 PM IST
- China's new meteorological satellite starts operating
China's new meteorological satellite, launched last December, today commenced operations after four months of testing.
29 Apr, 2015, 10.27 PM IST
Chinese satellites providing weather data to quake-hit NepalChina is providing regular update of weather to quake-hit Nepal with latest satellite images and forecast provided by Chinese Meteorologica...
28 Apr, 2015, 02.00 PM IST
China successfully launches meteorological satelliteThis was the 203rd time a Long March rocket has been launched. The previous satellite, Fengyun-II 07 was launched in 2012.
31 Dec, 2014, 04.50 PM IST
PLA stages meteorological, hydrological drillsThe Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has staged three-day meteorological and hydrological drills in multiple cities.
28 Sep, 2014, 01.42 PM IST