Mumbai rainfall forecast: Monsoon set to strengthen in Maharashtra this week, check district-wise outlookMonsoon is set to advance into more parts of Maharashtra, Telangana, and eastern states by June 23. While heatwave conditions persist in so...
No plastic or metal, only bamboo and palm leaves: Meghalaya’s 100-year-old umbrellas do not have a handle but can protect you from heavy rainsMeghalaya, India's wettest region, faces heavy monsoon rains. Locals have a unique solution: knups, hand-crafted rain shields made from bam...
Our extraterrestrial's epidermal stateSteven Spielberg has settled a long-standing debate about E.T.'s skin. The beloved alien was moist, not slimy, according to the director. T...
More immediate climate mitigationAs India grapples with an unusually dry June, the looming threat of a subpar monsoon casts a shadow over the agricultural landscape. With m...
El Nino fear pushes farmers in Srikakulam and Vizianagaram towards water-saving paddy methodsFarmers in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts are shifting to water-saving rice farming techniques. Facing potential El...
India monsoon starts almost 40% short as El Niño upends weatherIndia's monsoon has begun with a significant 40% deficit in rainfall, threatening crucial crops like rice and soybeans. The El Niño phenome...
Kitchen staples face rising price pressure as El Nino risks growExpect higher prices for essential kitchen items like spices, eggs, and dairy. Food inflation is rising, with a potential monsoon deficit a...
Uttar Pradesh weather update: Monsoon delay to keep Lucknow, Noida and Amethi sweltering; IMD says no relief for 4-5 daysWeather in UP, Amethi: Uttar Pradesh faces a prolonged wait for monsoon relief as the IMD indicates unfavorable conditions for advancement....
Why a strong El Niño leaves tropical commodities acutely exposedForecasters anticipate a strong El Nino developing later this year, likely boosting global temperatures and disrupting rainfall patterns. T...
Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon weather today: Rain likely later in the day, temperatures to stay below normalDelhi experienced a pleasant Wednesday morning with partly cloudy skies, a welcome change from typical June heat. Rain and thunderstorms ar...
Finmin to engage with states over looming El Nino falloutThe Finance Ministry will soon meet with states and central ministries to assess the economic and fiscal impact of El Nino. This review wil...
Australia declares El Nino set to be strongest in decadesAustralia's weather bureau has warned of an El Nino forming in the tropical Pacific. This weather pattern could become one of the strongest...
Stop using AC on cool mode: 7 benefits of switching to dry mode during monsoonMost Indian households use their AC in cooling mode during monsoon without realising Dry Mode may be the better option. From reducing humid...
Hundreds of vehicles stranded due to massive landslide in Poonch district; BRO restores NH-144 after 5-hour haltThe BRO teams confirmed that after a 5-hour operation, the road was cleared and opened for general traffic, allowing the stranded vehicles ...
Weak monsoon may drag agri GDP into contractionIndian agriculture is at a crossroads, facing significant hurdles in the coming years. Analysts project little to no growth for agricultura...
What is El Niño and how does it affect India? Could it bring a drought-like monsoon and higher grocery bills?El Niño conditions are now active in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, raising concerns for India's monsoon. Warmer Pacific waters disrupt weat...
Dil ka Chor: Anand Mahindra decodes the name of the smell after rain, says Indians may have a better term for itThe distinct scent of soil after rain, known as petrichor, sparked a lively online discussion after Anand Mahindra explored its Greek origi...