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Ashoka University appoints Professor Rishikesha T. Krishnan as its next vice-chancellorAshoka University has appointed Professor Rishikesha T. Krishnan as its next Vice-Chancellor, effective August 1, 2026. A distinguished sch...
Heat, humidity of India's monsoon could extend summer heat stress as climate warms: Recent StudyIndia faces a growing threat of extreme heat stress. A recent study reveals that with a 2-degree Celsius global warming, the monsoon season...
Philippines earthquake in videos: Watch buildings collapse, airport damaged as massive 7.8 quake strikes MindanaoPhilippines earthquake videos: A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the southern Philippines, causing buildings to shake and promptin...
Philippines earthquake: Could Hawaii be affected? Latest update on Guam and the US mainlandA powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines, triggering tsunami alerts across the Pacific. Guam and the Northern Ma...
Philippines warns of metre-high tsunami waves for several hours after 7.8 quake jolts Mindanao coastPhilippines earthquake: A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off Mindanao island in the southern Philippines on June 8, 2026. Tsunami...
Global warming likely to exceed 1.5C through 2030, WMO saysThe World Meteorological Organization reports an 86% chance of a year between 2026 and 2030 surpassing 2024's heat. This trend exacerbates ...
Poweful El Nino may strike; Climate change will make its effects worseThe El Nino weather pattern is forming and expected to bring extreme weather worldwide. Scientists warn climate change will worsen its impa...
Temperatures likely to remain at record levels in 2026-2030: UNGlobal average temperatures are likely to continue at or near record levels this year and for the next four years afterwards, the United Na...
Government fully prepared to tackle El Nino impact on kharif crop: ChouhanThe government is ready for El Nino's impact on the upcoming kharif crop. Contingency plans are being made for affected areas.
El Nino threat: Centre rolls out kharif contingency plan to shield cropsAgriculture ministry has directed states to prepare district-wise crop strategies, and promote short-duration crops such as pulses, certain...
Not just hot days, hot nights are the real problem: Why heatwave health impact and risk increases after sunsetHot nights are emerging as a serious health risk, especially during ongoing heatwaves across India. When temperatures remain high after sun...
PM Modi to inaugurate high-performance computing system for weather research at IITMThe new high-power computing systems -- named 'Arka' and 'Arunika' -- are expected to significantly enhance the accuracy and lead time of p...
INSAT-3DS Mission: All four planned Liquid Apogee Motor firings completed, says ISROThe INSAT-3DS Satellite is a follow-on mission of Third Generation Meteorological Satellite from Geostationary Orbit. The mission is fully ...
IITM, Pune signs MoU with Tezpur University to assess net ecosystem exchange of carbon dioxide in KazirangaThe institutes will broadly collaborate in research areas such as biosphere-atmosphere exchange of green-house gases and energy, observatio...
Cabinet approves continuation of scheme to improve weather forecastThe scheme approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will ensure transfer of benefits...
New technology enables mining for fuel from asteroids during Mars flightsThe E-sail could make asteroid mining feasible by providing essentially free logistics in the solar system outside of Earth's magnetosphere.
Govt seeks precision in monsoon forecasting by 2017Govt has roped in almost all the world's major weather forecasters in its effort to accurately forecast monsoon rains in the next four year...
India may get normal monsoon rain this yearUnlike last year, the country is likely to get a normal monsoon, boosting the chances of 4% agricultural growth projected in the 12th Five ...
- Monsoon rains stumble again; may delay crop planting
Monsoon rains have stumbled again after a late onset and been confined to a narrow coastal belt for six days, delaying crop planting.
- Indian-origin scientist gets prestigious meteorology award
A distinguished Indian-origin scientist has been awarded the prestigious International Meteorological Organization prize for his research o...