Scientists found that ‘rivers in the sky’ are triggering ocean heatwaves in the North Pacific and North Atlantic, but their effect changes with the seasonsNew research reveals atmospheric rivers, powerful storms hitting the US West Coast, are a key factor in developing marine heatwaves. These ...
13 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
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...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
A scorching Asian summer will add to risk of surging gas pricesGlobal gas markets are on edge as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed. Traders are watching China and weather forecasts closely. Ho...
26 May, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
Natural diamonds, real change: Driving sustainable impact in IndiaThe diamond industry is prioritizing sustainability, with India leading the charge by integrating a fifth 'C' – conscience – alongside trad...
21 May, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Microplastics in India’s agriculture: A growing problem demanding urgent actionA new roadmap by NAAS emphasises national monitoring, improved waste management, and biodegradable alternatives to combat the growing crisi...
11 Apr, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
What is Atmospheric river that could dump heavy rain and 2 feet of snow on West coast this weekend?Millions on the West Coast are bracing for a powerful atmospheric river storm bringing heavy coastal rain and up to two feet of snow in the...
23 Oct, 2025, 07.35 PM IST
Southern California landslides: Roads submerged, strong winds batter region, thousands without powerCalifornia is not alone in facing extreme weather. The same storm system that triggered landslides in the state has also brought heavy snow...
15 Feb, 2025, 12.01 AM IST
Easter 2024, Good Friday week weather forecast: Two storms predicted. Check locations, key detailsWeather forecast for Easter 2024 and Good Friday weekend is out and it does not look sunny for some parts of the US.
27 Mar, 2024, 12.43 AM IST
Life-threatening flooding to hit California as torrential rain continuesA dangerous storm system is sweeping across California, threatening millions with life-threatening flooding as torrential rain inundates th...
05 Feb, 2024, 10.59 PM IST
What is Atmospheric river? Know about the phenomenon that will bring heavy rain and snow in the USSeveral parts of the United States including Washington and Oregon will experience heavy to very heavy rain on the weekend. An atmospheric ...
01 Dec, 2023, 06.50 PM IST
River interlinking projects in India may aggravate water stress: StudyIndia's river interlinking projects, aimed at addressing droughts and floods, may worsen water stress and disrupt monsoon patterns, accordi...
27 Sep, 2023, 05.26 PM IST
Rivers in the sky: What are 'atmospheric rivers' that caused massive flooding in USThese "rivers in the sky" are relatively common, with about 11 present on Earth at any time, according to NASA. Most atmospheric rivers are...
16 Mar, 2023, 10.42 AM IST
Pineapple Express: Atmospheric rivers bring high wind gusts and power outages throughout USAtmospheric rivers enter the US West Coast as heavy rain and power outages are being reported in many cities.
28 Dec, 2022, 12.34 AM IST
River linking projects may adversely impact monsoon: ExpertsThe Ken-Betwa scheme, the first being implemented under the National River Linking Project (NRLP), seeks to bring nearly 11 lakh hectares o...
14 Jun, 2022, 03.46 PM IST
Why increased rainfall in the Arctic is bad news for the whole worldThe Arctic water cycle is expected to shift from a snow-dominated one towards a rain-dominated one during the 21st century, although the ti...
02 Dec, 2021, 10.39 AM IST
Liquid water carved deep canyons on MarsThe team found the warming cycles would have lasted long enough, and produced enough water, to create the features.
02 Dec, 2016, 02.46 PM IST
Freshwater bodies emit more greenhouse gases: StudyMethane from freshwater is often a byproduct of bacterial metabolism, as they break down organic matter under low-oxygen conditions.
16 Dec, 2015, 12.38 PM IST