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Why mosquitoes bite some people more than others, and it has nothing to do with 'sweet blood'Mosquitoes are attracted to a unique blend of human body odors. This personal scent is determined by skin bacteria and sweat composition. B...
Monsoon revival lifts kharif hopes, but experts say El Niño threat is far from overIndia’s southwest monsoon has bounced back after a weak June, cutting the rainfall deficit and boosting kharif prospects. Experts caution, ...
Once-a-week insulin launched in India, but doctors say it won't replace daily shots for allIndia now offers Awiqli, a new once-weekly basal insulin for diabetes patients. This drug reduces annual injections from 365 to just 52 for...
How El Niño and climate change are reshaping India's monsoonEl Niño explained: The southwest monsoon has regained strength across India after a weak start. Multiple weather systems are now actively i...
Smarter citizens for dumbed-down citiesIndian cities face chronic waterlogging each monsoon season. This recurring problem stems from poor civic planning and administrative negle...
Why Mumbai still floods despite upgraded infrastructure; and why even light rain disrupts the cityMumbai recorded exceptionally high rainfall, exceeding normal monsoon levels significantly. This extreme weather event surpassed annual ave...
Can you control 'act of God'? Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar asks Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray on rain issueThe Maharashtra assembly witnessed a debate over heavy rains and their causes. Opposition members protested the delay in discussing the pre...
Strong El Nino likely to develop rapidly, says UN weather agencyForecasters are in strong agreement that a powerful El Niño is rapidly developing, according to the United Nations weather agency. El Niño ...
The 'little boy' in the Pacific, India's monsoon and the big test aheadIndia's crucial monsoon season has begun sluggishly, with a significant rainfall deficit raising concerns for the farm economy. Delayed sow...
Monthly average rainfall over India expected to be below normal in July: IMDIndia faces a below-normal rainfall forecast for July, with the national average expected at 94% of the long-period average. This follows a...
India's economic plot twist comes with one villain stepping aside, another waitingIndia's economic outlook has improved as falling crude oil prices ease inflation, strengthen the balance of payments and prompt economists ...
Extreme heat adds pressure to food supplies already hit by warMeteorologists warn of prolonged high temperatures due to El Niño, compounding climate change impacts and already high farming costs. This ...
IMD says wait for monsoon may be over in 5-6 days even as Delhi, UP reel under heatMonsoon is poised for a significant advance into northern states over the next five to six days, according to the IMD. Meanwhile, Delhi swe...
El Niño is set to further disrupt India's $300 billion farm supply chainIndia's crucial monsoon rains are delayed, disrupting the nation's $300 billion farm economy just as planting season begins. This agricultu...
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...
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...
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...
El Nino may hit India's monsoon, rice and maize output: FAOIndia faces a potential threat as El Nino begins. The Food and Agriculture Organization warns of a weakened summer monsoon. This could stre...
US-Iran peace deal brings relief, but India turns to a risk at homeIndia just got a near-term macroeconomic breather from a US-Iran peace deal. However, early monsoon weakness and potential El Niño conditio...
Paris accord threshold could be breached in 4 years as warming accelerates: AnalysisEarth's climate is warming rapidly due to human actions. Global temperatures reached 1.37 degrees Celsius last year. Scientists warn the 1....