Heat, certainly not part of cool Viksit BAs India grapples with an unprecedented heatwave, temperatures have reached alarming highs. The implications of this extreme weather extend...
27 May, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Udaan’s pre-IPO top-up; Tata’s Assam chip hub test runHappy Monday! Udaan is in talks to raise fresh funds amid IPO talks. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
25 May, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
Assam: IMD predicts heavy rainfall likely over Guwahati city in 2-3 days, public advised to remain alertThe weather pattern suggests that thunderstorm and lightning with few spells of rain is very likely at the isolated places of the city alon...
24 May, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Kedarnath Yatra on high alert: IMD warns of heavy rain & thunderstorms, check Dehradun traffic plan before you travelThe India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Kedarnath, warning of thunderstorms and strong winds, placing the ongoing...
23 May, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
10 major disasters, 1.2 million people affected across Himalayas in 2025, says ICIMOD analysisThe analysis by the inter-governmental body, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) also said the increasing imp...
14 May, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
IMD new monsoon forecast system: How AI will allow weather department in predicting rainsThe India Meteorological Department has launched an AI-enabled monsoon advance forecasting system and a high-resolution spatial rainfall fo...
14 May, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
The tiny gas leaks that could help predict earthquakes earlierRocks are not silent. They emit chemical signals before breaking. Scientists are learning to understand these signals. This breakthrough al...
11 May, 2026, 03.37 AM IST
Nationwide trial of mobile-based disaster alert systems going on; citizens ignore test message: DoTIndia is currently testing a new mobile-based disaster alert system. Citizens may receive test messages on their phones. These alerts are p...
29 Apr, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
Heavy rains claim seven lives in Bengaluru; CM visits affected areas, announces Rs 5 lakh relief to families of the deadHeavy rains in Bengaluru caused a compound wall collapse at Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital. Seven people, including two children, lost th...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
Assam chief secretary holds review after Guwahati cloudburst-like rainfallGuwahati faced severe waterlogging after heavy rainfall. Chief Secretary Ravi Kota reviewed the situation. Authorities are directed to issu...
21 Apr, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
Japan issues advisory for northern coastal areas for slightly increased risk of mega-quakeJapan has issued an advisory for its northern coast. This follows a powerful earthquake earlier today. There is a small chance of a mega-qu...
20 Apr, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
Pahalgam terror attack anniversary: Security tightened across tourist spots in KashmirPahalgam terror attack anniversary: Security forces are on high alert across Kashmir's tourist destinations. This comes ahead of the first ...
19 Apr, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
MHA working on nationwide disaster alert plan on phonesThe Ministry of Home Affairs and the Department of Telecommunication are collaborating to implement a Cell Broadcasting Solution across Ind...
08 Sep, 2024, 11.37 PM IST
No school, outside work in afternoon: Delhi prepares heat plan to deal with scorching summers from next yearDelhi plans to launch its first heat action plan to counter growing concerns around heatwaves, including ensuring schools don't operate dur...
18 Aug, 2023, 12.38 PM IST
After text messages on phone, extreme weather alerts on TV, radio soonThe National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in India plans to extend its early warning system to television, radio, and other media p...
04 Jun, 2023, 01.19 PM IST
Ensure disaster alerts reach remote areas timely; engage all agencies: ShahHe asked the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the federal agency to train and undertake operations during such emergencies, to take...
07 Apr, 2022, 02.25 PM IST
Govt plans localised, region-specific SMS service to alert people about natural disastersAccording to the plan, the National Disaster Management Authority will rope in the Meteorological Department and telecom service providers ...
08 May, 2018, 09.45 PM IST