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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 ...
"Feels like COVID lockdown": Intense heatwave leaves Khajuraho's UNESCO temples, roads deserted; businesses shutKhajuraho experiences a severe heatwave. Temperatures are soaring to nearly 47 degrees Celsius. Normal life and tourism have come to a stan...
5 Indian destinations you should avoid travelling during summerPlanning a summer holiday in India can be exciting, but extreme temperatures in several regions can make travel uncomfortable and even risk...
India summer travel shock: Flight tickets to Europe, Leh, Singapore see massive surgeIndian travellers are seeing airfares soar by 40-50% on many routes. This surge is driven by rising jet fuel costs and fewer available seat...
Weather Today: IMD issues rain alert for Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan; Delhi gets relief from heatwave. Check full forecastWeather Update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across several stat...
Heatwave drives early rush to hill stations, bookings surgeIndia's heatwave is causing a surge in demand for hill stations like Dehradun and Munnar. Travel firms report increased bookings for cooler...
Thailand in grip of heatwave: What tourists should know before travellingThailand is grappling with scorching heat, with temperatures soaring to 40°C, coupled with dangerous PM2.5 pollution. Tourists should brace...
Berlin courts tourists as Paris and Barcelona tire of the crowdsBerlin aims to attract tourists seeking respite from crowded southern European cities. The city highlights its art scene and cooler climate...
Santa’s village swelters: Even travelling to the Arctic Circle won't save you from a heatwaveRovaniemi, Finland, witnessed a record-breaking 30°C, highlighting climate change's impact in the Arctic. Across Europe, the intense heatwa...
Kashmir valley faces unprecedented heatwave: Residents advised to take precautionsKashmir Valley is grappling with an intense heatwave that has prompted the Meteorological Department in Srinagar to issue urgent alerts. Th...
India's heatwave hits hard – but weather derivatives could be the cool solutionIndia faced its longest heatwave on record in 2024, causing over 3,200 deaths. Growing climate risks are prompting increased use of weather...
Rs 2,000 cr Mission Mausam approved: Here's how high-tech radars will be used to tackle heavy rains, floods, stormsThe Union Cabinet has approved 'Mission Mausam,' a ₹2,000 crore initiative aimed at significantly improving India’s weather forecasting and...
ET Explains: High temp hits flights to Leh. Why?IndiGo recently cancelled flights to and from Leh due to high temperatures affecting runway operations, highlighting the challenges of oper...
Nordic "coolcations" turn up the chill factorCati Padilla and other tourists from southern Europe are increasingly opting for "coolcations" in Nordic countries like Norway and Sweden t...
Shimla water crisis: Tourist-packed hotels scramble for water as supplies drop sharplyThis summer, extreme heat waves have hit India's northwest region, worsening a severe water crisis in Himachal Pradesh, especially in Shiml...
Greece shuts down tourist hotspots, warns travelers as severe heatwave sweeps countryGreece is facing the aftermath of a severe early heatwave that has resulted in fatalities, missing persons, and tourist site closures. Reco...
Climate change is set to make our holidays look very different - here's howThe COVID pandemic disrupted travel for several years, but now holidays are making a comeback. However, the resurgence in travel is concern...
Here's how climate change is shaping the future of tourismInternational travel is rebounding after the pandemic, with nearly 4 billion passengers in 2022. However, concerns are rising about the env...
Indians pack bags, head to Himachal Pradesh to beat Covid blues and heatwaveThe occupancy in the hotels has jumped in the past few days, but is yet to reach its peak.
Reducing tourism-related emissions key to check climate change impacts on tourismAs representatives of governments work to develop an international policy to tackle climate change at the ongoing UN climate talks in Madri...