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El Niño officially returns in 2026: WMO warns climate event could strengthen between July and September, raising risk of heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfallA powerful El Niño event is officially underway, with the World Meteorological Organization warning of intensified global weather extremes....
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...
Union Ministers Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Kiren Rijiju & Arunachal CM Pema Khandu survey flood damageUnion Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, alongside Kiren Rijiju and CM Pema Khandu, assessed Arunachal Pradesh's flood devastation through aer...
Assam flood update: Over 46,000 affected, 3,809 hectares of crop land floodedAssam grapples with escalating floods as 46,000 people in six districts face inundation, with Dhemaji bearing the brunt. The Brahmaputra an...
Shivraj Singh Chouhan to assess Arunachal, Assam flood damage; ground and aerial survey on July 1Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Kiren Rijiju, alongside Arunachal Pradesh CM, are assessing flood damages in the Northeast. Despi...
Rice feeds more than half the world, but scientists say current farming is crossing Earth’s safe limits for climate, water, and nutrients, and that makes every bowl part of a bigger planetary balancing actRice cultivation, a global staple, is pushing Earth's natural systems beyond safe limits, particularly concerning climate change, water use...
Heatwave-hit London climate week spurs calls for faster actionLondon's climate week saw an event on extreme heat cancelled due to the venue being too hot, highlighting the urgent reality of global warm...
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...
Ample world inventories may soften El Nino food supply shockA potential super El Niño is expected to disrupt global weather patterns and threaten agricultural output in the coming months, but large e...
El Niño is here, but can the Indian Ocean Dipole save India's monsoon?El Niño conditions have developed in the Pacific Ocean. This weather pattern often leads to less rain and hotter temperatures in India. Far...
Why your summer tomatoes cost so muchTomato prices have surged due to severe weather in Florida and Mexico. Consumers face higher costs for this summer staple.
South Africa's Drakensberg grasslands still look the same, but farmers say droughts, heatwaves, and disease are quietly changing what the land can supportDrought and heatwaves are decimating sheep flocks in South Africa's Drakensberg mountains, threatening the livelihoods and cultural identit...
JSW–The Times of India Earth Care Awards Recognises Champions of Climate Action and Sustainability
Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
‘The upcoming El Nino event could cost India $1 trillion in losses’An impending El Nino event threatens global economies, with India facing potential losses exceeding one trillion dollars. This climate phen...
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...
China enters its flood season; heavy rain expected in the southChina has entered its flood season with heavy rains forecast for the south. Some northern areas and major river basins will experience belo...
Think it's hot now? World headed for repeated heat record shocks, warns UNNew United Nations climate projections reveal Earth will likely surpass the safe climate threshold repeatedly in the next five years. The h...
Saving supply chains from climate shocks is a lure for investorsCompanies are increasingly focused on supply chain resilience. This trend is expected to continue, offering new opportunities and protectin...
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...