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 ...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
Monsoon 2026: Kerala, Karnataka, Goa brace for heavy rainfall as IMD issues weather warningKerala monsoon update: The southwest monsoon is advancing across India, bringing much-needed rain to many regions. Coastal Karnataka, Keral...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
‘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...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
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 ...
24 May, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
Forget stocks, you can now profit from Mumbai rains! Here's how NCDEX's unique weather futures workNCDEX has launched India’s first exchange-traded weather derivative contract, RAINMUMBAI, allowing traders and businesses to hedge against ...
21 May, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
Karnataka, Bengaluru weather today: IMD sounds yellow alert for Bangalore and state, warns of more heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and strong windsBangalore rain update: Karnataka, including Bengaluru, faces a heavy spell of rain with hailstorms predicted. A yellow alert is issued for ...
19 May, 2026, 07.59 AM IST
Biggest ever Super El Niño may be coming next month and it could be worse than the 1877 disaster that killed millions in India and ChinaForecasters warn a powerful Super El Niño, similar to the one causing the 1876-1878 famine, could develop in 2026. This event is linked to ...
15 May, 2026, 03.33 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
How El Nino could impact the world's weather in 2026/27Forecasters predict a strong El Nino developing in late 2026. This phenomenon is expected to bring hotter and drier weather to much of Asia...
24 Apr, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Forecast for strong El Nino fans worries about global crops as Iran war bitesA strong El Nino is expected in the second half of 2026. This will bring hotter, drier weather to Asia. Crops and food supplies will be aff...
24 Apr, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Lenders' fields may yield less as collections wilt in summer"Collections fell by about two percentage points last summer, and we expect a similar dip this year," said the head of a non-bank lender, w...
08 Apr, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Hindu Kush Himalayas at greater risk of landslides, floods this monsoon season: ReportExperts warn of heightened risks of flash floods, landslides, and glacial lake outbursts in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region this monsoon sea...
11 Jun, 2025, 07.08 PM IST
62 killed in rain-related incidents in Nepal in one monthOf the fatalities, 34 people were killed by landslides, while 28 succumbed to floods resulting from incessant rains. Additionally, seven in...
07 Jul, 2024, 09.44 PM IST
Amid monsoon mayhem and flood crisis, here’s how health, home, and motor insurance can help you secure your life, property, and vehicleAs climate change continues to disrupt weather patterns and intensify monsoon rains, it is essential to be prepared for the potential conse...
25 Jul, 2023, 12.18 PM IST
2017 costliest year ever for weather, climate disasters: WMO reportWeather and climate-related events cost countries some USD 320 billion. More than 1,200 deaths were reported in India, Bangladesh and Nepal.
23 Mar, 2018, 12.23 PM IST
Nepal floods not caused by release of dam water, says IndiaIndia has refuted media reports blaming the release of excess water from the Dhauliganga dam in Uttarakhand for the heavy floods in western...
22 Jun, 2013, 06.10 PM IST
- Drought, floods trigger India's food fears
Drought and floods hit India's food production in a span of 3 months.
11 Oct, 2009, 01.05 PM IST