India monsoon starts almost 40% short as El Niño upends weatherIndia's monsoon has begun with a significant 40% deficit in rainfall, threatening crucial crops like rice and soybeans. The El Niño phenome...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
Storm Arthur tracker, path: Tropical storm hits Texas, flooding alert in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, 20,000 barrels of oil could be lost as Atlantic Hurricane Season 2026 beginsStorm Arthur updates: Flooding was likely through Friday over parts of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and the Florida Panh...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.34 AM IST
Maharashtra advises farmers to do fodder planning to avoid a potential shortage due to El NinoMaharashtra farmers are urged to plan for fodder shortages due to El Nino. The Animal Husbandry Department advises cultivating nutritious, ...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
El Nino to hit 9-10 states severely; Chouhan calls for district-level contingency plans for KharifAgriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has directed coordinated meetings with district officials and agricultural agencies in 9-10 stat...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
Indian soybean acreage expected to rise on higher prices, weak monsoon outlookIndian farmers are planting more soybeans this year. Higher prices for soybeans are making them more profitable than corn. Forecasts of les...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Chef Kunal Kapur shares a refreshing summer drink to beat the heat: How to make jamun sharbat at homeAs summer heat intensifies, Chef Kunal Kapur shares a refreshing jamun sharbat recipe. This simple yet delicious drink, made with fresh jam...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
Delhi NCR Weather Update Today: Rain brings relief as IMD predicts thunderstorms; temperature to touch 41°C this weekDelhi experienced pleasant Monday morning with light rain showers, offering temporary relief from humidity. The IMD forecasts more rainfall...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
What is El Niño and how does it affect India? Could it bring a drought-like monsoon and higher grocery bills?El Niño conditions are now active in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, raising concerns for India's monsoon. Warmer Pacific waters disrupt weat...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Delhi-NCR weather update: IMD issues red alert as thunderstorms, heavy rain and gusty winds batter regionDelhi-NCR experienced cooler temperatures and relief from heatwave conditions following a second consecutive night of rain, thunderstorms, ...
13 Jun, 2026, 07.40 AM IST
Western disturbances slow monsoon, below-normal rain likely in central, north IndiaIndia faces below-average rainfall for the next two weeks. Western disturbances are delaying the monsoon's progress, particularly in centra...
11 Jun, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
Tamil Nadu to setup special monitoring team for uninterrupted power supply across the StateTamil Nadu's power distribution body, TNPDCL, is forming special teams in all districts. This move aims to fix faults quickly and reduce po...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
African Proverb of the Day: 'The rain does not recognize anyone as a friend...' – Inspiring lessons on equality, humility, change, and why nature treats everyone the sameAn African proverb reveals that rain, like life's forces, touches everyone equally, regardless of status. This wisdom underscores the impor...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
Dil ka Chor: Anand Mahindra decodes the name of the smell after rain, says Indians may have a better term for itThe distinct scent of soil after rain, known as petrichor, sparked a lively online discussion after Anand Mahindra explored its Greek origi...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Delhi weather turns violent: 120 kmph winds, dust storm, heavy rainfall trigger flight chaos; IMD warns of more stormsDelhi Weather Update Today: Delhi and NCR experienced a dramatic weather shift as a 120 kmph dust storm turned skies brown, followed by int...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
How 4 cm of rain brought Hyderabad’s IT corridor to a crawl; commuter spends 4 hours covering a few kmHyderabad Rain: Hyderabad experienced significant disruption on Tuesday due to heavy rainfall. Roads turned into bottlenecks and several ar...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.08 AM IST
El Niño clouds loom over kharif crops, farm payA developing El Niño event thousands of miles away poses a significant threat to India's agriculture. This weather phenomenon is linked to ...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Heat, humidity of India's monsoon could extend summer heat stress as climate warms: Recent StudyIndia faces a growing threat of extreme heat stress. A recent study reveals that with a 2-degree Celsius global warming, the monsoon season...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST