Thunderstorms, heavy rains predicted for five days in MumbaiMaharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has asked authorities in several districts of the state to be ready with rescue teams and relief m...
09 Sep, 2022, 03.53 PM IST
Tornado lashes Australia, leaving hundreds without powerPolice and ambulance crews were called to Meadow Flat, a town of 300 people near the regional centre of Bathurst, following reports of a to...
30 Sep, 2021, 02.10 PM IST
"Nail-biting", scientist recalls Chandrayaan-1 launch momentChandrayaan-1 scripted history by making more than 3,400 orbits around the Moon and was operational for 312 days till August 29, 2009.
05 Sep, 2019, 01.47 PM IST
Another thunderstorm hits Delhi, weather department issues warning for the next 72 hoursStrong winds, accompanied by dust, lashed the city. This comes after the deadly storm on May 13-14 claimed over 80 lives across five states...
16 May, 2018, 01.40 PM IST
Doppler radar to be commissioned in Odisha's Gopalpur next monthAfter Maharashtra government and the Centre came under fire over the handling of the 2005 deluge in Mumbai, the IMD expedited the process o...
28 Feb, 2016, 01.57 PM IST
Sizzling heatwave continues, 207 more die to take toll to 757The sizzling heatwave sweeping many parts of the country claimed 207 more lives since yesterday, raising the overall toll to 757, with Andh...
26 May, 2015, 09.41 PM IST
Heat wave claims over 550 lives so far, Delhi saw hottest dayWhile 517 deaths were registered in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, four deaths were confirmed in Odisha.
25 May, 2015, 09.07 PM IST
Congress leaders continue to stage sit-in in Madhya Pradesh AssemblySenior Congress MLA Mukesh Nayak said that the legislators have decided to stage protest on the issue in 100 constituencies of the state.
25 Mar, 2015, 12.38 PM IST
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission asks Power Grid to probe last month's disturbancesOn May 30, the Northern Region grid had experienced sharp drop in demand due to rain, dust storm/thunder storm, mainly in UP, Haryana, Utta...
20 Jun, 2014, 05.28 PM IST
Centre must enforce power grid discipline: AssochamThe Centre needs to adopt measures to ensure that grid discipline is maintained and states over-drawing power are penalised, Assocham said.
15 Jun, 2014, 03.55 PM IST
Dust storm likely in Delhi on Sunday nightThe maximum temperature was recorded at 37.8 degrees Celsius, three notches below normal, while the minimum was recorded at 25.6 degree Cel...
01 Jun, 2014, 08.21 PM IST
Power utilities work on repairing transmission network to restore power in parts of NorthOut of 68 lines tripped during the incident, 49 lines have been restored, including the HVDC line and supply has been restored gradually in...
31 May, 2014, 10.14 PM IST
Delhi to have bad air quality for next 3 daysThe national capital has the highest concentration of PM2.5 form of air pollution, which is considered most serious.
30 May, 2014, 09.15 PM IST
- First monsoon showers below average in east
The southwest monsoon is making steady strides in its first phase with Konkan, central Maharashtra , most of Karnataka, Kerala, Rayalaseema...
14 Jun, 2011, 06.27 AM IST
- Rains to help cotton sowing in Karnataka
Showers in Karnataka would support cotton sowing while land preparation in Haryana would go well under mostly dry weather.
17 May, 2011, 04.30 AM IST
- Beijing's bad air days to end?
There is still a lingering worry, however, that the opening ceremony on August 8 might be hampered by heavy rains or thunder storms.
03 Aug, 2008, 07.50 PM IST
- 45 per cent polls cast in Meghalaya in first six hours
A total 45 per cent polls were cast till 1 pm on Monday in Meghalaya where polls are being held for 59 out of the 60 assembly seats.
03 Mar, 2008, 03.52 PM IST