FIFA World Cup to face newest opponent: Brutal heat and violent stormsHeat, humidity and thunderstorms are synonymous with summer in many North American regions -- and in a few weeks they could also threaten t...
25 May, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
A Canadian lake shaped like an emoji suddenly drained dry in a geological event rarely seen on EarthLake Rouge in Quebec catastrophically drained in May 2025 due to a landslide and outburst flood, leaving a barren crater. This rare event w...
18 May, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
‘Zombie Worm’ awakens after 24,000 years: Scientists revive a frozen worm that can survive freezing, starvation and even reproduce without partner‘Zombie Worm’ revived by scientists: A 24,000-year-old microscopic worm, a bdelloid rotifer, has been revived from Siberian permafrost, ast...
13 May, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Cherry blossoms are proof of a planet going awryScientists attribute these changes to human-caused carbon dioxide emissions and urbanization. The early blooms serve as a visible sign of b...
27 Apr, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Wildfire crisis: Hundreds of blazes rage across Florida and Georgia — what to know nowWildfires are rapidly spreading across Georgia and Florida, driven by drought, low humidity, and strong winds. Dozens of fires have burned ...
24 Apr, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
US wildfire forecast 2026: This region likely to be worst hit; check other areas at riskUS wildfire forecast 2026: Fewer wildfires are predicted for the United States in 2026. However, experts warn these fires could be more int...
23 Apr, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
What are Santa Ana winds? Why they cause extreme fire risk in CaliforniaSanta Ana winds are returning to Southern California, ushering in warmer temperatures for the weekend. Expect peak gusts of 35 to 55 mph, w...
04 Apr, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
Moreno Valley fire alert: Crown Fire and Springs Fire trigger evacuations across Southern California - are you at risk?Moreno Valley fire: Two fast-moving wildfires erupted Friday in Southern California, forcing rapid evacuations in parts of Moreno Valley an...
04 Apr, 2026, 02.35 AM IST
What is a Red Flag Warning? Meaning, causes and why this weather alert mattersA Red Flag Warning is a critical alert issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) when weather and environmental conditions increase the ...
27 Mar, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
Alabama issues urgent fire warning as wildfire risk surges—burn permits restricted- here's what you need to knowAlabama faces a heightened wildfire risk this weekend due to dry conditions and strong winds. The Forestry Commission has issued advisories...
27 Mar, 2026, 02.14 AM IST
As wildfires rage across North America, new study says smoke is 14 times more lethal than earlier estimatesA recent study reveals the deadly impact of wildfire smoke, linking short-term exposure to significantly more deaths than previously estima...
18 Aug, 2025, 03.13 AM IST
Wildfire triggers highway 97C closures and tactical evacuations in B.C.’s OkanaganA major wildfire shuts down key highways in British Columbia's Okanagan region. Tactical evacuations are underway between West Kelowna and ...
31 Jul, 2025, 06.06 AM IST
Wildfires in Northeast B.C. trigger evacuations, infrastructure damagedNortheast B.C. faces escalating wildfires, prompting evacuations in Fort St. John and Tumbler Ridge. Damaged infrastructure and travel disr...
02 May, 2025, 06.37 PM IST
Has the Los Angeles wildfire damaged the iconic Hollywood sign? Here's what you need to knowThe Los Angeles wildfire is rampaging a major part of the state, and has reportedly damaged a major vicinity of the Hollywood region. It ha...
11 Jan, 2025, 09.45 PM IST
Palisades wildfire: What is causing this destruction in Southern California? Here's what's so dangerous about itThe Palisades wildfire sprang to life on Tuesday morning in the hills north of Malibu, with the entire community in the region being evacua...
08 Jan, 2025, 03.12 AM IST
Climate change boosts risk of extreme wildfires 25%: studyA Californian study published in the journal Nature reveals that human-caused climate change has heightened the risk of fast-spreading wild...
31 Aug, 2023, 12.50 AM IST
What is Fire Weather Index, and how does it work?Is it possible to predict where the wildfires may catch? Know in detail.
26 Jul, 2023, 12.16 AM IST