Climate Change

February 2, 2026 10:10 AM

Dense Morning Fog Envelops Delhi-NCR; Visibility Affected

Several parts of the Delhi-National Capital Region woke up to dense fog on Monday morning, leading to severely reduced visibility and disruptions in daily life. Delhi-adjacent areas witnessed misty conditions during the early morning hours, with a thick layer of fog covering large stretches of the ...

January 28, 2026 10:25 AM

Snow avalanche hits J&K’s Sonamarg; no loss of life

A massive snow avalanche struck the Sonamarg tourist resort in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district, but there was no loss of life, said the officials on Wednesday. Officials said the avalanche hit the Sarbal area of Sonamarg around 10.30 p.m. on Tuesday. “The avalanche entered some houses and...

January 28, 2026 9:33 AM

Nepal working on strong legal framework to boost green energy use

International Clean Energy Day was marked in Nepal’s federal capital with a conference on decarbonising the country’s economy, where senior government officials underlined the need for a robust legal and policy framework to expand the use of green energy. Minister for Energy, Wa...

January 21, 2026 4:44 PM

UK sets out $20 billion plan to cut energy bills, heat homes

Britain on Tuesday set out a 15-billion-pound ($20 billion) plan to cut energy bills through home upgrades and other efficiency measures, forming part of its wider decarbonisation efforts. Here are some details: • New homes will be built cheaper to run, with solar panels as the standard from ear...

January 20, 2026 12:39 PM

Northeast monsoon withdraws from Tamil Nadu; dry weather to persist

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday announced that the northeast monsoon has withdrawn from Tamil Nadu, marking the formal end of the season that brings winter rainfall to the region. With the withdrawal of the monsoon, the impact of fog and mist is expected to gradually reduce, an...