Climate Change

December 18, 2025 3:43 PM

Heavy rainfall creates temporary bird habitat in Thoothukudi salt pans

Weeks of heavy rainfall have led to large-scale accumulation of water in salt pans located in the suburban areas of Thoothukudi, transforming landscapes once used exclusively for salt production into temporary water bodies. The unusual conditions have created a favourable habitat for a wide variety...

December 17, 2025 12:52 PM

Forecast for Thunderstorms and Rain in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry Today

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by rain across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Wednesday, with lightning likely at isolated places. Chennai is expected to witness cloudy skies through the day, with light to moderate rain possible in several parts of the...

December 17, 2025 12:53 PM

Cold wave tightens grip on Bihar, IMD issues seven-day alert

The cold wave has intensified across several districts of Bihar, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an alert for the state for the next seven days. According to the IMD, both daytime and nighttime temperatures are expected to fall further in the coming days. After December...

December 15, 2025 1:21 PM

Dense fog blankets parts of Rajasthan, visibility drops in many areas

Dense fog blanketed several districts of Rajasthan, including Sri Ganganagar, Jaisalmer, and Alwar, on Monday morning, severely affecting road visibility and traffic movement. Visibility dropped to just 5 metres in Sri Ganganagar and 20 metres in Alwar, causing major inconvenience for commuters. Th...

December 14, 2025 10:38 AM

Cold wave continues in Kashmir; day temperature drops to 7

Due to nightlong cloud cover, the minimum temperature improved on Sunday and rose above the freezing point throughout Kashmir Valley, while the maximum temperature dropped further. The Meteorological (MeT) department officials said that due to nightlong cloud cover, the minimum temperature througho...

December 12, 2025 12:19 PM

Biting cold, air pollution, falling water levels add to winter woes in Kashmir

Biting cold with no prospect of major rain or snowfall till the end of the month continued in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, as minimum temperatures remained several notches below the freezing point across the Valley. Srinagar recorded a minimum of minus 3.6 degrees Celsius, while Pahalgam registered...

December 10, 2025 3:31 PM

EU strikes deal on climate target to cut emissions by 90% by 2040

The European Union agreed on Wednesday to set a legally binding climate target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% from 1990 levels by 2040, and buy foreign carbon credits to cover 5% of the emissions cuts, goals that fell short of its original plan. Negotiators from EU countries and the Euro...

December 10, 2025 10:18 AM

Heavy rain pushes TN’s Puzhal reservoir to full capacity; high alert issued

Following intense rainfall across the catchment areas, the water level in key drinking water reservoirs around Chennai has risen sharply, prompting authorities to issue a precautionary alert to people living along vulnerable low-lying and coastal stretches. Among the major reservoirs, the Puzhal la...