Environment

September 10, 2026 8:29 AM

India sends eighth IAF flight with relief supplies to flood-hit Nepal

India has stepped up humanitarian assistance to Nepal following devastating flash floods, with an eighth Indian Air Force (IAF) flight carrying relief supplies reaching Kathmandu on Wednesday to support ongoing rescue and relief operations. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), India...

September 9, 2026 4:39 PM

Delhi-NCR to stay cloudy with temperatures up to 35°C; IMD issues rain alerts

Delhi-NCR is likely to experience cloudy and relatively pleasant weather on Wednesday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting generally stable conditions in the national capital over the coming week. The minimum temperature in Delhi is expected to remain around 26 degrees Celsiu...

September 8, 2026 12:22 PM

India’s Path to Blue Skies: From Awareness to Action for Cleaner Air

Observed globally on September 7, the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies highlights the need for urgent action against air pollution. In India, the government’s multi-sectoral response includes the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), covering 130 cities. In FY 2025-26, 108 cities recor...

September 7, 2026 2:25 PM

Nepal marks national mourning day after deadly flood

Grief-stricken Nepalis entered the traditional Hindu last day of mourning on Monday for the hundreds who died in the catastrophic flood along the country's border with China even as the government kept search operations going after four miracle rescues in recent days. Government offices in the Hind...

September 7, 2026 12:33 PM

Geothermal energy: A new chapter in India’s clean energy journey

India is looking to tap its vast geothermal energy potential as part of its transition towards a cleaner and more diversified energy mix, with the government aiming to develop the resource as a reliable, low-carbon source of power and heat. Geothermal energy harnesses heat from deep within the Eart...

September 7, 2026 11:37 AM

IMD forecasts rain in Tamil Nadu’s Western Ghats districts in coming days

Tamil Nadu is likely to experience varied weather conditions over the coming days, with moderate rainfall forecast in districts along the Western Ghats, rising temperatures in interior areas and strong winds over the southern coastal waters. In its latest weather bulletin, the Regional Meteorologic...

September 7, 2026 8:52 AM

Delhi likely to receive more rain today; weather to turn drier from tomorrow

Delhi is likely to receive another spell of rain on Monday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting showers at several places across the national capital. The IMD said a low-pressure area over southwest Uttar Pradesh and adjoining areas continued to influence weather conditions o...

September 6, 2026 1:47 PM

Rain lashes parts of Delhi as IMD forecasts heavy showers across several states

Rain lashed several parts of Delhi on Sunday as a low-pressure area over southwest Uttar Pradesh and adjoining areas continued to influence weather conditions in the region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall at isolated places across several states, including Delh...

September 6, 2026 1:00 PM

Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau eruption halts flights, schools, fishing

An eruption of Indonesia's Mount Anak Krakatau caused six airports to suspend flight operations on Sunday, affecting hundreds of flights at Jakarta's main airport, after some school activities and fishing were halted. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport suspended flight operations until 1:30 p.m. ...