Environment

July 27, 2026 8:15 AM

IMD warns of torrential rain today across several states

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday warned of intense monsoon activity across several parts of the country, forecasting torrential rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds in multiple states. According to the latest IMD bulletin, the next 14 hours are expected to be parti...

July 24, 2026 3:03 PM

Spain declares emergency as wildfires force thousands of evacuations

Spain declared a national emergency over wildfires for the first time on Friday and France asked for help from the European Union to tackle a blaze on the Atlantic coast as searing heat fuelled fires across Europe and forced tens of thousands of evacuations. French authorities ordered the total eva...

July 24, 2026 9:44 AM

MHA steps up monsoon monitoring as heavy rains lash several states

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is closely monitoring the monsoon situation across the country and extending all necessary support to states and Union Territories affected by heavy rainfall, floods and landslides, the government said on Thursday. According to the MHA, the Integrated Control Room...