Environment

July 21, 2026 10:56 AM

All gates of the Salal dam on Chenab river opened amid heavy rain in Reasi

Authorities on Tuesday opened all gates of the Salal Dam in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district after heavy rainfall triggered a sharp rise in water inflow into the Chenab River and the dam reservoir. The Reasi region has been experiencing continuous rainfall for several hours, leading to a signific...

July 20, 2026 3:16 PM

Assam Flood: Indian Army launches ‘Operation Jal Rahat’

The Indian Army has launched 'Operation Jal Rahat' to assist the Assam government in large-scale rescue and relief operations as worsening floods continue to affect several parts of eastern Assam, impacting thousands of people across seven districts, officials said on Monday. Army and Assam Rifles ...

July 20, 2026 9:24 AM

Fresh spell of rain brings down heat in Delhi; IMD issues yellow alert

Moderate rainfall lashed several parts of Delhi on Monday morning, bringing relief from the hot and humid conditions that had prevailed in the national capital over the past several days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast more rainfall over the next two days and issued a yellow...