Environment

May 2, 2026 9:28 AM

May begins with below-average temperatures ; IMD predicts partly cloudy skies

Residents of Delhi are currently experiencing noticeable relief from the intense heatwave that gripped the city in April. For Saturday as well, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted partly cloudy skies throughout the day, which is expected to keep the rise in temperature in check. ...

May 1, 2026 4:45 PM

Thunderstorm, rain alert issued across Rajasthan till May 6

Following recent hailstorms across parts of Rajasthan, the Meteorological Department has issued a six-day alert for thunderstorms, rain, and gusty winds from May 1 to 6. The department has forecast rainfall across Jaipur, Bharatpur, Ajmer, Kota, Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Udaipur divisions during this pe...

April 29, 2026 4:13 PM

India emerging as global leader in climate action: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday highlighted India’s growing stature as a global leader in climate action, renewable energy expansion, and international economic engagement, asserting that the country is among the top performers in meeting its climate commitments. De...

April 29, 2026 10:27 AM

Delhi Gets Rain Relief After Week-Long Heatwave, Temperatures Dip

After nearly a week of intense heat, with temperatures hovering close to 44°C, residents of the national capital finally got some relief on Wednesday morning as rain lashed several parts of the city. Showers began early in the day, with low-hanging clouds blanketing the skies across Delhi. The r...

April 29, 2026 9:51 AM

Tropical forest loss eases in 2025 from record high, report shows

Destruction of the world's tropical forests eased in 2025 from a record high, a report showed on Wednesday, underscoring how decisive policy can help keep trees standing despite pressures from a warmer climate and expanding agricultural frontiers. The world lost 4.3 million hectares (10.6 million a...

April 28, 2026 11:59 AM

Jaisalmer sizzles at 46.4 degrees; Rajasthan in grip of intense heatwave

Jaisalmer in Rajasthan has recorded an unprecedented spike in temperatures, setting a new April record at 46.4 degrees Celsius. This surpasses the previous high of 46.3 degrees registered on April 18, 2025, marking one of the most intense heat episodes in recent years. Over the past 24 hours, maxim...

April 28, 2026 11:37 AM

Sherpas cross icefall, open route to Camp I on Everest – hiking officials

A group of Sherpa climbers have opened the route to a camp on Mount Everest past chunks of ice and a giant serac that had delayed the opening of the route to the world’s tallest peak by two weeks, hiking officials said on Tuesday. The annual climbing season for the 8,849‑m (29,032‑ft) peak ru...

April 28, 2026 10:03 AM

Rising heatwave drives tourists to Shimla; locals anticipate strong business

As temperatures continue to rise in several parts of the country, tourists have begun moving towards the mountains in search of relief from the prevailing heatwave conditions. Himachal Pradesh's capital, Shimla, has witnessed a tremendous footfall in the past few days, with locals expressing confid...