Environment

April 27, 2026 10:25 AM

Heatwave grips Rajasthan; Barmer, Jaisalmer record over 46°C

Rajasthan continues to reel under intense heatwave conditions, with several districts recording maximum temperatures between 44 and 46 degrees Celsius, above the seasonal average. According to the Meteorological Department, a heatwave has gripped most parts of the state, even as an alert has been i...

April 27, 2026 9:26 AM

Heavy rain likely in western Tamil Nadu; strong winds forecast till May 2

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast heavy rainfall across parts of western Tamil Nadu, including Nilgiris, Coimbatore, and Erode, with the wet spell expected to begin later this week and continue for at least three days. According to the latest weather bulletin, widespread rainfal...

April 27, 2026 9:22 AM

Japan deploys hundreds of firefighters as wildfires rage in north

Japan has deployed 1,400 firefighters and dozens of Self-Defense Force personnel to battle mountain blazes that have been raging in the north for five days and threaten to reach homes in the picturesque coastal town of Otsuchi, officials said on Sunday. Fanned by dry, windy weather, two more wildfi...

April 25, 2026 1:38 PM

IMD issues dual alert of heatwave, rains in different parts of Rajasthan

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a mixed weather alert for Rajasthan, warning of continued heatwave conditions alongside the possibility of storms and light rainfall in several districts over the coming days. According to the department, Rajasthan is expected to endure two more ...

April 24, 2026 2:37 PM

How El Nino could impact the world’s weather in 2026/27

Global weather forecasters predict a strong El Nino weather phenomenon will build during the second half of 2026, threatening hotter and drier weather across much of Asia, while boosting rains in parts of North and South America. WHAT FORECASTERS PREDICT: Japan's weather bureau says there is a 70%...

April 24, 2026 2:29 PM

Odisha CM announces early summer vacation from April 27 amid heatwave

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday announced early summer vacation in schools across the state due to the prevailing heatwave. As per the order, all government, government-aided and private schools will remain closed from April 27, while pre-scheduled examinations and official work ...