Environment

March 22, 2026 2:56 PM

After two days of rain, Kolkata records unusual drop in temperatures

An unusual 11-degree drop in maximum temperature has been recorded in Kolkata this spring following two days of rain. Until now, maximum temperatures had consistently hovered above 30 degrees Celsius. However, due to continuous overnight rainfall (starting Friday evening and continuing through Satu...

March 21, 2026 10:42 AM

NBA sets up expert panel to tackle invasive alien species threat

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has constituted an expert committee on invasive alien species, following directions from the National Green Tribunal (NGT), to address the growing ecological and socio-economic risks posed by such species across the country. The move comes in response to a ...

March 19, 2026 3:15 PM

Himachal Pradesh braces for more rain, snowfall as IMD issues orange alert

Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under widespread rain and snowfall triggered by an active western disturbance, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of more turbulent weather over the next 48 hours. Several parts of the hill state have recorded significant precipitation in recen...

March 16, 2026 9:57 PM

Rain and hailstorm in Shimla after dry spell, more rain likely: IMD

A sudden spell of heavy hailstorm accompanied by rain lashed the hill town of Shimla on Monday afternoon, covering several parts of the city with hailstones and leading to a sharp drop in temperature. Several roads were blanketed with hailstones as the abrupt change in weather caught many residents...

March 16, 2026 3:07 PM

India submits seventh national report on biodiversity to CBD

India has submitted two major national reports to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), outlining progress in biodiversity conservation and the implementation of the Nagoya Protocol on access to genetic resources and benefit sharing, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (Mo...

March 15, 2026 3:18 PM

Rain, thunder and gusty winds bring relief from heat across Delhi-NCR

Residents across Delhi-NCR woke up to rain, thunder and strong winds on Sunday morning, bringing much-needed relief after several days of unusually high temperatures. The sudden shift in weather conditions made the morning cooler and more comfortable for people across the National Capital Region. ...

March 14, 2026 5:20 PM

Rain, thunderstorms likely across West Bengal till Monday: Met Office

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) at Alipore in Kolkata on Saturday predicted rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds across several districts of south Bengal, including Kolkata, over the next few days. The impact of the rainfall is expected to be relatively greater in north Bengal...