Environment
California’s Beaches Exhibit Blue Glow Due to Bioluminescent Organisms
California's beaches are renowned for their striking blue glow at night, a spectacle attributed to bioluminescence. This natural phenomenon occurs when certain organisms emit...
Satellite Reveals Clear Skies Over Europe As Heatwave Approaches
A recent satellite image depicts large areas of western and southern Europe nearly devoid of clouds, signalling an impending heatwave. Captured by the Meteosat...
Maharashtra Floods: 3,000 Gas Cylinders Swept Away From HPCL Bottling Plant
Severe flooding in the Khalapur region of Raigad district has resulted in a significant industrial emergency, as around 3,000 gas cylinders from a Hindustan...
How Monsoon Impacts Vegetable Prices, Milk Supply and Household Budgets
The monsoon season significantly influences not just weather conditions but also the monthly grocery expenses for many families. An inconsistent or weak monsoon can...
IMD Issues Red Alert as Excavation Work Causes Landslide on NH-707A in Tehri Garhwal
The recent excavation work for a hotel has allegedly triggered a landslide on National Highway 707A in Tehri Garhwal. The incident took place near...
Schools Closed In Parts Of Uttarakhand, UP, Kerala And Maharashtra Amid Heavy Rain
Heavy rainfall continued to disrupt normal life across several parts of India on Thursday, prompting authorities in districts across Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala and...
Heavy Rain Hits Delhi, Mumbai, Gujarat And Kashmir; Thousands Moved To Safety
Torrential monsoon rain battered large parts of India on Wednesday and Thursday, triggering flash floods, landslides and widespread disruption to road and rail services...
Tulsi Lake Overflows in Mumbai After Vihar Lake Amid Heavy Rainfall
The overflowing of Tulsi Lake in Mumbai, the smallest among the seven lakes supplying water to the city, was officially reported due to the...
Maharashtra Man Dresses As Spider-Man To Assist Stranded Commuters
A man in Maharashtra has donned a Spider-Man costume while navigating the waterlogged streets of Bhiwandi to assist distressed commuters and alleviate traffic congestion...
Kerala Government Attributes Wayanad Landslide to Human Activity
The recent landslide in Wayanad, Kerala, has been officially described by the state government as a man-made disaster, rather than a natural occurrence. This...
Monsoon Returns to India, Reducing Rainfall Deficit to 19%
The southwest monsoon has made a notable return in many regions of India, resulting in the cumulative rainfall deficit decreasing to 19 per cent....
Sutlej River Originates Near Mount Kailash Without Flowing Through Nepal
The Sutlej River, which begins close to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar in the Tibetan Plateau, has often been mistakenly believed to flow through...