Sub-zero night temperatures with morning mist on Thursday forced people to remain indoors till the morning hours in Kashmir and Ladakh region.
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Dry, cold weather with partly cloudy sky likely in J&K
Weather was dry and cloudy in J&K as the Meteorological (MeT) office said on Monday that dry, cold weather with partly cloudy sky was likely during the next 24 hours. "Dry, cold weather with partly cloudy sky is expected in J&K during the next 24 hours," an official of the MeT department said.
Generally cloudy sky with light rain & snow likely in J&K today
Rain and snow occurred in J&K and Ladakh during the last 24 hours as the MeT office said on Sunday that the weather would be generally cloudy with possibility of light rain and snow during next 24 hours.
Cyclone 'Mandous' effect: 5 dead, thousands find refuge in shelter homes
Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin told the media persons that proper preparation and planning for the Cyclone 'Mandous' has led to the concerned departments swinging into action and thus reducing the damage.
Heads roll in Bengal Safari Park as 27 spotted deer die in 2 months
It is learnt that the Bengal Safari Park director, Dawa Sangmu Sherpa has been transferred as the divisional forest officer of the Raiganj division and she has been replaced by Kamal Sarkar, who is presently DFO of Raiganj division.
Cyclone Mandous: Heavy rain lashes Tamil Nadu
The public transport system is hit by incessant rains and inundation in many parts of Tamil Nadu. Holidays are declared in 27 districts of Tamil Nadu for educational institutions, including schools and colleges.
Air quality in Mumbai getting worse than smog-filled Delhi
The level of PM 2.5 -- fine particulate matter that can clog lungs and cause a host of diseases -- was 308 in the city on Friday morning at 8.30 a.m., compared to Delhi's reading of 259, according to government data, the BBC reported.
Cyclone Mandous: Red alert in 3 TN districts, orange alert in 6
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for three districts of Tamil Nadu as Cyclone Mandous was inching closer to the state. Red alert has been issued for Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, and Villupuram districts of Tamil Nadu.
Alert in south coastal Andhra for cyclone 'Mandous'
Under the impact of the cyclone, heavy to very heavy rains at isolated places are likely over the next three days in Prakasam, SRSP Nellore and Tirupati district in South Coastal Andhra Pradesh and in Chittoor, Annamayya and YSR Kadapa districts in Rayalaseema.
Freezing temperatures continue in Ladakh and Kashmir valley
"Dry, cold weather with partly cloudy sky continued in J&K and Ladakh during the last 23 hours. Dry weather with partly cloudy sky is likely to continue during the next 24 hours," an official of the MeT department said.
Cold, dry weather to continue in J&K, Ladakh
Cold, dry weather continued in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh during the last 24 hours as the Meteorological (MeT) office said on Wednesday that same conditions are likely to continue.
Earthquake of 2.4 magnitude strikes near Delhi, mild tremors felt
"An earthquake of magnitude 2.5 occurred 8 km west of New Delhi at around 9.30 p.m. today. The depth of the earthquake was 5 km below the ground," the National Centre for Seismology said in a tweet.
MP forest minister's Africa tour before cheetah translocation under scanner
"If it was a study tour, then why that study report was not made public domain, this the first question arises. Second, the amount for this study tour was estimated at Rs 15 lakh in April, and four months later, the amount for the same tour became Rs 35 lakh, how?" Dube said.
Heavy rainfall likely in K'taka till Nov 24: IMD
Chilling weather has set in for a week in Bengaluru and other parts of the state. However, the residents of rain prone areas are crossing their fingers as heavy rains could throw the life out of gear in the city.
Heavy rains: TN govt directs dwellers at river banks to be cautious
It may be noted that Chembarambakkam lake discharged 912 cusecs of water on Saturday and Red Hills reservoir discharged 677 cusecs of water. The administration has advised people living in low-lying areas to move to safer locations.
Adequate fertilisers available to meet needs of farmers in Rabi season, says Centre
In the case of NPKS, the all India requirement projected for this fertiliser during Rabi 2022-23 is 56.97 LMT. The pro rata requirement up to 16.11.2022 is 20.12 LMT against which DoF has ensured an availability of 40.76 LMT.
Assam to see temperatures rise by 2.2 degrees, 38% more extreme rainfall in 30 years
For its geographical proximity to the delta region, Assam has been always extremely vulnerable to climate change. High rainfall and subtropical climate are characteristics of Assam.
Disappearing forest cover exposes NE to erratic climate shifts
While the effects of climate change are far-reaching across the world, Indias northeast region comprising eight states, would also bear the brunt in the near future despite 65 per cent of the regions 2,62,179 sq km geographical area being under forest cover, experts said.
Six dead as 6.6-magnitude earthquake hits Nepal
Earthquake measuring 6.6-magnitude occurred in western Nepal whose centre was Doti district, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring Center. Another quake measuring 4.1 magnitude also occurred in the same district at 9:56 p.m on Tuesday.
Delhi's air quality continues to improve
According to data from the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the concentration of the PM 2.5 and PM 10 was recorded at 324 and 243, respectively, both under the "very poor" category.
Generally cloudy sky likely in J&K during next 24 hrs: MeT
Widespread light to moderate rain/snow occurred in Jammu and Kashmir during the last 24 hours as the MeT office said on Tuesday that generally cloudy weather is expected during the next 24 hours.
Delhi reels under thick smog blanket, air quality remains 'severe'
In a slight improvement, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 431 on Saturday morning, according to data from the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).
Diwali is start of air pollution season in northern states: CPCB data
Diwali is the start of the air pollution season in the Indo-Gangetic Plain states, and the worst of the season may be ahead of us, as per data from the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station.
Delhi's air quality continues to be 'Very Poor'
The air quality of the national capital on Friday continued in the "Very poor" category as the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of the city touched 326, according to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) data.
Assam: Rhino hit by speeding truck spotted by drone
The one-horned rhinoceros that went missing after it was hit by a speeding truck near Assam's Kaziranga National Park has been found on Tuesday, officials said. The incident happened on Sunday at the Haldibari animal corridor in Kaziranga National Park.