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February 16, 2024 4:18 PM

IMD predicts heavy snowfall in Western Himalayan region, rains in northwest plains

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted the arrival of a new active Western Disturbance, expected to bring widespread rainfall and snowfall over the Western Himalayan Region from February 17 to 20, and the adjoining plains of northwe...

February 6, 2024 3:37 PM

Forest fires kill 123 in Chile’s worst disaster since 2010 earthquake

Firefighters in central Chile on Monday battled to quell fierce forest fires that have killed 123 people so far and razed entire neighbourhoods, while President Gabriel Boric warned the country faces a "tragedy of very great magnitude". Hundreds of ...

February 1, 2024 9:29 AM

Normal to above-normal rainfall likely in northwest India in February: IMD

After a prolonged dry spell in December and January, northwest India is expected to receive normal to above-normal rainfall in February, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This positive outlook is attributed to the influence of t...

January 24, 2024 10:10 AM

Fog and cold wave disrupt train and flight services across North India

Persistent fog and a cold wave continue to tighten their grip on North India, causing disruptions in both train and flight services in the national capital. As reported by Indian Railways, 24 trains bound for Delhi are experiencing delays on Wednesda...

January 23, 2024 1:18 PM

Record low temperatures trigger school closures across Bangladesh

Bangladesh is currently experiencing a significant cold wave, with the season’s lowest temperature recorded on Tuesday morning. The northern districts of Chuadanga and Sirajganj recorded 6.6 degrees Celsius temperatures, setting a new recor...

January 23, 2024 9:47 AM

7.1-magnitude quake hits northwest China’s Xinjiang, tremors felt in parts of India

An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 on the Richter scale hit China's southern Xinjiang late Monday night, the National Centre for Seismology said. The depth of the earthquake was found at 80 km. The tremors of the earthquake were also felt in th...

January 19, 2024 10:45 AM

NITI Aayog, MoA & FW and FAO launch Investment Forum for Climate Resilient Agrifood Systems in India

The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog), the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (MoA&FW), Government of India, and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) jointly launched the ‘Investme...

January 17, 2024 1:14 PM

Dense fog disrupts flight and train operations in North India

Dense fog has blanketed North India, causing significant disruptions in train and flight operations. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday that a thick fog layer extends from Punjab to the northeastern regions, impacting states ...

January 16, 2024 2:22 PM

DGCA report: Flight issues and refund concerns top complaint list

In the latest report from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), passenger complaints in December 2023 were primarily related to flight issues and refund concerns among scheduled domestic airlines. Of the 712 total complaints, 61.8% were a...

January 15, 2024 9:10 AM

Cold conditions likely to continue for a few days over several parts of North-West India

The plains of Northwest India are in the tight grip of severe cold day conditions, warns the India Meteorological Department (IMD). According to their forecast, the region can expect cold to severe cold day conditions along with dense to very dense f...

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