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October 6, 2025 3:17 PM

Heavy rain, hailstorm likely over northwest India; monsoon withdrawal to progress further

The northwest India is expected to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall and hailstorm activity on Monday due to intense western disturbance, says the latest weather update by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather agency has predi...

October 6, 2025 3:12 PM

Air quality improves in Delhi after overnight rain, IMD issues yellow alert

The national capital witnessed a spell of overnight showers early Monday, bringing relief from humid conditions while improving air quality across the Delhi-NCR region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Monday, ...

October 6, 2025 9:27 AM

Hundreds of trekkers escape from blizzard-struck Everest in Tibet

Hundreds of trekkers stranded by a blizzard near the eastern face of Mount Everest in Tibet have been guided to safety by rescuers, Chinese state media reported on Sunday, as unusually heavy snow and rainfall pummelled the Himalayas. As of Sunday, 3...

October 5, 2025 4:37 PM

PM Modi condoles loss of lives due to heavy rains in Nepal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed grief over the loss of lives and extensive damage caused by heavy rains in Nepal. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “The loss of lives and damage caused by heavy rains in Nepal is distressing. We stand ...

October 5, 2025 4:04 PM

Typhoon Matmo hits southern China during peak holiday season

Typhoon Matmo hit southern China on Sunday, the state broadcaster said, after flights and many events had been cancelled in the island province of Hainan, causing disruption in a peak holiday season. Matmo, which caused flooding in the Philippines l...

October 5, 2025 3:36 PM

IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in Bengal, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Bihar and Arunachal Pradesh

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that extremely heavy rainfall is likely over parts of sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, and Meghalaya on Sunday. The weather office has also predicted that an intense western disturbance is likely to br...

October 5, 2025 7:36 PM

PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Darjeeling bridge mishap, assures all possible assistance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a tragic bridge collapse in Darjeeling, West Bengal. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Deeply pained by...

October 4, 2025 4:18 PM

Hotel prices lead countries to consider skipping COP30 climate summit

Dozens of countries have yet to secure accommodation at next month's COP30 climate summit in Brazil and some delegates are considering staying away as a shortage of hotels has driven prices to hundreds of dollars per night. Small island states on th...

October 3, 2025 3:15 PM

Heavy rainfall forecast across eastern and central India; Delhi to witness wet spell from October 5

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday said that several states in eastern and central India are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next two days as a depression moves over interior Odisha. According to IMD, very he...

October 2, 2025 1:42 PM

Namo Van foundation stone laid in Manesar to kick off Wildlife Week 2025

Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav laid the foundation stone for ‘Namo Van’ in Manesar on Thursday, marking the launch of Wildlife Week 2025 celebrations. Haryana Cabinet Minister Rao Narbir Singh joined the eve...

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