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January 10, 2025 9:55 PM

Calmer winds help Los Angeles firefighters as death toll hits 10

A pause in the fierce winds that super-charged the ring of wildfires that devastated Los Angeles this week helped crews make progress in bringing the infernos under control on Friday but strong gusts could return over the weekend, forecasters said. ...

January 10, 2025 1:51 PM

2024 was the first year above 1.5C of global warming, scientists say

The world just experienced the first full year in which global temperatures exceeded 1.5C above pre-industrial times, scientists said on Friday. The milestone was confirmed by the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), which said ...

January 10, 2025 10:58 AM

“Dense fog” in Delhi brings visibility to zero, disrupts flights

A thick blanket of fog shrouded the national capital on Friday morning, reducing visibility to zero and disrupting daily life. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded a temperature of 9.6 degrees Celsius at 5:30 am, with forecasts predicti...

January 10, 2025 1:40 PM

Los Angeles wildfires devour thousands of homes, death toll rises to 10

Wildfires menacing Los Angeles have killed at least 10 people and devoured nearly 10,000 structures, with five fires burning into a third night on Thursday as dry desert winds fanning the flames again gathered strength. The Palisades Fire between Sa...

January 9, 2025 10:30 AM

Delhi sees sharp drop in temperature, records 6.4°C amid cold wave

Delhi witnessed a significant drop in temperature on Thursday, as cold wave conditions gripped the city. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature at 5:30 a.m. was recorded at 6.4°C, a sharp decline compared to ...

January 9, 2025 4:37 PM

Hollywood Hills burn as LA engulfed by ‘the big one’

The Hollywood Hills blazed uncontrollably on Thursday morning as the worst wildfires in the history of Los Angeles raged across the city and deep into the storied heartland of the American film industry. A crescent of flame squeezed Los Angeles in ...

January 8, 2025 2:43 PM

One body recovered from flooded mine in Assam as rescuers search for trapped men

The body of a miner was recovered from a flooded coal mine in a remote district of Assam on Wednesday, two days into the search for nine men trapped below ground. The mine, which is 300 feet (91.44 m) deep and has multiple underground tunnels, is th...

January 8, 2025 1:02 PM

Wildfires rage in Los Angeles, forcing tens of thousands to flee

A rapidly growing wildfire raged across an upscale section of Los Angeles on Tuesday, destroying numerous buildings and creating traffic jams as more than 30,000 people evacuated, while a second blaze doubled in size some 30 miles inland. At least 2...

January 7, 2025 11:43 AM

Delhi shrouded in fog, flight and train delays continue

Delhi was enveloped in a thick layer of fog on Tuesday, worsening the winter conditions in the national capital. The dense fog significantly impacted visibility, leading to disruptions in air and rail travel, as well as contributing to the region’s...

January 6, 2025 7:12 PM

India’s groundwater revival: progress and future measures

India has recorded notable progress in groundwater management and conservation. In 2024, total annual groundwater recharge increased by 15 Billion Cubic Meters (BCM), while annual extraction reduced by 3 BCM compared to the 2017 assessment. This deve...

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