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October 26, 2026 11:55 AM

Andhra: Deep depression intensifies into Cyclone Arnab, likely to turn very severe by Oct 27

The IMD on Monday said a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into Cyclone Arnab and is likely to strengthen into a very severe cyclonic storm by October 27 before crossing the Andhra Pradesh coast the following morning. The cyclon...

October 26, 2026 10:32 AM

From bird havens to flood buffers: India’s expanding Ramsar network puts wetlands in focus

In Kolkata, thousands of hectares of fish ponds turn urban wastewater into a source of food and livelihoods. In Rajasthan’s Khichan, villagers help protect more than 22,000 demoiselle cranes that arrive each winter. Along the eastern coast, the Sun...

October 26, 2026 10:35 AM

Odisha “Fully Prepared” for Cyclone Arnab; 60 ODRAF Teams to Be Deployed in Three Phases

The Odisha government has stepped up preparations ahead of Cyclone Arnab, which is expected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh-Odisha coast around October 27 or 28, with officials saying the state is fully prepared to deal with the approaching...

October 25, 2026 10:44 AM

Delhi-NCR Sees Overnight Showers, Temperature Dips

Rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds brought cooler weather to Delhi and neighbouring areas on Sunday, offering relief after several days of relatively warm conditions. Rain was reported late on Saturday night across Delhi, Noida, ...

October 24, 2026 11:53 AM

Bay of Bengal System Likely to Intensify into Cyclonic Storm by October 26: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that a well-marked low-pressure area over the east-central Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a depression on Saturday and develop into a cyclonic storm by the morning of October 26. Acco...

October 24, 2026 11:04 AM

Typhoon Champi sweeps past Taiwan, leaving 1 dead, 500 injured

Typhoon Champi swept past Taiwan on Saturday, killing 1 person and injuring more than 500, downing trees and severing power, as it continued to weaken and head north towards the Chinese coast though it was not expected to make landfall there. At one...

October 23, 2026 4:26 PM

Taiwan shuts down ahead of Typhoon Champi, nearly 1,000 flights cancelled

Almost all of Taiwan shut down on Friday with the approach of Typhoon Champi, which was already bringing strong winds and torrential rain, and, while weakening, could still make direct landfall on the island. At one point a super typhoon and one of ...

October 23, 2026 11:02 AM

Heavy rains continue in Puducherry, holiday declared for schools

Puducherry and its suburban areas received heavy rains overnight, and waterlogging was reported in several low-lying areas on Friday. In view of the rains, Education Minister A Namassivayam announced a holiday on Friday for all government-run and pr...

October 23, 2026 8:27 AM

16 Killed, 32 Injured as 7.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Tibet

At least 16 people were killed and 32 others injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Tibet on Thursday, according to local emergency management authorities. As of 2:25 a.m. on Friday, 11 of the injured were in serious condition, while 21 sus...

October 22, 2026 8:09 PM

Home Minister Amit Shah Launches ₹8,941-Crore Yamuna Rejuvenation Projects in Delhi, Targets Clean River by May 2029

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Thursday attended the inauguration and foundation-stone-laying ceremony of Yamuna rejuvenation projects worth ₹8,941 crore in Delhi. Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Chief Minis...

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