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August 1, 2025 12:05 PM

Rain, thunderstorms likely in Delhi for next three days: IMD

The national capital is expected to witness a fresh spell of rain over the next three days, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate showers accompanied by thunderstorms between Friday and Sunday (August 3). Accor...

July 31, 2025 3:49 PM

IMD forecasts week-long downpour in Northeast; rainfall subsides in central India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall over the Northeast and adjoining eastern India during the next seven days, with isolated extremely heavy showers expected in Assam and Meghalaya on August 2. ...

July 31, 2025 3:20 PM

At least 60 dead in north China following extreme rain, authorities say

Extreme weather killed at least 60 people in northern China over the past week, with 31 deaths in an elderly care home in Beijing's hilly Miyun district in one of the deadliest floods to have hit the Chinese capital in years. In Beijing, 44 people w...

July 31, 2025 3:15 PM

Flood threat in Rajasthan’s Dholpur as Chambal river swells; Army called in, Officials’ leave cancelled

A flood threat looms over rural areas in Rajasthan’s Dholpur district after heavy rainfall in the Hadoti region and nearby areas led to the release of nearly 5 lakh cusecs of water into the Chambal River - from both Kota Barrage and later the Nav...

July 31, 2025 11:33 AM

Several areas in Delhi witness rainfall, more rain likely in NCR: IMD

Several areas in the national capital, including Janpath, Lajpat Nagar, and the Minto Bridge stretch, received rainfall on Thursday morning, a day after intense showers were recorded across the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has for...

July 31, 2025 11:34 AM

Himachal Pradesh struggles with monsoon havoc: 301 roads blocked, utilities disrupted

Himachal Pradesh continues to grapple with major disruptions in public utilities due to persistent monsoon rains. According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), as of 10:00 AM on July 31, a total of 301 roads remain blocked, 436 power dis...

July 30, 2025 10:41 PM

EU climate goals at risk as ailing forests absorb less CO2, scientists say

Damage to European forests from increased logging, wildfires, drought and pests is reducing their ability to absorb carbon dioxide, putting European Union emissions targets at risk, scientists warned on Wednesday. The European Union has committed to...

July 30, 2025 4:59 PM

Chile’s coastal erosion could erase 10 beaches within a decade, scientists say

Chile's central and southern coastlines are facing erosion that could cause at least 10 beaches to disappear within a decade, according to a team of scientists in the South American country, which stretches for several thousand km (miles) along the P...

July 30, 2025 4:45 PM

Heavy rainfall likely in eastern Rajasthan, western Madhya Pradesh: IMD

Parts of India are bracing for a week of significant monsoon activity, with extremely heavy rainfall forecast for eastern Rajasthan and western Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday. The India Meteorological Department said that heavy to very heavy rainfall is...

July 30, 2025 3:51 PM

Tsunami warning for French Polynesia after Russia earthquake

Local authorities in French Polynesia have issued a tsunami warning for the Marquesas Islands archipelago, with waves of 1.10 to 2.20 metres expected to hit the islands of Ua Huka, Nuku Hiva, and Hiva Oa overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday. The warn...

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