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December 9, 2024 10:31 AM

2024 will be the hottest year on record, EU scientists say

This year will be the world's warmest since records began, with extraordinarily high temperatures expected to persist into at least the first few months of 2025, European Union scientists said on Monday. The data from the EU's Copernicus Climate C...

December 8, 2024 6:18 PM

Rain likely in Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi-NCR; cold wave to follow from Dec 9: IMD

A western disturbance over central Pakistan and its surrounding areas is expected to bring light to isolated rainfall in Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi-NCR over the next two days, starting Sunday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). ...

December 7, 2024 12:01 PM

Cyclone Fengal: Centre to assess damage in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

A central inter-ministerial team has begun assessing the damage caused by Cyclone Fengal in several districts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The team’s visit follows an initial report from the Tamil Nadu government, which estimates a relief requirem...

December 6, 2024 10:34 PM

Centre approves ₹944.80 crore aid for Tamil Nadu following Cyclone Fengal devastation

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sanctioned ₹944.80 crore as central assistance for Tamil Nadu from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to support those affected by Cyclone Fengal. The announcement, made on Friday, comes less than a week ...

December 5, 2024 7:12 PM

Supreme Court agrees to relax GRAP-IV restrictions

Taking note of improving Air Quality Index (AQI) levels in Delhi and adjoining areas, the Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to relax the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage-IV restrictions to GRAP...

December 4, 2024 1:43 PM

EU delays deforestation ban but discards changes

Negotiators for EU institutions agreed a compromise on Tuesday on a ban on the import of commodities linked to deforestation, which will be delayed by a year but without changes proposed by EU lawmakers. The European Commission in October proposed a...

December 3, 2024 11:43 AM

PM Modi assures support to Tamil Nadu for cyclone relief

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday assured Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin of the central government's full support for the flood-hit districts devastated by Cyclone Fengal, which has caused extensive damage and property loss across the st...

December 3, 2024 10:49 AM

Delhi’s air quality remains ‘poor’, SC maintains GRAP IV restrictions

Delhi's air quality remained in the 'poor' category on Tuesday, with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 274—a marginal drop from Monday’s AQI of 273. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), AQI readings at 8 a.m. showed Anand...

December 3, 2024 10:50 AM

Cyclone Fengal: Schools and colleges to remain closed in Tamil Nadu on Dec 3

All schools and colleges will remain closed in four districts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday due to heavy rainfall triggered by Cyclone Fengal, authorities said. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted further rain from the cyclonic storm...

December 2, 2024 11:19 PM

Cyclone Fengal: IMD issues heavy rain alert for South India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain alert for several regions of South India, including North Interior Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka, as the remnants of Cyclone Fengal continue to impact the region. The low-pressure ...

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