Temperature

Turkey, Syria earthquake: Why first 72 hours are critical for search and rescue operations

Over 15,000 people have been killed after a massive earthquake in Turkey and Syria. A huge rescue operation is underway — and every minute is crucial

Trains, flights affected as dense fog grips North India

As per satellite imagery and available visibility data from the IMD, the fog layer extended from Punjab and adjoining northwest Rajasthan to Bihar across Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi and Uttar Pradesh

PM calls on public to turn AC temp up: A look at how cooling system is heating up world

The first air conditioner was invented in 1902 by Willis Carrier. Today, the world has over two billion ACs – one for every four people on Earth – and experts say they’re contributing to climate change

Pakistan's prized mango harvest hit by water scarcity, production falls by 40%

A rise in temperature is generally expected in the mango belt in early May, which helps the fruit ripen before picking starts in June and July. But the arrival of summer as early as March damaged the mango flowers, a key part of the reproductive cycle

Delhi's minimum temperature over 30 degree Celsius, rain expected

According to the IMD, cloudy sky with thundershowers is expected in the national capital in the next few days

Dust storm and thunderstorm in Delhi today, maximum temperature to be 41 degrees Celsius

The MeT department said a cyclonic circulation over Punjab and Haryana will induce pre-monsoon activity that will provide some relief from the intense heat on Monday and Tuesday

Delhi burns at 49 degrees Celsius; people advised not to venture out unless necessary

While Delhi's Mungeshpur station recorded a temperature of 49.2 degrees, Najafgarh recorded 49.1 degrees Celsius

Development needs to be regulated and not at the cost of the environment, says Justice Sthalekar

He warned that if the earth's temperature goes up with no effort to contain it, it will trigger the melting of glaciers around the world causing the sea level to rise and inundate coastal areas

Uttar Pradesh: Heatwave at isolated places, mercury hits 47.4 deg C in Banda

The Meteorological department office warned that heatwave conditions are likely to continue in different districts of the state in the next two days

Delhi government ups water supply to meet growing demand

Delhi Jal Board said a total of 1,198 water tankers will be deployed across the city during the peak summer season to prevent water scarcity