Environment

Droughts may push Platypuses to extinction: Study

Sydney [Australia], Jan 22 (ANI): The Platypus, a unique and enigmatic mammal endemic to Australia, is now facing the threat of extinction due to the devastating droughts that have struck the continent.

2020-01-22T07:18:00.757643+00:00 IST

Delhi, Punjab to be foggy tomorrow: IMD

New Delhi [India], Jan 19 (ANI): Some isolated places over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi are likely to be engulfed by fog tomorrow, predicted India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday.

2020-01-19T09:20:30.071397+00:00 IST

IMD predicts widespread rain or snow over Himalayan region on Jan 20-21

New Delhi [India], Jan 18 (ANI): India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday predicted widespread rain or snow over the western Himalayan region during January 20-21 as a fresh western disturbance is likely to affect Western Himalayan region and plains of northwest India.

2020-01-18T04:49:53.820426+00:00 IST

No relief from pollution despite rains in Delhi

New Delhi [India], Jan 17 (ANI): Despite receiving light rains in the morning, the air quality of the national capital remained poor on Friday, said System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).

2020-01-17T04:24:39.838588+00:00 IST

Mercury dips after incessant rains in Delhi, dense fog predicted in next 48 hrs

New Delhi [India], Jan 17 (ANI): Incessant rains and hailstorm across the northern plains have led to a plummeting of mercury, bringing the minimum temperature down to 12.8 degrees Celsius in the national capital. There was however, no respite in the pollution levels in the city with overall air quality index in the 'poor' category.

2020-01-17T02:15:35.342952+00:00 IST

IMD issues rainfall alert for Punjab, MP

New Delhi [India], Jan 16 (ANI): Punjab, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan are likely to receive rain/thunderstorm today and tomorrow due to the prevalence of Western Disturbance (WD) as a cyclonic circulation lies over east Afghanistan and adjoining Pakistan, predicted the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

2020-01-16T11:36:04.714981+00:00 IST

Reconnecting with nature is path to sustainable development

Exeter [UK], Jan 15 (ANI): A research study undertaken by Exeter University found that people who live in more developed areas and spend less time in nature are less likely to take sustainable steps, such as recycling, the purchase of eco-friendly goods and community volunteering.

2020-01-15T16:43:27.785248+00:00 IST

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Delhi's air quality remains in 'poor' category, overall AQI 215

New Delhi [India], Jan 15 (ANI): The overall air quality in Delhi stood at 'poor' on Wednesday with the Air Quality Index (AQI) docking at 215, said Centre-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).

2020-01-15T04:00:33.095167+00:00 IST

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IMD issues rain alert for J-K, Himachal, and Uttarakhand

New Delhi [India], Jan 15 (ANI): Due to the prevalence of Western Disturbance, some isolated places over Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are likely to receive rainfall tomorrow (January 16), predicted India Meteorological Department (IMD).

2020-01-15T03:56:51.066824+00:00 IST

Environment

Dense fog observed in Bihar, East UP & Punjab

New Delhi [India], Jan 14 (ANI) Due to the prevalence of cold weather conditions, very dense fog was observed in a few pockets over Bihar, East Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Rajasthan at 5:30 in the morning today, said India Meteorological Department (IMD).

2020-01-14T04:12:38.675795+00:00 IST

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Homeless in Delhi take refuge in night shelters amid cold wave conditions

New Delhi [India], Jan 14 (ANI): As cold wave conditions continue to sweep across Delhi and its adjoining areas, scores of homeless took refuge at night shelters set up near Kashmiri Gate Inter-State Bus Terminal.

2020-01-14T03:32:44.518589+00:00 IST

Environment

Delhiites witness scattered rains on Monday evening

New Delhi [India], Jan 13 (ANI): Temperature in Delhi dipped again on Monday as the national capital on Monday evening witnessed scattered rainfall.

2020-01-13T17:19:59.693075+00:00 IST

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IMD predicts heavy snowfall in parts of J-K, Himachal, Uttarakhand

New Delhi [India], Jan 13 (ANI): India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rain and snowfall in isolated places over Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand on Monday.

2020-01-13T05:21:02.729217+00:00 IST

Environment

Srinagar receives fresh snowfall

Srinagar (Kashmir) [India], Jan 12 (ANI): Srinagar receives a fresh spell of snowfall on Sunday.

2020-01-12T09:21:09.080240+00:00 IST

Environment

Fog disrupts normal life in Haldwani

Haldwani (Uttarakhand) [India], Jan 12 (ANI): A thick blanket of fog covered the area on Sunday morning.

2020-01-12T08:13:54.959915+00:00 IST

Environment

Strong wind speed significantly improves Delhi's air quality

New Delhi [India], Jan 12 (ANI): The pollution level of Delhi improved marginally on Sunday but remained in the "poor" category for the second consecutive day, said System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).

2020-01-12T04:45:06.891252+00:00 IST

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J&K, Himachal and Uttarakhand to receive heavy rainfall due to Western Disturbance

New Delhi [India], Jan 12 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are likely to receive heavy rainfall on Monday due to the Western Disturbance (WD), predicted India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday.

2020-01-12T04:25:39.399590+00:00 IST

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Rain alert in Himachal, Uttarakhand for Jan 13: IMD

New Delhi [India], Jan 11 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are likely to receive heavy rainfall on January 13 due to the prevalence of Western Disturbance as a cyclonic circulation lies over Iran and neighborhood, predicts India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday.

2020-01-11T04:25:21.686104+00:00 IST

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Delhi pollution: Air quality plunges to 'very poor'

New Delhi [India], Jan 11 (ANI): The pollution level in Delhi was in the 'very poor' category on Saturday with the Air Quality Index (AQI) docking at 302, said Centre-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).

2020-01-11T04:01:33.674654+00:00 IST

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J&K likely to receive rain between Jan 12-13: IMD

New Delhi [India], Jan 10 (ANI): As a western disturbance is likely to prevail over the western Himalayan region on January 11, some areas over Jammu and Kashmir are likely to receive rain between January 12-13, predicted the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday.

2020-01-10T04:01:02.066319+00:00 IST

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BRO carries out snow clearance operation in Shimla

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], Jan 9 (ANI): Snow clearance operation was carried out by Border Road Organisation (BRO) at Mandhol area of Shimla on Thursday morning.

2020-01-09T08:33:20.154226+00:00 IST