The fast-moving monsoonal circulation coupled with strong westerlies may have been responsible for the havoc wreaked in the fragile Himalyan range known for its poor soil stability and steep slopes

From dust storms and a possible drought to downpours, people across Gujarat enjoyed themselves with hardly a spot remaining untouched by the early monsoons which washed away the sizzler of a summer.

But it was not all cheer, especially in Saurashtra where nine people were killed in the heavy showers. As many as eight of them were struck by lightning, leaving many households in the gloom of mourning.

Blame it on urbanization or climate change, a compilation of weather data over the years proves what Chennaiites have always known - that the city is getting hotter.

New Delhi: The prolonged heatwave in Delhi since May 18 not only saw extremely high temperatures ranging between 44 and 46 degrees but also led to the development of a dangerous pollutant that has

Pre-monsoon showers have hit Kerala in the past two days with conditions favourable for the onset of the monsoon.

India and other South Asian countries are expected to get a ‘normal’ rainfall during forthcoming monsoon months (June-September), which is expected boost food production in the region, a global forum has predicted.

The South Asian Climate Outlook Forum, which met late last week in Kathmandu, in its prediction has stated ‘large-scale summer monsoon rainfall will mostly likely to be within the normal range with a slight tendency towards higher side of the normal range.”

40 feared dead in Iran, 20 in Pakistan; shockwaves felt in North India

Pakistan, specifically Balochistan, appears to have borne the brunt of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that rocked the Iranian border province of Sistan-Baluchestan on Tuesday afternoon. While Pakistan confirmed the death of at least 20 people following the earthquake, there were conflicting reports from Tehran which ranged from no deaths to 40 dead. However, given the remoteness of the region from both capitals, the last word has not been said on the casualties.

Unlike in north India, where there is no respite from summer and the mercury just keeps soaring, the atmospheric temperature in the state used to remain constant almost throughout the summer months

With scorching summer pushing Kerala to unprecedented drought, political parties on Wednesday voiced concern in the state assembly over the acute water and power crisis even as the Government said it has already taken all possible measures to tackle the “grim situation.”

After a three-hour debate on an adjournment motion by opposition LDF, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said Rs. 159 crore had already been sanctioned to take urgent measures as the government acted well in advance anticipating the trying times in store.