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Earlier in 2018, the court had expressed concern over the changing colour of Taj Mahal’s marble — from white, to yellowish, to brownish-green. (File)

How pollution, insects are threatening Taj Mahal, and what Supreme Court has saidSubscriber Only

September 27, 2022 20:03 IST

The apex court has repeatedly called attention to the failures in protecting the Taj Mahal, even saying that the government could 'demolish it if you like'.

Local residents fill sandbags, as Hurricane Ian spun toward the state carrying high winds, torrential rains and a powerful storm surge, at Ben T. Davis Beach in Tampa, Florida, U.S., September 26, 2022. (Reuters Photo: Shannon Stapleton)

A ‘nightmare’ for forecasters: Here’s why hurricanes are getting stronger, fasterSubscriber Only

September 27, 2022 08:49 IST

Hurricane Ian: As Earth’s climate warms, more storms are growing quickly from relatively weak tropical storms to Category 3 or higher hurricanes in under 24 hours, sometimes stunning forecasters and giving residents little time to prepare.

Beach vendors' kiosks surrounded by water during high tide at the Digha beach on the Bay of Bengal coast as Cyclone Yaas intensifies in West Bengal (AP Photo)

Dvorak: How this cyclone intensity estimation technique has helped save millions of livesSubscriber Only

September 27, 2022 08:53 IST

Dvorak was an American meteorologist best credited for developing the Dvorak (read as Do-rak) technique in the early 1970s.

A man stands inside his destroyed house in the rural zone of Cuey, in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona, in El Seibo, Dominican Republic, September 20, 2022. (Reuters Photo: Ricardo Rojas)

How climate change is fueling hurricanes

September 21, 2022 08:33 IST

While scientists haven't yet determined whether climate change influenced Hurricane Fiona's strength or behavior, there's strong evidence that these devastating storms are getting worse. Here's why.

In the Indian context, La Niña is associated with good rainfall during the monsoon season.

The ‘triple dip’ La Niña, and its likely impact in IndiaSubscriber Only

September 23, 2022 18:59 IST

La Niña refers to the ENSO phase in which sea-surface temperatures are cooler than normal. Continuance of La Niña into 2023 is not bad news from the Indian standpoint, but it is not the same for other regions.

Buffaloes pass in front of a gas station amid flood water on the Indus highway, following rains and floods during the monsoon season in Sehwan, Pakistan September 13, 2022. (Reuters)

New research: Climate change likely made Pakistan’s extreme rainfall more intense

September 17, 2022 07:58 IST

Across the entire Indus River basin, the scientists found maximum rainfall was about 50% heavier during a two-month monsoon period due to climate change.

A man rides a bike in the rain in Ahmedabad, India, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki)

‘Triple dip’ La Nina and its impact on India’s monsoonSubscriber Only

September 15, 2022 08:30 IST

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has confirmed the occurrence of La Niña phenomenon for the third consecutive year in the Pacific Ocean. What are El Nino and La Nina? How does La Nina impact India’s monsoon?

A tractor being used to evacuate people stranded at the waterlogged Yemalur area after heavy rainfall, in Bengaluru, September 6, 2022. (PTI)

Bengaluru floods: How lake catchment alterations upped urban flooding risk in the citySubscriber Only

September 8, 2022 11:18 IST

Bengaluru floods: The recent urban flooding is being blamed on the loss of interconnectivity of water bodies, a distinct feature of the city.

The catastrophic flooding in Pakistan is believed to be the result of climate change. While climate change affects everyone, the poor suffer the most. (AP Photo)

Difficult to implement, what is the idea of climate reparation?Subscriber Only

September 7, 2022 08:11 IST

Pakistan floods: Pakistan wants rich countries that have contributed the most to climate change, to pay damages to poorer nations. It is an argument that has been made repeatedly, but which remains difficult to implement.

Why Bengaluru was flooded: Encroachment on drains and a vigorous monsoonSubscriber Only

September 5, 2022 18:22 IST

Bengaluru floods: After Rainbow Layout in Sarjapur and Outer Ring Road was flooded this week, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai visited the areas.

Satellite view of Hinnamnor. (@CIRA_CSU/Twitter)

What do we know about Super Typhoon ‘Hinnamnor’, the strongest storm of 2022Subscriber Only

September 1, 2022 21:59 IST

Super Typhoon ‘Hinnamnor’: According to a forecast from Japan Meteorological Agency, the storm is expected to move towards parts of Southwestern Japan, Eastern China and South Korea over the next few days.

A tribal woman sitting on a footpath sells flowers amid monsoon rain, at Jagdalpur in Bastar district, Friday, Aug. 19, 2022. (PTI Photo)

The ‘stubborn’ and ‘abnormal’ La Ninã conditions are impacting India’s monsoonSubscriber Only

September 2, 2022 22:11 IST

The current La Ninã phase has been prevailing since September 2020. What is this climatic phenomenon, and why has it lasted three years? How does it impact India's monsoon?

Kerala Rains | Karnataka Rains | Kerala Weather | Karnataka Weather | Karnataka Floods

Three months of the monsoon are over, so why are Kerala & Karnataka still receiving intense rainfall?Subscriber Only

September 2, 2022 22:11 IST

Kerala, Karnataka Rains News Today: Torrential rains have hit southern Karnataka and parts of Kerala since the last weekend, inundating roads and causing destruction. Why are these two states witnessing heavy rainfall? We explain.

Pakistan | Monster Monsoon | Pakistan's Monster Monsoon

How the monster flood in Pakistan is different from what India is experiencingSubscriber Only

September 2, 2022 11:31 IST

Pakistan's Monster Monsoon, Pakistan Flood: While Europe, China and some other regions of the world are experiencing a severe drought, Pakistan is facing one of the worst floods in its recent history. How bad is the flood situation in Pakistan and what has caused it? We explain.

Cars are parked at an electric charging station in San Francisco, Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. California is poised to required 100% of new cars, trucks and SUVs sold in the state to be powered by electricity or hydrogen by 2035. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Explained: California’s decision to phase out new petroleum-powered vehiclesSubscriber Only

August 27, 2022 10:40 IST

California has approved a ban on the sale of new petroleum-powered vehicles by 2035. How will this work? Why is it important? Are there challenges? What about India's stance?

The Rhine in Cologne, Germany. (AP Photo)

‘The worst in 500 years’: Europe’s great drought, explainedSubscriber Only

August 25, 2022 23:17 IST

Europe drought explained: Legendary rivers have been reduced to shallow streams, hitting power generation. After the record-breaking summer heat, 2022 may be the worst drought year in Europe in 500 years. China, US too are facing drought.

In this aerial photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, water flows through chanels in the lake bed of Poyang Lake, China's largest freshwater lake, in eastern China's Jiangxi Province, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (Via AP)

Explained: How China is dealing with a record heatwave and severe droughtSubscriber Only

August 24, 2022 16:19 IST

The record-breaking temperatures and severe drought have dented energy and water supplies for millions across China and stoked fears of an economic downturn. Here is how China is dealing with the climate crisis.

Members of the public stand on what was an ancient packhorse bridge exposed by low water levels at Baitings Reservoir in Yorkshire as record high temperatures are seen in the UK, Ripponden, England, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Drought declared in parts of England: What does it mean?

August 24, 2022 16:19 IST

The government formally declared parts of England to be in drought on Friday as the country faces a period of prolonged hot and dry weather. Where has a drought been declared, and what happens when a drought is declared?

Will go after other targets if no peace, says Trump as US strikes 3 nuclear sites in Iran

WorldJune 25, 2025

President Donald Trump said that the United States military had struck three nuclear-related facilities in Iran, marking a dramatic escalation in the ongoing conflict and a direct American role in efforts to dismantle Tehran’s infrastructure. The strikes represent the most significant direct US military action against Iranian territory in years and come amid rising regional tensions.

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