Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) India has more than 2.19 crore wells -- dug-wells as well as shallow, medium and deep tubewells -- that suck out massive quantities of precious groundwater from the bowels of the earth. And, worryingly, only a modest amount of this water gets re-charged.
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Delhi-NCR on Sunday woke up to a thick blanket of fog that led to over 100 flights and 22 trains getting delayed due to poor visibility.
Srinagar, Jan 14 (IANS) Srinagar has recorded the second highest maximum temperature of January after 50 years at 15 degrees Celsius on January 13 while the minimum temperature was minus 4.2 on Sunday.
Kolkata, Jan 14 (IANS) In terms of political awareness the people of West Bengal are always rated a step ahead of their counterparts in other states, as often even minor issues spark off heated debates here.
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) The year 2023 has been confirmed as the hottest one on record, new data has confirmed, and scientists warn that 2024 could be worse.
Ahmedabad, Jan 14 (IANS) Like much of the world, Gujarat is grappling with the stark realities of climate change. The state has experienced severe heatwaves, with temperatures in some areas exceeding 50 degrees Celsius.
Shimla, Jan 14 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh is still recovering from one of its worst disasters in a century, which claimed over 400 lives with a cumulative loss of over Rs 10,000 crore following torrential rains that triggered landslides, flash floods and cloudbursts during the 2023 monsoon, leaving thousands of families homeless.
Chennai, Jan 14 (IANS) In December 2023, to be precise on December 17 and 18, in the course of the north east monsoon, Tirunelveli, a coastal district in south Tamil Nadu, witnessed a record breaking rainfall of 123.9 cm.
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Global warming has been triggering inclement weather and cyclones that have hit the Indian coastline with devastating effect, leading to the loss of human lives and livelihoods.
Kochi, Jan 14 (IANS) Once renowned for its predictable rains and moderate temperatures, Kerala is facing a formidable climate challenge in recent years.
