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Wettest November in six years in Mumbai: What led to the unseasonal showers
November 03, 2025 3:06 pm
The wet start to the month is indicative of more showers on the cards for the region. While no warnings have been sounded, the IMD — in its forecast bulletin — has indicated that light to moderate showers will continue in Mumbai as well as Thane, Palghar and Raigad until at least November 6
Delhi air pollution: Why cloud seeding in winter has a specially low chance of success, according to science
November 03, 2025 1:17 pm
We must thank nature that the Delhi drizzle, if it indeed resulted from seeding, did not coincide with cooler temperatures. Substantial rainfall is required to wash out particulates; light drizzles under cooler conditions often do the opposite.
Rise in oil & gas production, inadequate climate finance: How the Global North is derailing climate goals
October 29, 2025 7:50 pm
The latest analysis, carried out by the advocacy organisation Oil Change International, has revealed that Australia, Canada, Norway, and the US have collectively increased their oil and gas production by 14 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d) between 2015 and 2024
Explained: How cloud seeding works, and the idea behind combating air pollution with it
October 28, 2025 6:01 pm
What conditions are needed for cloud seeding, and why have earlier proposals for it come under criticism? We explain.
Cyclone Montha landfall: What exactly is a 'landfall', how much damage can it cause?
October 28, 2025 6:40 pm
Cyclone Montha landfall, Andhra Pradesh Cyclone Montha updates: Cyclone Montha is expected to make landfall on Tuesday night between Kakinada and Machilipatnam. Around 10,000 people have been moved to hundreds of relief camps set up in schools and government offices
Cyclone Montha likely to hit east coast: How do tropical storms occur, and who names them?
October 27, 2025 2:29 pm
Cyclone Montha alert, impact: Here is what to know about how tropical storms are formed, why the Bay of Bengal witnesses them frequently, and why this storm has been named Cyclone Montha.
Why has Iceland recorded its first sighting of mosquitoes now?
October 22, 2025 7:43 pm
Iceland Mosquito Species, Discovery: While it is yet to be confirmed how mosquitoes arrived in Iceland, scientists have said that rising temperatures are making Iceland more hospitable to the insects
What led to the unprecedented increase in CO2 concentrations in 2023-2024
October 17, 2025 3:45 pm
CO2 concentrations increased by a record amount between 2023 and 2024. Man-made activities like burning of fossil fuels, and natural variabilities in CO2 loop lead to this unprecedented rise
‘Failure to meet climate targets does not make multilateral processes irrelevant’: Why COP matters
October 18, 2025 9:38 am
Ahead of COP30, a climate expert explains the continuing relevance of the conference amid Washington pulling out, the 1.5-degree Celsius target on its way to be breached, and climate activists calling for major reform in the UNFCCC
India may witness a colder winter: What is La Niña?
October 12, 2025 1:06 pm
Experts suggest that La Niña may lead to a colder winter in several parts of India, especially in the northern region. It may result in cold waves and increased snowfall in hilly regions
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