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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?