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Over 30,000 people were evacuated in Odisha as cyclone Arnab triggered heavy rainfall, prompting high alerts across southern districts. Minister Suresh Pujari stated that achieving 'zero casualties' remains the primary goal.
Hundreds of tourists with bookings in Wayanad from Sunday onward began calling property owners and travel agents to ask whether it was safe to travel and which destinations would be open.
As the North-East monsoon approaches Kerala, weather officials warn of severe thunderstorms. Kottayam faces high risks. Experts advise seeking indoor shelter or adopting the 'lightning crouch' outdoors, noting that victims retain no electrical charge.
A textile developed for soldier protection has boosted strawberry yields by 3.56 times. This breathable, 3D-knitted fabric creates a microclimate, repels pests, and enables pesticide-free farming, offering a sustainable agricultural innovation.
Dense fog causing poor visibility is forecast across the UAE today and tomorrow morning, with authorities advising extreme caution on roads.
A new atmospheric research observatory at Catholicate College, funded by the Union government, will track weather, aiding extreme event and flood risk predictions.
Kerala's government urges consumers to cut electricity use during peak hours (7 pm-midnight) due to high demand, recommending shifting non-essential activities to solar hours (9 am-4 pm) and using efficient appliances.
Cochin International Airport Limited disputes SpiceJet's claim that bad weather caused flight disruptions, stating no adverse conditions existed and accusing the airline of spreading misinformation.
A government report highlights Kerala's high disaster vulnerability due to geography and population density, noting shortcomings in warning dissemination and enforcement of regulations, requiring further strengthening despite existing models.
The southwest monsoon will strengthen over Kerala, with rain forecast until July 31, following a low-pressure system. Yellow alerts warn of heavy rainfall, potential waterlogging, and traffic disruptions.
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