Two degree rise in temperature will hit India's agriculture: WB

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 22:11

An expected two degrees Celsius rise in the world's average temperatures in the next few decades would make India's summer monsoon unpredictable, affecting crop production, a World Bank report said Wednesday.

PM announces Rs 1,000 cr relief for Uttarakhand, toll at least 150

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 18:16

Manmohan Singh on Wednesday announced 1,000 crore relief for the state of Uttarakhand which has been ravaged by incessant rains and floods.

Centre yet to appoint chief of disaster response force

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 16:44

Nature`s fury is causing multitude of disasters in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.

Kedarnath Valley floods: List of rescued people

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 16:10

The temple town of Kedarnath in Uttarakhand and the surrounding Valley have been severely damaged and submerged in mud and slush.

Rajasthan announces Rs 2 cr financial aid to Uttarakhand

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 21:18

In view of floods and torrential rains in Uttarakhand, Rajasthan CM announced a financial aid of Rs 2 crore to the state.

68% surplus rainfall in country

Last Updated: Monday, June 17, 2013, 23:36

Monsoon has brought bumper showers this year, with the country receiving a remarkable 68 per cent surplus rainfall till on Monday.

Temperatures dip after rains lash Haryana, parts of Punjab

Last Updated: Monday, June 17, 2013, 21:05

Maximum temperatures on Monday settled a few notches below normal level after many places in Haryana and a few areas in Punjab were lashed by rains.

Man seeks court intervention in checking irregularities

Last Updated: Monday, June 17, 2013, 21:04

Maximum temperatures on Monday settled a few notches below normal level after many places in Haryana and a few areas in Punjab were lashed by rains.

Delhi airport flooded, passengers wade through knee deep water

Last Updated: Monday, June 17, 2013, 00:38

Incessant heavy rains on Sunday led to water logging at IGI airport, causing inconvenience to passengers.

Outdoors in the monsoon

Last Updated: Saturday, June 15, 2013, 17:34

With the monsoon in full swing, rivers and waterfalls are at their fullest making it the right time to try your hand at a number of adventure sports specially fitted for the monsoons.

Monsoon magic in half of India, in Delhi by June 23

Last Updated: Thursday, June 13, 2013, 23:51

Southwest monsoon rains have covered half of India two days ahead of the usual date and was expected to hit Delhi on June 23, a week ahead of its normal onset on June 29.