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Landmark feat: ‘Breakthrough’ in Zojila tunnel achieved

The breakthrough has brought the decades-old dream of all-weather connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh closer to reality

What is Zojila Tunnel? All you need to know about the all weather tunnel in Ladakh

The 13.14 km tunnel cuts through the Himalayas at an altitude of 11,578 feet and connects the Kashmir Valley with Kargil in Ladakh

Strategic, all-weather Zojila Tunnel between Kashmir and Kargil to see final breakthrough

Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari to oversee the final blasting from the Kargil side on June 9; the 13.14 km-long tunnel cuts through the mighty Himalayas at an altitude of 11,578 feet and connects the Kashmir valley with Ladakh’s Kargil

Thunderstorms likely in parts of A.P.; heatwave conditions to continue

APSDMA forecasts rain, lightning and thunderstorms in several districts on Monday and Tuesday; residents advised to take precautions against extreme heat and adverse weather

Despite new technologies, IMD continues to rely on weather balloons

Twice-daily launches from IMD’s Thiruvananthapuram centre continue to provide vital atmospheric data for forecasting

India’s economic growth depends on protecting its fragile environment

India has invested considerably in predicting the weather and the climate and the results have been paying off handsomely in terms of protecting lives and livelihoods. This particular mechanism is crucial to sustain economic growth and stay on track for ‘Viksit Bharat’

Weather grounds Rahul’s Uttarakhand rallies, he takes on Modi government over video, phone

The Agniveer scheme has broken the ‘sacred understanding’ between soldiers and the government by ‘weakening long-term security and benefits for soldiers’; it would be reviewed and scrapped if his party came to power, the Congress leader says

Kerala monsoon onset: Why southwest monsoon arrival matters for India

The southwest monsoon onset in Kerala not only impacts local weather patterns but also plays a crucial role in shaping India's food security, agricultural GDP, and water supply across the nation.

Use early weather warnings to minimise monsoon losses: IMD chief

District administrations, disaster management agencies and line departments urged to use advance forecasts and coordinated preparedness measures to reduce loss of life and property during the Southwest Monsoon, says IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra

Why do Indian cities get polluted in summer? | Explained

How is summer air pollution different from that in winter? Why does ozone rise in hot weather? What drives PM10 spikes in Indian cities? How do dust storms affect air quality? How do human activities worsen summer air pollution? What can cities do to combat summer air pollution?

Varying weather pattern may continue in Andhra Pradesh

While light showers, along with thunderstorms, are expected in Rayalaseema, hot weather may persist in other parts of the State; Atchampeta in Palnadu district records the day’s highest maximum temperature of 44.3°C

Kedarnath Yatra temporarily halted due to bad weather in Uttarakhand

The IMD issued an orange alert forecasting heavy rains and storms in the region

Telangana launches weather advisory initiative to help farmers

El Nino may not make an exception for A.P., say weather experts

Despite IMD report indicating the possibility of the central and northern parts of the State receiving normal to above-normal rainfall during the monsoon, the experts from State advise caution stating Andhra Pradesh may see three-four heatwave days in June, and higher temperatures may lead to a decrease in groundwater levels and thus impact agricultural activities

A heat crisis in Telangana that burns beyond the thermometer

As Telangana battles one of its harshest summers in recent years, the rising burden of suspected heatstroke deaths and worsening urban heat stress are exposing the growing human cost of extreme weather. Even as the State rolls out heat mitigation measures and advisories, questions remain over ground-level implementation and the true scale of heat-related fatalities. Siddharth Kumar Singh reports on how the extreme heat is reshaping life, labour and survival

Indrakeeladri Ghat road repair works halted due to heatwave in Vijayawada

The works will resume after weather conditions become normal, say the authorities, adding that vehicles will be allowed on the Ghat Road as usual from May 29 morning

Naidu orders ‘Farm to Home’ model to link Andhra Pradesh farmers directly to consumers

Reviewing agriculture and allied sectors, the Chief Minister directs region-wise crop plans, MSP despite adverse weather, and plans to develop Rayalaseema as a horticulture hub under the Purvodaya scheme

Power outage on Girivalam path in Tiruvannamalai raises safety concern

Tangedco officials said that power outages on the path occur mainly due to strong winds, these problems are attended to once the weather conditions are back to normal

Extreme heatwave hits A.P. as Vijayawada north soars to 47.3°C

The city felt like a furnace at 7 p.m. as well as the temperatures stood at 40°C, according to real-time weather information available on the Directorate of Economics and Statistics

Over 200 tourists stranded in Gulmarg’s high-altitude cable cars rescued

Panic gripped the tourists stranded in 65 gondolas after a technical slag, even as the weather turned inclement, with strong winds and rains lashing Gulmarg; the rescue operation lasted over four hours; 15 SDRF teams were deployed