How IMD became global weather leader in 150 years

From a few rain gauges in 1875 to rivalling the world's best weather agencies, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has weathered its way to becoming a global leader in forecasting. IMAGE:......

Cyclone Fengal causes unprecedented rainfall in Pondy

After making landfall near Puducherry on November 30, Cyclone Fengal weakened on Sunday, but torrential downpour under its influence paralysed the union territory, with the Army stepping in to......

TN: Heavy rains flood several areas; IMD issues orange alert

Several areas of Tamil Nadu remain inundated after hours of heavy to moderate rainfall in the region. Water entered houses and markets in the low-lying residential areas of Erode district due to......

Tauktae to Fani: A look at India's deadliest cyclones

Cyclone Biparjoy, packing maximum sustained winds with speeds of up to 145 kmph, is swirling towards the Gujarat coast and is expected to make landfall near Jakhau port in Kutch district. With the......

Indian economy suffers $3 billion loss from recent floods

People help a man carry his two-wheeler on a cycle cart as they wade through a waterlogged subway in Chennai on Monday. Heavy rains continue to lash several parts of the city as the......

From cattle to crops, drought playing havoc in Gujarat

In Gujarat, of the 12.5 million hectare of area under cultivation, while six million is dependent on rainfall, two million is covered by groundwater, a bulk of which is said to be in north......

Chennai rains may impact IT firms in December quarter

Chennai is the second largest base for IT companies in the country. In a quarter with fewer working days for information technology (IT) companies, owing to the long holiday season towards the......

IT, auto majors suspend operations in flood-hit Chennai

Hyundai, Ford and Renault have temporarily suspended operations at their plants in Chennai with the city being inundated by the heaviest rainfall in over a century. Image: Cognizant shut all......