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Powerful quake kills 12, injures 250 in Pakistan, Afghanistan

A strong 6.8 magnitude earthquake with the epicentre in Afghanistan shook Pakistan, killing at least 12 people and injuring nearly 250 others in both the countries, authorities said on Wednesday.......

Heavy July rains offset June deficit, more likely in next 2-3 days

Heavy rainfall across large parts of India has compensated for the June deficit, bringing the overall monsoon precipitation into the surplus category. IMAGE: Commuters wade through a waterlogged......

Cyclone Tej brewing in Arabian sea, predicts IMD

A low-pressure area over the southeast and the adjoining southwest Arabian Sea has developed into a depression and is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm by October 21 morning, the India......

200 killed, 1,300 hurt as 7.5 magnitude quake jolts Pakistan

At least 200 people were killed and more than 1,300 others injured today as a powerful 7.5- magnitude earthquake -- the strongest in 10 years --rocked Pakistan, sending severe shock waves as far as......

Heatwave in southern Pakistan kills 260

An intense heatwave in Pakistan's southern Sindh province has killed at least 260 people in the country's worst heatstroke in more than a decade, triggering an emergency situation in major......

Now, a novel method to predict Indian monsoon early

The heavy summer rains are of vital importance for millions of farmers feeding the subcontinent's population. The Indian monsoon's yearly onset and withdrawal can now be forecast significantly......

'Chances of El Nino three times more than normal'

In what could come as bad news for millions of farmers across India, the Australian Weather Bureau has said there is triple the normal chance of the El Niño -- an extreme weather......

CII's 5-point plan to counter rising prices, scanty rainfall

The common man is quaking. The government is worried. And the industry is concerned, too. The reason: Deficient rainfall and soaring food prices. With the south-west monsoon not reviving and the......

Rain respite soon for farmers

This piece of forecast from the India Meteorological Department and the European Centre for Medium-Range weather Forecasts may bring cheer to Indian farmers, who have been reeling under hostile......

'Monsoon likely to be normal this year'

This year, the southwest monsoon in India is expected to be normal, at about 100 per cent of the long period average (LPA), according to a senior government official.He added on an average, India......

Pakistan likely to pick extra pacers for B'desh Test

IMAGE: Pakistan's bowling line-up is tipped to feature acers Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mir Hamza and Khurram Shehzad. Photograph: PCB / Reuters Keeping in mind the forecast for rain......

ICC WC: Rain likely to disrupt India-Pak match in Ahmedabad

IMAGE: Isolated showers are expected around the Moteraarea in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Photograph: ANI/Files Rain might play spoilsport during the cricket match between India and Pakistan in......

Asia Cup weather forecast brings hope for rain-free finals

Sri Lanka meteorological department predicts better weather in coming days Photograph: Kind Courtesy ACC/X (formerly Twitter) A senior Sri Lanka Meteorological Department official has given the......

Rain threat looms as India face NZ in decider

It will be interesting to see where Virat Kohli and chief coach Ravi Shastri slot Dhoni in the next game IMAGE: A New Zealand Cricket supporting staff takes a look at the ground which was covered......

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