This may be the driest August in 123 years: Expert

Between August 1 and August 21, India has recorded rainfall of 115.4 millimetres

Quarter of India’s land area faces drought-like conditions; IMD predicts weak monsoon in August

Since April, the area under drought has been increasing. Below normal rainfall is expected in August 

August 2021 is the sixth-warmest in 142 years: US climate agency

August 2021 is the 440th consecutive month the planet has reported above average temperature, according to the National Oceanic and …

Simply Put: Independence and enslavement

Is rainfall linked to pollution? Depends on whether you live north or south of Vindhyas

DTE analyses PM10 spatial data for August 2022 and 2023 

2023 on its way to being warmest year on record; 2024 may surpass it: Report

September 2023 has been the hottest on record since 1940 or in 83 years due to a continued rise in carbon dioxide emissions and El Nino  

In pictures: Black kites of the national capital

Down To Earth photographer Vikas Choudhary captures the birds of prey in Delhi

Madhya Pradesh: Crops destroyed by dry August and excess September rain

Drought-like conditions in many districts of Madhya Pradesh till September 3, 2023, followed by heavy rains and strong winds

California wildfires: NASA captures vast plumes of carbon monoxide

Extremely high carbon monoxide concentrations of greater than 350 parts per billion by volume (ppbv) captured by NASA's Atmospheric Infrared …

NASA images show the gravity of California wildfires

Nearly 14,000 lightning strikes in the United States’ California caused nearly 900 fires to burn through 1.5 million acres of land as of …

Jan Dhan Yojana: How the government started 15 million bank accounts in one day

The camps were mostly for accepting filled up forms, there is no guarantee when the actual account numbers would be generated

India looking at record edible oil imports; August 2023 demand 35% higher than last year

Poor rainfall, along with a sharp drop in domestic prices in August, has boosted demand for edible oil

Tribals fight pitched battle with police during eviction drive in Purnia

Landless tribals had forcibly occupied school land on Independence Day, demanding land and livelihood. Violence leaves seven, including one …

NASA records hottest August since 1880

Antarctica temperatures were 4°C above normal; India recorded a spike of 1-2°C

Third heatwave of this summer hits Europe, may be prolonged but less intense than July

Central Europe also affected; widespread crop damage and water shortage reported