Environment

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a critical weather alert, indicating the potential formation of Cyclone Senyar in the Arabian Sea. Southern India, particularly Kerala and Tamil Nadu, is bracing for a period of intense rainfall and squally winds starting this weekend. AlwaysFirst brings you the latest forecasts and preparedness guidelines.

The national capital finds itself in the grip of a severe air pollution crisis, with a thick layer of smog reducing visibility and pushing the Air Quality Index (AQI) deep into the ‘Very Poor’ category. Residents report health issues as authorities scramble for solutions.

The national capital finds itself enveloped in a toxic haze, with air quality indices plunging into the ‘Severe’ category. Despite protocols mandating strict measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), the crucial Stage III restrictions have not yet been activated, leaving citizens and experts questioning the delay.

Delhi’s air quality has plummeted to a catastrophic level, with the AQI hitting a staggering 727, plunging the city into a public health crisis. A toxic cocktail of agricultural stubble burning and stagnant meteorological conditions has turned the capital’s air lethal, forcing residents indoors and authorities to scramble.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has officially labeled the deteriorating air quality in the national capital a “full-fledged public health emergency.” With pollutant levels reaching severe heights, authorities are scrambling for solutions amidst a blame game over the primary causes of the toxic smog.

In a dramatic turn of events, Cyclone Montha has slammed into the eastern coast, causing a significant landslide at the revered Srisailam Temple in Andhra Pradesh. As authorities scramble to assess the damage, the neighboring state of Odisha has issued a stern advisory, urging travelers to cancel immediate plans due to severe weather conditions.

The severe cyclonic storm ‘Mocha’ has officially begun its landfall process along the coast of Andhra Pradesh. Authorities have pinpointed a crucial 3 to 4-hour window where the impact is expected to be most intense, urging residents in low-lying areas to remain in safe shelters.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe warning for Coastal Andhra Pradesh, forecasting spells of extremely heavy rainfall as Cyclone Montha intensifies over the Bay of Bengal. Authorities are urging residents to take immediate precautions and stay informed.

A new cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal is set to intensify, posing a significant weather threat to the eastern states of Odisha and West Bengal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall, urging residents and authorities to prepare for potential disruptions starting Friday, October 27.