As of April 22, 2026, India is currently grappling with a severe pre-monsoon heatwave where humidity is emerging as the primary health risk. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that the combination of high temperatures and moisture is pushing several regions toward dangerous “wet-bulb” conditions. Current Alerts (April 21–26, 2026) The IMD has issued…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) today issued an urgent Heatwave Alert for several parts of Central and Northwest India as temperatures surged well above the normal range for mid-April. According to the latest bulletin, regions in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and interior Maharashtra are expected to witness maximum temperatures between over the next 72 hours. This…
A groundbreaking study released today by the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) has revealed a stark correlation between climate shocks and the deepening of poverty across 593 districts in India. The report, which is the first of its kind to use logistic regression models to link environmental data with socio-economic indicators, argues…
Abu Dhabi, UAE — With ongoing heavy rainfall and unstable weather affecting major emirates including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the Northern Emirates, UAE authorities have stepped up official guidance to help residents and visitors stay safe amid the wet conditions. Heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds, and occasional flash flooding have prompted meteorological alerts and government…
🌧️ Continued Flooding in South & Southeast Asia Across South and Southeast Asia, the combination of cyclone systems and heavy monsoon‑related rainfall has triggered one of the region’s most severe flooding episodes in recent memory: In late 2025, overlapping rainbands and tropical storms led to catastrophic flooding and landslides in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia,…
New Delhi, India — The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has continued to issue a series of extreme weather warnings across several regions of the country as March 2026 brings volatile atmospheric conditions ahead of the summer and pre‑monsoon season. These alerts encompass heavy rain, thunderstorms, gusty winds, and cold‑weather anomalies in different parts of India —…
🌦️ Current Conditions Across the Emirates The United Arab Emirates is facing a period of unsettled weather, with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds being reported across major emirates including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Al Ain. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued alerts for ongoing rain and potential…
