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Jayashree Nandi

Jayashree Nandi

I write on the environment and climate crisis and I believe these are the most important stories of our times.

Articles by Jayashree Nandi

Short bursts of intense rain; extreme heat, in Hindu Kush Himalaya region: IMD

The combination of erratic rainfall and rising temperatures is expected to increase both drought and flood risks during the same season

Updated on Jun 11, 2026 11:55 IST

El Nino declared, all eyes now on monsoon march in India

Tourists at the Fort Kochi Beach as dark clouds hover over the skyline, in Ernakulam district, Kerala.

Updated on Jun 11, 2026 01:07 IST

India to see harsher summer, weaker monsoon as El Niño grips equatorial Pacific

A dried lake as a result of the El Niño effect in the equatorial Pacific region. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 10, 2026 09:52 IST

COP31 hosts set 35% global electrification target

The proposal comes as a spike in fuel prices driven by the West Asia war and supply chain disruptions has renewed pressure on countries to accelerate the shift to clean electricity across buildings, transport and industry. (Reuters)

Updated on Jun 10, 2026 07:52 IST

Key mid-year climate meeting opens in Bonn

Key mid-year climate meeting opens in Bonn

Updated on Jun 8, 2026 23:48 IST

Key mid-year climate meeting opens in Bonn; fossil fuels, adaptation on agenda

The Bonn conference is expected to discuss the implementation of this agreement. (UN Climate Change)

Updated on Jun 8, 2026 16:49 IST

Monsoon arrives in Kerala, IMD predicts steady advance across India

IMD has said there is a 60% probability of a deficient monsoon, rainfall that is less than 90% of LPA.

Updated on Jun 5, 2026 01:10 IST

Rooftop solar cuts household electricity bills by average of 71%: CEEW

Indian households using rooftop solar reported an average 71% reduction in electricity bills, according to a nationwide CEEW study.

Updated on Jun 4, 2026 13:47 IST

India ahead of US in solar capacity additions in 2025: Govt

The Charanka Solar Park in Patan district of Gujarat.

Updated on Jun 4, 2026 01:38 IST

India becomes 2nd largest solar growth market, surpassing US: MNRE

India is followed by Brazil with a capacity of 228.20GW and Germany with 199.92GW. (Representative Image/ HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 3, 2026 15:03 IST

‘Cities of future cannot be hotter versions of today’s cities’: UNDP India head

UNDP has worked with India to develop its national adaptation plan. (HT Sourced Photo)

Updated on Jun 3, 2026 13:47 IST

Lakshadweep admin plans to acquire beachfront land amid green concerns

Lakshadweep is known for its striking beaches with crystal-clear waters.

Updated on Jun 3, 2026 01:22 IST

80% chance of El Nino forming between June and August, warns global Met dept

WMO warns of 80% chance of El Nino developing between June and August

Updated on Jun 3, 2026 03:15 IST

Strong El Nino developing, South Asia to get below normal rain, flags WMO

The map issued by WMO showed below normal rain over almost all of India. (PTI)

Updated on Jun 2, 2026 15:13 IST

Monsoon likely to arrive in Kerala three days behind schedule around Jun 4: IMD

On May 15, the IMD forecast that the monsoon was likely to arrive in Kerala on May 26, with a model error of ± four days. (PTI)

Updated on Jun 2, 2026 08:56 IST

A weak monsoon looms as MeT dept lowers its forecast

The LPA for the June-to-September season, calculated over the 1971–2020 period, is 87cm – if the prediction bears out, this would mark the lowest monsoon season rainfall in 11 years. (ANI)

Updated on May 30, 2026 24:39 IST

IMD downgrades monsoon forecast to below normal, warns of hotter June

Visitors at the Marine Drive on a rainy afternoon, in Kochi.

Updated on May 29, 2026 08:16 IST

Monsoon concerns deepen as rainfall forecast falls to 90% of normal

Commuters navigate through light rain at Rajiv Chowk near Mini Secretariat, Delhi

Updated on May 29, 2026 09:50 IST

Monsoon onset over Kerala may see delay, rain likely to pick up after June 11

Kochi: Visitors at the Marine Drive on a rainy afternoon.

Updated on May 29, 2026 01:34 IST

Global temperatures may hit record highs over next five years: WMO, UK Met

Arctic temperatures over the next five extended northern hemisphere winters (November-March) are predicted to be 2.8°C above the 1991-2020 average, the report said. (Shutterstock/ Representative photo)

Updated on May 28, 2026 09:49 IST

PM Narendra Modi urges precaution as IMD warns heatwave for next 2-3 days

PM Narendra Modi urges precaution as IMD warns heatwave for next 2-3 days

Updated on May 28, 2026 24:06 IST

FAC clears key infra projects, grants nod for diversion of 3K hectares of forest land

FAC clears key infra projects, grants nod for diversion of 3K hectares of forest land

Updated on May 27, 2026 22:40 IST

‘Extreme heat in India, a result of worsening climate change’

A pedestrian carries an umbrella on a hot summer day as he walks along a street in Chennai on May 27, 2026. (AFP)

Updated on May 27, 2026 12:26 IST

Monsoon to arrive in Kerala, heatwave to continue over central, NW India: IMD

Isolated heavy to very rainfall likely over East & Northeast India during next 2-3 days and over Kerala and Tamil Nadu on Tuesday. (Kerala Tourism website)

Updated on May 27, 2026 08:57 IST

Study: Efficient ACs can prevent shortages, save ₹2.5 lakh crore

Study: Efficient ACs can prevent shortages, save <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2.5 lakh crore

Updated on May 26, 2026 01:08 IST

Doubling AC efficiency could save India ₹2.5 lakh crore, prevent blackouts: Study

India crossed 270GW of peak demand on Thursday. (Representative Photo/iStock)

Updated on May 25, 2026 11:58 IST

Heat wave likely to continue over central India till month end: IMD

People walk amidst severe heatwave conditions on a hot summer day in Varanasi. (P)

Updated on May 24, 2026 03:06 IST

‘Use electricity wisely’: Govt urges citizens amid severe heatwave warning

A woman covers herself with an umbrella to protect herself from heatwave, in New Delhi.

Updated on May 22, 2026 16:24 IST

India postpones first International Big Cat Alliance Summit in Delhi

New dates for the summit will be announced in due course following consultations with participating countries and stakeholders.

Updated on May 21, 2026 17:37 IST

Severe heatwave pushes India’s power grid to a historic 270GW milestone

Student seen covering head and face with cloth to protect from heat wave on a hot summer day at Sector-11 in Gurugram (HT PHOTO/Parveen Kumar)

Updated on May 21, 2026 14:37 IST

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