crown

Subscribe Now

FOLLOW US

Sign in

Home / Author / Jayashree Nandi

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

India likely to see record heat, below-normal rain in May–July as El Niño looms: WMO

The latest monthly Global Seasonal Climate Update from WMO signals a clear shift in the equatorial Pacific, with sea-surface temperatures rising rapidly and pointing to a likely return of El Niño as early as May–July 2026.

Updated on Apr 24, 2026 14:26 IST

Large wildlife habitat worldwide likely to be hit by extreme weather by 2050: Study

Large areas of wildlife habitat worldwide are likely to be hit by multiple extreme weather events by 2050.

Updated on Apr 24, 2026 13:44 IST

Rahul Gandhi likely to visit Great Nicobar this weekend

Commuters ride a bus past Campbell Bay at Great Nicobar island (AFP FILE)

Updated on Apr 24, 2026 02:16 IST

Extreme heat threatens India’s rice production, agri workers: UN report

Heatwaves will become a major threat to Indian agriculture workers and rice production. (Representative photo)

Updated on Apr 22, 2026 13:02 IST

States urge Centre to amend grassland ecosystems under afforestation law

According to the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), India has about 66.5 million hectares of common land, including 9.1 million hectares of permanent pastures (FES Photo)

Updated on Apr 22, 2026 11:10 IST

Carbon in India’s forests projected to grow as warming, rain increase: Study

Models predict an increasing trend of temperature and precipitation in India.

Updated on Apr 21, 2026 03:06 IST

India yet to see worst of heat extremes caused by climate crisis: Report

An estimated three-fourths of the country’s workforce, roughly 380 million people, are engaged in heat-exposed labour. (ANI)

Updated on Apr 20, 2026 03:42 IST

Himalaya's ‘hanging glaciers’ can cause disaster risks in Uttarakhand: Study

The Himalayas are hanging by a thread.

Updated on Apr 18, 2026 02:28 IST

Global fossil fuel power generation fell during Hormuz crisis: CREA report

The Strait of Hormuz. (REUTERS/File)

Updated on Apr 15, 2026 10:09 IST

Digitally map forest limits: Govt to states

Since 2011, only Odisha has completed more than 90% of the settlement and digitisation process. (File picture)

Updated on Apr 15, 2026 05:28 IST

UN climate summit will be ‘COP of the Future’, says Turkey’s minister

Turkey's Minister of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change Murat Kurum (centre) speaks next to United Nations Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell (left) and COP30 president Andre Correa do Lago (R) during a new conference in Istanbul on February 12. (AFP)

Updated on Apr 14, 2026 22:44 IST

IMD's below-normal 2026 monsoon forecast threatens agriculture, economy

The spatial distribution suggests that the below-normal seasonal rainfall is most likely over many parts of the country except some areas over Northeast, Northwest and South Peninsular India, where normal to above-normal rainfall is likely.

Updated on Apr 14, 2026 04:49 IST

As El Nino shadow looms, IMD forecasts below-normal monsoon at 92% LPA

New Delhi: Monsoon clouds hover in the sky over Raisina Hill in New Delhi on Aug 17, 2020. (PTI FILE)

Updated on Apr 13, 2026 13:08 IST

Record heat in March, second warmest sea temperatures signal approaching El Nino

A mother covers her child from the heat on a hot summer day, in Bikaner, Rajasthan. (ANI)

Updated on Apr 10, 2026 10:14 IST

India ranks third in renewable energy capacity after China, US

India becomes the world’s third-largest in renewable capacity after China and US, adding 55.3 GW in FY26 and surpassing Brazil. (Representative photo)

Updated on Apr 9, 2026 10:04 IST

India may see weaker monsoon this year due to El Niño: Skymet

There is a 40% probability of below-normal rainfall — between 90% and 95% of the LPA — and a 30% chance of drought conditions, with rainfall falling below 90% of the LPA, according to Skymet’s projections.

Updated on Apr 8, 2026 06:14 IST

Monsoon likely to be ‘below normal’ this year: Skymet Weather

Monsoon is the lifeblood of India’s economy. (PTI)

Updated on Apr 7, 2026 04:43 IST

Solar energy, cheap battery storage can meet 90% of India’s power demand at affordable costs: Ember report

Essentially, solar power can affordably supply India with power day and night for most months, especially in states with high solar irradiance (a measure of solar intensity). (PTI)

Updated on Apr 7, 2026 01:30 IST

Gadchiroli project: Panel okays planting trees 1,000 km away – on forested land

The block straddles a critical wildlife corridor linking the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Chandrapur district and the Indravati Tiger Reserve across the border in Chhattisgarh.

Updated on Apr 5, 2026 02:15 IST

Working to reduce dependence on LPG imports: Govt

As part of a strategy to diversify LPG imports, PSU oil marketing companies have recently concluded contracts for import of approximately 2.2 million metric tonnes (MMT) of US-origin LPG for 2026, covering nearly 10% of the country’s total LPG import requirement, the Lok Sabha was told. (Representational image)

Updated on Apr 3, 2026 24:34 IST

PNG expansion, renewables, US LPG imports in focus: Centre informs Lok Sabha

India ramps up LPG output, shifts to PNG and renewables, and signs US import deals to tackle supply risks and reduce Gulf dependence. (Representative photo)

Updated on Apr 2, 2026 09:52 IST

Jet streams driving surge in western disturbances in northwest India

The broader pattern reflects a structural shift in when WDs arrive. (ANI)

Updated on Apr 2, 2026 04:20 IST

Stormy April ahead, lower than normal peak temp in India this summer: IMD

People are seen under cloud-laden skies during a pleasant evening at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India.

Updated on Apr 1, 2026 05:40 IST

431 snakebite deaths in India last year: Government tells Parliament

The government told Parliament that Karnataka recorded the highest such deaths (157) in 2025. (ANI)

Updated on Mar 30, 2026 09:09 IST

Coal, non-fossil fuel sources: Centre lays out plan to meet electricity demand

The minimum additional thermal capacity required to meet projected demand is around 97,000 MW, the government has said.

Updated on Mar 30, 2026 02:43 IST

Wildlife board backs ‘coexistence’ in tiger reserves

Wildlife board backs ‘coexistence’ in tiger reserves

Updated on Mar 30, 2026 24:54 IST

HT interview: NDCs central to India’s economic transformation, says Bhupender Yadav

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav said the consultations to approve India’s revised NDCs for 2031-35 explicitly took into account the geopolitical contexts and their impact on global energy markets and supply chains. (ANI)

Updated on Mar 29, 2026 24:26 IST

UN climate chief Simon Stiell hails India’s new climate plan under Paris pact

UN climate chief Simon Stiell. (un.org)

Updated on Mar 26, 2026 09:52 IST

India updates Paris pledge with tougher 2035 targets on emissions, clean energy

India revised the formal pledge each country makes under the Paris Agreement to limit greenhouse gas emissions.

Updated on Mar 26, 2026 01:02 IST

In new 2035 climate roadmap, India aims 60% clean power, lower emissions

FILE PHOTO: A man rides a motorcycle along the solar panels in Gujarat Solar Park also called Charanka Solar Park at Patan district in Gujarat

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 12:19 IST

1
2
3
...

© 2026 HindustanTimes