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According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the country was supposed to have a normal rainfall of 21.8 mm in February but received 68 per cent less at 7.1 mm. (Representational Image)

Met officials warn of heat waves, damage to crops

Hyderabad: With summer setting in earlier than usual, temperatures well above the normal are being recorded....

10 March 2023 12:00 AM IST

Forest stretches in Nallamala near Pacharla and Giddalur fringe have been regularly witnessing forest fires in the past one week. (Representational Photo: PTI)

Use modern methods to put out forest fires, suggest environmentalists

Environmentalists express concern over repeated forest fires in western ghats

2 March 2023 1:40 PM IST

This comes after the IMD predicted that there is a 43 per cent probability of maximum temperatures in the core heat wave (HW) zone between March and May to be above normal.

Experts warn of particularly hot summer ahead in Hyderbad

HYDERABAD: After enjoying hill station-like weather, city folk might have to bear desert-like temperatures in the...

14 Feb 2023 1:16 AM IST

$\We collect PET bottles from shores, roadsides, landfills, bins, and a variety of other places where they are dumped. After being cleaned, they go through a process that adequately compresses them to separate them into tiny pieces, which are then combined to create smooth cloth, Shahani explained.$ Lifestyle

Hyderabad entrepreneurs â€˜Modifyâ€™ clothes from aloe vera to orange...

HYDERABAD: While the special jacket made of recycled plastic bottles worn by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Parliament...

10 Feb 2023 12:22 AM IST

The highlight of the event will be the introduction of the Gen3 Era Formula E car, which is known for its top speed of 322 kmph. (Photo: Twitter)

Formula E drives evolution in live broadcast of major sports events

LONDON: Formula E is pioneering a new broadcast production facility in London that delivers state-of-the-art coverage of...

7 Feb 2023 8:32 PM IST

Electric Vehicle owners participate in Rall-E Hyderabad rally on the Cable Bridge towards Hitec City to create awareness on sustainable mobility and showcase the depth of EV adoption in Hyderabad. The rally was organised by ITE&C department, Government of Telangana on Sunday. (DC Image/R. PAVAN)

Hyderabad e-Mobility Week off to a flying start

Hyderabad: Hyderabad e-Mobility Week got off to a flying start with ‘Rall-E’, India’s largest electric...

6 Feb 2023 12:35 AM IST

SDRF personnel demolish the Hotel Mount View, which has been marked unsafe, in the land subsidence affected area in Joshimath, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. (PTI Photo)

Steps taken in Joshimath inadequate, declare Himalayas eco-sensitive...

Govt urged to consider taking long-term measures to address the problem, saying a similar situation may arise in...

29 Jan 2023 12:45 PM IST

Katora Houz Lake on the Golconda fort premises. (Photo:DC)

Dilapidated Katora Houz Lake turns landfill, poses life risk to...

Hyderabad: The Katora Houz Lake on the Golconda fort premises is a picture of utter neglect, turning into a mini...

29 Jan 2023 12:32 AM IST

Satyavati stressed on impactful public outreach programmes on the single-use plastic ban and urged the citizens of Vijayawada to use jute and cloth bags as a substitute for plastic bags. Representational Image/DC

Ban on single-use plastic in Vijayawada from Jan. 26

VIJAYAWADA: Vijayawada Municipal Corporation additional commissioner (projects) K.V. Satyavati, along with CMOH P....

21 Jan 2023 6:53 AM IST

The Care the Bear carbon emissions campaign is followed by many companies in Thailand. (Photo By Arrangement)

Phuket becomes an example of organic tourism

BANGKOK: One of the most-talked-about achievements of the Apec Summit 22 held in Bangkok recently was the inclusion in...

13 Jan 2023 6:36 PM IST

In this file photo, a trainer plays with a lion cub at the countrys main zoon in the Yemeni capital Sanaa. AFP Photo

Heaters, blankets placed inside Lucknow zoo to protect animals from...

The animals are being provided with rich fat and protein diets, so that they can keep up their energy levels up to the...

8 Jan 2023 1:36 PM IST

When elephants experience high internal temperatures, it can disrupt the function of cells, tissues and organs such as the liver and cause them to become sick and die. AFP

Climate change is leaving African elephants desperate for water

Water is essential for elephants to cope with heat

7 Jan 2023 12:01 PM IST