Delhi-NCR experienced sudden rain and gusty winds on Thursday night, prompting the IMD to issue a red alert for severe thunderstorms, lightning, and winds up to 90 kmph. The change is due to a cyclonic circulation over Pakistan, expected to bring relief from heat.
A crane overturned at the Jewar Airport flyover construction site near Paheda Khurd on Thursday, resulting in three fatalities and one injury. The incident, attributed to adverse weather conditions, saw the crane crash onto a container, trapping four individuals. Rescue operations by the SDRF are ongoing, with three bodies recovered.
FIFA will introduce 3-minute hydration breaks midway through each half of all matches in the 2026 World Cup, essentially dividing games into four quarters. This move, aimed at player safety and commercial opportunities, allows for tactical changes and mid-game commercials.
Severe weather conditions at Delhi airport on Thursday caused disruptions, forcing 13 incoming flights to circle before landing. 11 were diverted, while 2 landed safely. A yellow alert is in place for Friday with forecasts of rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds.
England coach Thomas Tuchel acknowledges heat and humidity as significant obstacles for his team at the upcoming World Cup, but expresses full belief in their ability to succeed. The team is undertaking a hot-weather acclimatisation camp in Florida and has consulted specialists for strategies to manage the conditions.
The Shenzhou 23 spacecraft and rocket combination has been moved to the launch area, with the launch scheduled for May 24, 2026, at 23:08. Weather conditions at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center are favorable, with stable winds and moderate temperatures, supporting the mission.
Deepak Bhatt of Uttarakhand won the men's 10,000m race at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition, clocking a personal best. Shivaji Parashuram, who initially finished second, was disqualified for stepping outside the track limits. Several athletes struggled with heat and humidity.
An IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Patna made an emergency landing in Lucknow due to adverse weather conditions in Patna. The aircraft, carrying 180 passengers and six crew members, was diverted after being unable to receive landing clearance. The flight later departed for Patna once the weather improved.
Ahmedabad will host the IPL-2026 final on May 31 due to a crucial International Cricket Council meeting scheduled there. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia cited the ICC meeting, Ahmedabad's superior stadium capacity for revenue generation, and favorable weather conditions as key factors in the decision, dismissing political allegations.
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsNewsflash: Global food prices have risen for the third month running, as the Iran war drives up the price of energy and fertiliser.The United Nations’ FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) shows that prices of a basket of food commodities rose by 1.6% in April, adding to price rises in February and March.The price increase was further supported by expectations of reduced wheat plantings in 2026, as farmers shift to less fertilizer‑intensive crops amid high fertilizer prices, driven by elevated energy costs and disruptions linked to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.International palm oil prices rose for the fifth consecutive month in April, largely underpinned by prospective higher demand from the biofuel sector, supported by policy incentives in several producing countries and higher crude oil prices. Additional upward pressure stemmed from concerns over lower production in Southeast Asia in the coming months.The drop in April was mainly driven by expectations of ample global supplies in the current season, reinforced by improved production prospects in key Asian producing countries, notably China and Thailand. The onset of the new harvest in Brazil’s key southern growing regions under favourable weather conditions further contributed to the overall decline in international sugar prices. Continue reading...
Enchanting and a little eerie, Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth is the second great game in as many years based on the classic children’s booksSleepy, happy-sad, and imbued with the mildest peril, Tove Jansson’s Moomin stories may seem an unlikely fit for the action-heavy medium of video games. Rather than embark on swashbuckling adventures, these milk-white, hippo-esque creatures prefer to potter about Moominvalley, only venturing further if the weather conditions are just right.Yet a small Norwegian video game studio, Hyper Games, is now on its second exquisitely charming Jansson adaptation. The first, 2024’s Snufkin: Melody of Moomin Valley, put players in control of the wily free spirit, Snufkin, as he dismantled overly ordered nature parks (and evaded authority-loving wardens). The latest, Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth, sees young Moomintroll wake up at night in the dead of winter. With his parents still hibernating, the creature is all alone, thrust into a cold and unfamiliar world. Continue reading...
Swarms of locusts in South Australia are not likely to reach outbreak levels, according to experts, with potential El Niño weather conditions forecast.
A small plane crash near Wimberley, Texas, killed all five people on board Thursday night. The Cessna 421C was carrying members of the Amarillo Pickleball Club to a tournament at The Cranky Pickle in New Braunfels. The pilot and four passengers were pronounced deceased on scene. The tournament was canceled Friday. Federal agencies are leading the investigation.
Sabastian Sawe shattered the two-hour marathon barrier twice at the London Marathon, clocking an astonishing 1:59:30. This historic achievement, alongside other sub-two-hour performances, was influenced by advancements in "super shoes," ideal weather conditions, and exceptional pacing. The author, inspired by these feats, is motivated to push their own limits.
Ten Indian cities are experiencing extreme heat at 46°C, ranking as the hottest globally. The heatwave is concentrated in Uttar Pradesh and surrounding regions, with no rainfall forecast and clear sunny skies maintaining consistent warming. The India Meteorological Department has issued guidance warning of temperatures 5°C above normal across northwestern, central, and peninsular India.
Spokesperson for the Unmanned Systems Group Yekaterina Zgirovskaya noted that the Supercam S350 is resistant to adverse weather conditions, high humidity, and high temperatures
The Lyrid meteor shower is the oldest recorded and Wednesday brings near perfect weather conditions to see them as they peak. Simon King explains.
The Lyrid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night with optimal viewing conditions across the UK due to clear skies and minimal moonlight. The annual event, caused by Earth passing through dust from Comet Thatcher, will produce 10-15 meteors per hour, with surges potentially reaching 100 per hour. First recorded by Chinese astronomers nearly 3,000 years ago, the Lyrids run from April 16-25 and are known for bright fireballs that can outshine Venus.
The India Meteorological Department has forecast continuing heat wave conditions over several parts of north, central and eastern India from April 21-26, 2026. Severe heat warnings are in place for Punjab, East Rajasthan, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, West Uttar Pradesh, and parts of West Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Gangetic West Bengal. Meanwhile, the Northeast region, particularly Arunachal Pradesh and Assam-Meghalaya, is expected to receive heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching 30-50 kmph.
