Ground Report Desk

A microburst is a localised weather event characterised by powerful downdrafts that occur during thunderstorms. These downdrafts cause rapid, heavy rain and strong winds, often over a small area, typically less than 4 kilometres in diameter.

India's "Project Cheetah" aims to reintroduce cheetahs into the wild, with Kuno National Park currently housing 10 cheetahs. Despite setbacks, the project plans to boost their population to 40, restoring this once-extinct species in India.

Madhya Pradesh will see a mix of hailstorms, rain, and heatwaves over the next four days. The Meteorological Department has issued a hailstorm alert for 11 districts, including Jabalpur and Seoni.

Parts of Rajasthan, Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh will see dust storms, thunderstorms, and light rain, offering a brief break from soaring temperatures before heat returns.

The Trump administration is moving to shrink six national monuments across four states, aiming to expand resource extraction. Conservationists, tribes, and legal experts warn the cuts could violate the Antiquities Act and trigger major lawsuits.

India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 civilians were killed. The Indian government is now exploring three options to manage the waters of the Indus River system.

Landslides triggered by heavy rain in North Sikkim have stranded 1,800 tourists in Lachung and Lachen. Over 1,100 were evacuated from Chungthang. Permits to North Sikkim are suspended, and tourists are advised to stay put until roads are cleared.

Madhya Pradesh may see rain in 19 districts, offering brief relief from intense heat. However, cities like Bhopal, Indore, and Ujjain will stay hot. A heat wave may affect parts of the state as temperatures continue to rise in the last week of April.

A deadly heatwave grips India, with alerts in UP, MP, Delhi, and more. IMD warns of rising temperatures, health risks, and climate impacts. Learn what causes heatwaves and how to stay safe as extreme heat becomes the new normal.

A massive forest fire near Nadipar in Arunachal Pradesh's Dirang subdivision has scorched acres of land. Fueled by strong winds, it threatened nearby villages. Experts link such incidents to climate change, dry vegetation, and shifting cultivation.