Heavy Rain from Cyclone Ditwah Floods Karaikal, Water Enters 240 Houses in Thirunagar

November 30, 2025

Heavy Rain from Cyclone Ditwah Floods Karaikal, Water Enters 240 Houses in Thirunagar

Cyclone Ditwah’s heavy rain hit Karaikal hard on Saturday. Many low areas flooded, water entered homes and public places. Thirunagar saw 240 houses damaged. Several villages face waterlogging and mud after floods. Community halls opened; efforts ongoing to drain water.

Cyclone Ditwah Blows Rare Amur Falcons Off Course to Tamil Nadu Coast

November 30, 2025

Cyclone Ditwah Blows Rare Amur Falcons Off Course to Tamil Nadu Coast

Cyclone Ditwah carried two female Amur Falcons to Point Calimere, Tamil Nadu, far from their usual migratory path. This rare sighting follows previous storms that disrupted their journey.

Utqiagvik, Alaska Faces 64 Days of Darkness as Polar Night Begins

November 30, 2025

Utqiagvik, Alaska Faces 64 Days of Darkness as Polar Night Begins

Utqiagvik in Alaska saw its last sunset of 2025 on November 18. The sun won't rise again until late January 2026. For 64 days, the city will live in twilight and darkness, experiencing the full Polar Night.

Mumbai's Air Quality Worsens as Construction and Vehicles Push Pollution Higher

November 30, 2025

Mumbai's Air Quality Worsens as Construction and Vehicles Push Pollution Higher

Mumbai's Air Quality Index hits 104 on Sunday, with some areas in the severe range. Experts blame construction and vehicle emissions for the spike. BMC vows strict action and cleaner fuel steps.

Lakshadweep and Andaman Nicobar Populations Set to Rise by 2051: IIMAD Report

November 30, 2025

Lakshadweep and Andaman Nicobar Populations Set to Rise by 2051: IIMAD Report

India’s island populations are growing. Lakshadweep will rise by 9.68%, Andaman and Nicobar by 5.73% by 2051, reports IIMAD. Gender-wise details show balanced increases.