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Rescue efforts underway after landslides hit New Zealand campground and house

Landslides hit a campground and a house in New Zealand and emergency crews were trying to rescue people buried in rubble, officials said Thursday. Emergency services were called to the slide at the base of Mount Maunganui on New Zealand's North Island after 9:30 a.m. The rubble hit Beachside Holiday Park in a town named after the extinct volcano.

22 January,2026 10:17 AM IST | Melbourne | AP
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Clear winter day in Mumbai, but air quality remains moderate

Mumbai experienced a typical clear-sky winter day on Thursday, January 22, 2026, with bright, dry and largely comfortable conditions prevailing across the city. The weather department forecast sunny conditions through the day. Daytime temperatures were expected to climb to around 31 degrees Celsius, while nighttime readings were likely to drop to

22 January,2026 08:53 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Delhi air quality remains very poor as AQI slips to 341

Delhi continued to grapple with unhealthy air on Wednesday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) pegged at 341 around 7 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). While the AQI showed a slight improvement from Tuesday morning’s reading of 397, pollution levels stayed firmly in the ‘very poor’ categ

21 January,2026 09:38 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
The city’s air quality index (AQI) on Wednesday stands at 118. File Pic

Mumbai weather updates: City minimum temperature 19 degrees Celsius; AQI at 118

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday has forecasted maximum and minimum temperatures in Mumbai to be around 31 degrees Celsius and 19 degrees Celsius, respectively. According to the Sameer app, the city’s air quality index (AQI) on Wednesday stands at 118, which falls under the “moderate” category. This may caus

21 January,2026 09:28 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Firefighters and rescue personnel work at the site where at least one person died and four were seriously injured when a regional service train collided with a collapsed wall between Sant Sadurni d'Anoia and Gelida, near Barcelona. Pic/AFP

Barcelona train crash leaves one dead days after deadly Spain collision

A Barcelona commuter train crashed Tuesday after a retaining wall fell onto the tracks, Spanish regional authorities said, killing at least one person and injuring 37 others. The crash in Catalonia in northeastern Spain came just two days after a separate deadly train collision killed at least 42 people in the country's south and injured dozens mor

21 January,2026 08:50 AM IST | Barcelona | AP
Snowfall and rainfall will continue to occur in the state till January 26. File Pic

Himachal Pradesh on orange alert as snowfall, rain forecast from January 22

The Shimla Meteorological Centre on Tuesday issued an orange alert for three districts -- Kullu, Chamba and Lahaul and Spiti -- for January 23, warning of a heavy spell of snowfall and rain in isolated places of these districts. The remaining nine districts of the state have been put on a yellow alert for snowfall on January 23, the weather office

20 January,2026 09:12 PM IST | Shimla | PTI
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Delhi's 3-day 'severe' AQI streak ends, air quality improves to 'very poor'

Delhi's three-day run of 'severe' air pollution ended on Tuesday morning, with the city's average Air Quality Index (AQI) showing a marginal improvement and settling in the 'very poor' category at 395. Despite the improvement, pollution levels remained worrying across monitoring stations. Out of the total stations reporting, 23 were still in the

20 January,2026 09:46 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
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Winter vibes in Mumbai as minimum temperature drops to 16 degrees Celsius

Mumbai experienced a calm and pleasant winter morning on Tuesday, with mild temperatures and clear skies offering a comfortable start to the day. The early hours were cooler than usual for the city, bringing respite from humidity and providing refreshing conditions for morning walkers and daily commuters. The India Meteorological Department (IMD)

20 January,2026 09:17 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The Bandra-Worli Sea Link is clearly visible on Monday, with smog levels reduced. PIC/SHADAB KHAN

Mumbai set for more cold days as IMD forecasts chilly mornings till January 24

Mumbai reported a temperature of 15.9°C on Monday with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting minimum temperatures in the range of 16°C-18°C until January 24, which is expected to be the coldest morning of the week. The IMD’s Colaba observatory on Monday reported a minimum temperature of 19°C — a departure

20 January,2026 06:47 AM IST | Mumbai | Eeshanpriya MS
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Air quality turns severe in Delhi as AQI crosses 400

Delhi choked under a blanket of smog on Monday morning, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) settling at 417 in the 'severe' category, according to the Sameer app. Air quality ‘severe’ at 25 stations, ‘very poor’ at 14 The air quality was 'severe' at 25 stations, while it was 'very poor' at 14 station. According to th

19 January,2026 10:04 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
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Cool start for Mumbai as minimum temperature drops to 15.9 degrees Celsius

Mumbai greeted residents with a calm and pleasant winter morning on Monday, as mild temperatures and clear skies set a comfortable tone for the day. Early hours remained cool by the city’s standards, providing respite from the usual humidity and offering a refreshing start for morning walkers and commuters. The India Meteorological Departmen

19 January,2026 09:32 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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