VISAKHAPATNAM: Many parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh (CAP) and Rayalaseema regions in Andhra Pradesh will have to brace for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall next week (from October 27) as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that a cyclone likely to form in the Bay of Bengal is approaching its coast. The cyclonic storm…
Monsoon in Konkan is truly enchanting. The region’s rolling green hills, misty waterfalls, and winding rivers transform the coastal landscape into a living postcard during the rainy season. Despite this stunning beauty, Konkan remains one of India’s most underrated travel destinations. From tranquil villages to pristine, serene beaches, every corner feels untouched, inviting travelers to…
A suspected missile strike, likely from Yemen’s Houthi rebels, caused a vessel to catch fire in the Gulf of Aden on Monday. Initial reports indicated no casualties.Media outlets in Yemen, quoted by Associated Press, indicated a possible ballistic missile was launched from Houthi-controlled areas.The British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre reported that a…
The Atlantic Ocean may witness one of meteorology’s rarest and most intriguing phenomena this week as Tropical Storm Humberto and a nearby developing system, Invest 94L, move closer together. These storms could interact through the Fujiwhara Effect, a complex dynamic where two cyclonic systems orbit around a shared center. While more common in the western…
PUNE: The prehistoric geoglyphs of the Konkan coast — presented for World Heritage Sites nomination — could date back as far as 24,000 years and be among the oldest known rock art traditions in the world, Maharashtra’s Directorate of Archaeology and Museums told TOI on Saturday.Earlier estimates placed the age of many Konkan geoglyphs at…