January 11, 2026

Kashmir Cold Wave Deepens: Dal Lake Freezes as Temperatures Plunge Below Zero

Kashmir saw a harsh cold wave with freezing temperatures dropping as low as minus 8.6°C in Shopian. Dal Lake and other water bodies froze under clear skies during 'Chilla-i-Kalan', the 40-day cold spell ending January 30.

January 11, 2026

Delhi AQI improves to ‘poor’ but smog and cold continue on January 11

Delhi woke up to a chilly 6.6°C and a thin smog on January 11. Air quality improved from ‘very poor’ to ‘poor’ with an AQI of 298, yet several areas recorded AQI above 300. The smoky haze and cold weather continued after rain and heavy pollution over the weekend.

January 11, 2026

US Families Face Huge Electricity Bills as Energy Costs Soar Amid Policy Changes

Millions of Americans are battling soaring energy bills. Utility debts rise while clean energy project cuts and AI data demands push prices up. Winter heating costs jump 9.2%.

January 11, 2026

Australia Faces Devastating Bushfires After Severe Heatwave, 350,000 Hectares Burned

Australia's southeast is battling fierce bushfires after a severe heatwave. Over 80 homes and hundreds of structures were lost, and thousands forced to evacuate. Authorities warn fires may burn for weeks amid continued emergency efforts.

January 11, 2026

Yellow Alert in Tamil Nadu: Scattered Coastal Rainfall Likely Until Monday

Tamil Nadu’s coastal regions will see scattered rain until Monday due to a rare Bay of Bengal weather system. Heavy showers may hit Chennai and nearby districts. The Regional Meteorological Centre issued a yellow alert for northern areas, signaling possible heavy rains linked to the prolonged Northeast Monsoon. Cooler weather expected too.