The flight safely landed at Thiruvananthapuram and later departed for Kochi once conditions improved.

Hot air evaporates a lot more water, so crops, forests and landscapes in some areas dry out, which makes them more susceptible to wildfire. Each Celsius degree of warming can cause a sixfold increase in wildfire over parts of the western US.

A shocking daylight robbery turned fatal in Modinagar. A 75-year-old jeweller was brutally stabbed to death by an assailant who threw chilli powder in his face. The attacker was quickly caught by alert locals after a brief chase. The incident highlights concerns over law and order in the area. Police are investigating the motive and have detained the suspect.