Drought, but why: Normal monsoon doesn’t mean no drought
One-third of India’s districts are chronically drought-hit despite receiving above normal rainfall
Did you know Indian and West African monsoons are linked?
A report by an IISc scientist says that El Nino oscillates between both regions and affects the intensity of their rainfall
Researchers identify missing element in monsoon forecast model
The model has a 'dry bias' vis-a-vis rainfall over Central India; with the new research, a better picture of rainfall over the region and better …
Northeast monsoon goes weak all over, except the south
This poor show will impact the Rabi crops when farmers are already suffering from one of the worst agrarian crisis
Northeast Monsoon has a slow start
Most regions, including coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, Kerala, southern Karnataka and Tamil Nadu recorded rainfall deficit from …
Be prepared for spike in food prices, if distribution of monsoon remains uneven this year
Spatial distribution of rainfall is one of the factors ensuring healthy agriculutral production that keeps food inflation under control
Clouds of confusion over monsoon's timely arrival
While extended range forecast shows some signs of an early onset, other meteorological conditions have shrouded the forecast in uncertainty
At least 42 killed in devastating pre-monsoon rains in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh
Weather forecasting agencies have warned of further rainfall around April 16 or 17 when a fresh western disturbance is expected to become active
How microscopic marine algae impact global climate and Indian monsoon
Phytoplankton responds much faster to processes that alter temperature than the temperature itself, which changes slowly due to water’s …
Where does monsoon get over 200 lakh crore buckets of water from?
Although it is assumed most of the water comes from the Indian Ocean, a significant amount of rain over the Ganga basin and northeast India is …
Tamil Nadu receives heavy rain as northeast monsoon arrives
The cyclonic circulation, developed over Bay of Bengal, is likely to persist and bring an intense spell of rain until the end of the week
This monsoon was far from being ‘normal’
While rainfall over the entire country falls under the normal category, distribution of rain has been a far cry from IMD scientists' forecast
Climate change blues: ‘everyday monsoon’ foxes Mizoram farmers
Changing rainfall pattern and rising temperatures are forcing them to move away from traditional farming and grow exotic crops
Old answers for ‘new’ monsoon
Mitigating floods and droughts has only one answer: obsessive attention to building millions and millions of connected and living water structures
Normal monsoon prediction comes as relief amidst drought in south
This time, the IMD has not clarified what the probability is of the country getting below normal or deficient rainfall
This year too, El Nino may lead to deficit monsoon, drier conditions in India
Drier-than-normal conditions in Southeast Asia are likely to develop around July to August and persist through the end of the year
How currency ban negated the effects of a good monsoon
Agriculture scientist M S Swaminathan thinks that the timing of demonetisation is proving worse for farmers
Vristhi: 25 years of Down to Earth celebrating with the monsoons
Vristhi an unique conversation between scientist, musicians and civil society, a Down to Earth event to celebrate its 25 years of existence
Cascading impact of monsoon
Monsoon rains are synonymous with flooded streets and traffic congestion, with water stagnation due to choked drains resulting in the spread of …
An 8-million-year-old mysterious date with monsoon (e-book)
Weather scientists, writers, historians and academicians explore India's most intimate yet least understood climate phenomenon
Deforestation leads to weakening of summer monsoon, says study
The study found a decrease in rainfall due to large-scale conversion of savannah to cropland
From drought to deluge: impact of monsoon flooding across Asia
China declared 2016 monsoon floods as the second-costliest on record. Heavy monsoon rains after two straight years of drought also caught India …
IMD releases monsoon forecast for August and September
The rainfall is expected to be above normal across the country during August and September
Monsoon gains momentum but trouble far from over
High chances of flash floods till August may impact agricultural production in the country
IMD predicts above average monsoon
This positive news coming after two successive droughts is sure to revive the economy