Angry river: How Jiadhal in Assam’s Dhemaji is changing livelihoods
The Jiadhal flooded, not once or twice, but several times in 2020. Flood plains were damaged, houses washed away. A solution, however, …
Dear Mr Javadekar, here is why climate change is behind extreme weather events in India
Many extreme weather events can be attributed to climate change with a greater degree of certainty, but in India attribution science is still in …
Communication gap: Bihar floods show why India, Nepal need to get their act together
The delay of sharing weather-related information is alarming because every time Nepal has received heavy rains, Bihar has recorded flash floods
As it gets colder and drier, India may see more H1N1 cases
When dipping temperatures and low rainfall are bad omens for the spread of the influenza, the country received 50 per cent less rainfall this …
Winds beneath the storms
A confluence of global, regional and local variables is leading to the development of massive storms
Ocean heat takes a toll on coral reefs and tourism in Africa
Coral reefs along the east coast of Africa have been badly hit due to ocean warming and acidification. This has hit tourism badly. Some efforts, …
How climate change led to migration of Indus valley people towards Ganga basin
Vedic civilisation also declined due to a weak monsoon period in the Indus region, claims new study
Looking back in 2020: The world in grip of extreme weather events
Cyclones, rainfall, floods and droughts, climate-induced migration: The world witnessed it all in 2020
Monsoon arrives over Bay of Bengal and Andaman & Nicobar archipelago
Except some eastern parts of India and most of the Northeast, all regions may receive good rainfall, according to the India Meteorological …
NOAA, ICRI confirm fourth global mass coral bleaching event in 2023-2024
This is the second such event in the last 10 years and comes at a time when global oceans have also recorded unprecedented heat
COP28: GGA talks stall, ministers take over
If the GGA is not adopted at COP28, it would mean that one of the mandated outcomes for the Dubai meet would not come to fruition
COP28: GGA negotiations stuck in finance muddle
The GGA target has been challenging for countries to come up with. This is because the definition of adaptation is much more complex than mitigation
WMO declares El Nino onset following rapid development. Here’s what the world should watch out for
For India, the major impact is expected on the ongoing monsoon season
Adaptation Gap Report 2022 raises alarm on climate finance
International adaptation finance flows are 5-10 times lower than required
Frequent marine heatwaves in Indian Ocean disrupt India‘s monsoon patterns
Western Indian Ocean and northern Bay of Bengal most affected
Is India's annual date with monsoon shifting
Southwest Monsoon’s withdrawal likely to get delayed by 3 weeks, say experts
Extreme weather leaves none of the 5 continents untouched
Unusual heat wave, floods, wildfire, extreme rain and drought hit everyone worldwide
Climate crisis in forests: Wild fruits, sacred groves in Sharavathi valley bear the brunt
Fruiting cycle, intensity disturbed due to weather changes but improvement noticed in patches untouched by human interventions
What caused 41,000 lightning strikes across India on April 16?
Lightning strikes kill more people in India than any other extreme weather event but they go largely unnoticed
G20 Summit: Weather at Bharat Mandapam being monitored for meet where DRR on top of agenda
A new automated weather station has been installed near the site to ensure that movements of heads of states and other delegates go on smoothly …
IMD forecasts El Nino formation in July; says India may get normal rainfall in the month
National weather forecaster expects normal to above normal rainfall in most of central and adjoining south peninsular and east India and some …
High road to Dubai COP28: The Bonn meet is to end soon; but there is no decision yet about Global Goal on Adaptation
The GGA is being framed as a global target for countries and communities to aspire and take guidance from, something which is proving …
A looming El Nino may bring more heatwaves in India
In total, 13 Indian states and 1 Union territory saw heatwaves since March 3, with West Bengal recording the highest
El Nino on its way, will likely impact monsoon: Experts
It could also cause heatwaves and droughts in India, South Africa, Australia, Indonesia, the Pacific Islands
Here is the science behind unseasonal rains and hailstorms that flattened crops in India
Global warming, weak western disturbances and strong subtropical jet stream are to be blamed, say experts