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
Frequent marine heatwaves in Indian Ocean disrupt India‘s monsoon patterns
Western Indian Ocean and northern Bay of Bengal most affected
Extreme weather leaves none of the 5 continents untouched
Unusual heat wave, floods, wildfire, extreme rain and drought hit everyone worldwide
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
Is India's annual date with monsoon shifting
Southwest Monsoon’s withdrawal likely to get delayed by 3 weeks, say experts
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
La Niña influence: Indian winter to be colder than normal
The phenomenon could create erratic winter conditions impacting agricultural practises during the Rabi season
Warm Arctic waves, La Niña to blame for early heat waves, depressions: Experts
If the interaction between La Niña and the warm Arctic is happening, it is an impact of global warming
‘The West African monsoon always had the potential of impacting the Indian monsoon’
The realisation of the Great Green Wall project in the Sahel may strengthen the West African monsoon significantly, which may have a cascade …
WMO confirms 2020 heat record in Siberian town
Verkhoyansk, a town in Siberia, recorded a temperature of 38°C June 20, 2020 — the highest temperature ever recorded in the Arctic …
More rainfall in store for Andhra after unusual post-monsoon floods. Here’s what is causing it
The state witnessed a see-saw rainfall pattern since the beginning of October due to global warming
Climate change to make pests hungrier, cause more crop loss
Warmer climate will increase the metabolic rate of insects making them devour more crops
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
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
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
First pre-monsoon cyclone may intensify by May 6, says IMD
But the cyclone may also become a cause for concern for the onset of the south west monsoon season over the Bay of Bengal and the Indian mainland,…
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 …
It will be a warmer winter for north India, colder for south, says IMD
December will be dry as IMD has forecast below normal rainfall for most of India during the month
COP27: African bloc unhappy; says agreement on framework for adaptation goal being delayed
Parties have decided to initiate the development of a framework for GGA that will be considered and adopted in 2023