Cyclone Michaung claims five lives in Chennai city, Tamil Nadu districts

Electocution and drowining are the main causes

Mocha: Most models predict storm will strike Myanmar. Is the country prepared?

The country’s last major cyclone, Nargis in 2008, claimed over 84,000 lives

Run-up to COP27: Mozambique braces for more extreme weather events as rainy season begins

Mozambique was devastated by 3 tropical cyclones earlier this year

Cyclonic disturbance threatens crops, population in Odisha

Hilly areas are likely to face landslides and damage to kutcha roads and houses

Warmer subsurface waters in Bay of Bengal likely fuelled Amphan super cyclone: Study

This shows a link between marine heatwaves and cyclones, say experts

Biporjoy: Landfall process begins over Saurashtra and Kutch; expect extremely heavy rainfall, warns IMD

The landfall process is relatively slower and will continue till midnight, according to IMD director general, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra

Mocha and summer cyclones in India

Usually, October and November constitute the peak cyclone season for India; but the Bay of Bengal has been witnessing cyclones during the summer …

Cyclone Mandous to form December 7, will be slow-moving

There is also a chance of the storm system crossing over to the Arabian Sea, according to experts  

Bad weather ahead: Water-related risks can cost 7 large economies $5.6 billion

The United States is projected to incur the highest losses, United Arab Emirates lowest

Jawad shatters hopes of paddy farmers in Odisha’s coastal districts

Many farmers in coastal Odisha were expecting a bumper harvest; however, rains due to Cyclone Jawad inundated fields, destroying crops

Bad weather ahead for Bay of Bengal, but how bad will it get?

The flip-flops over a new system brewing to India’s east show that our best climate models are playing catch up with weather systems in a …

Cyclone Yaas may have caused jellyfish to wash up on Puri beach: Experts

Strong winds and high tidal waves under the influence of the cyclonic storm might have caused the jellyfish to be washed ashore

Remains of Cyclone Tauktae: North India may be hit

Three people have died so far as the cyclone pounded parts of Gujarat, according to officials  

Tall waves lash west coast as Cyclone Tauktae dashes to make landfall in Gujarat

Tauktae, the strongest pre-monsoon cyclone in the Arabian Sea since 2010, is also showing some unpredictable characteristics

Cyclone Amphan: Building back with resilient infrastructure and community engagement

Transitional shelters have proven to be cost-effective over time if implemented correctly

Cyclone Sitrang: 7 Odisha districts on alert, evacuation efforts intensified

The cyclone is expected to make landfall on Odisha coast October 23-24

Vessel overloaded with people capsizes near Bangladesh’s Mongla, as Remal hurtles towards coast

Monsoon circulation adding to cyclone system & expanding Remal’s diameter; Red alert in Kolkata  

Ready for Remal, say Odisha officials; rains in state could play spoilsport during campaigning for last polling phase

Rains due to Remal to bring respite from heat, help farmers prepare land for Kharif season

What is wind shear? An atmospheric scientist explains how it can tear down hurricanes

Vertical wind shear is present nearly everywhere on Earth, since winds typically move faster at higher altitudes than at the surface.

Expect first pre-monsoon cyclone in Bay of Bengal next week

Cyclone may be severe due to the extremely warm sea-surface temperatures  

As oceans warm & fishers risk their lives more, a new study on Kerala claims it can save lives with localised forecasts

Kerala fishers, on society’s margins, disregard large area forecasts & take risks for their livelihood as the Arabian becomes more …

Cyclone Michaung makes landfall at Kavali near Bapatla; process to end at 4 pm

The cyclone may weaken after crossing the coast, according to the Meteorological centre, Amaravati

Faster disaster: Climate change fuels ‘flash droughts’, intense downpours and storms

As we continue to warm the planet, we’ll see more flash droughts and more intense ones

During the night: Mandous makes landfall; brings rain, water-logging and traffic disruptions

Mandous is now headed to Karnataka, where it could bring substantial rainfall

Run-up to COP27: ­Zimbabweans count loss and damage as climate change hits country hard

Frequency of droughts has also increased to about 1 in 3 years from 1 per decade