Drought but why: What happened to the promise of a drought-free Maharashtra?
Between October last year and February this year, the state government has declared 151 talukas and 268 revenue circle as drought-hit.
Indian rivers crossed highest flood level 25 times in August 2019
This caused extreme floods in many states, according to Central Water Commission data
Tornadoes are not born in clouds but on ground, says new research
Scientists find that they form from the ground up or along the wind circulation column
Yamuna crosses danger mark, may get flooded
The Central Water Commission says the river is flowing at 205.24 metre level
Will El Nino strike?
Australian Met department says climatic indicators for the phenomenon have eased
Odisha braces for Cyclone Mocha, likely to hit around May 8
Eastern coast prepares disaster response; evacuations begin and relief materials stockpiled
Climate crisis: ‘There has not been a cool month in 628 months’
If one was born in February 1986, s / he has actually never experienced a month with normal temperature. Each month after this has been a …
Monsoon reaches Bay of Bengal; Kerala onset on May 31: IMD
The intense cyclonic activities over the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea might influence the monsoon system
Extreme weather events in 24 of 36 meteorological sub-divisions in 2020: IMD
Floods, landslides, heat waves and isolated extremely heavy rainfall were common during southwest monsoon season
Cyclone Phethai makes landfall three hours early, kills 1
While weather agencies have upped their forecasting science, it’s yet to convert into last mile communication to the vulnerable
CWG legacy project on air quality spreading to more cities
The System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) will be launched in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar on May 12
India to see hotter than normal summer in 2016: IMD
The outlook has also warned of an increased probability of heat waves across the country during the summer as the prevailing El Nino weakens
Parts of India received more than 10 times of normal rains in March, April: IMD
Private weather forecaster predicts normal monsoon for 2015 despite El Nino developing in the eastern Pacific
Rabi crops at risk? Northwest, central India dry due to lack of western disturbances
Anomalous non-existence of western disturbances in the region since mid-November
Weather alert: Heavy rain forecast for Assam in next 10 days
State may get a quarter of its annual rainfall through June 19; experienced heavy floods after large excess June rains last year
Budget 2020-21: Local level adaptation may be focus vis-à-vis climate change
Funds might be allocated to Panchayati Raj ministry, IMD, other institutions to minimise impact of extreme weather
47 per cent chance of deficit rainfall this year, says IMD
Region-wise, the IMD forecast deficit monsoon in the north-east region, and below normal rainfall in north-west region
El Nino can be behind monsoon delay: Experts
There’s a 70 per cent probability of a below normal southwest season this time, says Skymet Weather
Hailstorm lashes parts of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
Temperatures dip in a number of places, experts say occurrence good for Rabi crops
Winds played a major role in Cyclone Fani's sudden intensification
The storm's abnormal rise and changing tracks fit a recent pattern
Nilam lands at Mahabalipuram on Tamil Nadu coast
Over 4,000 people evacuated to relief camps
Unusual western disturbances in May could be indicative of changing climate
Heavy rain and hailstorms in May were due to six WDs, may interact with monsoon weather systems
Should a drought in Bihar be declared? Experts say yes, govt says wait
Following central guidelines on declaring drought, good rainfall on Aug 4-5 predicted, say govt officials
Heat waves strike south India as north copes with cold
While northern India is witnessing an extended winter season, the southern part of the country started experiencing heat wave conditions on March …
El Nino may hit already hurt Indian farmers
The country saw a 24 per cent rainfall deficit in September and if El Nino continues till spring, it may bring down average rainfall in 2019 …