All in a day: Dry northern districts have excess rain after July 13 shower
On July 13, Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana and Punjab, which had till then, experienced deficient to large deficient rainfall, reported excess …
Meet satellite Aeolus; it may better predict the next Fani
Josef Aschbacher of the European Space Agency talks about the only satellite dedicated to measuring wind speeds after localised winds made it …
El Niños are stronger now, reveals 400-year record
This research will help in predicting further trends towards extreme weather in the future and plan better
Indian landmass is warming, confirms past climate records
The new study, that combines data from 146 sites across major climatic zones, shows mean warming of one degree Celsius since about 1860
Monsoon gains momentum but trouble far from over
High chances of flash floods till August may impact agricultural production in the country
Delay sowing of seeds, IMD tells Maharashtra farmers
The advisory was issued to help drought-hit farmers avoid further agricultural losses due to a delay in the onset of monsoon
North India rains: Crops ruined in Uttar Pradesh; over half a million affected by floods
Rains in India’s largest state have ruined crops such as paddy; sugarcane; mustard; potatoes and other vegetables
Climate change is real: India received 129% over normal rainfall September 14
Climate change causing the wettest days in Odisha to become wetter and hottest days to become hotter
How this year’s ‘monsoon with a difference’ is impacting farmers in Bengal
Farmers in several districts of Bengal engaged in cultivating paddy, vegetables, sesame and groundnut have incurred heavy losses due to this year&…
Cyclone Vayu to strike Gujarat coast in 48 hours
The cyclonic storm will intensify into a severe cyclonic storm and cause heavy rainfall when it strikes Saurashtra and Kutch
Piecing the monsoon puzzle
As scientists understand the monsoon triggers better, they find new drivers for the complex phenomenon
IMD warns of heat waves, warmer than normal summer
The weather agency predicts central and north-western India will bear the brunt of the sun, while heat waves has struck several parts of the south
Heat wave grips Kerala, claims three lives
The state government has declared a natural disaster, issued alerts and circulated precautionary guidelines
Why is India’s weather becoming more difficult to predict?
With two more Western Disturbances forecasted by IMD for March 2 and March 7, the winter might still stay for a while
Why is Delhi facing a flip-flop in weather conditions
Following the record-breaking warmth on Sunday, temperatures dipped again as an active Western Disturbance brought rain on Monday
First drought, then floods: is this an extreme weather event?
After an excruciating drought, several states of India have reported excess rainfall this monsoon. Climate change may have a role to play in …
Warming Kashmir? Extreme events like current heatwave becoming more common, say experts
Srinagar recorded second hottest September day in 132 years this week; heatwave to last a week more
Kharif season 2023: Drought-like situation in 16% districts, no sowing in 2 million hectares
According to the IMD’s Drought Outlook, between July 6 and 12, severe dryness was observed in 5 per cent of the country and moderate …
Odisha authorities keep vigil though Cyclone Asani to skirt coast
Officials have established a control room and are monitoring the movements of the cyclone
Can MGNREGA data serve as real-time index for rural distress?
Four researchers correlated IMD's drought data with the demand for and supply of MGNREGA jobs and created an online interactive map to show areas …
Six-fold increase in forest fires as temperatures rise in many states
The Forest Survey of India’s large forest fires monitoring programme data shows that there are 192 large, active fires in the country today
World seems confused over El Nino
Japan’s weather agency says the phenomenon is prevailing, the IMD says it is neutral
Delhi’s Mayur Vihar received heavy rain in just three hours — here is why
Heavy rainfall in a short span common in the national capital for the last couple of years, says IMD’s regional head
A monsoon without rains in week since official declaration
It has been 11 days since the official onset of the monsoon but the rains have not yet arrived as expected
Asani update: Cyclone to dissipate into sea after moving parallel to Andhra coast
Andhra Pradesh government assures all precautions taken in coastal districts; track of cyclone not unique, say experts