Delhi-NCR deluge: 3 weather systems, La Nina and warming Arctic responsible, say experts
Warming over north Arabian Sea and northward shift of southwesterly winds have allowed low-pressure systems to travel far inland towards …
Normal summer monsoon expected in 2018 as El Nino-like situation unlikely: IMD
While the absence of El Nino means no negative impact on Indian monsoon, the fact that La Nina will weaken after June eliminates chances of above-…
International weather agency pronounces 2015 the warmest year on record
The global average surface temperature in 2015 is likely to be the warmest ever and will reach the 1 degree Celsius mark above the pre-industrial …
Low rainfall may hurt wheat production in Australia
The chances of reduced rainfall between August and October is 60 per cent, says Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology
CSE-DTE mark World Environment Day with release of State of India’s Environment 2023: In Figures
A highlight of this year’s report is a ranking of Indian states on parameters like environment, agriculture, public health and infrastructure
2022 too short, too far: How the climate emergency hit us
Down To Earth recaps the primary environment, health and developmental news from 2022
El Nino year or neutral phase likely in 2023; transition may lead to monsoon deficit: Experts
The chances of a fourth La Nina phase are slim at the moment, but global warming could make it happen
Four possible consequences of El Niño returning in 2023
It’s possible that Earth’s rising temperature will temporarily exceed the 1.5°C threshold of the Paris agreement some time …
Warmer winters in India: La Nina events may be getting hotter than El Nino, say experts
La Niña conditions in the Pacific fading, may lead to a rise in global temperatures, say experts
La Nina’s rare ‘triple dip’ likely to affect weather patterns globally
Continuation of the La Niña may also mean an extended southwest monsoon season for India and the rest of south Asia
How will El Nino change in the future?
Current evidence suggests both El Nino and La Nina could change significantly over the next 70 years, which will have consequences for how they …
El Nino is here, could cause more damage depending on its strength this winter: NOAA
El Nino could cause more warming. The hottest year on record was 2016, during a particularly strong El Nino
El Nino may lead to rainfall deficit, drought in 2014
Chances of the ocean warming phenomenon getting stronger are 30 per cent, suggests forecasting company
CoP26 slideshow: Environment and development changes in a climate-risked world
Climate change is real; and it is important to understand its various manifestations to combat it. Sunita Narain presents a slideshow to cut …
What WMO report says on climate trends: Drivers and impacts
2015-2021 will be the warmest years on record, the World Meteorological Organization report flagged
Expect a wet September, late monsoon withdrawal due to La Niña
There is a 50-55% chance for the development of La Niña condition in the equatorial Pacific Ocean during the autumn of 2020
CoP26 presents make or break opportunity to put world back on track: WMO
Past 7 years set to be warmest on record, sea level at new high, says World Meteorological Organization report
Chasing the monsoon 2023: India to have below-average rainfall, analysis suggests
The highest anomaly or difference in rainfall can be expected in Uttarakhand, followed by Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
Understanding climate patterns: What are El Nino and La Nina?
El Nino and La Nina are opposing climate patterns in the equatorial Pacific Ocean that can affect weather worldwide
La Nina is back; what does that mean for Africa, Asia
The Horn of Africa could see below average rainfall; East Africa will see drier than usual conditions
Looking back: How did climate change alter the world this year?
2020 is on course to become the third-warmest year on record; the development put in motion several catastrophic events
‘Indian farmers should prepare for decreased rainfall conditions due to El Nino, not wait for declaration’
Most forecasts indicate El Nino, which may enhance the flood-drought cycle already being witnessed, says WMO official
WMO: Hottest year ever in next three, 1.5 degrees Celsius to be breached
This could mean unprecedented heatwaves and other climate impacts all around the world
‘Double-dip’: La Nina has formed for second year in a row, says NOAA
A La Nina usually causes wetter conditions and also leads to formation of low-pressure areas in India
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