Dry winter: Water levels in dams on Himachal rivers decline to half of their capacity; experts warn of thirsty summer
Snow & rain during December and January was supposed to replenish state’s glaciers
Analysis of Himalayan tree rings shows decline in summer monsoon for the last 180 years
Tree rings have commonly been used to reconstruct past environmental and climatic conditions in the absence of direct observation
41% probability of below-normal monsoon, says IMD's second stage forecast
During the first stage long-range forecast issued, IMD had predicted 44% probability of below-normal monsoon
To save Tamil Nadu from water crisis, prevent deforestation in Western Ghats: study
The effect of deforestation is felt more during deficit years than monsoon surplus years
Climate change influences rise and fall of insect populations: Study
A study by German researchers tried to find answers to whether an insect apocalypse is actually going on or not
Repeated multi-year droughts hit India over last 1,000 years, water policies need reassessment: Study
Southwest monsoon could switch into a drought-prone mode, lasting decades in the future
Unusual spring heatwave in Spain portends drought conditions in coming months
The country has been suffering from drought since summer last year
Coping with heatwave: How Odisha villages use natural measures
Concretisation and extreme heat have rendered traditional cooling methods ineffective
Why this downpour now in Bengaluru?
City not expected to see clear skies in the coming days
India to witness ‘Ring of Fire’ eclipse on June 21
The next solar eclipse, which will be a partial solar eclipse, will take place on October 25, 2022
Be prepared for spike in food prices, if distribution of monsoon remains uneven this year
Spatial distribution of rainfall is one of the factors ensuring healthy agriculutral production that keeps food inflation under control
Half of Bengal facing heatwave conditions; little respite expected soon
A heatwave over such a large stretch, as well as a complete lack of thunderstorms over such a prolonged period is unprecedented, say experts
Indian monsoon has intensified since 2002; trend will persist in coming years: study
The heightened monsoon activity has reversed a 50-year drying period during which monsoon season brought relatively little rain
An unjustified progress of the monsoon
People are confused over the monsoon’s arrival declared by the India Meteorological Department
There is a probability of above normal temperatures during polling phases, says Election Commission
EC issues list of dos and don’ts for voters; also directs provision of facilities at polling stations to prevent heat-related health …
Torpor: a neat survival trick once thought rare in Australian animals is actually widespread
To enter torpor, an animal decreases its metabolism, reducing its energy requirements
Move over record air temperatures, Delhi’s scorched land surface is making waves
Delhi’s land surface temperature almost doubled in a little over a month, aggravating heatwave conditions
Study establishes link between monsoon and dust particles
The Indian agricultural scenario is linked to monsoon as most farmers depend on the rains for cultivation in the absence of irrigation
What Europe saw this summer may just become the norm by 2035, hints study
World must mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis along three axes: reduce, remove and repair, say experts
How climate change led to migration of Indus valley people towards Ganga basin
Vedic civilisation also declined due to a weak monsoon period in the Indus region, claims new study
Three-fold increase in extreme rain events over central India: study
Widespread extreme rain events have increased during the 66-year period between 1950 and 2015
Deluge here, drought there: India’s rainfall conundrum continues
Excessive rainfall has led to to floods in 256 districts across 13 states; on the other hand a large part of India is under drought-…
Understanding climate effect on crop yield and associated risks to water security in India is crucial
Reassessing policy options requires a better understanding of climate impact on farm water management in India
Sharp contrast: Bihar to face heatwave and heavy rainfall simultaneously, alerts IMD
Heatwaves are normal for May but volume of rainfall is not, say experts
Climate Change is real: Unusual early summer causes wildfires in Kerala
Wildfires have been reported from the buffer zone of Silent Valley National Park apart from Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Attappadi Reserve Forest …