Storm front
From myth to reality, how storms have shaped human history
After killing 59 in Philippines, Typhoon Mangkhut wreaks havoc in Hong Kong, China
It is one of the most powerful storms to hit the region in decades
Tropical thunderstorms are set to grow stronger as the world warms
The amount of atmospheric energy available to thunderstorms will increase in response to climate change
Dust devils in Mumbai, Delhi caused by merging wind systems
Wind speeds were as high as 107 km / hr in Mumbai and 92.7 km / hr in Delhi
Hamoon most unusual cyclone in India in 30 years, changed categories 4 times in a day: Experts
Was significantly influenced by westerly wind in upper atmosphere, which may have led to initial IMD prediction about landfall timing going haywire
Storm in the pond: 5 brew in Atlantic — only the 2nd time
Peak Atlantic hurricane season is on way, and scientists may run out of names
Mars’ imbalanced energy budget can be fuelling dust storms. What this says about climate change on Earth
Mars also experienced global warming and climate change
Sand and dust storms are increasing, human activities contribute 25% emissions: UNCCD
Such storms present a formidable challenge to achieving 11 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals
Beijing’s ‘sandstorm’ was actually a dust storm — and that’s much worse
Smaller, lighter dust particles may travel much, much further than sand.
Tropical storms Marco, Laura head for the Gulf of Mexico, spark Fujiwhara effect scare
Simultaneous formation of two storms in western Atlantic Ocean creates Fujiwhara effect scare, that happens when 2 hurricanes combine to form a …
Localised phenomenon, trough behind Nepal storm?
Twenty-five people have died and 400 injured in the storm that struck southern Nepal on March 31
'Thunderstorm is the most challenging segment of weather prediction'
K J Ramesh explains how this season’s thunderstorms is due to a peculiar condition wherein heating in north and northwestern India has …
Road to 2030: Why sand & dust storms pose challenge to achieving multiple SDGs
Halfway to 2030, the situation is dire since the world is not on track and the progress on key goals, especially SDG 13 (on climate action), has …
Hit by storm, 15 trawlers are missing in Bay of Bengal
The boats have 240 fishers on board
Bulbul kills in Bengal before moving onto Bangladesh
Cyclonic storm likely to fizzle into depression
Tropical storm Daye: Several districts in Odisha flooded; loss yet to be ascertained
Malkangiri, Bhadrak and Balasore are the most affected districts
Tropical storm Florence kills at least 13; disaster declared in North Carolina
The storm has already brought over 60cm of rain in some towns
‘Catastrophic’ flooding expected in large parts of Carolinas as Florence inches closer
The tropical storm could cause between 20 and 40 inches of rainfall in some areas
Hurricane Michael confirms above-average storm season in US
2018 Atlantic hurricane season has witnessed 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 2 major hurricanes so far
Sand and dust storms impact over 500 million in India: Study
The storms pose health hazards and reduce crop yield across Asia-Pacific
Bad news for the 2022 hurricane season: The Loop Current, a fueler of monster storms, is looking a lot like it did in 2005, the year of Katrina
This year, the Loop Current looks remarkably similar to the way it did in 2005
Hurricane Florence could be the worst to hit North Carolina in last three decades
Weathermen have warned of “catastrophic” flooding in the eastern Carolinas
Pollution in news on May 14
Here’s a round-up of today’s news reports and debates on pollution
Six tropical storms whirling over Atlantic and Pacific
The combined number of active storms has reportedly tied a modern record, set in September 1992
Dust coverage extends to central, eastern Gangetic plain; conditions deteriorate in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh
Dust coverage across Haryana-Delhi area has shown slight improvement owing to a dip in maximum temperature and increased moisture content in air