Clouds of confusion over monsoon's timely arrival
While extended range forecast shows some signs of an early onset, other meteorological conditions have shrouded the forecast in uncertainty
At least 42 killed in devastating pre-monsoon rains in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh
Weather forecasting agencies have warned of further rainfall around April 16 or 17 when a fresh western disturbance is expected to become active
How microscopic marine algae impact global climate and Indian monsoon
Phytoplankton responds much faster to processes that alter temperature than the temperature itself, which changes slowly due to water’s …
An every monsoon affair: How to tackle urban flooding
Urbanisation is inevitable as is climate change; the need is for a multi-pronged approach
India this monsoon: 12% excess rainfall until now, distribution skewed
The North East, for example, is experiencing floods in some regions and below-normal rainfall in others
Chasing the monsoon: 81% of India rain-starved; here’s how it differs from last year
In 2022, 13 subdivisions had reported ‘large deficient’ rainfall compared to 18 this year
Paddy sowing delayed in Odisha due to lack of pre-monsoon showers, high temperature
Farmers advised to sow medium-duration paddy seeds, instead of long-duration seeds by experts
Biporjoy: Very severe cyclone over central Arabian Sea advancing northwards as monsoon arrives in Kerala
The storm system is moving towards Karachi and Gujarat, according to weather forecast model
Climate impact: Rajasthan’s pre-monsoon rainfall was three times more than average this year
458% more rainfall for May; Bikaner’s highest single-day rainfall breaks all records
Normal monsoon prediction comes as relief amidst drought in south
This time, the IMD has not clarified what the probability is of the country getting below normal or deficient rainfall
Southwest monsoon progresses after stalling for 12 days
Experts Down To Earth spoke to suspect the stalling is connected with Typhoon Mawar, which has rapidly intensified in the Pacific Ocean
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
How a possible El Nino can lead to failed monsoon in India?
Usually an El Nino event peaks during the winter season but the current event seems to be developing quite rapidly
Delayed monsoon: How a possible El Nino can lead to failed rains in parts of India
A cyclone before onset, floods also not ruled out; farmers across the country need to be prepared, say experts
Monsoon arrival may be delayed this year, predicts IMD
Looming El Nino can cause rainfall deficit, droughts, say experts citing historical data
No money to fix leaky roofs, MGNREGS workers in West Bengal fear upcoming monsoon
The Centre has blocked the state’s funds for the rural employment scheme for over a year, jeopardising the economic conditions of …
There’s 50% chance of monsoon to be below normal or deficit this year
Second half of primary rainfall season for India will witness impact of El Nino, says IMD
El Nino on its way, will likely impact monsoon: Experts
It could also cause heatwaves and droughts in India, South Africa, Australia, Indonesia, the Pacific Islands
Indian reservoirs brimming as monsoon advances
Storage levels in 123 reservoirs monitored by Central Water Commission was 194 % of the levels of corresponding period …
Southwest Monsoon 2020: Good rains now bring bad news
Excess rainfall in central India is the new normal as India grows warmer. This can also make locust attacks a perennial problem
Kaziranga braces to curb human-wildlife conflict ahead of monsoon
Water levels rise inside the park every year, prompting animals to move highlands in areas of heavy settlements
Heavy monsoon may put Dharamshala evicted families at risk
The families — who have lived for decades in the city’s Charan Khad settlement — were evicted by the local municipal body four …
COVID-19, floods: Bihar stares at twin challenge with onset of monsoon
Bihar Chief Secretary Deepak Kumar held a meeting with top officials on June 10 to review preparedness measures
Monsoon 2020: Rains advance over Peninsular India from June 1-7
India received 70% more rains during this week than it usually does at this time
Full reservoirs as monsoon sets in: Why India should watch out for floods
Current live storage available in 123 reservoirs was 170 per cent of the same corresponding period of last year. This does not bode well for …