World’s water cycle severely impacted by climate change and human activities in 2022: WMO
Altered hydrological cycle poses long-term threat for millions’ water security
Simply Put: Poisoned Punjab
Fewer cyclones in Bay of Bengal but frequency increased in Arabian Sea: Report
The trend can be attributed to global warming, say researchers
World will face at least 560 climate disasters every year by 2030, warns UN
Insurance against disasters can help adapt and build back better
Simply Put: Himalayan blunders
Simply put: Turtle pace
Bulbul could have damaged Sundarbans more than Aila but for the low tides
High tide would have meant saline water inundating the delta area
Cyclone Hamoon: Deep depression in Bay of Bengal may intensify into cyclonic storm on October 23, says IMD
Isolated heavy rainfall over Mizoram and heavy to very rainfall over Tripura expected on October 23 and 24
Three cyclones in two months raises alarm
Has frequency and intensity of cyclones developing over Bay of Bengal increased?
Solar power lights up Sundarbans island
Six solar micro-grids cater to about 600 families in Satjelia island
Standing crop in half a million hectares of Andhra’s rice bowl may have been affected by Michaung: Expert
This would cause losses of Rs 4,000 crore in just paddy
Chennai Airport opens for traffic day after Cyclone Michaung wrought havoc on metropolis
Eight people killed in and around Chennai due to Michaung
Michaung heads for coastal Andhra Pradesh
Big impact around 12 noon on December 5
Cyclone Michaung claims five lives in Chennai city, Tamil Nadu districts
Electocution and drowining are the main causes
Mocha: Most models predict storm will strike Myanmar. Is the country prepared?
The country’s last major cyclone, Nargis in 2008, claimed over 84,000 lives
Run-up to COP27: Mozambique braces for more extreme weather events as rainy season begins
Mozambique was devastated by 3 tropical cyclones earlier this year
Cyclonic disturbance threatens crops, population in Odisha
Hilly areas are likely to face landslides and damage to kutcha roads and houses
Warmer subsurface waters in Bay of Bengal likely fuelled Amphan super cyclone: Study
This shows a link between marine heatwaves and cyclones, say experts
Cyclone Sitrang: 7 Odisha districts on alert, evacuation efforts intensified
The cyclone is expected to make landfall on Odisha coast October 23-24
India braces for cyclone Nilam
Coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu on high alert
Cyclone Michaung makes landfall at Kavali near Bapatla; process to end at 4 pm
The cyclone may weaken after crossing the coast, according to the Meteorological centre, Amaravati
Faster disaster: Climate change fuels ‘flash droughts’, intense downpours and storms
As we continue to warm the planet, we’ll see more flash droughts and more intense ones
During the night: Mandous makes landfall; brings rain, water-logging and traffic disruptions
Mandous is now headed to Karnataka, where it could bring substantial rainfall
Run-up to COP27: Zimbabweans count loss and damage as climate change hits country hard
Frequency of droughts has also increased to about 1 in 3 years from 1 per decade
Earth just experienced its 6th-warmest August on record
Warmest August on record was experienced in both North America and Europe