Plunging reservoir levels across India a worrying sign
The water level in 91 major reservoirs across the country as on April 13 stood at just 35.839 billion cubic metres as against 253.388
Changing weather
Changes in climatic trends may be part of a decade-long pattern known as the Pacific Decadal Oscillation
Retreating monsoon rains a global phenomenon, can help study climate change
Eight regions across the world experience post-summer rainfall like India, says study
Why are we sweating in Shillong?
Because temperatures in India’s biodiversity hotspot are on the rise
Intense movement
Global warming may intensify water cycle more than believed
Summer squalls
... a result of urbanisation?
A new look at the first great civilisations
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
Faced with climate change, Nagaland to revive traditional rice varieties
The state government has initiated a Rs 24-crore project, which will be supported by the National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change
Is the monsoon here? The winds say not yet
India Meteorological department has announced the onset of monsoon, but crucial wind conditions essential to back it are missing
India gets new weather prediction model for better forecasts
The very high resolution global deterministic weather prediction model, as per earth sciences ministry, shows significant improvement in daily …
Deluge despite deficit
This year, floods have occurred even in areas that are arid or have received less than normal rainfall. As erratic weather events become more …
Reservoir levels up 42%, but storage still below half mark
Live storage levels in 103 reservoirs increased to 76.845 BCM from 54.258 BCM in a week
North East reels under floods despite recording highest rain deficit in the country
High variability of rainfall has created increased occurrence of droughts and floods
Out of turn
Forecast for mets: grim
Climate crisis in North East India: An outlier in Arunachal, Upper Siang now experiences increased rainfall
Increased rainfall leads to decline in rice productivity: New diseases have emerged, pest attacks on the rise
World Bee Day: Climate change may be causing an apple crisis in Himachal and Kashmir this year; here’s how
A decline in native and foreign bees due to change in weather and the use of pesticides means that apple production in both areas may take a hit
2016: a year of growing dissent
This year, more than ever before, has been tumultuous, both in terms of economic politics and nature’s art
Poor show of northeast monsoon raises doubts over Rabi crops production
Erratic distribution of northeast monsoon rains is most evident in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and the Deccan regions
Will the monsoon reach Kerala on time?
Citizens baffled as weather forecasters are divided over monsoon’s onset dates
Food gap widens in South Sudan, say UN agencies
2016 cereal deficit about 53 per cent higher than last year; food prices rise as markets collapse
Awaiting the deluge
The question on everyone's lips is when will the monsoon commence and how extensive will it be?
El Nino impact? India to experience below-normal southwest monsoon, predicts Skymet Weather
The distribution of rainfall throughout the season would also be skewed
Kerala declared drought-hit; water level in dams falls by 40 per cent
All the 14 districts of the state are facing severe water scarcity