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

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 

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 …

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

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

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

Sand and dust storms impact over 500 million in India: Study

The storms pose health hazards and reduce crop yield across Asia-Pacific

Six tropical storms whirling over Atlantic and Pacific

The combined number of active storms has reportedly tied a modern record, set in September 1992

Hurricane Florence could be the worst to hit North Carolina in last three decades

Weathermen have warned of “catastrophic” flooding in the eastern Carolinas

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

Pollution in news on May 14

Here’s a round-up of today’s news reports and debates on pollution

Most internal displacement in East Africa’s Burundi due to rise of Lake Tanganyika

Hundreds of displaced families surveyed said they have no hope of returning home   

NASA images show impact of Cyclone Eloise on Mozambique

Thousands of acres of farmlands have been flooded by the cyclone

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 Titli weakens after damaging crop, infrastructure

Several places in Odisha have received more than 100 mm rainfall and more is expected

What triggered the dust storms?

Desertification, unprecedented heat wave conditions, more Western Disturbances, increasing cyclonic circulations & 2 lines of low pressure …

Cyclone Amphan: Building back with resilient infrastructure and community engagement

Transitional shelters have proven to be cost-effective over time if implemented correctly