Northern US braves historic snowstorm

Major cities experienced power outages and travel disruptions amid heavy snowfall

IN PHOTOS: Tropical storm Ana kills at least 70 in Africa, disrupts lives of thousands

Double whammy for Madagascar that is already fighting food crisis

Disaster damage: 2021 sixth year with insured loss bill over $100 billion

India witnessed 2 of the world's 10 most financially devastating climate events in 2021

What’s the record for how long it’s ever rained without stopping?

Rainfall is “measurable” if it adds up to 0.01 inch (0.25 millimeters) or more

Climate crisis has cost India 5 million hectares of crop in 2021

Around 36 mha agricultural area was affected due to hydro-meteorological calamities since 2016

Storm Shaheen predicted to intensify into severe cyclonic storm by tonight

The cyclonic storm is moving away from the Indian coast  

Cyclone Gulaab: Heavy rain lashes West Bengal, 2 dead

Large swathes of land in Murshidabad, Nadia, Birbhum, Bankura and the coastal areas inundated

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   

The Sundarbans: India must protect the world’s largest delta from a dystopian future, and now

We must get out of ‘beyond disaster response’ mode in the Sundarbans and take urgent action to save it

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

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

Chennai needs an adaptive governance model to tackle climate change risks

Chennai needs continuous efforts to build the capacity of communities as well as existing institutions to enhance its resilience

Storm season begins in India but not as strong as predicted

Rainfall and thunderstorms predicted for some states on March 22-24

Beijing’s ‘sandstorm’ was actually a dust storm — and that’s much worse

Smaller, lighter dust particles may travel much, much further than sand. 

Cyclone Amphan: Building back with resilient infrastructure and community engagement

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

NASA images show impact of Cyclone Eloise on Mozambique

Thousands of acres of farmlands have been flooded by the cyclone

Cyclone Nivar storm, rain may hit agriculture across south India

The cyclone’s approach has slowed, meaning it might travel much further inland causing destruction with winds and rain

So, just why did Hyderabad flood?

The answer lies in the city’s old design not being in sync with its burgeoning size and population and the shrinking of its water bodies

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 

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 …

Dust pollution in Sub-Saharan Africa raised infant mortality: Study

A 25% spike in local annual mean particulate concentrations in West Africa caused an 18% increase in infant mortality

Cyclone Nisarga update: Cyclone now 80 km southeast of Mumbai, says IMD

Cyclone Nisarga made landfall in Alibaug, around 100 km south from Mumbai

How damaging Cyclone Amphan was for the Sundarbans

Cyclone Amphan caused major damage across south Bengal, including the Sundarbans and across the Odisha coast on May 20, 2020. Communication …

Harmattan and the air we breathe: What can we learn?

The massive climate change-induced dust fall event in west Africa has many lessons for all combating deadly air pollution  

Solar storms can hamper whales' navigation, cause them to strand: Study

Radio frequency noise created by solar outburst affects whales’ senses and prevents them from navigating, according to the research

Why is Venice drowning?

Increasing global warming resulting in rising sea levels, coupled with the city itself sinking due to increased groundwater usage is making the …