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Heat wave: Phenomenon, predictions and precautions

From what the IMD has to say, to areas that are already under the extreme weather event’s grip, here’s all you need for a status …

Piecing the monsoon puzzle

As scientists understand the monsoon triggers better, they find new drivers for the complex phenomenon

Why is Delhi facing a flip-flop in weather conditions

Following the record-breaking warmth on Sunday, temperatures dipped again as an active Western Disturbance brought rain on Monday

New study questions Kerala flood link with climate change

Instead, the study says, the 2018 extreme precipitation and flood events might have been caused due to anomalous large-scale circulation features

Key weather phenomena to follow in 2016

From western disturbances to the monsoon, a look at possibilities of various weather phenomena in India

Has the slump in monsoon really ended?

The all India rainfall deficit is down to 25 per cent as of July 23, showing an improvement in the rainfall scenario. But will the 'run rate' of …

Climate change increases the risk of extreme wildfires around Cape Town — but it can be addressed

Extreme wildfire events occur almost exclusively under extreme fire weather conditions

Devastating Libya floods were 50 times more likely, 50% more intense due to warming planet

Once in 300-to-600-year event but ongoing conflict and state fragility in country compounded effects

Earth sciences ministry made progress but has been ‘sluggish’ on a few counts: Parliamentary report 

Ministry has had a few misses in establishing District Agro-meteorological Field Units, which are responsible for preparing and disseminating agro-…

World seems confused over El Nino

Japan’s weather agency says the phenomenon is prevailing, the IMD says it is neutral

Chennai to get flood warning system

Chennai has been witnessed multiple instances of flooding in recent years, with the most recent one killing at least 14

Is this a sign?

Rainfall in the Western Ghats has been steadily declining, triggering fears of a drought in one of the world's most water-rich regions

Simply Put: ‘Normal’ days

A perfect thunderstorm is made up of...

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India’s extreme weather events | October 2022

At least 197 people died due to the extreme weather events in October. This roughly works out to six deaths a day for the month

Climate and food price rise: Weather systems are so extreme that farmers have lost entire crop cycle

The domino effect that extreme weather events has on reduction of agricultural production and food inflation is clearer than ever

Climate change is a threat to Africa’s transport systems: What must be done

Worst-case disruptions to Tanzania’s multi-modal transport networks could cause losses of up to $1.4 million per day

Weather alerts: Will everyone continue to have access

Amid mushrooming private, for-profit enterprises will old-fashioned public players be able to serve weather data for free

Just how difficult is monsoon prediction for agriculture?

According to the writer, the monumental challenge of forecasting the monsoon beyond a few days is difficult

Facebook Live: Are recent floods linked to climate change?

Sunita Narain, Director General Centre for Science and Environment discusses the recent floods event in Mumbai, Chandigarh, Bengaluru and Houston …

Automatic warning

Posting humans to inhospitable sites in the Himalaya to monitor snow and wind patterns may soon be unnecessary

Climate change: Scientists look at 20th century data, heat extremes for early-warning signals

The study found that early-warning signals existed before global warming and were possibly due to the interplay of multiple environmental determinants

Stop the killing fields

Farmers are in a terrible situation, with no water for crops, livestock or drinking. If we dismiss this year as a freak weather year, we will …