Nature's forecasters

Trial and error

Superstorm ‘Sandy’ tells us why the climate change denial must stop

Cost of inaccuracy

Lessons in dealing with floods

@110 km/hr

Picture imperfect

Aerosol research is still in its infancy. Further studies will reveal the definitive long-term impact of these tiny particles

Widespread web

The threats from aerosols are all pervading

Unmasking aerosols

Forget health impacts, tiny particles floating in the air are altering regional climates and affecting monsoon patterns and agricultural yield. …

Why are monsoons difficult to predict? (Part-II)

B N Goswami, Director of Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology explains why rains in the tropics are difficult to predict.

Why are monsoons difficult to predict? (Part-I)

B N Goswami, Director of Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology explains why rains in the tropics are difficult to predict.

How to get away with murder

A normal monsoon?

Complexities of the season

Clearing the clouds

Scientists are learning that the Indian monsoon is an integral part of the global ecosystem. The knowledge of these 'global teleconnections'…

Signal, interrupted

By allowing high-rises around an advanced weather radar in Mumbai, IMD sets a bad example for the rest of the country

How climate ready are we?

Weather dice is loaded

Rain lash

Four-hour deluge washed away not just crops but also soil from 5,000 hectares in Maharashtra. Experts warn of more such weather events. Is the …

Time for climate lesson

A Nepal school that imparts practical knowledge to farmers

Single drops of water make the mighty economy

Doha: inaction in the face of urgency

Climate change denial must stop

Think differently, Mr Finance Minister

How to rewrite the Durban script

Fatal disconnect