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Why private players are competing with governments
India's shivering point
Coldwaves have been a bigger killer than heatwaves
IMD predicts normal monsoon for 2020
India Meteorological Department predicts intensity of monsoon rain could be between 96-104% of the long period average
An Indian was the first to scientifically document a tornado’s path: Study
Babu ChunderSikur Chatterjee’s paper was the earliest record of a tornado’s dynamics in the history of meteorology, according to …
Extreme weather events in June 2018
Here's is a list of exterme weather events that have happened in June across the world
IMD's India 2018 weather report
How did India's weather fare in 2018? Indian Meteorological Department's report on India's climate in 2018 has some important messages. It was …
Timeless clues
Clouds have been used to predict weather since ancient times. The method has rekindled the interest of researchers
Why is India’s weather becoming more difficult to predict?
With two more Western Disturbances forecasted by IMD for March 2 and March 7, the winter might still stay for a while
Earthquake, tsunami kill 844 in Indonesia
The death toll is expected to rise further because the authorities have not reached all affected areas yet
Extreme weather: India’s death toll 1,357 from 19 events in 2019, flags DTE report
Over 300 died from floods, heavy rain in Bihar, 292 died from heat waves, shows report
UK can see more 40°C days by 2100: study
Threshold may be lower if the island country’s emissions are reigned in
Tornadoes are not born in clouds but on ground, says new research
Scientists find that they form from the ground up or along the wind circulation column
Climate change is real: Severe drought hits Assam’s wet regions
Never seen a drought of this magnitude, claim farmers; paddy crop affected
Will it rain?
As states across India are reeling from drought, for the first time, a 24x7 call centre in Karnataka informs farmers about weather conditions, …
Here is why India needs effective climate services
A new study has examined what it will take for IMD to transform itself from being a weather-ready to a climate-smart organisation
Why weather now means business and how it affects you
The first part in a series that looks into how private players now want to monetise meteorological data that is a public resource
Changing character of cyclones
Fani teaches us that the future is even more risked and even more unpredictable than we imagined. It is time we woke up to this reality
The weather paywall: Will a free public service be corrupted
There will be heavy rainfall in... (subscribe to read on) — that's how all weather information will be delivered if private players are …
Why improved forecasts are not helping prevent floods, droughts
The only way India can maximise the value of its massive investments in weather and S2S forecasts is by ensuring a process to bridge the gap …
Monsoon 2018: Destructive yes, distributive no
While floods during monsoon killed 1,310 people and affected 7.5 million, 40% Indian districts still face drought
How inaccurate weather forecasts are adding to farmers’ woes in Maharashtra
Farmers rely on IMD forecasts, even though they are not always accurate, but sudden changes in advisories make it difficult for them to respond
‘Severe weather’ hits Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
Hailstorm, strong winds, lightning and heavy rains throw life out of gear
Forecast for mets: grim
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