Annual climate summary 2023
The report discusses the climate condition over Indian region during the year 2023. Notably, global temperatures soared to exceptionally high levels during this period (WMO.No.1347). The India Meteorological
Rainfall
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Heavy rains in eastern U.S. pose flood risks
Heavy rains pummeled parts of the U.S. Southwest and mid-Atlantic on Tuesday, swelling floods that have forced evacuations, disrupted air travel and cut power. Downpours were expected to continue for
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At least 10 million at risk as relentless rain will bring 'dangerous, life-threatening' floods to East Coast
Several more onslaughts of heavy rain are expected in the East this week, especially in the mid-Atlantic region, leading to "potentially dangerous, even life-threatening flooding," the National Weather
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Heavy rain triggers landslides, uproots trees
Heavy rain threw normal life out of gear in several parts of the state, triggering landslides, uprooting trees and disrupting power supply. About six roads in the interior areas of Sirmaur were blocked
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At 107,487, India accounts for 1/5th of global deaths from floods in 64 yrs
India is one of the world's most vulnerable regions to climate change India accounts for one-fifth of global deaths due to floods, according to government data that lend perspective to a new World Bank
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Groundwater level receives a boost in the district
Good summer showers and South West Monsoon rain have resulted in increase in water level in tanks and groundwater in Coimbatore.M.Periasamy M_Periasamy Rain to continue in Coimbatore till July 22, says
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Houses damaged in Chamoli cloudburst
Cloudburst at two places in Chamoli district led to extensive damage to property and blockade of 32 internal roads early on Monday. The cloudburst that occurred in Kundi (Ghat Tehsil) village and Ratgaon
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3 villages cut off as culvert washes away in flood
Due to heavy rain and flood in Mendhar area of district Poonch during early hours today, a culvert was washed away snapping road connectivity to three villages while water supply was also affected as
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Groundwater level down by a metre in city: study
Inadequate summer rain this year and increased offtake take a toll Inadequate rain this year and increased dependence have taken a toll on the groundwater table in the city. The average groundwater
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Climate change poses threat to UK's historic churches, trust warns
The UK’s historic churches are at serious risk from the impact of climate change, including higher levels of rainfall and invasive pests such as termites, according to the National Churches Trust. Roofs,
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Japan struggles to restore water to flood-hit towns
Municipal workers in western Japan struggled on Friday to restore water supplies a week after floods caused by a record downpour killed more than 200 people in the worst such disaster in 36 years. Communities