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 rain kills two people in Southern Unity state
Heavy rain killed at least two people in Nyal, a county in Southern Unity state, while hundreds have also been left homeless. Koang Riek, an eyewitness, said rain started on Sunday till Monday morning.
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Dangerous tropical cyclones have slowed down because of global warming. Here’s why that’s a bad thing
Hurricanes and typhoons are slowing down due to rising global temperatures, meaning storms have more time to wreak havoc in the areas they strike. Over the past 70 years – a period in which the planet
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Alkapoor Township to harvest more rainwater this monsoon
Residents of the township have already set up 168 tanks. Hyderabad: Residents of Alkapoor Township, Manikonda will be setting up 85 rainwater harvesting pits to save all the water they can this monsoon.
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On the dynamics of extended breaks during 2017 monsoon
Southwest monsoon of 2017 was marked by two extended break spells during its second half. This study investigates the meteorological factors that contributed to the occurrence/sustenance of these breaks.
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Maharashtra: Groundwater level dips in 71% of state talukas
MUMBAI: The monsoon cannot come a moment too soon for Maharashtra. A whopping 71% of the state's 353 talukas reported a drop of more than a metre in the ground water level by March this year compared to
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At least 32 dead in Ethiopia landslides: official
Landslides caused by heavy rain killed at least 32 people in southern Ethiopia over the weekend, the government said on Monday. The Government Communication Affairs Office (GCAO) said nine people died
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Cape Town authorities warn of flood risk as city is set for heavy rain
Captonians’ afternoon commute home will be a wet one as a cold front brings heavy rain and possible flooding to parts of the city on Monday. The rains are good news for the Western Cape‚ which still
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Floods: Kenya farmers grapple with crop and livestock diseases
NAIROBI (Xinhua) -- Kenyan crop and livestock farmers are grappling with a myriad of diseases resulting from adverse weather conditions brought about by the rains. It has been raining in the East African
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Mubi Cholera: 434 cases recorded, 13 deaths
The Adamawa Ministry of Health has confirmed that the cases of cholera outbreak in Mubi have risen to 434 with 13 deaths. The Information Officer of the Ministry, Abubakar Muhammed, confirmed the number,
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Dozens missing, five killed as Cyclone Mekunu lashes Oman
MUSCAT, Oman - The powerful Cyclone Mekunu hit the southern region of the Gulf Arab country of Oman and the neighboring Yemen on Saturday, leaving at least five people dead and dozens missing. According