The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing serious threats to lives, ecosystems, and economies. In 2024, Asia experienced its warmest or second warmest year on …
The southwest monsoon is likely to set over Kerala on June 7, says IMD The onset of the southwest monsoon over Kerala is likely to be delayed from the normal date of June 1, the weather office said, the first negative signal since it forecast above-normal rainfall this season after …
Severe heat wave gripped most parts of Gujarat with temperatures in several parts of the state crossing 43 degrees Celsius prompting the city administration here to issue warning people to take precautionary measures while venturing out in the sun. Heat wave has gripped most of North Gujarat, Kutch and Rajkot, …
Temperatures ranged between 43-46ºC in these districts with Ramagundam recording the highest. Hyderabad: Forty-one heat wave related deaths were reported on Tuesday in the state, taking the toll for the summer to 219. Meanwhile, four people died after being struck by lightening, including one person in Rajendra Nagar, Hyderabad. Nalgonda …
According to Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) heatwave conditions prevailed in many parts of Khammam and Karimnagar districts. Hyderabad: As many as 178 people have lost their lives due to heat-related illnesses in Telangana this summer season, the state disaster management department said on Monday. The casualties climbed from 143 to …
Bhubaneswar: India Meteorology Department (IMD) on Thursday issued severe heatwave warning in coastal Odisha as temperature started soaring again after a slight drop. Met office warned hotter days as most part of the region will witness temperature five degrees above normal in the next few days. Bhubaneswar was one of …
Emergency response mechanisms were alerted across Kerala on Wednesday following a midday warning issued by the India Meteorology Department (IMD) that heatwave conditions are likely to prevail at isolated places in the State on April 27 and 28. The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) issued an advisory to the State …
As many as 87 people died between January and March this year owing to a heatwave, with the first three months of 2016 experiencing significantly abovenormal temperatures. At 56, Telangana recorded the maximum casualties, followed by Odisha (19).Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala witnessed one heatwave casualty each. The deaths …
BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha Government on Monday declared an early summer vacation for schools as the blistering conditions prevailing across the State showed no sign of a let-up while the predictions for next one week are not encouraging either. The classes, which had been suspended till April 26 due to the …
Ahmedabad: Most parts of Gujarat continued to face hot and humid weather on Wednesday. Such climatic condition is likely to prevail over the state for the next one week, as per India Meteorological Department. According to the IMD website, the state will continue to witness the heat wave like condition …
The present study examines the role of tropical cyclones in the enhancement of tropospheric ozone. The most significant and new observation reported is the increase in the upper-tropospheric (10–16 km) ozone by 20–50 ppbv, which has extended down to the middle (6–10 km) and lower troposphere ( < 6 km). …
Next forecast in June; eases fears over farm and and economic growth after two straight droughts This year's best news so far has just arrived. After two consecutive droughts, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday said the monsoon this year is expected to be “above normal.” It forecast monsoon …
Mumbai: A drizzle on Tuesday morning took Mumbaikars by surprise. Parts of the western suburbs, especially Kandivli, Bandra and Borivli, witnessed light rainfall early in the morning but all through the day the sky remained overcast. The Regional Meteorological Centre's Colaba observatory recorded trace rainfall between April 4-5, while the …
Guwahati: An earthquake of moderate intensity, measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale, hit the northeast on Tuesday afternoon. The India Meteorological Department said the epicentre of the quake was in Meghalaya's East Garo Hills district. The tremors occurred at 1.12pm and the depth was 10 km and could be felt …
Records show that 2015 has been the third warmest year ever recorded since 1901 The ongoing heat wave is expected to intensify in the coming days with day temperatures likely to remain above normal in parts of north-west, central India and also parts of south India. According to Pune-based Indian …
Hyderabad: The India Meteorological Department, has issued a heat wave warning to several districts, including Adilabad, Nizamabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Medak and Rangareddy. Meteorologists attribute the rise in temperature to the flow of hot winds from the western and northern directions. Officials hinted that even Hyderabad could be in the eye …
Electricity supply across India will be vulnerable to disruptions this summer as the official forecast of severe heatwave will boost demand significantly, while power stations face acute water shortage this year because of the alarming dip in water levels that has forced some plants to shut down. Water shortage is …
The monsoon is set to bring cheers to Indian farmers this year after the first back-to-back shortfall in rainfall in three decades ravaged crops. Showers during the four-month rainy season starting June will probably be normal as the El Nino is seen returning to neutral conditions by the middle of …
Right now, it’s still early days; but latest global climate models hold out hopes of a normal — even if slightly delayed — southwest monsoon. In the last few weeks, the Marathwada region of Maharashtra, one of the worst drought affected in the country, has received fair amount of precipitation. …
NEW DELHI: Weekend showers in the capital have broken adry spell that lasted five-anda-half months, bringing relief not only from unusually warm weather but also providing a break from dangerously high pollution levels. Since Saturday, Delhi recorded more than double the rain seen in the city since September 20, 2015. …
The Met would come up with its first forecast of 2016 southwest monsoon in April, but initial predictions from global agencies indicate an overall weakening of El Niño The India Meteorological Department (IMD) would come up with its first official forecast of 2016 southwest monsoon in April, but initial predictions …
