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 Department continuously monitors weather and climate over Indian region. The annual mean land surface air temperature averaged over India during 2023 was …
PATNA: With 51 fresh deaths in seven of the 20 affected districts in the last 24 hours, the flood toll in the state rose to 253 on Sunday. While 15 persons died in the worst-affected Araria district, 16 others lost their lives in Katihar district during the day. The right …
Heavy rains, inundation, and floods continue to wreak havoc in India, with the death toll rising in Assam, Bihar and West Bengal this week. Train and rail services of the Eastern Railway have also taken a hit, with many lines damaged in the rains. Heavy rains, inundation, and floods continue …
A financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh each would be given to their families. Eight persons have died due to floods in Bahraich over the past three days. At least 15 people have died due to flooding in Balrampur and Bahraich districts over the past three days, officials said on …
Marathwada Dry Spell To Blame Thirty-four farmers from Marathwada have committed suicide between August 6 and 13 due to crop failure because of the prolonged dry spell. In the last 8 months, 580 cultivators have committed suicide from Marathwada. Farmers across the state have been under a lot of stress …
Flood situation continued to remain grim in several Arunachal districts with reports of disruption of surface communication pouring in from various parts of the State. Remote Anjaw district remained cut off from rest of the State for the past seven days, as the main road to the district from Lohit …
Heavy monsoon rains in Nepal, Bangladesh and India have killed more than 200 people in the last week, officials said on Tuesday, as rescue workers rushed to help those stranded by floodwaters. In Nepal, the death toll from flash floods and landslides rose to 115, with 38 people missing. Relief …
13 districts submerged; situation improves in north Bengal; 14 trains cancelled The flood situation continued to be grim in Bihar and Assam on Tuesday while a break in the rains offered respite for the northern districts of Bengal. The toll in Bihar rose to 56 with 69.81 lakh people affected …
The Red Horns Division under the aegis of the Gajraj Corps moved to the aid of people of Lower Assam affected by floods amidst heavy deluge. Based on a call for help from the civil administration and people, the Division launched multiple teams in areas of BTAD and Karbi Anglong …
PATNA: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar has sought the help of Army and every possible assistance from the Centre as the flood situation in Kishanganj, Araria, Purnia and Katihar districts worsened on Sunday. Reports said water level in rivers Mahananda, Kosi, Kamla Balan, Burhi Gandak and Gandak — all originating …
The Gonella Hut, more than 3,000 metres up on the Italian side of Monte Bianco, should be bustling with climbers in August. Instead, it is empty. Davide Gonella, the manager, closed it at the end of last month for lack of water. “The snowfield we use for our supply had …
The government proposes to find a permanent solution to floods in the northeast and has set aside Rs 100 crore for the purpose, MoS for home Kiren Rijiju said in the Lok Sabha on Thursday . He was replying to a calling attention motion on the problem of floods. Rejecting …
AHMEDABAD: The state government announced in the assembly that some 25 villages in low-lying areas of Banaskantha will be shifted to higher ground, as these villages were ravaged by the recent floods. Revenue minister Bhupendrasinh Chudasama, during the debate on the floods, said that after the floods the administration was …
The minister said that West Midnapore, Howrah, Hooghly, East Burdwan and Bankura have been worst affected in the floods, while districts such as South and North 24 Parganas, Purulia, Nadia, Birbhum and Murshidabad were affected by heavy rain. Disaster Management Minister Javed Khan on Monday told the state Assembly that …
The river basin had witnessed an unprecedented water scarcity last summer The Environment Resource Centre (ERC) of the Pampa Parirakshana Samiti (PSS) has observed that indiscriminate sand-mining, coupled with unscientific interventions on the riverbed by government agencies, has resulted in alarming changes in the riverine system of the Pampa over …
Torrential rain last night resulted in flash flood at Gazan village, about 12 km from here, and damaged roads, houses and vehicles. The floods along with huge boulders and debris damaged one house while another one was partially damaged. It also damaged three tractors, a car and a motorcycle. The …
JAISALMER: The state disaster management and relief department has forwarded a proposal for Rs 1,550 crore as relief for the flood affected areas of the state. Disaster management & relief department principal secretary Hemant Gera said directions have been given for girdawari to assess the crop loss. He said there …
Much of Asia may see 50 per cent more rainfall due to climate change, although countries like Pakistan and Afghanistan may experience a decline in rainfall by 20 to 50 per cent, says a new report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. …
Rising temperatures and the resultant stress on India’s agricultural sector may have contributed to increase in suicides over the past 30 years, research shows Farmers from Tami Nadu demonstrate in Delhi with what they say are the bones of farmers who committed suicide because of a crippling drought and high …
In this scientific research report, monthly, seasonal and annual area weighted rainfall time series for all-India, 5 homogeneous regions and 30 meteorological subdivisions for the period 1871-2016 are constructed on the basis of a fixed and well distributed network of 306 rain gauge stations over India. Summer monsoon rainfall percentage …
AHMEDABAD: A rain-wrought terror gripped Amdavadis on Thursday, pushing the already monsoon-sodden city into a self-imposed curfew. Many Amdavadis preferred to stay indoors and avoid getting stuck in traffic or having to wade through waterlogged areas during peak hours. The city saw an average rainfall of 67.63 mm on Thursday. …
