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 …
CM cuts short London trip as state deals with emergency-like situation. High velocity storms have flattened hundreds of houses, rendered over 800 people homeless and injured at least 12 people in three districts of West Bengal. Parts of Howrah, Burdwan and Nadia have also been affected owing to cyclone and …
Vietnam's northeastern Quang Ninh province is suffering from the heaviest downpours in the past days with 15 people killed and seven others missing. Quang Ninh's hydro-meteorological station said that rainfall was measured at 828 mm in several places, reported Vietnam's state-run news agency on Wednesday. The downpour which started on …
ISLAMABAD/MIRPUR: Torrential rains and flooding have killed 81 people over the past two weeks and affected over 300,000, the disaster management agency said on Tuesday, warning of more bad weather to come. Severe rains which began in mid-July have caused havoc in both the north and south of the country, …
Why is there increased urban flooding over time? That's a good question. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at the increasing risk of "compound flooding" for major U.S. cities to better understand the conditions that cause these events. "Nearly 40 percent of the U.S. population resides in coastal counties," …
JAIPUR/UDAIPUR: Torrential rain in the state has taken the toll of seven people across the state, including 3 youths in Jaipur and 3 women in Sirohi district of the state. A girl was killed in chanavda villge of Parsad panchayat samiti in Udaipur after a hut collapsed in rain. "Manisha, …
PALANPUR/BHUJ: Heavy rain coupled with gusts paralyzed four districts of north Gujarat even as at least 27 people died across the state in rain-related incidents in the 48 hours until 4pm on Tuesday. Banaskantha district was the worst hit as incessant rain caused a flood-like situation, especially in towns bordering …
America’s biggest cities are at far greater risk of serious flooding in the coming decades than was previously thought, because of a “triple threat” produced under climate change, researchers said on Monday. A combination of sea-level rise, storm surge and heavy rainfall – all functions of climate change – exposes …
MIRPUR/ISLAMABAD: At least 14 persons died and a dozen others injured in various incidents resulting from recent flash floods in various parts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, official sources said on Monday. The sources told APP, that as many as 25 houses were damaged completely and 78 partially following heavy …
Chinese authorities initiated a grade IV emergency response for torrential rain and floods in Anhui and Fujian provinces on Monday. The Ministry of Civil Affairs and the China National Commission for Disaster Reduction sent work teams to assist relief efforts in the two provinces, where storms have brought floods and …
COMMUNAL livestock farmers at Okaumbaha village situated between Omatjete and Ozondati have started losing cattle due to the drought. Insufficient rainfall experienced in the Daures constituency of the Erongo region this year also affected pastures in areas such as Okombahe, Omungambu, Uis, Otjohorongo and Okamapuku, among others. One of the …
FOLLOWING a heavy downpour, which caused the Ating River in Nsit Atai Local Council of Akwa Ibom State to overflow its bank, eight pupils, who were returning from school have lost their lives. The pupils, according to the Chairman of the village council, Chief Etop Williams Umanah, were unable to …
When storm surge and heavy precipitation co-occur, the potential for flooding in low-lying coastal areas is often much greater than from either in isolation. Knowing the probability of these compound events and understanding the processes driving them is essential to mitigate the associated high-impact risks. Here the researchers determine the …
Four people have died and another five are missing after heavy downpours hit Liancheng County in east China's Fujian Province early Wednesday morning, local authorities said Thursday. Major streets in the county seat have been inundated and water and power supplies were cut off. All 17 townships were flooded with …
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on contingency plan to deal with El Nino factor, 24/07/2015. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in its 2nd update on June 2, 2015 of the Indian summer monsoon rainfall (ISMR) forecast that for the country as a whole the monsoon is likely to be 88±4% …
The El Nino has adversely affected the monsoon in the country so far and is expected to further affect the rainfall in coming months, government today said. In a written response to a question in Lok Sabha, Union Minister for Earth Sciences Harsh Vardhan said India has received 7% less …
The country has 7% less rain than normal during the period between June 1 and July 20 The El Nino weather effect will further impact the southwest monsoon in the remaining part of the four-month season that started in June. In a written response to a question on this in …
More than 230,000 people have been left short of drinking water after a severe drought caused by El Nino gripped the northeastern province of Liaoning, local authorities said on Wednesday. Liaoning has seen high temperatures and dry conditions since the start of July, with the lowest rainfall since records began …
At least three people were swept away by flash floods in Chitral on Monday, while rain in different parts of Balochistan caused roof collapses, killing three children, Express News reported. Large parts of Chitral were affected by flash floods following heavy rain. Flood waters also washed away a bridge. A …
Question raised in Lok Sabha on impact of monsoon on agriculture, 21/07/2015. India Meteorological Department (IMD) in its 2nd stage Long Range Forecast for 2015 South-West Monsoon released on 2nd June, 2015 has predicted the season rainfall for the country as a whole is likely to be 88 + 4% …
Two cloudbursts in Ganderbal and Shehnag last week have once again brought into focus the extreme weather phenomenon, which is becoming frequent in the fragile Himalayan state of Jammu and Kashmir. A deadly mix of heavy rain and landslides every year is leaving a trail of destruction with weather scientists …
