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 …
Farmers in Africa and East Asia are expected to suffer crop losses as extreme weather linked to the El Nino phenomenon alters rainfall patterns, scientists told a conference on climate change in Bonn on Wednesday. The rainy season has been delayed in several African nations, and it is difficult to …
Monsoon watchers are scanning the Indian Ocean for any sign that could potentially reduce the impact on seasonal rains from a raging El Nino away in the equatorial Pacific. A few models have suggested that the Indian Ocean may be priming for a positive dipole event which can save the …
BONN, Germany: Rising greenhouse gases have boosted rainfall in the Sahel region of Africa, easing droughts that killed 100,000 people in the 1970s and 1980s, in a rare positive effect of climate change, a study said on Monday. The report adds to debate about the causes of a greening of …
Rising greenhouse gases have boosted rainfall in the Sahel region of Africa, easing droughts that killed 100,000 people in the 1970s and 1980s, in a rare positive effect of climate change, a study said on Monday. The report adds to debate about the causes of a greening of the Sahel …
The southwest monsoon, the lifeline of millions of farmers is now expected to hit the Kerala coast only around June 5, almost four days behind the usual onset on June 1. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had last month said the monsoon would arrive around May 30, two days ahead …
As many as 13 species of birds were found dead in a Ballari village. A large number of birds perished in heavy pre-monsoon rain, accompanied by hailstones, which lashed Krishnapur village, 27 km from Hagaribommanahalli, on Friday night. As many as 13 species of birds, including the Plum-headed Parakeet, the …
Climate change means rain is returning to previously drought-stricken areas of Africa exactly 30 years since Live Aid raised £150million to help starving people there, a new study has revealed. A severe lack of rainfall during the 1970s and 80s led to a persistent drought and famine, killing more than …
Despite hopes that weekend thundershowers would help end a raging heatwave in southern India, the rain brought only limited relief as the death toll since mid-April approached 2,200. Officials said on Sunday the intense heat was likely to continue for another day in the worst hit states of Andhra Pradesh …
Pre-monsoon rains, however, cover most parts of north eastern states, Kerala and Karnataka The monsoon is likely to hit mainland India only on Friday ,a week later than the earlier predictions, even as heat wave conditions prevail in several parts of the country . “Looking at the current scenario, we …
Heavy rainfalls in southern parts of China last week killed 16 as of Monday morning, the Ministry of Civil Affairs (MCA) said Monday. The ministry said on May 25 to 27 and 28 to 31, two heavy rainfalls occurred in the southern part of China, leading to casualties in Fujian, …
May capped off another relatively dry month for Australia, spreading drought conditions across eastern regions of the country just as winter begins and the influence of an El Nino starts to take hold. Rainfall in May was 23 per cent below the long-term mean, with above-average falls confined mostly to …
Andhra Pradesh is the key producer of groundnut and pigeon pea within India. Owing to its diversity in agro ecological situations, location specific requirements and land use, the crop water balance varies, affecting the crop production in rainfed districts. Therefore, the problem of climate change may need to be addressed …
The monsoon's north-ward progress, after hitting the southern tip on time, will be delayed by about a week and central India will not get monsoon rains till June 20, the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology said. "Onset of monsoon over Kerala is likely to take place around the normal onset …
Hyderabad: The death toll due the heatwave sweeping the region increased with 852 dead in AP and 340 in Telangana, as on Wednesday evening. The heat claimed 550 lives in AP and 125 in Telangana in just 48 hour. Till May 25, the number of dead stood at 302 in …
The southwest monsoon is on its course and is expected to hit the Kerala coast by Saturday, though the onset might not be as strong as was being forecast earlier. India Meteorological Department (IMD) said heavy rain might occur in some places of Kerala around Sunday. The monsoon is currently …
On 27 May 1937, after one week of sustained heavy rainfall, a voluminous flood caused the death of at least 300 people and the destruction of the historic El Carmen church and several neighborhoods in the mining region of Tlalpujahua, Michoacán, central Mexico. This destructive flood was triggered by the …
Monsoon's onset is likely to be on time and could set over the Kerala coast in the next 3-4 days. However, it is unlikely to give the much needed respite to people across north and central India from the dry and hot westerly winds sweeping from the Pakistan. Currently temperatures …
The monsoon will arrive in Kerala on May 30, but may be weak because of El Nino, India Meteorological Department (IMD) scientists have indicated. Experts from Skymet, a private weather agency, said the monsoon's first surge over Kerala will be mild and it will advance slowly after the onset. Effectively, …
Oxfam’s Grow campaign policy coordinator, Riza Bernabe, has said ASEAN can help small-scale farmers and fisherfolk in Southeast Asian countries to become resilient to climate change by reproducing sustainable agriculture practices on a wider scale across the region. “ASEAN governments must also pour in more money in helping small-scale farmers …
Two people were killed in flash flooding and severe storms in Texas and Oklahoma that forced evacuations and rooftop rescues and left thousands without power, officials said on Sunday. The National Weather Service reported river flooding across southern Oklahoma and central Texas, where 6 to 9 inches of rain fell …
