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 …
Narail town and its surrounding low lying areas were inundated due to heavy downpour. Working class people are confined to their respective houses as they have no work. The sufferings of the destitute and slum dwellers know no bounds. Though the Aman cultivators are happy for heavy rainfall, the owners …
Days of heavy rains in Nicaragua have killed at least seven people who were dragged away by swollen rivers, and another four are missing, emergency services said on Thursday. The torrential rains in the Central American nation, one of the poorest in the Americas, forced the evacuations of some 2,600 …
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The 2008 edition of the South-West monsoon was weak over Kerala with 22 percent less rainfall than normal. The State received only 168 cm of rain from June to September, against the normal 214 cm, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said. District-wise, the southwest monsoon was deficient in all …
The culvert over Hardajor nullah between Kegaon and Lanji in Golmunda block of Kalahandi district, which was washed away in heavy rains two years back. PURI: About seven lakh people of 122 GPs in 10 blocks of the district and over two lakh domestic animals were affected while paddy crop …
New Delhi, October 3 With the monsoon withdrawing from most regions in the country, India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said the cumulative seasonal rainfall during June 1 to September 30 was near normal, recording 98 per cent of its long period average (LPA).
Despite the growing awareness of the nexus between climate change and migration the subject has not been explored empirically in a way that generates conclusive results. This report outlines the key elements of natural and human-induced climate change of potential relevance to migration; discuss the current state of the debate …
Bulk percipitation displays the combined effects of all water soluble components of precipitation. Dust from the earth's surface is commonly assumed to be alkaline; it is commonly reported in the literature as a constituent of the atmosphere and of precipitation. Alkaline and alkaline earth cations in precipitation are typically attributed …
Agriculture in India depends heavily on weather and climate conditions. Weather forecasts are useful for decisions regarding crop choice, crop variety, planting/harvesting dates, and investments in farm inputs such as irrigation, fertilizer, pesticide, herbicide etc. Hence, improved weather forecast based agromet advisory service greatly helps farmers to take advantage of …
Performance of four mesoscale models namely, the MM5, ETA, RSM and WRF, run at NCMRWF for short range weather forecasting has been examined during monsoon-2006. Evaluation is carried out based upon comparisons between observations and day-1 and day-3 forecasts of wind, temperature, specific humidity, geopotential height, rainfall, systematic errors, root …
Groundwater recharge and base flow using different investigated methods are simulated in the 15-ha Bukmoongol small-forested watershed located at the southern part of Korea. The WHAT system, PART, RORA, PULSE, BFI, and RAP software are used to estimate groundwater recharge or base flow and base flow index from the measured …
The study related to assessment of various chemical constituents in the groundwater, their origin and suitability for human use has been carried out in the Chaliyar river basin of Kerala. Groundwater samples were collected from 27 open dug wells and 7 bore wells, and analyzed.
Satellite-enhanced rainfall estimation appears to offer an effective and viable alternative means for estimating precipitation. Satellite-improved rainfall estimates for the HKH region delivered in a timely fashion will facilitate the use of regional flood-information systems. These estimates, enhanced by gauge data, will improve rainfall analyses that are currently interpolated solely …
In this case study, the costs and benefits under potential climate change of different flood risk reduction approaches in northern India were analyzed and compared. In addition, the utility, applicability and limitations of cost-benefit analysis for supporting disaster risk reduction decision-making under a changing climate were investigated. Beginning with a …
Surinder Sud / New Delhi September 30, 2008, 0:56 ISTAfter normal rains in most parts except western Madhya Pradesh and some north-eastern hill states, the monsoon began withdrawing from north-west India on Monday.This is the second most belated withdrawal of the monsoon since 1960. Last year had seen a record …
little did farmers in Maharashtra know, or ever expect, that the thousands of rupees they invested in their soybean crop would be lost to countless colonies of caterpillars. The losses have shaken the region
Floods and landslides triggered by incessant rainfall since Friday continue to claim lives in various mid and farwestern districts of the country. Thousands have been displaced while hundreds are still awaiting rescue in their waterlogged villages. In Kanchanpur district alone, the death toll has reached 15, with seven more reported …
Haryana Releases Highest Quantity Of Water In 10 Years, Evacuation Likely TIMES NEWS NETWORK New Delhi: Heavy rain in the northern regions of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Uttaranchal saw the neighbouring state of Haryana release the highest quantity of water to Delhi in 10 years. With this, officials predicted …
Shimla: At least 44 people were feared dead in building collapses and landslides triggered by heavy rains across Himachal Pradesh on Saturday. Reports of inundated roads, stranded vehicles, disrupted water supply, power and communication lines poured in as vigorous monsoon continued to lash the state. According to the meteorological office, …
Shillong, September 20 Heavy landslides and uprooting of trees after incessant rain in the last 48 hours have resulted in the death of 42 people in Himachal Pradesh. Shimla district alone reported a toll of 38 deaths from the town and sub-divisions like Rohru,Theog and Chopal. One person was killed …
