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Annual climate summary 2023

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 …

Climate change pushing Asia towards doom

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. …

Suicides of nearly 60,000 Indian farmers linked to climate change, study claims

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 …

Monthly, Seasonal and Annual Rainfall Time Series for All-India, Homogeneous Regions and Meteorological Subdivisions: 1871-2016

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 …

Gujarat floods: Citizens stay in as sky rains down woes

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. …

Swelling Luni river a big worry for Barmer people

Jaisalmer: Though the skies have stopped pouring, water level in Barmer's Luni river is increasing steadily, causing worry to the district administration and locals. People living near the river have moved to safer altitudes. While several people have been rescued from the flooded areas of Gudamalani and Dhorimanna, the right …

16 dead, 20 lakh affected in 165 villages

Out of the 20 lakh, over four lakh people were affected in the last 24 hours alone, while 2,301 people have been evacuated from their houses. T LEAST 16 people have died and more than 20 lakh people affected in around 165 villages in the state following heavy rain caused …

Flood alert in 3 more districts of Odisha

The Odisha Government on Thursday sounded flood alert for Dhenkanal, Jajpur and Kendrapara districts after 10 gates of Rengali reservoir were opened following heavy rains in the upstream.The Revenue and Disaster Management Department said, flood water from Rengali would pass into Brahmani river which may cause flood in low to …

Gujarat floods: 18 of a family killed, toll rises to 119

Tragedy struck Khariya village in Gujarat's Banaskantha on Wednesday when 18 bodies — all close relatives — were recovered from a river bank, taking the flood related death toll since the beginning of monsoon to 119. The toll may go up as rescue operations are on. Villagers in Khariya watched …

Met dept predicts Heavy rain in next 24 hours: Thee more deaths in two districts in West Bengal

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who returned to Kolkata from Delhi on Wednesday evening, asked the Centre to undertake dredging work at Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) to prevent a flood-like situation. Three more deaths have been reported from separate districts in the state that has been lashed by rain for the …

Climate change over India: an interim report

This Interim Report on Climate Change over India prepared by the Centre for Climate Change Research (CCCR) in the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) Pune, is intended to provide a brief overview of (a) Updated assessment of observed climate change over India (b) Future climate projections over India (c) …

IAF rescues 160 people in Gujarat; carries NDRF teams to Rajasthan's Jalore

AHMEDABAD: The IAF operating 05 MI-17V5 helicopters on Tuesday from different locations airlifted over 160 people to safety and carried over 3400kgs of relief material to designated places mostly in Banaskantha district of Gujarat while also carrying NDRF teams to desired places to conduct rescue operations in Jalore district of …

Floods cost Rs 2,939 cr

Central team arrives to assess ground situation The total damage caused by the recent wave of floods in the State has been estimated at Rs 2,939 crore. Details of the damage have been shared with the 7-member inter-ministerial Central team that arrived here on Tuesday. According to Chief Secretary VK …

Over 15,000 people relocated in Gujarat

State continues to be on high alert as the meteorological department has forecast more rains After Saurashtra, its now the turn of the North Gujarat region to bear the brunt of incessant rainfall. Heavy flooding in several areas has forced the State authorities to shift people out of low lying …

Climate change brings one-in-three chance of record rainfall, warns Met Office

There is now a one-in-three chance of record rainfall hitting part of England and Wales each winter, according to new Met Office study which highlights the risk of major flooding as the climate warms. The researchers warned that global warming would change the risk of extreme weather and suggested politicians …

Rome facing water rationing as Italy suffers driest spring for 60 years

Scarce rain and chronically leaky aqueducts have combined to put Romans at risk of drastic water rationing as soon as this week. Sky TG24 TV meteorologists noted on Sunday that Italy had experienced one of its driest springs in some 60 years and that some parts of the country had …

Flood-like situation in parts of state

Tunga dam reaches full reservoir level A flood-like situation prevails in some parts of the state as rains continued on Thursday. Heavy showers continued to lash most parts of Belagavi district for the third consecutive day, while rains provided some respite in Belagavi taluk with occasional mild showers. Water inflow …

8 killed, 10 hurt in Doda flash floods

Midnight catastrophe Eight houses, five shops damaged | Bodies retrieved during rescue ops Eight people were killed and at least a dozen were injured in flash floods at Thathri town of Doda district and the Chichwara area of Kishtwar district today. Six persons were killed in Thathri whereas two in …

Meteorological analysis of flash floods in Artvin (NE Turkey) on 24 August 2015

This paper investigated the meteorological role of an extraordinary rain event over Artvin. Although alert messages were prepared by the Turkish State Meteorological Service on August 23 at 09:00 UTC, 11 people died and infrastructures, buildings, private property, and public goods were damaged as a result of the flash flood. …

East Africa: Poor Rains - Hunger Worsened, Crops Scorched, Livestock Dead

Rome — Poor rains across East Africa have worsened hunger and left crops scorched, pastures dry and thousands of livestock dead, the United Nations food and agriculture agency has warned in a new alert. The most affected areas, which received less than half of their normal seasonal rainfall, are central …

Asia faces disaster from soaring temperatures if climate change unchecked - scientists

Climate change will bring soaring temperatures, more intense storms, erratic rainfall, plummeting crop yields and a collapse of coral reefs to Asia Pacific unless countries fully implement their commitments under the Paris climate pact, scientists said on Friday, calling the challenges “unprecedented”. The region’s future growth and security - as …

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