Meteorology
Cyclone Sagar: IMD issues advisory to Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and Lakshadweep
The India Meteorological Department on Thursday issued an advisory to Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and the Lakshadweep archipelago …
India3 killed, over 8,000 hit by severe weather in Sri lanka
Colombo, May 20 (IANS) Three people were killed and over 8,000 affected as heavy rains and strong winds lashed across Sri lanka, prompting disaster …
Weather'IMD went overboard with storm warnings, triggered panic and created hype'
The Met department went overboard when it issued a severe thunderstorm warning that triggered widespread panic in Delhi and NCR on May 8, days after …
WeatherExtreme weather outlook
The long and warm dry spell in the west will be broken on Thursday with cold and wet weather impacting the entire west coast of Australia. Sky News …
WeatherDelhi to see warm day ahead
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The National Capital woke up to a sunny Sunday morning with minimum temperature recorded at 27 degree Celsius, a notch above …
WeatherForecast: freaky and fickle
This year’s pre-monsoon season between March and May has witnessed severe storms, often laden with dust. It started off with an overall rainfall …
WeatherRed fireball with 'glowing white train' reported over NC, Virginia. What was it?
A red fireball with a “glowing white train” shot over eastern North Carolina and Virginia at 11:40 p.m. Tuesday, according to multiple reports filed …
North CarolinaIndia Meteorological Department issues 5-day alert about heavy rain, storms; but states' preparation lacking
<b>Jammu</b>: The Indian Meteorological (MET) department has sounded another five-day alert, a week after heavy rains and thunderstorms claimed hundreds of …
WeatherMonsoon expected to hit Kerala on May 29, says MeT Dept
Monsoon rains are set to arrive in India, with Kerala receiving the first showers on May 29, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday.<p>…
IndiaHeavy rains displace over 150,000 people in eastern Uganda
Heavy rains displace over 150,000 people in eastern Uganda<p>A motorcycle rider ferries arabica coffee cherries in Kamu town council, Bulambuli …
News (China)54 lakh ha covered as kharif sowing picks pace; cane area up
Sowing in the current kharif season has commenced in right earnest with an area of 54 lakh hectares (lh) brought under cultivation till Friday, accor
IndiaFour killed by landslides in Tripura after incessant rain; IMD predicts inclement weather over next 48 hours
Landslides due to incessant pre-monsoon rainfall killed four persons, including three of a family, in west Tripura on Friday.<p>Three persons of a …
WeatherRussia Started Sea Trials of Klavesin-2 UUV in Crimea
Trials of the latest Klavesin-2 unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) began at a sea range in Crimea. The craft got the official military 2R52 index …
MilitaryMonsoon rains to arrive on Kerala coast on May 29
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's monsoon rains are expected to arrive on the southern Kerala coast on May 29, India's weather office said in a statement on Friday.<p>The monsoon, the lifeblood of the country's $2 trillion economy, delivers nearly 70 percent of rains that India needs to water farms and …
IndiaSouthwest monsoon to hit Kerala on May 29
The southwest monsoon is expected to hit Kerela on May 29 the India Meteorological Department said on Friday.<p>The agency had earlier indicated that …
India NewsReduce dependence on Centre during disasters: Gauba to states
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba on Friday urged all the states to build their own capacities to reduce their dependence on …
IndiaHectic conditions can be forecast
A visit to the Hong Kong Observatory offers an opportunity to see not only its meteorological observation equipment but also its studio.<p>Its …
News (Hong Kong)Dust storm, light rains bring respite from heat in Delhi
Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) got a respite from the day-long scorching heat as a dust storm, that was followed by light rains, brought down …
WeatherAfter a sunny morning in Delhi, thunderstorm likely in evening
Delhiites today woke up to a sunny morning, a day after gusty winds coupled with light rains hit the national capital.<p>According to the Meteorological …
WeatherThe big news: SC to hear plea against BJP forming Karnataka government, and nine other top stories
Headlines: The CIA got its first woman director, and the ruling Trinamool Congress swept the Bengal panchayat polls.<p>A look at the headlines right now:<p>…
India NewsApril 2018: Record Cold in the US; Still Hot, Globally
For many of us, weather (like politics, as Tip O’Neill famously said) is local; it’s easy to forget that weather conditions can vary widely (even …
Global WarmingAfrica Hydromet Program
“Statistics show that 90% of all disasters on the continent are weather and climate-driven.” – CRED’s Emergency Events Database<p>The African continent …
Africa44.3°C: Ahmedabad's hottest day of season so far
Ahmedabad recorded the hottest day of the season so far on Thursday with Mercury level touching 44.3 degree Celsius, an increase of 1.4 degree over …
Global WarmingPast, present and future climate in the Pacific - The Global Change Institute - The University of Queensland, Australia
<b>The UQ Global Change Institute is delighted to welcome Bureau of Meteorology Senior Principal Research Scientist Dr Scott Power to deliver a GCI</b> …
Climate ChangePreparing for the monsoon
The oppressive heat of summer has been punctuated by substantial summer rains this year. This has given us a trailer for the monsoon of 2018 which …
WeatherCyclonic storm 'Sagar' not to affect Gujarat, says govt
Cyclonic storm 'Sagar' is not going to affect to Gujarat in anyways, announced Gujarat government on Thursday as they received the message from the …
India NewsIn first half of May, Delhi saw five squalls — twice as much as last year
In 2017, four episodes of squalls along with dust storms and thunderstorms were reported throughout the month. In 2016, this number was eight — of …
WeatherMillions of Muslims observe fasting as Ramadan begins
For millions of Muslims around the world, the holy month of Ramadan began on Thursday.<p>The first day of Ramadan - the holiest month for Muslims - is observed according to the local visibility of the new crescent moon. In some countries, Wednesday was the first day of the holy month.<p>Muslims around …
IslamFive tornadoes hit Northeast during Tuesday's severe storm
The National Weather Service has confirmed that five tornadoes touched down during severe thunderstorms that hit the East Coast Tuesday. Federal …
WeatherEarthquake jolts eastern Japan's Chiba
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.3 hit eastern Japan on Thursday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.<p>The epicentre of the quake was …
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