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Above-normal Rainfall In Oct, Northeast Monsoon Likely Delayed: IMD

Delayed monsoon and above-normal rains may affect farming, water supply and energy management The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a week-long delay in the onset of the Northeast Monsoon (NEM), primarily affecting southern states. Media reports indicate that the delay is linked to a stalled withdrawal of the Southwest Monsoon, influenced by multiple weather […]

El Niño Found To Intensify Extreme Rainfall In India, Says New Study

Research spanning over a century of data shows El Niño summers linked to heavier downpours, challenging long-held assumptions about drought patterns El Niño events, traditionally associated with drought in India, are now found to paradoxically intensify episodes of extreme daily rainfall, according to a new study published in journal “Science” on 18 September. Drawing on daily […]

Hottest Year On Record: South-West Pacific Reels Under Climate Extremes In 2024

WMO report reveals unprecedented marine heatwave, soaring temperatures, and rising sea levels, sounding the alarm for urgent climate action in island nations The South-West Pacific experienced its hottest year in recorded history in 2024, with extreme heat, devastating cyclones, and the most extensive marine heatwave ever observed, according to the State of the Climate in […]

Climate Change Made 2011-2020 Decade Wetter And Warmer For India: WMO

Globally, glaciers thinned by about 1 metre per year, impacting water supplies for millions  The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) released a report during the UN climate conference , highlighting the impact of worsening climate change on India during the 2011–2020 decade. The report, offering a long-term perspective, pointed to sustained trends without variations attributed to […]