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Heavy Rain In Early July Bridges India’s Monsoon Deficit But Causes Flooding

July 7, 2024 admin

The IMD earlier this week said India could experience above-normal rainfall in July New Delhi: Heavy rainfall across large parts of India has compensated for the June deficit, bringing the overall monsoon precipitation into the surplus category. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), more spells of heavy to very heavy rain are likely over…

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June 28 Rain In Delhi Not Due To Cloudburst, Says Weather Department IMD

July 1, 2024 admin

“These do not warrant to be declared as cloudbursts, but it was very close to a cloudburst.” New Delhi: The torrential rain that brought Delhi to its knees last week was not a result of a cloudburst, the India Meteorological Department clarified on Monday. Addressing a press conference, IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said the Safdarjung…

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Cyclone Remal in West Bengal: Cyclone Remal Moves Nearly Northwards, With Speed Of 15 Kmph: Weather Office

May 27, 2024 admin

Cyclone Remal News: Waterlogging has been witnessed in parts of Kolkata New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department on Monday informed that Cyclone Remal over Coastal Bangladesh and adjoining Coastal West Bengal moved nearly northwards, with a speed of 15 kilometres per hour. “The Cyclonic Storm ‘Remal’ over Coastal Bangladesh and adjoining Coastal West Bengal moved…

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East, South India To Get Relief From Heatwave By Tomorrow

May 6, 2024 admin

Heatwave prediction: Temperatures have been soaring above 40 degrees every day in east and south India. New Delhi: An intense heatwave prevailing over eastern and southern peninsular India is set to subside soon. While the eastern region may get relief by today, the southern states may have to wait for another day, according to a…

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Severe Heatwave In West Bengal, Odisha, Weather Office Issues Red Alert

April 27, 2024 admin

Heatwave conditions are also prevailing in east India, said IMD (Representational) New Delhi: The Indian Metrological Department (IMD) on Saturday said that it has issued a red alert for Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal due to severe heatwave conditions in this part. Soma Sen Roy, senior scientist at IMD, said that severe heatwave conditions have…

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These States Likely To See Worst Impact Of Heat Wave This Year

April 1, 2024 admin

Ten to 20 days of heat waves are expected in different parts of the country (Representational Image) New Delhi: India is set to experience extreme heat during the April to June period, with the central and western peninsular parts expected to face the worst impact, the IMD said on Monday as the country prepares for…

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Deep depression over Bay of Bengal may turn into cyclone by October 23: IMD

October 23, 2023 admin

Representational image only. | Photo Credit: AP The deep depression formed over the Bay of Bengal may intensify into a cyclone by Monday evening (October 23), the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in a bulletin. The cyclonic storm, after its formation, will be called ‘Hamoon‘, a name given by Iran. The system is currently located…

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Watch | How climate change is affecting monsoon forecast and disaster management

September 22, 2023 admin

Watch | How climate change is affecting monsoon forecast and disaster management From delayed onsets marked by intense dry spells, to devastating flash floods and destructive landslides, the monsoon in recent years has been a period of uncertainty and destruction for India. Although there are various factors behind it, there is a general consensus among…

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