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Bomb Cyclones Explained: What Are They and What Makes Them So Dangerous?
Bomb cyclones are low-pressure systems that intensify rapidly, often over oceans, bringing damaging winds, heavy rainfall and snowfall. They form when specific atmospheric conditions align, with a significant drop in pressure and the release of latent heat energy. Their occurrence is most common in cold months and poses risks to shipping. Experts a...
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India’s Summer Maximum Temperature to See a Rise of 1.5 Degree Celsius by 2043, Claims New Climate Data
A new report highlights the growing climate crisis in India, predicting rising temperatures, increased extreme weather events, and food security threats. By 2057, maximum temperatures may rise by 1.5 degrees Celsius, with variations across regions. Changes in rainfall patterns could impact agriculture and rural livelihoods, particularly in the nort...
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Hurricane Debby To Hit Florida, May Cause Historic Rainfall, Flooding
By 11 p.m. EDT (0300 GMT) on Sunday, the hurricane had sustained winds of 75 mph (120 kph), growing from a slow moving tropical storm that gained strength from warm Gulf waters. It will likely just get stronger.
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India May Record Above-Normal Rainfall In August, September: Weather Office
India is predicted to record above-normal rainfall in August and September, with a good chance of favourable La Nina conditions developing by the end of August, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday.
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Heatwave To Decline From May 30, Above Normal Rainfall Likely This Monsoon
Above-normal rainfall is expected this monsoon season across the country in a much-needed respite from the heatwave sweeping the country, Indian Meteorological Department chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said at a media briefing today.
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Red Alert Issued In 4 Kerala Districts Amid Heavy Rain Forecast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a red alert in Kerala's Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Alappuzha and Kottayam districts till May 20.
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Kerala Set For Heavy Rainfall, Red Alert Issued In 3 Districts: Weather Office
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday predicted extremely heavy rainfall in Kerala in the coming days and issued a red alert in some districts of the state for May 19 and 20.
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Southwest Monsoon Likely To Reach Kerala Around May 31: Weather Office
Southwest Monsoon is likely to arrive over Kerala around May 31, setting the stage for the four-month rainfall season crucial for India's farm-based economy.
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Gujarat To Witness Heavy Rainfall For Next 24 Hours: Weather Office
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in Gujarat in the next 24 hours. It has been informed that the state would witness more than 20 cm of rainfall and it may continue at isolated places.
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Rajasthan Sees Record-Breaking Rain In May After 100 Years: Weather Office
Rajasthan has received 62.4 mm rainfall in May this time, the highest for the month in the past over 100 years, the said on Thursday.
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Delhi Records Coldest May In 36 Years: Weather Office
Delhi recorded its coolest May in 36 years with excess rainfall bringing the average maximum temperature down to 36.8 degrees Celsius this time, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday.
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Delhi Recorded "Best Air Quality" From January To May In 8 Years: Centre
Copious rainfall has also yielded the best air quality in the January to May period in the city since 2016, barring 2020 which saw strict lockdowns to contain the spread of COVID-19.
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Delhi Receives Over 200% Excess Rainfall In Pre-Monsoon Period So Far
Delhi has received over 200 per cent excess rainfall in the pre-monsoon period -- March 1 to May 31 -- so far due to back-to-back western disturbances in the last two weeks.
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Chennai, Nearby Districts May See Heavy Rainfall Next Week
A cyclonic circulation over the Tamil Nadu region will bring heavy rain to Chennai and surrounding districts on August 1 and 2, the Regional Meteorological Center (RMC) predicted on Friday.
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Heavy Rain Alert In 8 States Today, Flood Situation May Worsen
The weather office has predicted heavy to extremely heavy rainfall today in eight states along West Coast, Central and Peninsular India. The flood situation is expected to worsen further with water flowing above the warning level at 22 river sites.
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Bomb Cyclones Explained: What Are They and What Makes Them So Dangerous?
Bomb cyclones are low-pressure systems that intensify rapidly, often over oceans, bringing damaging winds, heavy rainfall and snowfall. They form when specific atmospheric conditions align, with a significant drop in pressure and the release of latent heat energy. Their occurrence is most common in cold months and poses risks to shipping. Experts a...
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India’s Summer Maximum Temperature to See a Rise of 1.5 Degree Celsius by 2043, Claims New Climate Data
A new report highlights the growing climate crisis in India, predicting rising temperatures, increased extreme weather events, and food security threats. By 2057, maximum temperatures may rise by 1.5 degrees Celsius, with variations across regions. Changes in rainfall patterns could impact agriculture and rural livelihoods, particularly in the nort...
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Hurricane Debby To Hit Florida, May Cause Historic Rainfall, Flooding
By 11 p.m. EDT (0300 GMT) on Sunday, the hurricane had sustained winds of 75 mph (120 kph), growing from a slow moving tropical storm that gained strength from warm Gulf waters. It will likely just get stronger.
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India May Record Above-Normal Rainfall In August, September: Weather Office
India is predicted to record above-normal rainfall in August and September, with a good chance of favourable La Nina conditions developing by the end of August, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday.
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Heatwave To Decline From May 30, Above Normal Rainfall Likely This Monsoon
Above-normal rainfall is expected this monsoon season across the country in a much-needed respite from the heatwave sweeping the country, Indian Meteorological Department chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said at a media briefing today.
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Red Alert Issued In 4 Kerala Districts Amid Heavy Rain Forecast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a red alert in Kerala's Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Alappuzha and Kottayam districts till May 20.
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Kerala Set For Heavy Rainfall, Red Alert Issued In 3 Districts: Weather Office
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday predicted extremely heavy rainfall in Kerala in the coming days and issued a red alert in some districts of the state for May 19 and 20.
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Southwest Monsoon Likely To Reach Kerala Around May 31: Weather Office
Southwest Monsoon is likely to arrive over Kerala around May 31, setting the stage for the four-month rainfall season crucial for India's farm-based economy.
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Gujarat To Witness Heavy Rainfall For Next 24 Hours: Weather Office
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in Gujarat in the next 24 hours. It has been informed that the state would witness more than 20 cm of rainfall and it may continue at isolated places.
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Rajasthan Sees Record-Breaking Rain In May After 100 Years: Weather Office
Rajasthan has received 62.4 mm rainfall in May this time, the highest for the month in the past over 100 years, the said on Thursday.
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Delhi Records Coldest May In 36 Years: Weather Office
Delhi recorded its coolest May in 36 years with excess rainfall bringing the average maximum temperature down to 36.8 degrees Celsius this time, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday.
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Delhi Recorded "Best Air Quality" From January To May In 8 Years: Centre
Copious rainfall has also yielded the best air quality in the January to May period in the city since 2016, barring 2020 which saw strict lockdowns to contain the spread of COVID-19.
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Delhi Receives Over 200% Excess Rainfall In Pre-Monsoon Period So Far
Delhi has received over 200 per cent excess rainfall in the pre-monsoon period -- March 1 to May 31 -- so far due to back-to-back western disturbances in the last two weeks.
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Chennai, Nearby Districts May See Heavy Rainfall Next Week
A cyclonic circulation over the Tamil Nadu region will bring heavy rain to Chennai and surrounding districts on August 1 and 2, the Regional Meteorological Center (RMC) predicted on Friday.
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Heavy Rain Alert In 8 States Today, Flood Situation May Worsen
The weather office has predicted heavy to extremely heavy rainfall today in eight states along West Coast, Central and Peninsular India. The flood situation is expected to worsen further with water flowing above the warning level at 22 river sites.
