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Swarm of 130 Earthquakes Rattles One of Iceland's Largest Volcanoes, Signal Possible Eruption Risk
Over 130 earthquakes struck Iceland’s Bárðarbunga volcano within hours on January 14, including a significant 5.1 magnitude quake. The Bárðarbunga system, Iceland's largest volcanic zone, has a history of major eruptions, with the 2014–2015 event producing a lava field larger than Manhattan. Experts at the Icelandic Meteorological Office ar...
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Opinion | Butt Of Jokes To Life Saver: The 150-Year Evolution Of Weather Office IMD
India's weather office, the India Meteorological Department, is one of the country's oldest scientific organisations and marked 150 years of its existence on Tuesday.
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Orange Alert Issued For Cold Wave In Himachal Pradesh, Snowfall Predicted
The local meteorological office on Saturday forecast snow and rain at isolated places in Himachal Pradesh on December 23 and 24 and at many places on December 27.
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More Than 50% Chance Of La Nina In Coming Months: Global Weather Office
There is more than a 50% chance of La Nina developing in the next three months, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Wednesday, but if it does it will be relatively weak and short-lived.
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Cyclonic Storm 'Dana' Formed Over Bay Of Bengal: Weather Office
A deep depression over east-central Bay of Bengal intensified into cyclonic storm 'Dana' on Wednesday morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
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Weather Office Warns Of Flash Flood Risk In Parts Of Himachal Pradesh
The meteorological office in Shimla on Monday warned of low to moderate flash flood risk in several parts of Himachal Pradesh, including Chamba, Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur and Kinnaur, until Tuesday afternoon.
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Deep Depression Over Arabian Sea Intensifies Into Cyclone Asna: Weather Office
A deep depression that triggered torrential rains and floods in Gujarat on Friday intensified into cyclone Asna off the coast of Kachchh and the adjoining areas of Pakistan, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
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Weather Office Issues Orange Alert For Heavy Rain In Mumbai, Thane, Palghar
Mumbai and its neighbouring Thane and Palghar districts and many other parts of Maharashtra are expected to receive heavy rainfall over the next four to five days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said.
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Iceland Volcano Erupts, Spewing Lava Fountains
A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted on Thursday, the meteorological office said, spraying red-hot lava and smoke in its sixth outbreak since December.
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Delhi Records Highest Rainfall In Last Decade In August: Weather Office
August 2024 is shaping up to be one of the wettest months in the national capital, with the city recording 269.9 mm of rainfall so far, marking the highest rainfall in the last decade, according to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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128 Roads In Himachal Closed Due To Landslides, Weather Office Issues 'Orange' Alert
At least 128 roads were closed in Himachal Pradesh following landslides and flash floods caused by the ongoing rain spell, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday.
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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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Halfway Through Monsoon, One-Fourth Of India Faces Rain Deficit: Weather Office
While floods in Assam and heavy rainfall-induced landslides in Kerala have drawn global attention, 25 per cent of the 36 meteorological subdivisions in India are still reeling from a rainfall deficit halfway through the monsoon season.
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Pune's Shivajinagar Gets Third Highest Rainfall In A Day In 66 Years: Weather Office
Shivajinagar in Pune city received 114 mm of rainfall in 24 hours ending at 8.30 am on Thursday, the third-highest in a single day in 66 years, according to India Meteorological Department.
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Monsoon To Be Active In Peninsular, Central India For Next 5 Days: Weather Office
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said the monsoon is likely to be active in peninsular, and central India during the next 4 to 5 days bringing heavy rainfall in these regions.
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Swarm of 130 Earthquakes Rattles One of Iceland's Largest Volcanoes, Signal Possible Eruption Risk
Over 130 earthquakes struck Iceland’s Bárðarbunga volcano within hours on January 14, including a significant 5.1 magnitude quake. The Bárðarbunga system, Iceland's largest volcanic zone, has a history of major eruptions, with the 2014–2015 event producing a lava field larger than Manhattan. Experts at the Icelandic Meteorological Office ar...
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Opinion | Butt Of Jokes To Life Saver: The 150-Year Evolution Of Weather Office IMD
India's weather office, the India Meteorological Department, is one of the country's oldest scientific organisations and marked 150 years of its existence on Tuesday.
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Orange Alert Issued For Cold Wave In Himachal Pradesh, Snowfall Predicted
The local meteorological office on Saturday forecast snow and rain at isolated places in Himachal Pradesh on December 23 and 24 and at many places on December 27.
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More Than 50% Chance Of La Nina In Coming Months: Global Weather Office
There is more than a 50% chance of La Nina developing in the next three months, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Wednesday, but if it does it will be relatively weak and short-lived.
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Cyclonic Storm 'Dana' Formed Over Bay Of Bengal: Weather Office
A deep depression over east-central Bay of Bengal intensified into cyclonic storm 'Dana' on Wednesday morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
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Weather Office Warns Of Flash Flood Risk In Parts Of Himachal Pradesh
The meteorological office in Shimla on Monday warned of low to moderate flash flood risk in several parts of Himachal Pradesh, including Chamba, Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur and Kinnaur, until Tuesday afternoon.
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Deep Depression Over Arabian Sea Intensifies Into Cyclone Asna: Weather Office
A deep depression that triggered torrential rains and floods in Gujarat on Friday intensified into cyclone Asna off the coast of Kachchh and the adjoining areas of Pakistan, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
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Weather Office Issues Orange Alert For Heavy Rain In Mumbai, Thane, Palghar
Mumbai and its neighbouring Thane and Palghar districts and many other parts of Maharashtra are expected to receive heavy rainfall over the next four to five days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said.
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Iceland Volcano Erupts, Spewing Lava Fountains
A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted on Thursday, the meteorological office said, spraying red-hot lava and smoke in its sixth outbreak since December.
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Delhi Records Highest Rainfall In Last Decade In August: Weather Office
August 2024 is shaping up to be one of the wettest months in the national capital, with the city recording 269.9 mm of rainfall so far, marking the highest rainfall in the last decade, according to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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128 Roads In Himachal Closed Due To Landslides, Weather Office Issues 'Orange' Alert
At least 128 roads were closed in Himachal Pradesh following landslides and flash floods caused by the ongoing rain spell, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday.
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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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Halfway Through Monsoon, One-Fourth Of India Faces Rain Deficit: Weather Office
While floods in Assam and heavy rainfall-induced landslides in Kerala have drawn global attention, 25 per cent of the 36 meteorological subdivisions in India are still reeling from a rainfall deficit halfway through the monsoon season.
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Pune's Shivajinagar Gets Third Highest Rainfall In A Day In 66 Years: Weather Office
Shivajinagar in Pune city received 114 mm of rainfall in 24 hours ending at 8.30 am on Thursday, the third-highest in a single day in 66 years, according to India Meteorological Department.
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Monsoon To Be Active In Peninsular, Central India For Next 5 Days: Weather Office
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said the monsoon is likely to be active in peninsular, and central India during the next 4 to 5 days bringing heavy rainfall in these regions.
