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Explained: Why India's Monsoons Are Now Deadlier And More Unpredictable
Monsoon rainfall is becoming more erratic, with intense downpours followed by dry spells. This variability affects agriculture, water systems, and disaster preparedness.
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Arabia Had Five Times More Rainfall 400 Years Ago, Study Finds
Research reveals Arabia's climate was drastically wetter 400 years ago, resembling a savannah with thriving wildlife. Sediment cores from the Gulf of Aqaba confirm fluctuating rainfall patterns over centuries. Experts highlight the importance of climate resilience as urbanisation progresses. The study emphasises the need for better flood and drough...
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Rising Droughts Threaten Agriculture, Energy, and Ecosystems Worldwide
Extreme droughts have become more frequent and severe in recent decades, severely impacting agriculture, energy production, and ecosystems worldwide. Prolonged dry spells have expanded by 50,000 square kilometres each year since 1979, as temperatures rise and precipitation patterns shift. This has led to significant economic losses, particularly in...
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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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Rainfall Significantly Boosts Ocean Carbon Dioxide Absorption Rates, Claims New Study
A new study led by David Ho highlights that rainfall significantly increases the ocean's carbon dioxide absorption by 5% to 7%, adding up to 140 to 190 million metric tons of CO2 annually. This research identifies mechanisms like turbulence, dilution, and wet deposition as key contributors to enhanced carbon uptake. The findings are crucial for imp...
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Climate Change Intensifies Rainfall Patterns, Typhoons, Warn Scientists
"This is going to increase as global warming continues, enhancing the chances of droughts and/or floods."
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India Witnesses Driest August In 100 Years, Threatening Summer Crops
India is heading for its driest August in more than a century, with scant rainfall likely to persist across large areas, partly because of the El Nino weather pattern, two weather department officials told Reuters on Friday.
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Why El Nino Is A Concern For Monsoon In India?
The India Meteorological Department has forecast normal monsoon rainfall in 2023. However, a 90% likelihood of an El Nino weather pattern developing during the June-September monsoon season raises the possibility of less than normal rain.
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What Will Be Rain Pattern This Monsoon? Weather Office's Forecast Today
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) will announce its annual forecast for the monsoon season today.
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"Much Worse Than Covid": UP Farmers After Heavy Rain Damages Crops
Erratic weather patterns that saw deficient rain during monsoon season but heavy rainfall afterward has damaged crops in many villages in Uttar Pradesh.
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Normal Monsoon In India This Year, Skymet Predicts
India will probably experience normal monsoon rainfall this year as La Nina or El Nino weather conditions, which impact rain patterns, are likely to be absent, according to a private forecaster Skymet.
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Rain Deficit In India Due To Rapid Warming Of Indo-Pacific Ocean: Study
Rapid warming of the Indo-Pacific ocean could be the reason behind erratic rainfall patterns with heavy rains pummeling some parts of the world while others, including north India, experiencing declines, a new study has said.
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As Maharashtra's Sangli Recovers From Flood, Cloud Seeding In Solapur To Induce Rain
Solapur, Satara and Sangli are neighbouring districts in Western Maharashtra but due to geographical and topographical reasons weather patterns are vastly different. While some areas are flooded due to excessive rainfall, others are desperately hoping for more rain and trying to make it happen too by spending Rs 30 crores on cloud seeding.
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Monsoon Below Normal This Year On El Nino Threat, Predicts Skymet
India's June-September monsoon, which delivers more than 70 percent of the country's annual rainfall, is likely to be below normal this year as the El Nino weather pattern may impact rain, Skymet Weather Services Pvt. said on Wednesday.
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Climate Change Could Cost India 2.8 Per Cent Of GDP By 2050: World Bank
Rising temperature and climatic changes could be a substantial threat to India's growth by 2050, according to a World Bank Report. The changes in temperatures and rainfall patterns may decrease India's GDP by 2.8 per cent and depress the living standards of nearly 50 per cent of the country's population, said the "South Asia's Hotspots -- The Impac...
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Explained: Why India's Monsoons Are Now Deadlier And More Unpredictable
Monsoon rainfall is becoming more erratic, with intense downpours followed by dry spells. This variability affects agriculture, water systems, and disaster preparedness.
-
Arabia Had Five Times More Rainfall 400 Years Ago, Study Finds
Research reveals Arabia's climate was drastically wetter 400 years ago, resembling a savannah with thriving wildlife. Sediment cores from the Gulf of Aqaba confirm fluctuating rainfall patterns over centuries. Experts highlight the importance of climate resilience as urbanisation progresses. The study emphasises the need for better flood and drough...
-
Rising Droughts Threaten Agriculture, Energy, and Ecosystems Worldwide
Extreme droughts have become more frequent and severe in recent decades, severely impacting agriculture, energy production, and ecosystems worldwide. Prolonged dry spells have expanded by 50,000 square kilometres each year since 1979, as temperatures rise and precipitation patterns shift. This has led to significant economic losses, particularly in...
-
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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Rainfall Significantly Boosts Ocean Carbon Dioxide Absorption Rates, Claims New Study
A new study led by David Ho highlights that rainfall significantly increases the ocean's carbon dioxide absorption by 5% to 7%, adding up to 140 to 190 million metric tons of CO2 annually. This research identifies mechanisms like turbulence, dilution, and wet deposition as key contributors to enhanced carbon uptake. The findings are crucial for imp...
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Climate Change Intensifies Rainfall Patterns, Typhoons, Warn Scientists
"This is going to increase as global warming continues, enhancing the chances of droughts and/or floods."
-
India Witnesses Driest August In 100 Years, Threatening Summer Crops
India is heading for its driest August in more than a century, with scant rainfall likely to persist across large areas, partly because of the El Nino weather pattern, two weather department officials told Reuters on Friday.
-
Why El Nino Is A Concern For Monsoon In India?
The India Meteorological Department has forecast normal monsoon rainfall in 2023. However, a 90% likelihood of an El Nino weather pattern developing during the June-September monsoon season raises the possibility of less than normal rain.
-
What Will Be Rain Pattern This Monsoon? Weather Office's Forecast Today
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) will announce its annual forecast for the monsoon season today.
-
"Much Worse Than Covid": UP Farmers After Heavy Rain Damages Crops
Erratic weather patterns that saw deficient rain during monsoon season but heavy rainfall afterward has damaged crops in many villages in Uttar Pradesh.
-
Normal Monsoon In India This Year, Skymet Predicts
India will probably experience normal monsoon rainfall this year as La Nina or El Nino weather conditions, which impact rain patterns, are likely to be absent, according to a private forecaster Skymet.
-
Rain Deficit In India Due To Rapid Warming Of Indo-Pacific Ocean: Study
Rapid warming of the Indo-Pacific ocean could be the reason behind erratic rainfall patterns with heavy rains pummeling some parts of the world while others, including north India, experiencing declines, a new study has said.
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As Maharashtra's Sangli Recovers From Flood, Cloud Seeding In Solapur To Induce Rain
Solapur, Satara and Sangli are neighbouring districts in Western Maharashtra but due to geographical and topographical reasons weather patterns are vastly different. While some areas are flooded due to excessive rainfall, others are desperately hoping for more rain and trying to make it happen too by spending Rs 30 crores on cloud seeding.
-
Monsoon Below Normal This Year On El Nino Threat, Predicts Skymet
India's June-September monsoon, which delivers more than 70 percent of the country's annual rainfall, is likely to be below normal this year as the El Nino weather pattern may impact rain, Skymet Weather Services Pvt. said on Wednesday.
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Climate Change Could Cost India 2.8 Per Cent Of GDP By 2050: World Bank
Rising temperature and climatic changes could be a substantial threat to India's growth by 2050, according to a World Bank Report. The changes in temperatures and rainfall patterns may decrease India's GDP by 2.8 per cent and depress the living standards of nearly 50 per cent of the country's population, said the "South Asia's Hotspots -- The Impac...
