Weather System
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Studying the history of the Indian Ocean could help understand its future in a warming world
The Indian Ocean plays a key role in influencing the Indian monsoon, which forms the lifeline for millions of people’s water availability and agriculture.
Sahana Ghosh
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Has the Indian Met department’s way of estimating the summer monsoon been all wrong?
A new study has proposed a framework in which rainfall variations in different regions in the country are taken into account.
Archita Bhatta
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Explainer: Why does India get monsoon rains every year?
The southwest monsoon is one of the most anticipated events of the year, as India receives 70%-90% of its annual rainfall during this season.
Anusha Krishnan
Trending
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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Winter will be warmer than usual this year, says India Meteorological Department
Northern regions such as J&K, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, which fall under the core cold wave zone, will also not experience any severe cold wave spell.
Scroll Staff
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Indian Met Department’s new chief explains what it is doing to improve weather forecasts
Mrutyunjay Mohapatra believes it is time to switch from information-based to impact-based forecasting.
Mayank Aggarwal
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Delayed northeast monsoon to arrive in the country by November 1, says weather department
The usual onset date is October 20.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Northeast monsoon to enter country within two days, says weather department
It has predicted heavy rainfall over parts of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, south Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Kerala over the next 24 hours.
Scroll Staff
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Why do nations that share the Himalayas have a problem sharing weather data?
To tackle increasing extreme weather events, nations around the Hindu Kush-Himalayan region need to devise joint early warning plans.
Ruhi Kandhari
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In photos: Cyclone Roanu’s fearsome journey off the coast of India
After causing devastation in Sri Lanka, the storm is racing towards Bangladesh.
Rhema Mukti Baxter
The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success