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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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Why are so many young Indians trading in cryptocurrency, especially in tier-two cities?
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Shifting goalposts: AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey needs to come clean on the ISL not having relegation
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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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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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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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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Watch: In animated prequel, Baahubali and Bhallaladeva unite to defeat the warlord Raktadeva
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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‘The Fall Guy’ review: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt sparkle in entertaining action comedy
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film