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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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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TISS suspended Dalit PhD scholar for protesting Centre’s policies, alleges student body
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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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: This fan-made trailer imagines Henry Cavill and Margot Robbie starring in a James Bond film
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Watch: Mount Ruang erupts in Indonesia, spewing columns of ash and lava
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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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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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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‘Civil War’ review: An urgent film about a barely-distant future