Explained | How a changing monsoon is challenging forecasters and disaster managers

Explained | How a changing monsoon is challenging forecasters and disaster managers

The story so far: With a delayed start for the southwest monsoon, which wreaked havoc in parts of the country when it finally arrived, discussions are rife on whether India will continue to see erratic monsoons in future as well. Catastrophic flooding events due to extremely intense spells of rainfall have become a norm in … Read more

North Bengal likely to get heavy rains till June 13; 2 killed in lightning strike in Kolkata

North Bengal likely to get heavy rains till June 13; 2 killed in lightning strike in Kolkata

A woman makes her way towards the destination during heavy rainfall, in Kolkata on Friday. | Photo Credit: ANI The sub-Himalayan districts of West Bengal are set to get a respite from the heatwave conditions with the likely advancement of the southwest monsoon, officials said on June 9. The southern districts of the State will … Read more

Tamil Nadu rain alert: Red alert issued for Chennai, neighbouring districts–here’s what the forecast says

Tamil Nadu rain alert: Red alert issued for Chennai, neighbouring districts–here’s what the forecast says

Places in Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram districts can expect thunderstorms with heavy-to-very-heavy rain (Photo: ANI) Tamil Nadu rains: A red alert has been issued by the Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur and Ranipet districts for November 18. The low-pressure area over southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining North Andaman Sea now lies over … Read more