10Jun 2024

“MAHARASHTRA MONSOON MADNESS: EARLY ONSET BRINGS RECORD RAINFALL PREDICTIONS”

Why in the news? Southwest monsoon advances over parts of Pune, Mumbai, and Maharashtra, arriving earlier than usual. Heavy rainfall and ‘red’ alerts issued for coastal Karnataka, Konkan, and Madhya Maharashtra, with extremely heavy rain predicted, causing concerns over flooding and waterlogging. source:indiamaps About Southwest monsoon: The term ‘monsoon’ originates from the Arabic word ‘Mawsim’, …

25May 2024

CYCLONE REMAL TO HIT BENGAL COAST ON 25 MAY ; PREEMPTIVE MEASURES TAKEN

Why in the news? Cyclone Remal, originating in the central Bay of Bengal, is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by 25 May. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts landfall between Sagar Island (West Bengal) and Khepupara (Bangladesh) on May 25 in the evening with wind speeds up to 120 kmph. source:medium About …

16May 2024

SOUTHWEST MONSOON LIKELY TO HIT KERALA ON MAY 31

Why in the news? IMD predicts southwest monsoon onset over Kerala likely on May 31. Possible weather model deviation of four days. Climatological normal date for onset in Kerala is June 1, with a seven-day standard deviation. About Indian Meteorological Department( IMD): Agency: Ministry of Earth Sciences, responsible for meteorological observations, weather forecasting, and seismology. …

06May 2024

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ORANGE ALERT: 11 COASTAL STATES WARNED OF IMPENDING SWELL SURGE

Why in the news? Coastal states issued orange alerts due to anticipated swell surge, causing property damage; fishermen warned; precautions advised. About Alert Issued and Impact: An orange alert has been issued for 11 coastal states and Union Territories due to anticipated rough sea conditions and swell surge. Recent incidents in Kerala and southern Tamil …

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“MAHARASHTRA MONSOON MADNESS: EARLY ONSET BRINGS RECORD RAINFALL PREDICTIONS”

CYCLONE REMAL TO HIT BENGAL COAST ON 25 MAY ; PREEMPTIVE MEASURES TAKEN

SOUTHWEST MONSOON LIKELY TO HIT KERALA ON MAY 31

ORANGE ALERT: 11 COASTAL STATES WARNED OF IMPENDING SWELL SURGE

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