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Why in the news? Santa Ana winds, combined with climate change, are worsening wildfire conditions in Malibu, California, raising concerns over increasing fire intensity and the need for prevention strategies. About Santa Ana Winds and Their Role in Wildfires: Origin, Causes, and Characteristics Origin: Santa Ana winds originate in the Great Basin, a desert region …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Cyclone Fengal, the season’s second Bay of Bengal cyclone, is expected to make landfall between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds, and high waves, prompting IMD alerts across multiple Tamil Nadu districts. About Cyclone Fengal Formation and Path: Cyclone Fengal formed in the southwest Bay of Bengal after intensifying …
Read MoreWhy in the news? IMD forecasts Cyclone Fengal to develop from a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal, bringing heavy rainfall and potential coastal impacts to Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Cyclone Development and Forecast The deep depression over the Southwest Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm by November 28–29, …
Read MoreWhy in the News? After deadly floods and landslides in July 2024, Wayanad’s installation of an X-band radar aims to enhance early warnings for landslides and monitor weather conditions in real-time What is an X-Band Radar and Doppler Radar? Radar Functionality: Radar (Radio Detection and Ranging) uses radio waves to detect object distance, velocity, and …
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