Annual climate summary 2023
The report discusses the climate condition over Indian region during the year 2023. Notably, global temperatures soared to exceptionally high levels during this period (WMO.No.1347). The India Meteorological
The report discusses the climate condition over Indian region during the year 2023. Notably, global temperatures soared to exceptionally high levels during this period (WMO.No.1347). The India Meteorological
The prediction of climate effects on terrestrial ecosystems and water resources is one of the major research questions in hydrology. Conceptual water-energy balance models can be used to gain a first order
The prices of internationally traded maize and soybeans reached all-time peaks in July, following an unprecedented summer in both the United States and Eastern Europe in terms of high temperatures and
The state chief minister Arjun Munda announced a relief package to the vextent of Rs 410 crore for the relief to 39 lakh farmers in the state owing to adverse impact of lowest rainfall this year in comparison with last few years affecting sevvere drought like condition throughout 24 districts of the state. Of the sanctioned amount of Rs 410 crore, Rs 150 crore will be provided to the farmers to purchase diesel for irrigation purpose and Rs 240 crore will be utilizes by 39 lakh farmers as interest free loan through banks.
After scanty rainfall compelled the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to impose a 10% water cut in the city from July 1 this year, a harsh move, like the one made in 2009 when the cut was hiked
The drought tag will help banks restructure farm loans; States can offer diesel subsidy Rains in the last one week speeded up the planting of soya bean and rice while sugar cane acreage expanded beyond
Incessant rains for over 30 hours in several parts of Madhya Pradesh crippled normal life. The areas that witnessed heavy rainfall include Indore, Hoshangabad, Seoni-Malwa, Dewas, Harda and Sehore districts.
- Recharge pits spring hope for parched capital, MP funds to sprout vegetable bowl in steel hub Going beyond lip service and good intentions doing the rounds in Ranchi to recharge its groundwater, here
MUMBAI: With lake levels not promising enough due to the rains largely playing truant, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will continue with its 10% water cut and review the situation at the
With the monsoon below normal this year and particularly patchy across a few regions, Gujarat, Karnataka and Maharashtra are exploring cloud-seeding options to bring rains. The India Meteorological Department
The spectre of drought looms large over major parts of northern and western India and Karnataka following a poor monsoon threatening kharif (summer sown) crop output and leaving farmers and livestock in distress. Shortage of drinking water and an adverse impact on the prices of fruits, vegetables, pulses, sugar has been felt in several areas. Livestock has been hit due to fodder shortage.