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
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River protection project to be implemented with ADB credit
The government will implement two separate projects for riverbank protection and strengthening climate resilience and disaster preparedness in eight coastal towns with credit support from the Asian Development
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Atlas of mortality and economic losses from weather, climate and water extremes (1970-2012)
Every year, disasters related to weather, climate and water hazards cause significant loss of life and set back economic and social development by years, if not decades From 1970 to 2012, 8 835 disasters,
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Solar power plant at Chhatrapur soon
The tender for the project is likely to be floated by the OPTCL soon inviting bids from interested parties to set up the solar plant The Odisha government will set up a one-megawatt solar power plant
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Indian monsoon needs to contend with more Pacific typhoons this year
India will need to be wary of an ‘active West Pacific typhoon (cyclone)’ for year 2014 as storms generated in seawaters next to the Bay of Bengal could affect the monsoon system here. The Arabian Sea,
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Storm wreaks havoc in Gwadar
A severe storm caused by a cyclone developing in the mighty Arabian Sea has lashed Gwadar and adjoining coastal areas, destroying at least 33 fishing boats and several government buildings — including
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Deadly Tornadoes Sweep Across Northeast Nebraska
Tornadoes ripped through northeastern Nebraska on Monday afternoon, killing at least one person and causing serious damage in the town of Pilger, the authorities said. Two large tornadoes were on the
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WB to give additional $140m for disaster preparedness
The World Bank will provide Bangladesh with additional credit of $140 million to improve and strengthen critical disaster prevention infrastructure in the coastal areas of the country. A loan agreement
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What's in a (hurricane) name? More deaths: study
Would more residents of New Orleans have evacuated ahead of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 if it had been named Kurt? A study published on Monday suggests they would have, perhaps reducing Katrina's death
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2.5 lakh stranded as Phailin triggers floods
Heavy downpour triggered by Cyclone Phailin on Monday led to floods in several rivers in Odisha, leaving more than 2.5 lakh people marooned in Balasore. The state government described the situation in
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Observed changes in extreme wet and dry spells during the South Asian summer monsoon season
The South Asian summer monsoon directly affects the lives of more than 1/6th of the world’s population. There is substantial variability within the monsoon season, including fluctuations between periods