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
Cyclones
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TN to build 1 lakh concrete houses in cyclone-hit districts
The Tamil Nadu Government would construct one lakh concrete houses at a cost of Rs 1,000 crore to replace the damaged huts in the cyclone Thane affected districts of Cuddalore and Villupuram, the Governor,
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CM’s Relief Fund crosses Rs 24 crore
CHENNAI: The contribution to the Chief Minister’s Public Relief Fund to undertake cyclone Thane relief work touched Rs 24,27,42,932 on Wednesday. On Wednesday alone, Rs 4.15 crore was donated by various institutions.
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Sri Lanka - Key environmental issues
Sri Lanka - An overview of key environmental issues.
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The impact of climate change on global tropical cyclone damage
One potential impact from greenhouse-gas emissions is increasing damage from extreme events. Here, we quantify how climate change may affect tropical cyclone damage. We find that future increases in income
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Comprehensive relief package for cyclone-affected farmers
Free seeds for replanting crops with government bearing maintenance cost Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Wednesday announced a package of relief measures for cyclone-hit farmers in the State. The package
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Cyclone damage pegged at Rs 4,000 crore
The damage caused by the havoc wreaked by cyclone Thane in the district has been pegged at Rs 4,000 crore, according to an official of a Central team that inspected the affected areas here. “In total,
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General Insurers to Take 100-cr Hit from Cyclone Thane
The cyclone Thane in Tamil Nadu and Puduchery would have caused an economic loss of Rs 1,500 crore to Rs 2,000 crore, but the insurable loss is hardly Rs 100 crore. Though insurance companies are yet to
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Jayalalithaa announces Rs. 700 cr package for cyclone-hit areas
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Tuesday announced a Rs 700 crore package to provide immediate succour to cyclone Thane ravaged areas as authorities stepped up relief work and efforts to bring
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TN cyclone toll 47, major roads clear
Relief operations shifted gears in cyclone-ravaged Cuddalore district and Puducherry on Sunday as traffic resumed on arterial roads and efforts mounted for restoring electricity and supply of essential
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Cyclone toll 47; major roads cleared
Major roads blocked by uprooted trees and debris dumped by cyclone Thane in Cuddalore district and Puducherry were cleared for traffic on Sunday as relief operations intensified to restore power to the