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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Desertification, 'abnormal' Western Disturbances caused spate of storms: Narain
Rapid desertification, water depletion and "abnormal" Western Disturbances, coupled with cyclonic circulations, have contributed to a "spate of dust storms" in the country in the past few month, environmentalist
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Dangerous tropical cyclones have slowed down because of global warming. Here’s why that’s a bad thing
Hurricanes and typhoons are slowing down due to rising global temperatures, meaning storms have more time to wreak havoc in the areas they strike. Over the past 70 years – a period in which the planet
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A global slowdown of tropical-cyclone translation speed
As the Earth’s atmosphere warms, the atmospheric circulation changes. These changes vary by region and time of year, but there is evidence that anthropogenic warming causes a general weakening of summertime
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Improving lead time for tropical cyclone forecasting: review of operational practices and implications for Bangladesh
The main objectives of this report are to: assess the current state-of-the-art tools and operational practices in tropical cyclone and storm surge forecasting, assess existing operational practices at
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UN pledges $2.7 million to help Somaliland communities affected by cyclone; urges focus on longer-term rebuilding
Following a visit to a community in ‘Somaliland’ affected by Cyclone Sagar, the United Nations has pledged close to $3 million to help people affected by the unprecedented storm which delivered a full
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Cyclone death toll in Oman, Yemen rises to at least 13
The death toll from Cyclone Mekunu that hit Oman and Yemen over the weekend rose to at least 13 today, authorities said, as relief workers and aid arrived in hard-hit areas in the two Arabian Peninsula
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IGAD says new cyclone poses no threat to Somalia
The East Africa bloc’s weather prediction center said on Saturday that an active tropical cyclone named Mekunu does not pose any threat to Somalia as it had earlier warned. The Inter-Governmental Authority
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Dozens missing, five killed as Cyclone Mekunu lashes Oman
MUSCAT, Oman - The powerful Cyclone Mekunu hit the southern region of the Gulf Arab country of Oman and the neighboring Yemen on Saturday, leaving at least five people dead and dozens missing. According
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Cyclonic storm likely to spare Kerala coast
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A deep depression in the Arabian sea has transformed into Cyclone Mekunu and is likely to intensify into severe cyclonic storm in the southeast of Onam. Though it is expected to move
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Tropical cyclone hits Somaliland killing at least 15 people: governor
At least 15 people have died in Somaliland after heavy rains caused by tropical cyclone Sagar which landed in the Horn of Africa over the weekend. Situated at the northern tip of east Africa on the