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May292025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Mumbai Breaks Rainfall Records, Scientists Demand Better Early Warning for Extreme Rains

Mumbai is witnessing a monsoon like never before. On May 26, the southwest monsoon arrived in the city a staggering 16 days ahead of its usual date, setting a new record for the earliest-ever onset in the financial capital. What followed was relentless rain that brought the city to a halt and shattered century-old records. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai City (Colaba observatory) received 456.5 mm of rain and the Suburbs (Santacruz observatory) 342 mm between May 1 and May 27. This makes May 2025 the wettest May ever recorded in Mumbai, breaking the previous record of 280 mm set in 1918. The most dramatic rainfall occurred in just two days. From 8:30 am on May 25 to 8:30 am on May 26, Colaba received 135.4 mm of rain a 67,600% excess over the average of...

Nature Inspired Hybrid Tech Traces landslides faster, sharper – Boosting Rescue Operations

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When deadly landslides strike in remote, rugged terrain the clock starts ticking. Emergency teams must act fast but knowing where to go can be a frustrating guessing game. Now, a breakthrough seismic technique developed by scientists in Germany is changing that, using the wisdom of the natural world to pinpoint landslide locations within a few kilometres and in just seconds. Old methods too slow, too vague Stefania Ursica from the Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences introduced the innovation last week at the European Geosciences Union meeting in Vienna. Traditional systems often detect landslides by monitoring seismic waves but can only narrow the source down to a range of 10–20 kilometres. In vast or mountainous regions with sparse infrastructure such errors can lead rescuers far from ...

New Study Links Rainfall Patterns to Deadly Humid heatwaves, opening door to early warnings

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Researchers say improved forecasting could protect millions in tropical and subtropical regions as climate change intensifies risk. Scientists may have found a breakthrough in forecasting humid heatwaves a growing and dangerous threat in tropical regions by revealing how recent rainfall and soil moisture can signal when such deadly conditions might arise. In a first-of-its-kind study experts from the University of Leeds and the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology have identified clear links between rainfall patterns and the onset of extreme humid heat across the global tropics and subtropics. The findings, published on Tuesday, April 29 in Nature Communications, could pave the way for early warning systems that help protect vulnerable communities. a deadly but poorly understood da...