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May252024 by Editor Desk1 Comment

Severe Cyclonic Storm Remal Intensifies, Landfall Expected in Bangladesh and West Bengal

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning as a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal has intensified into severe cyclonic storm Remal. The storm is anticipated to make landfall on the coasts of Bangladesh and West Bengal early Sunday morning, May 26, bringing with it heavy rainfall and strong winds. According to the IMD, Cyclone Remal is projected to move northward and then eastward, gaining further intensity over the east-central Bay of Bengal by Saturday morning. It is expected to track towards the coasts of Bangladesh and West Bengal, with a potential landfall between Sagar Island (India) and Khepupara (Bangladesh) by Saturday night. The forecast indicates wind speeds reaching 110-120 kilometres per hour (kmph) gusting up to 135 kmph at the time of landfall...

Monsoon Expected to Arrive in Kerala on May 31, Predicts IMD

Breaking News, Climate Actions, Environment

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted the onset of the southwest monsoon in mainland India for May 31, a day ahead of the usual schedule. This announcement holds significant implications for the country's agricultural sector, food inflation, and rural economy. The forecast suggests that this year's monsoon is likely to be "above normal" at 106% of the long-period average (LPA). The monsoon's arrival is crucial for sustaining nearly 70% of the country's rainfall between June and September. IMD's operational forecasts have been historically accurate, with last year being an exception. Experts attribute this year's forecast to the possibility of the La Nina phenomenon, which typically leads to above-average monsoon rains in India. With 51% of India's farmed area and 4...

India Braces for Searing Summer, IMD Predicts Heat Waves and Rainfall Variations

Breaking News, Disasters

As India gears up for the summer months ahead, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of searing temperatures and potential heat waves across much of the country from April to June. While many regions are expected to experience above-normal temperatures, pockets of northwest India, including Delhi-NCR, may see relief with 'normal to below-normal' day temperatures. In its seasonal outlook for the next three months, IMD also forecasted 'normal to below-normal' night temperatures in isolated areas of northeast and northwest India, including the capital. Additionally, Delhi may receive 'normal to above-normal' rainfall in April, offering some respite from the heat. However, despite the variations in temperature and rainfall patterns, IMD cautioned that heat wave c...