Monsoon Watch: Conditions are favourable for onset of the South-West monsoon over the South Andaman Sea and Nicobar Islands by May 15, five days ahead of the normal date. Normal date of onset of South West monsoon over Andaman Sea is 20th May. The below images show the cross-equatorial wind […]
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This weekly weather report is for the period from 30th April 2017 to 6th May 2017. Forecast is provided for coming week from 07th to 13th May 2017. The significance of this week was thunderstorm and rainfall activity for last few days in parts of South Konkan, Madhya Maharashtra and […]
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As per the assesment from SACOF South Asia Climate Outlook Forum that met in Thimphu Bhutan 24 to 26 April, that Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, UP, Coastal and Interior Tamilnadu, Goa have been identified as areas which are likely to witness less than normal rain during monsoon 2017. Coastal AP […]
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Below the update about weekly report from 23rd April to 29th April 2017 and Forecast for the period of 30th April till 6th May 2017. Weekly summary from from 23rd April to 29th April 2017:- Temperatures: Last week on 23rd Vidarbha experienced heat wave after that full week there was no […]
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What is ozone layer and where it is found? Ozone (O3) is a form of oxygen (O2) which is colourless and has a very harsh odour. Earth is surrounded by various layers of atmosphere. One layer of ozone (O3) is found at an altitude of about 20-25 kms situated in […]
Read moreThe Cyclonic Storm Maarutha crossed the Myanmar coast on 16th Night. Nicely churn the Bay of Bengal. While crossing T value was 2.5 and crossed Sandoway. Last week Gujarat and Maharashtra was warmer than normal. From 19th a fresh Western Disturbance (WD) started running from west to east and by […]
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(Before reading this report do read about meanings of terms used in LRF report for better understanding.) IMD’s Long Range Forecast (LRF) for April 2017 in brief: India Meteorological Department the country’s national weather forecaster predicted normal monsoon rainfall for this year on 18th April. Further IMD said that monsoon rainfall […]
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The private agency Sky Met also predicted 95% but they told it below normal. Sky Met also said that there will be zero % chances of excess rainfall. Sky Met predicted distribution also and clearly told about month wise rainfall. Following table can be made from the announcement of Sky […]
Read moreDuring summer season the intense heating of land, spells of hot weather occurs occasionally resulting in rise of temperatures and causing human discomfort. These spell affects certain parts of India shifting one place to another. This phenomenon is called Heat Wave. Understanding Heat Wave: There are many cities whose normal […]
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Also Read – What is Drought As Indian agriculture sector totally depends on Monsoon rainfall, even the long range forecast predicting drought creates panic throughout the country. Below is some short study which is a matter of worry with respect to drought: “During last 10 years, the Drought years are […]
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