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Friday, March 29, 2024
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Cyclone could hit over southeast Bay of Bengal on 9 May, says Met, unsure where it will land

IMD says cyclonic circulation is likely over the region by 6 May, which could develop into a depression in next two days.

Expect rainfall, hail across NW, central & eastern parts of India over next few days, says IMD

Multiple cyclonic circulations and a western disturbance over Pakistan responsible for bringing this activity. NW India likely to see gusty winds for next 5 days. 

Over 2,700 died in 2022 due to extreme weather conditions — IMD’s state-wise annual climate report

Uttar Pradesh saw greatest number of deaths, at 589. Report also highlights temperature rises in states, with Himachal Pradesh seeing increase of 1.5 degrees over 100 years.

Northwest & western India may escape searing May temperatures but east likely to see heatwave, says IMD

Rainfall next month likely to be in the normal range over northwest & other parts. But northeast and east-central India, among others, may see below normal rain, IMD forecast says.

No respite from heat in east India, but showers imminent in northwestern states, says Met dept

The east may see temperatures up to 44 degrees, high temperatures also forecast in isolated pockets of Gangetic West Bengal and Bihar.

IMD forecasts normal monsoon, day after private forecaster said rains will be ‘below normal’

IMD says any effect of El Nino on monsoon will be visible only during the second half of the season, adding that it’s not necessary it will lead to a bad monsoon.

India sees warmest February in 122 yrs & IMD says respite from heat unlikely in coming months

In the warmest February since 1901, maximum temperature reached 29.54 degrees Celsius — 1.7 degrees higher than normal. IMD forecasts higher than normal temperatures from March to May.

IMD issues ‘heat stress’ advisory to wheat farmers amid high temperatures

The weather department says maximum temperatures are likely to be 3-5 degrees Celsius above normal in several regions.

Sea breeze leads to drop in temperatures, IMD withdraws heat wave warning for Kutch, Konkan

Maximum temperatures are predicted to drop by two to three degrees Celsius in the next two-three days, IMD senior scientist said.

Floods in MP to drought in UP — it’s monsoon’s wildest swing ever, but experts aren’t surprised

IMD data shows east, northeast India had 18% rainfall deficit between 1 June and 10 August. But central and southern regions saw excess of 24% and 28%, respectively.

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Oka to Nagarathna—Bombay High Court judges taking up the cudgel when faith in courts eroding

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Congress attacks chief economic advisor over statement on unemployment, asks BJP govt to ‘vacate seat’

While releasing 'India Employment Report 2024', V Anantha Nageswaran said govt can't solve 'all social, economic challenges'. Congress leader Kharge says CEA protecting 'dear leader'.

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.