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Anjali Marar
Anjali Marar writes on science, space and climate change-related issues. She tweets @LittleMurthy
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Above normal rainfall across the country during Sept: IMDSubscriber Only
September 02, 2022 03:02 IST
Quantitatively, the all-India rainfall for September is forecast to be 109 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA), which is 168.9mm (1971-2020).
Fri, Sep 02, 2022
The ‘stubborn’ and ‘abnormal’ La Ninã conditions are impacting India’s monsoonSubscriber Only
September 01, 2022 13:54 IST
The current La Ninã phase has been prevailing since September 2020. What is this climatic phenomenon, and why has it lasted three years? How does it impact India's monsoon?
Fri, Sep 02, 2022
Three months of the monsoon are over, so why are Kerala & Karnataka still receiving intense rainfall?Subscriber Only
September 01, 2022 11:27 IST
Kerala, Karnataka Rains News Today: Torrential rains have hit southern Karnataka and parts of Kerala since the last weekend, inundating roads and causing destruction. Why are these two states witnessing heavy rainfall? We explain.
Fri, Sep 02, 2022
Uttar Pradesh sees driest June-to-August period in 122 yearsSubscriber Only
August 31, 2022 23:30 IST
Since June 1, the state has received 332.6mm rainfall – 44 per cent below normal this year.
Thu, Sep 01, 2022
La Ninã conditions enter 3rd year, 6th time since 1950Subscriber Only
August 31, 2022 02:06 IST
La Niña years are infamous for frequent and intense hurricanes and cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean and the Bay of Bengal.
Wed, Aug 31, 2022
A free field guide book on snakes and lizards of Sky islands of Western GhatsSubscriber Only
August 29, 2022 22:53 IST
Researchers associated with the Aranyakam Nature Foundation have recently compiled a list of 58 species of these reptiles commonly found in the Sky islands of southern Western ghats -- a UNESCO recognised biodiversity hotspot.
Mon, Aug 29, 2022
Pune: Centre to study entrepreneurship development set up at Gokhale InstituteSubscriber Only
August 26, 2022 11:35 IST
The Centre for Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Development will primarily undertake research, policy analysis and recommendations for the growth of entrepreneurship.
Fri, Aug 26, 2022
Pune Science Weekly: NCL sets up pilot plant with capability to manufacture Bisphenol-ASubscriber Only
August 24, 2022 12:03 IST
Presently, India does not manufacture Bisphenol-A, a raw material with high demand for manufacturing engineering plastics globally. Estimates say that India imports about 1.35 lakh tonnes of Bisphenol-A, annually
Wed, Aug 24, 2022
Areas in Rajasthan, MP receive record rainfall in 24 hoursSubscriber Only
August 24, 2022 01:43 IST
The rainfall recorded in Rajasthan was 392 per cent above normal and this excess is also because it is not a heavy rainfall receiving state and the normals are very low for August.
Wed, Aug 24, 2022
IIA researchers develop model to find exomoons around distant starsSubscriber Only
August 23, 2022 00:44 IST
Two researchers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru, have developed a model that can use the data obtained from the recently-launched James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to confirm the presence of these elusive exomoons.
Tue, Aug 23, 2022
Kerala University to study effect of thermal stress on cattleSubscriber Only
August 19, 2022 04:00 IST
For instance, the recent heat wave which swept England, when the maximum temperature crossed 40 degrees Celsius, killed about 1,000 people, most of whom were elderly.
Fri, Aug 19, 2022
IISER Pune scientists successfully extract over 95% uranium from seawaterSubscriber Only
August 18, 2022 04:21 IST
Given the energy-scarce situation, a group of scientists from Pune’s Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) has successfully extracted more than 95 per cent of uranium from natural seawater during an experiment.
Thu, Aug 18, 2022
Marine water quality nowcast and advisory system for Indian coasts launchedSubscriber Only
August 16, 2022 22:55 IST
Indigenously designed by Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad, the buoy-based automated coastal observatory scripted history by becoming the first floating wet lab for water quality tests in the Indian Ocean.
Wed, Aug 17, 2022
Explained: Why drought is looming over Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand & BiharSubscriber Only
August 13, 2022 10:09 IST
Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar are going through their worst southwest monsoon on record. Rainfall deficits have been around 50 per cent so far, and efforts are on to save the farm season. The reason: ineffective low-pressure systems over the Bay of Bengal, and a southward shift of the east-west monsoon trough.
Mon, Aug 15, 2022
Monsoon to remain active over central India till August 15: IMDSubscriber Only
August 12, 2022 02:40 IST
IMD officials said there were multiple favourable weather systems influencing Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra and Gujarat, where rainfall activity will continue till Monday.
Fri, Aug 12, 2022
Under changing climate, Western Ghats could trigger zoonotic diseases that can spread across the world, warns senior virologistSubscriber Only
August 03, 2022 13:39 IST
Due to such rich biodiversity and multitudes of species, the senior virologist advised efforts to maintain a safe distance while venturing into the wild.
Thu, Aug 04, 2022
Explained: Why is heavy rainfall battering Kerala?Subscriber Only
August 02, 2022 18:24 IST
Kerala rains: The state is presently under the influence of at least three rainfall triggering weather conditions.
Wed, Aug 03, 2022
Normal rainfall over country in August and September, says IMDSubscriber Only
August 02, 2022 03:47 IST
Normal or above rainfall is forecast over Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi-Chandigarh, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh.
Tue, Aug 02, 2022
Climate change challenging, there is an urgent need to act: Kerala CM Vijayan Subscriber Only
August 01, 2022 14:31 IST
Adding to the weather vagaries is Kerala's physiography, making the state prone to lightning, thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, says IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra.
Mon, Aug 01, 2022
Climate mitigation efforts: Kerala to host state-level meet beginning todaySubscriber Only
August 01, 2022 12:15 IST
Over the two days, ICCS will interact with a range of stakeholders from disaster management, water resources, agriculture, and health.
Mon, Aug 01, 2022
India records 16 per cent surplus rain in July, IMD forecasts wet start to AugustSubscriber Only
July 31, 2022 23:55 IST
After a brief lull, rainfall over southern peninsular India will pick up from Monday whereas east Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Cjandigarh, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir will receive heavy spells (64.4 mm to 115 mm in 24-hours) till Tuesday.
Sun, Jul 31, 2022
Fewer rain-deficient states, large-scale variations marked monsoon this year in countrySubscriber Only
July 30, 2022 00:23 IST
However, what stood out about the monsoon this year is that the displayed large-scale variations, causing floods in Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharashtra and extreme aridity over Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Jharkhand.
Sat, Jul 30, 2022
Fresh snow supply protecting some glacier pockets in Karakoram ranges from retreating: StudySubscriber Only
July 27, 2022 12:04 IST
Some pockets of glaciated regions in the Karakoram ranges are bucking the global retreating trend driven by rising temperatures and global warming, a new study has found.
Wed, Jul 27, 2022
Rajasthan receives 70 per cent of its monsoon rain in three weeksSubscriber Only
July 27, 2022 02:52 IST
Wettest in the country, Jodhpur and Bhilwara receive month’s rainfall quota in a single day
Wed, Jul 27, 2022
Experts: India can beat China as components manufacturer, supply chain for wind sectorSubscriber Only
July 26, 2022 03:48 IST
This is significant in the backdrop of the Covid-19-led disruption to supply chain carrying crucial components and raw materials exported by China — the leading global supplier. The problem persisted through pandemic.
Tue, Jul 26, 2022Journalism of Courage
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