Amidst late surge in the summer monsoon, predictions of a good Northeast Monsoon
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a normal or above normal northeastern monsoon, a lifeline in parts of south India.
It is a climax, not curtains as the Southwest Monsoon overstays, allaying fears of a drought
Overall, the season’s rainfall has been deficient in Kerala by over a third (36 percent), that is 1291 mm against...
KK Neelakantan: Remembering the birdman who was a ‘watcher of the skies’
Nature lovers are celebrating the birth centenary of the famous ornithologist KK Neelakantan, better known by his pen name, Induchoodan.
Southwest Monsoon: As El Niño gains strength, India stares at its most rain-deficient August in history
With forecasts of a strong El Niño event, this month is becoming one of the most rain-starved Augusts on record.
El Niño alert: Weak monsoon for another fortnight; South’s west coast may see dry, hot weather
However, the Australian long range-forecast showed that IOD effects were not coming into play till September, which may cause less...
Rains to hit pause: After month-long intense spell, monsoon is all set to take a break
According to a weather expert, this break was inevitable after an active phase for almost one month because of MJO...
VIDEO: Dark Tide: Fishermen sail into ‘mouth of death’ at Muthalapozhi, Kerala harbour that has claimed 70 lives
Going to fish from the Muthalappozhi Harbour is risky. Fisherman Davidson Anthony Adima narrates his story in an 11-minute film.
Systems in Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal snatch back rains stolen by Biparjoy; active monsoon spell continues
Studies show that the monsoon is changing. There is an increase in the frequency of deep clouds and extreme rainfall...
Monsoon: After slow pick-up, this week brings good rains; but overall deficit in South India continues
All meteorological subdivisions of south India except two –– A&N Islands and TN, Puducherry and Karaikal – have received deficit...
Whither monsoon? Rains gone with the wind, Kerala highland farmers stare at dry paddy fields
Farmers of Wayanad say inadequate rains make it difficult for them to prepare their fields for the next round of...
