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'One of the strongest hurricanes in history': Melissa hits Jamaica with almost 300 km/hr wind speeds

India, Oct. 28 -- Hurricane Melissa is now one of the strongest hurricanes on record to make landfall anywhere in the North Atlantic Ocean. The historic landfall is imminent over the Caribbean island ... Read More


Cyclone Montha could cause coastal and riverine flooding in Andhra and Yanam

India, Oct. 28 -- Cyclone Montha (pronounced Mon-Tha) is to make landfall between 5:30 pm and 11:30 pm on October 28 as a severe cyclonic storm, according to the India Meteorological Department's (IMD... Read More


Twin cyclonic threats currently brewing in the North Indian Ocean Region

India, Oct. 27 -- The North Indian Ocean region is currently hyperactive with two cyclonic systems on either side of the Indian subcontinent. Cyclone Montha (pronounced Mon-Tha) in the Bay of Bengal h... Read More


Southwest monsoon withdrawal on hold, October to be rainy with warm nights

New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- The Southwest Monsoon (SWM) season came to an official end for the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on September 30, 2025, even as the country could receive above normal rain... Read More


Did southwest monsoon moisture cross the Himalayas and reach the Tibetan Plateau in 2025?

New Delhi, Sept. 10 -- Summary In a potential meteorological anomaly, Southwest Monsoon winds may have crossed the Himalayas into Tibet, challenging the traditional role of the mountains as a barrier.... Read More


Interplay of regular & abnormal weather systems causing rainfall catastrophes in north India

New Delhi, Sept. 5 -- Summary North India is experiencing catastrophic rainfall due to an unusual mix of weather systems, including increased western disturbances and moisture-laden winds from the Ara... Read More


Global temperatures to remain above normal despite La Nina return in September

New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- Summary La Nina is projected to return in September 2025 for a brief period. Despite this, global temperatures are expected to remain above normal due to ongoing greenhouse gas ... Read More


Chennai experiences 'cloud bursts', a rarest of rare climate phenomenon

New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- On the night of August 30, 2025, Chennai city experienced a spell of intense rain, especially between 10:00 pm and 12:00 am. The torrential rainfall in some areas can be categori... Read More


Cherrapunji on way to driest monsoon on record, Surlabbi, Tamhini wettest spots in India

New Delhi, Aug. 26 -- Summary Cherrapunji, one of the wettest places on Earth, is experiencing its driest monsoon on record, with rainfall 50% below normal. In contrast, Surlabbi in Karnataka and Tam... Read More


Monsoon 2025 anomaly: Surge in western disturbances intensifying Himalayan disasters, driven by warming

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Summary Monsoon 2025 saw 14 western disturbances, far higher than usual for the season. Extra-tropical storms intensified rainfall and triggered flash floods in Himachal Pradesh... Read More