Extreme Weather

In April, the eastern region of India experienced a significant heatwave, with temperatures reaching record highs. Both daytime and nighttime temperatures soared above normal levels, marking some of the highest temperatures recorded since 1901.

Coastal areas of Kerala and southern Tamil Nadu are under an orange alert as the "kallakkadal phenomenon" brings rough seas and high-energy swell waves. INCOIS advises caution and avoidance of danger zones to mitigate risks to coastal regions.

The Sulphur Times-Democrat, a local newspaper in Sulphur, Oklahoma, finds itself at the center of the calamity after a tornado ravages the town on April 28. Kathy John, a reporter for the paper, navigates the chaos, determined to report on the disaster

April 2024 witnessed unprecedented heat in East and North-East India, with record-breaking minimum temperatures reaching 22.19 degrees Celsius, the highest since 1901. Maximum temperatures also surged, marking it as the ninth hottest month on record

Scientists warn of the slowing Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), which regulates global climate. If it collapses, it could cause freezing temperatures in Europe and disrupt weather patterns worldwide.

Women agricultural laborers bear the brunt of rising temperatures, worsening their challenges. Factors such as gender-based identity, landlessness, and inadequate planning increase these difficulties further.

The study led by Roxy Mathew Cole warns of significant temperature rises in the Indian Ocean, potentially leading to more heatwaves and cyclones. These changes could disrupt marine life, intensify cyclones, and raise sea levels.

The recent flooding in Dubai and other parts of the Persian Gulf has raised concerns about the influence of climate change, although definitive evidence linking the deluge to greenhouse gas-induced warming is yet to be established.

The WMO's latest report on Asia's climate in 2023 reveals a region grappling with unprecedented weather-related challenges. Floods, storms, and heatwaves wreaked havoc, resulting in casualties and economic losses.

A recent study published raised concerns about fertile plains surrounding the Ganges and Indus rivers becoming increasingly vulnerable to climate change. Researchers evaluated the frequency and geographical distribution of extreme weather events in India