A new study reveals that the expected rise in rainfall due to greenhouse gas emissions was largely masked by the drying effect of air pollution in the United States for much of the 20th century.
The Himalayas receive the majority of their annual rainfall during the monsoon season from June to September. Intense cloudbursts that occur suddenly and concentrate over a relatively small area
The Ministry of Earth Sciences has recently shared important data on extreme and heavy rainfall events in India over the last five years. The information pertains to the number of occurrences during the southwest monsoon season from 2018 to 2022.
Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka, experienced its wettest May since 1957. The city recorded 301.1mm of rain during the month, surpassing the previous all-time monthly record of 287.1mm set in May 1957.
In recent years, climate change has added a new dimension to the challenges posed by the monsoon, with the potential for more extreme weather events and changes in rainfall patterns.