India has recorded the second-highest number of deaths from weather-related disasters in Asia. Between 1970 and 2021, 138,377 Indians lost their lives in 573 weather-related events, according to a recent analysis by the WMO.
Soon after the end of March, which ideally marks the end of winters in J&K, people in the region anticipate warmer and sunny days, however, the valley along with the parts of J&K is witnessing erratic weather conditions
Disastrous events such as the floods in Pakistan, the prolonged drought in the Horn of Africa and the heat waves in Europe, this year showed the urgency of acting to face extreme weather and climate phenomena
The India Meteorological Department said Cyclone Mandous is 460 km southeast of Karaikal and 580 km from Chennai. Under its influence, heavy to very heavy rain is very likely over Chennai and other districts of Tamil Nadu during the next two days.