Unprecedented rain flags need for better weather models
The Hindu
The northeast monsoon is usually volatile, but meteorologists say a long-range forecast of such intense rainfall in a short span needs scientific advances
The northeast monsoon of 2021, which is yet to withdraw, has brought abundant rain to the city. While spells of heavy rain are common during the monsoon, two spells of intense and unprecedented rain in a short span in November and December caught the city and meteorologists off guard.
This monsoon brought copious rain to Chennai without any major weather system.
The 148.5 cm rain received between October and December led to a surplus this season. This monsoon broke records and Chennai’s annual rainfall in 2021 was one of the highest — 226 cm as against the normal of 140 cm, surpassing the 2015 record of 209.5 cm.
Fierce wildfires threaten LA landmarks as firefighters battle flames and residents face devastation and evacuations.
Vaduthala overbridge project in Kochi aims to ease traffic congestion, with land acquisition complete and tenders invited.
Delhi High Court denies bail to alleged ISIS member for radicalising youths online, promoting violence and supporting terrorism.
Local residents in Kozhikode protest against soil mining for National Highway 66, demanding authorities to stop the landfilling.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces removal of fact-checkers, shift towards user-driven content moderation, sparking concerns over misinformation.
Vellore Corporation interlinks sewer lines for UGD system, aiming for completion by May, covering 60 wards in four zones.
KMRL explores feasibility of Water Metro services in 18 locations nationwide, aiming to revolutionize urban transport sustainably.
The popular Kadamattam St. George Orthodox Church has got a new lease of life thanks to efforts by history buffs, who see the preservation of the church and its famous murals in their original form as a way to provide a peek into the rich heritage of Christianity in Kerala
Friends of Snakes Society rescues 13,028 snakes in Telangana in 2024, highlighting conservation efforts and volunteer safety measures.
G.V. Sampath felicitates K.S. Viswanathan for cricket contributions at TNCA event in Vellore. Hall of Fame inductee.
The Infosys Science Foundation (ISF) celebrated outstanding achievements in research and innovation by awarding the Infosys Prize 2024 to six scholars during a felicitation ceremony here on Saturday.