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Operation Karuna

India has launched Operation Karuna, a vital mission aimed at providing much-needed assistance to Myanmar following the devastation caused by Cyclone Mocha. Relief Efforts in Motion In a...

May 19, 2023

“Changing Status of Tropical Cyclones Over the North Indian Ocean” Report

A study titled “Changing status of tropical cyclones over the north Indian Ocean” sheds light on the effects of climate change on cyclones in the Arabian Sea and...

May 13, 2023

Cyclone Mocha

Cyclone Mocha, a powerful tropical storm, has garnered significant attention due to its potential impact on Bangladesh, Myanmar, and parts of northeastern India. Predicted Landfall and Maximum Sustained...

May 13, 2023

TROPICS Mission

NASA and Rocket Lab successfully launched two CubeSats for storm-tracking into orbit, after an initial launch was called off in April due to weather disruptions in New Zealand....

May 9, 2023

Cyclone Freddy: Important Facts About the Deadly Tropical Cyclone

In February and March 2023, the world witnessed the remarkable persistence of a tropical cyclone named Freddy. The storm crossed the Indian Ocean over a span of more...

March 16, 2023

State of Emergency in New Zealand after Cyclone Gabrielle

Cyclone Gabrielle hit the New Zealand coast and caused severe damage. Heavy rains, floods, and landslides forced the New Zealand government to declare an emergency. It was a...

February 14, 2023

Cyclone Gabrielle hits New Zealand

New Zealand announced red heavy rain with Cyclone Gabrielle hitting its shore. Red Heavy rain means the downpours cause an emergency. The rain pour is greater than 30...

February 12, 2023

State of the Climate Report for Australia

The State of the Climate Report for Australia was released on November 23, 2022. It is a biennial report released by Australia’s national science agency, the Commonwealth Scientific...

November 25, 2022

Philippines: Tropical Storm Ma-On

Recently, a tropical storm hit the northern Philippines, injuring at least three people and displacing thousands. Authorities then closed schools and government offices in several provinces, including the...

August 27, 2022

Global Climate Risk Index 2021

The Global Climate Risk Index was recently released by Germanwatch-a NGO based in Bonn, Germany. In the index, India has been ranked at seventh position among the countries...

January 26, 2021

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