By गाँव कनेक्शन
The analysis of IMD's heatwave data from March 11 till April 24 this year shows that Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh have suffered the most due to the early heatwaves in 2022. Heatwaves have also led to a decline in agricultural yields.
The analysis of IMD's heatwave data from March 11 till April 24 this year shows that Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh have suffered the most due to the early heatwaves in 2022. Heatwaves have also led to a decline in agricultural yields.
By India Science Wire
स्टडी के अनुसार साल 1971 से 2019 के बीच देश में गर्म हवाओं के 706 मामले दर्ज किए गए।
स्टडी के अनुसार साल 1971 से 2019 के बीच देश में गर्म हवाओं के 706 मामले दर्ज किए गए।
By गाँव कनेक्शन
Several states in north India are in the grip of an intense heatwave, which is likely to stay for the next 2-3 days. Heat-related deaths have been reported from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Adoption of simple and cost-effective ‘Cool Roofs’ can save lives.
Several states in north India are in the grip of an intense heatwave, which is likely to stay for the next 2-3 days. Heat-related deaths have been reported from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Adoption of simple and cost-effective ‘Cool Roofs’ can save lives.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
Heat waves scorching parts of India during the summer season is not unheard of but temperature rising above 40 degrees celsius during the middle of March seems to be an unprecedented phenomenon. After a brief respite for a week, the country is now gearing for another episode of intense heat. Here's how climate change is making its presence felt in India' summer season this year.
Heat waves scorching parts of India during the summer season is not unheard of but temperature rising above 40 degrees celsius during the middle of March seems to be an unprecedented phenomenon. After a brief respite for a week, the country is now gearing for another episode of intense heat. Here's how climate change is making its presence felt in India' summer season this year.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
Overall, the country has received 10 per cent less than its normal rainfall for the month of June. Prolonged heat waves were observed for 11-19 days, as against a normal of 2-4 days in parts of West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, east Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, etc.
Overall, the country has received 10 per cent less than its normal rainfall for the month of June. Prolonged heat waves were observed for 11-19 days, as against a normal of 2-4 days in parts of West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, east Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, etc.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
The India Meteorological Department has issued an updated forecast for the upcoming monsoon rainfall today. The latest forecast mentions a 96 per cent of Long Period Average rainfall, which falls under the ‘normal’ category.
The India Meteorological Department has issued an updated forecast for the upcoming monsoon rainfall today. The latest forecast mentions a 96 per cent of Long Period Average rainfall, which falls under the ‘normal’ category.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
An analysis has revealed that the past 12 months were the hottest on record with an average temperature above 1.3 degrees Celsius. Prior to this span, the previous record for the warmest 12-month period was set over the period October 2015-September in 2016.
An analysis has revealed that the past 12 months were the hottest on record with an average temperature above 1.3 degrees Celsius. Prior to this span, the previous record for the warmest 12-month period was set over the period October 2015-September in 2016.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
The India Meteorological Department has said that heatwave and severe heatwave conditions are likely to last for at least next three days in many parts of the country. The maximum temperature in Bihar is unlikely to drop in the next 48 hours. People should stay indoors and avoid spending long periods of time in the sun.
The India Meteorological Department has said that heatwave and severe heatwave conditions are likely to last for at least next three days in many parts of the country. The maximum temperature in Bihar is unlikely to drop in the next 48 hours. People should stay indoors and avoid spending long periods of time in the sun.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
Climate experts link the heat wave in India to climate change. They stress on the need for public cooling areas, uninterrupted electricity and access to safe drinking water, especially for the vulnerable groups during the extreme heat days. Details here.
Climate experts link the heat wave in India to climate change. They stress on the need for public cooling areas, uninterrupted electricity and access to safe drinking water, especially for the vulnerable groups during the extreme heat days. Details here.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
A survey of 800 farmers from eight countries including India reveals that despite the negative impact of climate change on agriculture, there is cautious optimism too. But farmers across the board feel their voice is not heard enough.
A survey of 800 farmers from eight countries including India reveals that despite the negative impact of climate change on agriculture, there is cautious optimism too. But farmers across the board feel their voice is not heard enough.