Researchers link hot weather with increased headaches for people with migraines
Researchers cross-referenced 71,030 daily diary records of 660 migraine patients with regional weather data and found that for every temperature increase of 0.12 degrees Celsius, there was a 6 per cent increase in the occurrence of... Key Points
The Tribune Indiaweather update: IMD issues snow, rain alert in THESE states; yellow alert for thunderstorm in Uttarakhand. Forecast here
Weather today: IMD forecasts rain, snow, and thunderstorms in Himachal Pradesh on March 14, with dry weather thereafter. Uttarakhand to experience light rain/snow in some districts. Yellow alert for thunderstorms in certain Uttarakhand districts. Key Points
mintSpring immunity boosters: 5 foods to eat during weather transition
Spring is here and with weather change, it's important to tweak your diet to include seasonal foods that can help boost your immunity. Here're some suggestions. | Health Key Points
Hindustan TimesUS weather forecast : Severe floods, and landslide hit California
Heavy floods, mudslides, rain, and snow have hit California with a powerful atmospheric river storm leading to power cuts in many homes and businesses. Flash flooding is considered a much bigger threat than any weak tornado that the storm might be creating as informed by the weather service and severe flooding was possible across the majority of the region from the atmospheric river. Key Points
Economic TimesFlights delayed amid dense fog, coldwave conditions in Delhi, yellow alert issued
Dense fog enveloped parts of Delhi-NCR on Tuesday, affecting flight movement. The meteorological department issued a yellow alert for the day. Key Points
India Today
Deadly winter weather keeps icy grip across much of the US
Frigid temperatures are forecast across two-thirds of the US for the days ahead, along with snow, freezing rain, and heavy showers. Winter storms and biting... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaAs IMD marks 150th anniversary, calls grow for improved forecasts
India's home and agriculture ministries, along with other agencies, are calling for improved forecasts of extreme weather events as climate change impacts become more pronounced. The agencies highlighted the need for better predictions of heatwaves, lightning strikes, and glacial lake outburst floods, among other events. They stressed that extreme weather is one of the biggest challenges facing the country and that accurate and localized forecasts are necessary for farmers and disaster management. The India Meteorological Department also launched a National Framework of Climate Services to reduce losses from climate hazards. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesIMD plans to use AI to better forecasts; admits predicting severe weather events challenging
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) plans to use artificial intelligence and faster supercomputers to fine-tune its weather forecast models. The IMD is celebrating its 150th year and will launch 'Panchayat Mausam Seva' to provide weather forecasts to farmers in every village. The organization will also collaborate with academic institutions for joint development of tools to improve forecast accuracy. Key Points
Economic TimesBomb Cyclone to hit New York City, New Jersey; Heavy rains in North Carolina to Maine
US weather forecast predicted that New York City, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York will be hit by Bomb Cyclone. High-speed winds, rains to hit these areas. Key Points
Economic TimesUS Northwest rains winding down amid record high temperatures
(Reuters) - An atmospheric river that has drenched the U.S. Northwest forced more road closures on Wednesday, but the worst of the rain appeared to be winding down with record high temperatures moving Key Points
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Light rain in Delhi brings temperature down, more shower expected
IMD predicts a 2-3 degree dip in northern India's temperatures, signaling an intensification of winter. Fog is expected in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab from November 28. Key Points
India TodayIMD forecasts rain, hailstorm in Himachal, Uttarakhand; issues Orange alert
The India Meteorological Department has issued an Orange alert for Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, signaling potential rain and hailstorms in the next 24 hours. weather forecasts predict moderate rain and hail in various parts of Uttarakhand, posing challenges to the ongoing rescue operation in the Uttarkashi tunnel. Himachal Pradesh also faces an orange alert for rain and hail. A western disturbance in North India is causing cloudy weather in Delhi and is expected to bring light rain, lowering nighttime temperatures by 2 to 3 degrees. Key Points
Economic TimesSeven dead in tragic 158-car pile-up amid 'super fog' near New Orleans
A 158-car pile-up near New Orleans resulted in at least seven fatalities and numerous injuries. The accident was caused by a super fog, a dense weather phenomenon that severely affected visibility. Thick fog and fumes from marsh fires worsened the hazardous conditions. Some vehicles caught fire and were abandoned, leading to a scene of wreckage. The affected motorway has been closed, and rescue efforts are underway. Key Points
Economic TimesEl Niño, record heat brings unpredictable winter to America
El Niño & record heat make winter unpredictable for Americans. Cold front & storms to bring relief, but winter outlook uncertain due to El Niño. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesEuropean countries witnesses warmest September in human history
Austria, France, Germany, Poland and Switzerland announced their hottest Septembers on record on Friday. The warm weather in Europe came after the EU climate monitor that global temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere summer were the hottest on record. Key Points
India Today
Extreme weather events to stay, businesses should fine-tune strategies towards ESG: Sanjiv Puri
ITC Chairman Sanjiv Puri emphasized the need for businesses to adjust their strategies in response to increasing extreme weather events and environmental concerns. He highlighted the impact of extreme weather on nature, urban infrastructure, and the Global South. Puri also stressed the importance of adapting and fine-tuning strategies in a dynamic manner, as well as the urgency of addressing gaps in ESG frameworks and regulations. Key Points
Economic TimesTornado warnings: National weather Service issues alert for Boston and nearby areas
The National weather Service has warned Boston and many other coastal areas of tornadoes, sudden rain and severe weather conditions. Know in detail. Key Points
Economic TimesConsumer companies gear up to weather climate risk
Companies such as Swiggy and Zomato have tied up with weather forecasting agencies and in-house experts to ensure delivery disruptions are reduced. Additionally, Coca-Cola is adopting an all-weather strategy that includes home stocking of beverages and increasing trade discounts during extreme climate conditions. Key Points
Economic Times'Heavy' rain alert in Mumbai, schools closed in 3 Maharashtra districts: Updates
Mumbai is predicted to receive heavy rain on Friday. The weather body also issued a ‘red’ alert for four districts, Thane, Raigad, Pune, and Palghar. | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan Times‘Severe warning’ as Tornado touches down near Chicago's O'Hare airport
Tornado warnings were issued in Chicago after video footage showed individuals seeking shelter at O'Hare Airport. Flights were cancelled and delayed, and tornado sirens were activated. Local news sources reported damage to warehouses near the airport. Key Points
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For second day, Amarnath Yatra from Jammu remains suspended
The annual Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir has been suspended for the second day in a row due to inclement weather and road closures. Over 3,000 vehicles and nearly 6,000 pilgrims are stranded along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. The weather is expected to improve from Monday onwards. Key Points
Hindustan TimesUS weather forecast: Heavy rain alert for Washington, D.C, New York, and other parts; Flash flood warning
US weather forecast today predicted sudden heavy rainfall for Washington, D.C, New York, and Philadelphia and a flash flood warning for northeastern parts of the country. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia to spruce up cyclone forecasting with new supercomputers, radars
India plans to invest in improving cyclone forecasting by deploying supercomputers, high-resolution radar systems and automated weather observatories over the next five years, according to Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director-general of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather service intends to use 62 radars, up from 37, and triple the speed of its supercomputers to 30 petaflops from 10. Key Points
Economic TimesIndiGo Amritsar-Ahmedabad flight strays into Pakistan amid bad weather
An IndiGo flight from Amritsar to Ahmedabad reportedly strayed into Pakistani airspace for half an hour due to bad weather on Saturday. It eventually returned to India without incident. Key Points
mintAbout 300 people trapped in Uttarakhand after landslide; orange alert issued
Around 300 people were trapped in the Dharchula and Gunji regions of Uttarakhand after a landslide, while an orange warning was issued for heavy rain, hailstorms, lightning, and wind gusts of up to 80 km per hour. The Uttarakhand Police and the weather department have warned tourists to be cautious, to take breaks and to seek shelter only in secure, concrete structures during inclement weather. Earlier, the police had asked Yatra pilgrims to plan their journey and bring rain and warm clothes with them. Key Points
Economic Times
Yellow alert in Delhi as rain, thunderstorm lead to diversion of 10 flights, IMD predicts more downpour
Delhi on Tuesday witnessed heavy showers and thunderstorms, affecting vehicular movement and leading to diversion of many flights. Due to the bad weather in the city, 10 Delhi-bound flights were diverted -- nine from Jaipur and one from Lucknow. Key Points
India Today4 Delhi flights diverted to Jaipur due to bad weather: Officials
Flight operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport were also affected on Saturday due to rain and inclement weather. The airport authorities have advised the people to contact the airlines for getting updated flight information. Due to bad weather, flight operations are impacted at Delhi Airport. It is advisable to contact the airlines concerned for updated flight information, the Delhi Airport said in a statement on Saturday. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia to have new supercomputer for weather forecasting by year end: Earth Sciences Minister Rijiju
The NCMRWF houses 'Mihir', a 2.8 petaflop supercomputer, while the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, is home to 'Pratyush', a 4.0 petaflop supercomputer. Key Points
The Indian ExpressCyclone Mocha: Depression in Bay of Bengal to intensify today, Andaman admin issues alert
Depression in Bay of Bengal is set to intensify into cyclone on Wednesday. Andaman administration has issued an alert and advised not to venture into the southeast and adjoining central Bay of Bengal. Key Points
India TodayIMD to release weather-wise hazard score for each state
India's Meteorological Department will release hazard scores in all states in May/June based on weather parameters that lead to extreme heat, to aid in heatwave management. The analysis takes into account parameters such as maximum and minimum temperatures, humidity, wind and duration of heatwaves. Scores will be given based on graded weightage for each parameter, and will be aggregated for each month from March to June for each weather station. The exercise will be repeated for each weather parameter to help governments and agencies take timely and appropriate action for heatwave management during the peak season. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan Times
Heat waves, cyclones are impacting stock markets across Asia
Extreme weather has always been part of the cost of doing business, but the frequency of such events is increasing. And while volatility linked to them isn’t limited to Asia, it’s certainly the region where the impact on stock markets has been outsized so far this year. Key Points
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