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The consequences of coral bleaching are far-reaching, affecting not only the health of oceans but also the livelihoods of people, food security, and local economies.
Fiji aims to increase tourist footfalls from India by 5-7% through targeted marketing and digital platforms, focusing on segments like honeymoon, sustainable tourism, wellness travel, and multi-generational families. Indian arrivals reached pre-Covid levels in 2023, with December seeing a 300% increase.
The hurricane Otis was one of the most powerful ever to hit Mexico's coast, bringing heavy rain, flooding, and hurricane-force winds to the south.
The Category 5 hurricane that made landfall near Acapulco on Wednesday morning intensified by roughly 110 mph in just 24 hours.
El Niño happens when the equatorial Pacific Ocean encounters extended periods of temperatures warmer than usual. The current El Niño started in June and is anticipated to continue into early spring, with the NOAA's Climate Prediction Center assessing its intensity.
The Asia-Pacific region needs to take more ambitious action on climate change to break the pattern of slow progress. Despite some positive steps, greenhouse gas emissions in the region continue to rise, and outcomes for climate action have even regressed in recent years. Financing for climate efforts is insufficient, particularly in emerging and developing economies.
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Hurricane Jova unleashes surf swell at San Diego Coast; Here’s what happenedThe World Surf League (WSL) is abuzz with excitement as the wind swell from Hurricane Jova approaches.
Tropical Storm Idalia forms near Mexico, heads to FloridaTropical Storm Idalia formed Sunday in the Caribbean, buffeting southeastern Mexico with wind and rain, as forecasters predicted it will strengthen to a hurricane before reaching Florida later in the week.
What is tropical storm, how is it different from hurricane?A tropical storm is the movement of high-speed winds originating in a tropical region. When does it become a hurricane?
Hurricane Hilary threatens dangerous rain for Mexico's Baja. California may get rare tropical stormHurricane Hilary heads for Mexico's Baja California, bringing the chance of 'life-threatening and potentially catastrophic' rain and flash flooding. Officials in California are scrambling to get the homeless off the streets, set up shelters and prepare for evacuations. Hilary is set to become the first tropical storm in 84 years, hitting Southern California by late Sunday or Monday, leading many officials to create plans for the potential damage.
Tropical Storm Greg moves closer to Hawaii, will it add to wildfire devastation?Sweeping a long distance, tropical storm Greg has reached Hawaii and will pass through near it on Wednesday. Will it further complicate the problem? Know in detail.
See AlsoInova - Wilson DiseaseEl Nino, La Nina impact on monsoon strongest in north, least in central India: StudyThe El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) climate pattern's impact on monsoon rain over north India has become much stronger recently, while weakening for the central region, where agriculture and livelihoods are heavily reliant on seasonal rainfall, according to a study by Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology scientist Roxy Mathew Koll.
Normal rain likely in 2nd half of monsoon: IMDMost areas adjacent to the Himalayas, east central India and some parts of east and northeast India are likely to see normal to above normal rainfall during the August-September period. However, peninsular India, western and central parts of the country are most likely to receive below normal rainfall.
What is breadfruit? Health benefits, recipes, significance and moreTropical storm Calvin to hit Hawaii; bring heavy rainfall in Big IslandTropical Storm Calvin is approaching Hawaii, weaker than before but still posing risks of heavy rain, wind, and flash flooding. A tropical storm warning is in effect for the Big Island, and residents and visitors should stay informed and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.
Australian 'Cast Away': sailor and dog rescued after 2 months lost at seaAn Australian man and his dog have been rescued after being lost in the Pacific Ocean for two months. Tim Shaddock and his dog Bella were sailing in a catamaran from Mexico's La Paz to French Polynesia when rough seas damaged the boat and its electronics. They survived only by drinking rainwater and eating raw fish before being rescued by a Mexican tuna trawler.
How El Nino could impact the world's weather in 2023-24An El Nino, which is an unusual warming of sea-surface temperatures in the Pacific, like the one expected this year, could lead to global economic losses of $3tn, according to a study published in June’s journal, Science. The pattern, coupled with excess warming from climate change, will raise the world's temperatures. Governments in vulnerable countries, such as the Philippines and Peru, are allocating significant sums to deal with the predicted fallout. The last time there was a full El Nino, in 2016, the world saw its hottest year on record.
Cyclone Biparjoy rapidly intensifies into severe cyclonic storm; dampening monsoonCyclone 'Biparjoy', the first storm brewing in the Arabian Sea this year, has rapidly intensified into a severe cyclonic storm, with meteorologists predicting a "mild" monsoon onset over Kerala and "weak" progress beyond southern peninsular under its influence.
India will get a 'normal' monsoon this year: IMDIndia defines average, or normal, rainfall as between 96% and 104% of a 50-year average of 88 centimetres (35 inches) for the four-month season beginning June.
ISRO successfully carries out controlled re-entry experiment of aged satellite"The satellite re-entered the Earth's atmosphere and would have disintegrated over the Pacific Ocean," the Bengaluru-headquartered national space agency said on Twitter. The low Earth satellite was launched on October 12, 2011, as a joint satellite venture of ISRO and the French space agency, CNES for tropical weather and climate studies.
Philippine storm victims feared tsunami, ran toward mudslideNalgae, which had vast rain clouds, left at least 73 people dead in eight provinces and one city in the Philippine archipelago, including in Kusiong, and a trail of destruction and flooding in one of the world's most disaster-prone countries.
50 dead, dozens feared missing as storm lashes PhilippinesThe stormy weather in a large swath of the country prompted the coast guard to prohibit sea travel in dangerously rough seas as millions of Filipinos planned to travel over a long weekend for visits to relatives' tombs and for family reunions on All Saints' Day in the largely Roman Catholic nation. Several domestic flights have also been canceled, stranding thousands of passengers.
At least 31 dead in floods, landslides in south PhilippinesMost of the victims were swept away by rampaging floodwaters and drowned or were hit by debris-laden mudslides in three towns in hard-hit Maguindanao province, said Naguib Sinarimbo, the interior minister for a five-province Muslim autonomous region run by former guerrillas.
What is a Storm Surge? All you need to know about its causes and impactStorm surge is a rise in sea level that arises during tropical cyclones, intense storms also known as typhoons or hurricanes. Storm surges are one of the major reasons for deaths caused by hurricanes. Here’s all you need to know about storm surges
What's causing intense storms in recent years?New Caledonia votes on whether to stay part of FranceVoters in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia cast ballots on Sunday on whether to break away from France, but pro-independence forces urged a boycott because of the pandemic and what they called unfair actions by the state. A tropical storm also threatened to dampen enthusiasm for the vote. Lines snaked out of some polling stations anyway, as winds whipped palm trees lining the streets of the regional capital Noumea.
Aviation Ministry grants permission to use drones to 10 organisationsMahindra and Mahindra has got permission to conduct "drone-based agricultural trials" and use drones for precision spraying on paddy and hot pepper crop in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, it mentioned.
Is climate change to blame for the recent weather disasters? 2 things you need to understandFirst, humans have pumped so much carbon dioxide and other planet-warming greenhouse gases into the atmosphere that what's "normal" has shifted.
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