Samar Lahiry
Samar Lahiry
Need for robust forecasting mechanism: Landslides and flash floods
Posted on 03 May, 2022 08:33 PMThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) has generated a long-range forecast for the upcoming southwest monsoon season, which brings rainfall across the country from June to September.
Heat waves, extreme weather events and climate change
Posted on 10 Apr, 2022 12:27 AMIndia Metrological Department (IMD) declares a heatwave based on temperature data. A heatwave is declared when the highest temperature at a station surpasses 45 degrees Celsius. If it exceeds 47 degrees Celsius it is referred to as a severe heatwave.