New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) While climate change is making the pattern of rainfall more erratic and difficult to predict, the Indian government has started providing AI-driven forecasts directly to farmers on smartphones to help them manage their agricultural operations. “This year’s unusual monsoon, with its early arrival and a rare midseason hiatus, illustrates just … Read more
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare (MoAFW) sent AI-based monsoon forecasts via SMS (m-Kisan) to nearly 3.8 crore farmers across 13 states this year, the ministry informed on Friday. This forecast was available earlier than ever before—up to four weeks ahead of the rain. AI-based models made it possible … Read more
Kolkata, Sep 9 (IANS) With another low-pressure area brewing over the Bay of Bengal, the Meteorological Department here has forecast widespread rain in south Bengal during the Durga Puja festival. Although Durga Puja will officially begin from ‘Shasthi’ (September 28), the festivities begin from Mahalaya (September 21), which marks the end of Pitru Paksha and … Read more
Kolkata, Sep 1 (IANS) The Meteorological Department has forecast spells of rain in Kolkata and several districts of south Bengal in the run-up to Durga Puja, the state’s biggest festival. Officials said a cyclonic circulation has developed over the north Bay of Bengal, while another low-pressure area is likely to form over the sea, bringing … Read more
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) As several parts of the country continue to face floods, landslides and cloudbursts, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday released its monthly report forecasting a wetter September with above normal rainfall. The IMD’s Monthly Outlook for Rainfall and Temperature said the monthly average rainfall over the country as a … Read more
Gandhinagar, Aug 31 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall activity across Gujarat in the coming days, with several districts placed under yellow and orange alerts. The forecast highlights the likelihood of intense showers through the first week of September. A yellow alert has been issued for Mehsana, Sabarkantha, Gandhinagar, Aravalli, Kheda, … Read more
Jammu, Aug 26 (IANS) Incessant rain has swollen most rivers, streams and seasonal waterways in J&K’s Jammu division, and major rivers like Tawi and Ravi are flowing above the danger mark on Tuesday. Officials said that at 9.15 a.m., the Tawi River was flowing at 24.97 ft while the flood level in the river is … Read more
The smoke of the wildfire to the wildfire is predictable to dissolve the sky from Vancouver Island to Charlottown, with blurred dust. Environment Canada says that smoke is causing poor air quality and low visibility, which can uplift and vary the hours. The statement and warnings are spread over Eastern Prince Edward Island from Western … Read more
Scientists have cast doubt on the reliability of America’s most celebrated rodent forecaster — whose apparent knack of predicting how long winter will last forms a hallowed tradition in the United States. Punxsutawney Phil, made famous by the 1993 film “Groundhog Day,” attracts thousands of onlookers every February 2 to the Pennsylvania town that he … Read more