Weather Watch: Thunderstorm research test bed project to be ready by 2026, center tells parliament

Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that the country is preparing to establish its first dedicated thunderstorm research testbed project by 2026. The project will be concentrated in South Gangetic West Bengal, Eastern Jharkhand and Northern Odisha. The project was conceived in the wake of rising mortality due to extreme … Read more

Delhi-NCR faces disruption as light rain, strong winds lash; flight operations affected

Last updated: February 4, 2024 08:23 UTC Delhi and the adjacent National Capital Region (NCR) experienced light rain on Sunday with a minimum temperature of 10 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Skies over the national capital will be mainly cloudy with intermittent light rain and gusty winds throughout the day.Flight operations … Read more