It's already the hottest March in Mumbai

It's already the hottest March in Mumbai Mumbai: Mercury hit the 41.6 mark yesterday, breaking the Colaba record set in 1981; it was just 0.1 degrees shy of the all-time record set in Santa Cruz in 1956. P.S.: Japan's quake is not the reason for the scorching heat. If you spent all of yesterday wondering why it was so hot, here's a garma garam update for you. The mercury hit 41.6 Celsius yesterday in Colaba, setting a...
12:49 PM, Mar 17, 2011

Computer for weather forecast to be imported

Computer for weather forecast to be imported Pathankot: Concerned over changes in weather pattern, the Centre has decided to import state-of-the-art super computer for accurate forecast which will help an estimated five crore farmers and fishermen. The super computer will alert the farmers who could take steps in advance to save their crops and also alert the fishermen to take safety measures before venturing into the sea, Union Minister of State for Planning, Science and Technology and...
07:35 PM, Feb 18, 2011

Shattered glass hone scientists skills

Shattered glass hone scientists skills Singapore: Studying the way glass or other brittle objects shatter can help scientists hone their weather forecasts and predictions of future climate, a study released on Tuesday says. The study found that tiny particles of dust, released into the air when dirt is broken apart, follow similar fragmentation patterns as glass. Dust plays a crucial climate role because it can affect the amount of the sun's energy absorbed by the...
05:28 PM, Dec 29, 2010

Monsoon reaches Central India, no respite in North

Monsoon reaches Central India, no respite in North According to the Met Dept the monsoon will soon move into parts of Northeast. ...
09:20 AM, Jun 27, 2009

Early onset of monsoon expected this year

Early onset of monsoon expected this year The forecast has been made by the Met department. ...
05:02 PM, May 21, 2009

Monsoon to be on time and strong, say reports

Monsoon to be on time and strong, say reports Hot summer, absent El Nino set to aid annual rain cycle. ...
05:18 PM, Apr 16, 2009

Vidarbha farmers, a superstitious lot

Vidarbha farmers, a superstitious lot The entire farming community of Vidarbha relies on fortune telling for their decisions on the year's crops. ...
04:46 PM, Apr 26, 2007
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