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Cold wave in North India claims several lives, disrupting normal conditions, heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir - An update on floods, disasters, extreme weather events (1 to 15 January 2012)
A western disturbance caused a cold wave to sweep across the northern part of the country, claiming several lives and disrupting normal conditions. Reports of water pipes freezing, roads becoming unmotorable have come in from several parts of the country. This might affect crops this winter.
North India
- Western disturbances cause biting cold in north India: This rain-bearing system has its origin in the Mediterranean sea
- Death toll reaches 140: Few states comply with court orders to open night shelters for homeless
- India cold wave claims dozens of lives in north: majority of deaths were in the state of Uttar Pradesh among homeless and elderly despite court orders
- Heavy rain/snow to continue over next week: IMD predicts hailstorms
- Fog, cold wave and cold day conditions over North India: Widespread rain/snow occurred over Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand
- Prevailing weather adversely affecting potato crop: Chances of late blight disease
Punjab
- Heavy rains in Punjab: Accompanying cold winds make people shiver
- Snowfall in Pathankhot after 40 years: Cold wave affecting lives across north India
- Pathankhot and Hoshiarpur experience snowfall: people throng to the hilly areas to witness this phenomenon
Himachal Pradesh
- Heavy snowfall warning in Himachal: Shimla district experienced the heaviest snowfall in six years
- Tribal areas trapped in cold wave: minimum temperatures range between minus 12 and minus 23 degrees C
- Blizzards in Himachal cause power cables to snap
Uttarakhand
Jammu and Kashmir
- Western disturbance important for Rabi crops in the Himalayas: Kargil was the coldest in Kashmir at minus 18 degrees Celsius
- Lakes freeze in Kashmir: two-wheelers advised to stay off streets
- J&K highway closed due to snowfall: BRO officials have been deployed to clear the snow of the highway to make it trafficable
Posted on: January 17, 2012 - 09:12
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Cyclone Thane hits landfall between Puducherry and Cuddalore districts in Tamil Nadu, Heavy rainfall expected over Kerala in the next 24 hours - An update on floods, disasters, extreme weather events (1 to 31 December 2011)
The news in the month of December has been dominated by reports of a major cyclone Thane that lay centered on the the 29th December 2011 near latitude 12.30N and longitude 83.00E, about 300 km east-southeast of Chennai (Tamilnadu) and 480 km north-northeast of Trincomalee (Sri Lanka). Earlier reports related to the cyclone Thane indicate predictions and cyclone warnings made by the IMD for the north of Tamil Nadu and the south Andhra Pradesh coast along with possibility of heavy rains and severe winds and warnings for fishermen to refrain from going into the sea.
Later reports indicate that Cyclone Thane has hit the landfall between the Union territory of Puducherry and neighbouring Cuddalore district in Tamil Nadu at about 9 am leaving behind a trail of devastation followed by later reports of weakening of the cyclone activity and predictions of heavy rainfall over Kerala, south interior Karnataka and north interior Tamil Nadu
Posted on: January 1, 2012 - 16:50
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Heavy rains continue in the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala - News Roundup (16th to 30th November 2011)
The newsroundup in the last two weeks of November indicates heavy rainfall in the south Indian states, with the most affected being Tamil Nadu followed by Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala leading to floods, overflowing of dams and damage to property. Assessments of the earthquake in Sikkim are now ready as information is finally available.
Posted on: December 14, 2011 - 12:14
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Northeast monsoon causes floods in parts of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, some snowfall in Kashmir: News Roundup (01 to 15 November 2011)
The news this fortnight has been dominated by the north-east monsoon in South India, mainly in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Periyar, Vagai, Krishnarajasagar, Mettur and Chemberampakkam reservoirs have either reached full capacity or are expected to in the next few days. Areas downstream of Vagai reservoir received flood warnings.
In the cities of Tamil Nadu, heavy rains and inadequate infrastructure have led to damage to life and property, with 10 people dead in two separate incidents.
Winter precipitation has begun in Kashmir, with the higher reaches receiving snowfall.
Posted on: November 22, 2011 - 07:26
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Northeast monsoon arrives in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Lakshadweep and coastal Andhra Pradesh, snowfall in Himachal and Kashmir - News Roundup (15 to 31 October 2011)
The newsroundup over the period of 15th to the 31st of October 2011 indicates the arrival of the Northeast monsoon that has become active in the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Lakshadweep and parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh. There are also reports of heavy rainfall in parts of Karnataka. At the same time, news from the north in the states of Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir includes reports of a cold wave and rains and the first snowfall of the season.
Posted on: November 6, 2011 - 16:59
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Orissa, Bihar and Sikkim assess the damage done by floods and the earthquake - News Roundup (01 to 15 October 2011)
Orissa and Bihar are dealing with floods and their aftermath. While the floodwaters are receding, several villages are still marooned in both states. The work of repair and rehabilitation begins now. Assessments are being done of the assistance –and funds- needed in these two states.
Sikkim is beginning to assess the full extent of the damage caused by the 18th September earthquake. In addition to the loss of life, livelihoods have been severely impacted. The earthquake is also raising questions about the safety of the many dams planned on the Teesta.
Posted on: October 12, 2011 - 02:13
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Floods in Orissa wreck havoc and an earthquake in Sikkim leads to a trail of destruction - A comprehensive compilation of recent floods and disaster-related news articles
A look at the news in the month of September 2011, indicates that the month has experienced a range of events such as heavy floods in different parts of the country with Orissa being the worst affected state, a major earthquake in the North East with Sikkim being the most affected, reports of flash floods and landslides in various parts of the country as well as reports of heavy rainfall in different parts of the country with indications that the rainfall may further subside in the coming week.
Posted on: October 1, 2011 - 10:04
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Flood extent in Pakistan - Updates from NASA Earth Observatory
Article Courtesy: Earth Observatory
Image Courtesy: NASA
Monsoon rains are a regular occurrence in parts of Pakistan, but the monsoon rains that arrived in the summer of 2010 were anything but normal. La Niña conditions increased atmospheric moisture and an unusual pattern in the jet stream trapped rainy weather over the country. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, nationwide rain totals were 70 percent above normal in July, and 102 percent above normal in August.
Posted on: April 26, 2011 - 11:41
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Lingering floods in Pakistan - Updates from Earth Observatory
Article Courtesy: Earth Observatory
Image Courtesy: NASA
Monsoon rains fall on Pakistan every summer, but the summer of 2010 was extraordinary. A combination of factors, including La Niña and a strange jet stream pattern, caused devastating floods. The Indus River rapidly rose, and a dam failure in Sindh Province sent part of the river down an alternate channel. The resulting floodwater lake lingered for months, leaving crops, roads, airports, even entire communities underwater.
Posted on: April 15, 2011 - 09:49
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Floods, Rainfall - News Roundup (8-15 December 2010)
Reports over the last week indicate heavy rains and loss of lives and property in the state of Tamil Nadu, which has faced the maximum brunt of the rains followed by Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and some parts of Sikkim and Himachal Pradesh. Reports also indicate that there have been massive losses to agricultural produce due to heavy rains in parts of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and because of droughts in the state of Orissa. At the same time, reports also indicate good news that there has been a rise in the water levels in the country and of attempts being made in different parts of the country to cope with floods and excessive rains in the future.
Rainfall
Tamil Nadu
- Tamil Nadu: The north-east monsoon, 50 per cent in excess in the State, claims over 200 lives and destroys crops and infrastructure
- After the deluge: Chennai has received 71 cm of rain during this year's northeast monsoon, leaving the roads in the Chennai Metropolitan Area in shambles
- The rain-hit north and south Chennai, Tamil Nadu get some respite even as several areas, including Velachery and Taramani, remained under a sheet of water, affecting hundreds of people
- Rain stops, but no end to woes for people from Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Rain pours non-stop misery in Tamil Nadu
- 2,000 people rescued from low-lying areas along river Tamirabarani, in Kanyakumari district
- Torrential rain kills over 200 in Tamil Nadu
- 70 % excess rainfall in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu
Posted on: December 17, 2010 - 00:22Responses: (0)
