Cyclone Biparjoy was forecast very well – but can forecasts be improved?
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy was forecast very well – but can forecasts be improved?

The Hindu  

Cyclone Biparjoy is still alive and will continue its trek northeastward, bringing some welcome rain to regions sweltering in the summer heat. India deserves the kudos it has received from across the world for its cyclone forecasts and cyclone disaster management thus far. Indeed, the IMD runs multiple forecast models day and night to obtain cyclone forecasts that are better overall. Improving the computer models in particular, which actually forecast cyclones, isn’t just the responsibility of the IMD, because the department literally works in shifts to issue forecasts. Such translation of science can not only improve cyclone forecasts but also forecasts at all scales for managing the safe and sustained trajectory of India’s dreams.

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India aims to improve weather forecasting accuracy by 10-15% in next 5 years, says IMD chief
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India aims to improve weather forecasting accuracy by 10-15% in next 5 years, says IMD chief

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India aims to improve its weather forecasting accuracy by 10-15% in the next five years by installing more radars and observational systems, India Meteorological Department director general Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said on Tuesday. India will have tailor-made weather forecasts and early warnings by 2047, Mohapatra said, amid efforts by all countries to cope with the effects of extreme weather …

Cyclone Fengal highlights: Storm to landfall on TN coast tomorrow; red alert issued
4 months ago

Cyclone Fengal highlights: Storm to landfall on TN coast tomorrow; red alert issued

Hindustan Times  

By Cyclone Fengal live updates: The Indian Navy has activated a comprehensive disaster response plan as the cyclonic storm intensifies in the Bay of Bengal. Cyclone Fengal is predicted to intensify within the next 24 hours and is predicted to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and possible flooding to Tamil Nadu's coastal regions. Cyclone Fengal live updates: As Cyclone 'Fengal' …

IIT-BBS’ AI model to accurately measure intensity of cyclones in NIO basin
8 months, 1 week ago

IIT-BBS’ AI model to accurately measure intensity of cyclones in NIO basin

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: As measuring actual wind speed and force of cyclones in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea has always been a challenging task for forecasting agencies, researchers from IIT Bhubaneswar here have come up with an AI algorithm model that predicts the intensity of tropical storms in the North Indian Ocean basin with more accuracy. Using an AI-based algorithm …

Increasing tropical cyclones of higher intensity necessitates a new category
1 year ago

Increasing tropical cyclones of higher intensity necessitates a new category

The Hindu  

Tropical cyclones are powerful and destructive weather systems that form over warm tropical ocean basins. As global warming continues unabated, can we expect tropical cyclones with an intensity of more than category 5? Simulations of future climate change suggest that the annual exceedance of the category 6 threshold will increase even more in the regions where intense tropical cyclones currently …

IMD planning weather forecasts all over India based on PIN code: Chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra
1 year, 8 months ago

IMD planning weather forecasts all over India based on PIN code: Chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra

India Today  

With the rain fury wreaking havoc in north India, the spotlight has turned on the India Meteorological Department, the country’s principal weather forecasting agency. Mohapatra, whose accuracy in cyclone forecast earned him the title ‘cyclone man of India’, picks up his pencil, drawing and correcting the lines wherever needed. “Weather forecast is a 24-hour job,” he says, before elucidating a …

Preparedness pays off: The Hindu Editorial on Cyclone Biparjoy
1 year, 9 months ago

Preparedness pays off: The Hindu Editorial on Cyclone Biparjoy

The Hindu  

A potent cyclonic storm, Biparjoy, swept through Gujarat and parts of Rajasthan last week and while it did cause noticeable destruction to the infrastructure, scores of injuries and cattle deaths, there have been only two reported casualties. The India Meteorological Department began issuing its first reports on the cyclone’s trajectory as early as June 8, and by June 11, the …

Weather update: Monsoon likely to reach East India next week, says IMD Scientist | DETAILS
1 year, 9 months ago

Weather update: Monsoon likely to reach East India next week, says IMD Scientist | DETAILS

India TV News  

Weather update: Monsoon likely to reach East India next week, says IMD Scientist | DETAILS The India Meteorological Department, as reported by the news agency ANI on Sunday, stated that "monsoon is likely to hit Eastern India in two to three days" due to the influence of Cyclone Biparjoy. The India Meteorological Department, as reported by the news agency ANI …

Cyclone Biparjoy: Wind speed to decrease by midnight, says MET director
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy: Wind speed to decrease by midnight, says MET director

Firstpost  

National Disaster Response Force’s Inspector General Narendra Singh Bundela said that the IMD estimates that Cyclone Biparjoy will turn into a depression by tomorrow 12 pm MET Director Manorama Mohanty said on Thursday that Cyclone Biparjoy is about 50 km away from Gujarat’s Jakhau port. She added that the cyclone has started entering the Gujarat coast and by midnight its …

India braces for cyclone Biparjoy; relief teams on standby
1 year, 9 months ago

India braces for cyclone Biparjoy; relief teams on standby

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India's western regions braced for the landfall of cyclone Biparjoy, a severe storm expected to hit near Jakhau port in Gujarat on Thursday, potentially disrupting lives, livelihoods, and local economies. Cyclone Biparjoy, which means "disaster" in Bengali language, has a maximum sustained wind speed of 115-125 kmph, gusting up to 140 kmph, and may affect a coastal stretch …

Cyclone Biparjoy: Netizens share scary visuals of the violent storm
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy: Netizens share scary visuals of the violent storm

Hindustan Times  

The cyclonic storm Biparjoy has caused significant tidal surges and heavy rainfall in certain areas of Gujarat and Maharashtra. Cyclone Biparjoy, just hours away from the Kutch coast in Gujarat, is anticipated to bring extremely heavy rainfall and strong winds ranging from 115 to 125 kph. People watch as waves hit Mandvi Beach before the arrival of cyclone Biparjoy in …

India, Pakistan brace for winds, flash flooding as Cyclone Biparjoy heads for evening landfall
1 year, 9 months ago

India, Pakistan brace for winds, flash flooding as Cyclone Biparjoy heads for evening landfall

The Independent  

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Cyclone Biparjoy: Indian Army Has Deployed Over 27 Relief Columns Across Gujarat, Says Defence Spokesperson
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy: Indian Army Has Deployed Over 27 Relief Columns Across Gujarat, Says Defence Spokesperson

ABP News  

New Delhi: As the severe cyclone Biparjoy approached the coastal cities of Gujarat, all armed forces including the Army, Navy, Air Force and Indian Coast Guard have prepared themselves to provide assistance to the locals. Defence PRO & Spokesperson MoD, Wing Commander N Manish told ANI, "In consonance with its firm resolve to mitigate the hardships felt by the population …

Cyclone Biparjoy: 47 people injured during storm, but no deaths reported, says Amit Shah
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy: 47 people injured during storm, but no deaths reported, says Amit Shah

Live Mint  

Cyclone Biparjoy, which means "disaster" in Bengali language has now weakened. Cyclone Biparjoy: Gujarat govt stockpiles food ration for evacuees Ahead of the landfall of cyclone Biparjoy, the Gujarat government has stockpiled food ration for evacuees. Cyclone Biparjoy: Indian Navy affirms confidence to combat disastrous situation Vice-Chief of Naval Staff Sanjay Jasjit Singh on the Indian Navy's preparedness for Cyclone …

Cyclone Biparjoy: Rajnath Singh reviews preparedness of Armed Forces
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy: Rajnath Singh reviews preparedness of Armed Forces

Hindustan Times  

As cyclone 'Biparjoy' approaches Gujarat's coastal areas, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the preparedness of the Armed Forces to tackle the storm. The Armed Forces are ready to provide every possible assistance to civil authorities in tackling any situation or contingency due to the cyclone," tweeted Singh. Around 4,500 people have been shifted from their homes to shelter homes as …

With Cyclone Biparjoy making landfall in Gujarat, here's what to expect next
1 year, 9 months ago

With Cyclone Biparjoy making landfall in Gujarat, here's what to expect next

India Today  

Cyclone Biparjoy has started to make landfall in Gujarat this evening and is expected to complete the process by midnight near the Jakhau port. With the cyclone inching closer to making landfall, here's a look at what the coming days will look like: June 15: At around 9 pm on Thursday, Cyclone Biparjoy will continue the process of making landfall …

As Biparjoy hits Gujarat, a look at how Odisha became role model in cyclone management
1 year, 9 months ago

As Biparjoy hits Gujarat, a look at how Odisha became role model in cyclone management

India Today  

It was October 29, 1999, a day that Khokhan Pramanik can never forget. After the 1999 Super Cyclone, the Odisha government took a number of measures to build a robust disaster management mechanism. This included setting up of the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority, the first such body in India, district and block-level disaster management planning committees, an early warning …

Revival of monsoon likely after dissipation of Cyclone Biparjoy
1 year, 9 months ago

Revival of monsoon likely after dissipation of Cyclone Biparjoy

The Hindu  

The southwest monsoon, which made a weak onset, still remains sluggish in the State with the majority of metrological subdivisions recording over 60% deficit rainfall. We hope once Cyclone Biparjoy completely dissipates after landfall, the synoptic conditions favouring the revival of monsoon will be on track,” says a scientist with the India Meteorological Department. The offshore trough from Gujarat to …

India, Pakistani coasts on high alert a day before Cyclone Biparjoy is expected to make landfall
1 year, 9 months ago

India, Pakistani coasts on high alert a day before Cyclone Biparjoy is expected to make landfall

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The coastal regions of India …

Will ‘cyclone’ Biparjoy impact monsoon further? Here’s what IMD scientist said
1 year, 9 months ago

Will ‘cyclone’ Biparjoy impact monsoon further? Here’s what IMD scientist said

Live Mint  

After hindering the monsoon entrance in Kerala in past days, very severe cyclonic storm ‘Biparjoy’ is hardly going to have any impact on the monsoon onset in India. IMD experts said that the cyclonic storm's path is now completely different from that of the monsoon path. Instead of hindering the monsoon advance, the cyclone helped it in advancing over southern …

Cyclone Biparjoy won't impact monsoon further: IMD
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy won't impact monsoon further: IMD

The Hindu  

Cyclone Biparjoy is now completely detached from the monsoonal flow and will not adversely impact the advance of the rain-bearing system or its performance, the India Meteorological Department said on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference here, IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said the cyclone, however, helped the monsoon advance over southern parts of the peninsula by increasing the cross-equatorial flow over …

Cyclone Biparjoy only third in 60 years to hit Gujarat in June. Expert explains anomaly
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy only third in 60 years to hit Gujarat in June. Expert explains anomaly

Hindustan Times  

Cyclone Biparjoy forecast to hit the Gujarat coast on Thursday is the only third cyclone in nearly 60 years to hit the western coast. June cyclones on the Gujarat coast are a rare occurrence According to the India Meteorological Department, Cyclone Biparjoy would be the third cyclone to impact the western state in June since 1965. “The cyclone of the …

Cyclone Biparjoy Landfall Gujarat IMD Expert Explains Why India Is Seeing Rise In Pre-Monsoon Cyclones Arabian Sea
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy Landfall Gujarat IMD Expert Explains Why India Is Seeing Rise In Pre-Monsoon Cyclones Arabian Sea

ABP News  

With Cyclone Biparjoy set to make a landfall in Gujarat's Kutch district on Thursday, experts have highlighted a rise in the number of pre-monsoon cyclones on both the east and west coast. The number of pre-monsoon cyclones in both Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea has tripled in the past five years. Experts have cited warming of both the Arabian …

Cyclone Biparjoy: IMD issues flood alert in THESE Gujarat districts
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy: IMD issues flood alert in THESE Gujarat districts

Live Mint  

The India Meteorological Department on Tuesday said Cyclone Biparjoy is likely to cause extensive damage in Gujarat. Kutch, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Jamnagar districts in Gujarat may get over 20 cm of rainfall on June 15 which could lead to low-lying flooding, IMD said. Meanwhile, the extremely severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy has weakened and it is set to cross the Jakhau Port …

Cyclone Biparjoy: High Tidal Waves Seen At Mumbai's Worli Sea Face, IMD Predicts Thundershowers
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy: High Tidal Waves Seen At Mumbai's Worli Sea Face, IMD Predicts Thundershowers

ABP News  

According to the India Meteorological Department, Cyclone Biparjoy, which is positioned over the east-central Arabian Sea, has strengthened into an "extremely severe cyclostorm" and is heading north-eastward at a rapid rate. Amid the danger posed by the cyclone, high tidal waves were observed on Tuesday at the Worli Sea Face in Mumbai. India Meteorological Department has said that light to …

Cyclone Biparjoy To Hit Gujarat On Thursday, Authorities Race Against Time To Evacuate People. Top Points
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy To Hit Gujarat On Thursday, Authorities Race Against Time To Evacuate People. Top Points

ABP News  

The central and Gujarat governments are on their toes as the state braces for the landfall of Cyclone Biparjoy on Thursday. Maharashtra is also bearing the impact of Cyclone Biparjoy with four deaths already. Here are the latest developments concerning Cyclone Biparjoy:Cyclone The India Meteorological Department has forecast that Cyclone Biparjoy would turn into an 'extremely severe cyclonic storm'. The …

India and Pakistan on high alert over ‘extremely severe’ cyclone Biparjoy
1 year, 9 months ago

India and Pakistan on high alert over ‘extremely severe’ cyclone Biparjoy

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An “extremely severe cyclone” is heading towards India and Pakistan this week, prompting high level …

Cyclone Biparjoy News Speed Impact Landfall Gujarat Maharashtra Rainfall IMD Alerts PM Modi Meeting NDRF teams deployed
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy News Speed Impact Landfall Gujarat Maharashtra Rainfall IMD Alerts PM Modi Meeting NDRF teams deployed

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asked officials to "take every possible measure to ensure evacuation of people living in vulnerable locations". NDRF DEPLOYS ADDITIONAL TEAMS ALONG WESTERN COAST AS IMD ISSUES RED, ORANGE ALERTS In the wake of the India Meteorological Department's forecast of Cyclone Biparjoy turning into an 'extremely severe cyclonic storm' in the next 12 hours, the …

PM Modi Calls Review Meeting As Cyclone Biparjoy Intensifies
1 year, 9 months ago

PM Modi Calls Review Meeting As Cyclone Biparjoy Intensifies

The Quint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called a review meeting on Monday, 12 June, as cyclone Biparjoy intensified into an "extremely severe cyclonic storm". Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel had on Sunday, paid a visit to the State Emergency Operation Center to review the preparedness of coastal districts of the state against cyclone Biparjoy. Effects of the cyclone: Biparjoy is expected …

Cyclone Biparjoy Intensifies Into Very Severe Cyclonic Storm, Mumbai, Goa, Gujarat To Be Affected: IMD
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy Intensifies Into Very Severe Cyclonic Storm, Mumbai, Goa, Gujarat To Be Affected: IMD

ABP News  

New Delhi: Cyclone Biparjoy has intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm and will intensify even further in the next 48 hours, Indian Meteorological Department said on Thursday. The weather department said in a tweet, "VSCS BIPARJOY over eastcentral Arabian Sea, lay centered at 0530hrs IST of 08thJune, near lat 13.9N & long 66.0E, about 860km west-southwest of Goa, 910km …

Cyclone Biparjoy to intensify during next 48 hours, IMD issues warning: Updates
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy to intensify during next 48 hours, IMD issues warning: Updates

Hindustan Times  

Cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ is rapidly turning into a severe cyclonic storm and is likely to intensify further during the next 48 hours, the India Meteorological Department said on Thursday. The formation process of cyclone Biparjoy began in the Arabian Sea Here are the top 5 updates on the Cyclone: The IMD in its bulletin on Wednesday night said that Cyclone Biparjoy …

Cyclone Biparjoy brewing, Kerala to get monsoon soon
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy brewing, Kerala to get monsoon soon

The Hindu  

Cyclone Biparjoy in the Arabian Sea intensified into a ‘very severe cyclone’ on Wednesday. “As of today, the cyclone system has detached from the monsoon system and there have been good rains over Kerala and the winds are favourable too,” said D Sivananda Pai, of the India Meteorological Department, “However we have to wait a few days see whether it …

Cyclone Biparjoy Intensifies Into Severe Storm, 'Mild' Monsoon Likely Over Kerala: IMD- Top Points
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy Intensifies Into Severe Storm, 'Mild' Monsoon Likely Over Kerala: IMD- Top Points

ABP News  

Cyclone Biparjoy has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm, said the India Meteorological Department on Wednesday, predicting a “mild” monsoon onset over Kerala and "weak" progress beyond the southern peninsula under its influence. As per the IMD, the cyclone might influence monsoon progress as a scientist said that the southern peninsula will get rain under the influence of the cyclonic …

Cyclone Biparjoy: Fishermen In Kerala Coasts Advised To Not Venture Into Sea
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy: Fishermen In Kerala Coasts Advised To Not Venture Into Sea

ABP News  

The authorities in the coastal areas adjoining Arabian sea have started to issue warnings to prevent fishermen from venturing into the sea due to the cyclonic storm ‘Biparjoy’. The India Meteorological Centre said that the Gale wind speed reaching 70-80 kmph gusting to 90 kmph is likely to prevail over eastcentral Arabian Sea and adjoining areas of southeast Arabian. According …

Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Amit Shah chairs meeting with state disaster management ministers
1 year, 9 months ago

Biparjoy Cyclone LIVE Updates: Amit Shah chairs meeting with state disaster management ministers

Live Mint  

Biparjoy Cyclone News Live: The India Meteorological Department on Tuesday said that Cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ located over the east-central and adjoining southeast Arabian Sea is likely to shift northwards and intensify into a severe cyclonic storm in the next few hours. Very severe cyclonic storm continues to move northwards Cyclone Biparjoy about 900 km southwest of Mumbai: IMD shares latest update …

IMD advises people of Odisha to not pay heed to cyclone rumours
2 years, 5 months ago

IMD advises people of Odisha to not pay heed to cyclone rumours

The Hindu  

The Regional Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar on Wednesday, said the IMD has not issued any kind of forecast for cyclone so far and advised people of Odisha not to pay heed to rumours of a possible cyclonic storm in the coastal state. IMD Director General Dr Mrutunjay Mohapatra said that there is no forecast for a cyclone in the next seven …

What we learnt from cyclone Tauktae
3 years, 10 months ago

What we learnt from cyclone Tauktae

Live Mint  

In cyclone season, there’s no respite. Even before the last murmurs of cyclone Tauktae have faded away, the India Meteorological Department has forecast the formation of another cyclonic storm, this time over the Bay of Bengal. It very likely to move northwestwards and reach Odisha-West Bengal Coast around 26th May morning.” Given the now annual occurrence of severe cyclonic storms …

Stormy start: On handling severe cyclones
3 years, 10 months ago

Stormy start: On handling severe cyclones

The Hindu  

Millions of people wearied by the onslaught of the coronavirus have had to contend with a furious tropical cyclone that has left a trail of death and destruction before making landfall in Gujarat. Cyclone Tauktae swelled into an extremely severe cyclonic storm, dumping enormous volumes of water all along the west coast, and caused loss of life in Kerala, Karnataka, …

The Hindu Explains | How are cyclones forecast, and how difficult was it to track Cyclone Nivar’s progress?
4 years, 4 months ago

The Hindu Explains | How are cyclones forecast, and how difficult was it to track Cyclone Nivar’s progress?

The Hindu  

The story so far : Cyclone Nivar, that barrelled through Tamil Nadu and brought copious rain in its wake, was the third major cyclone to land on India’s coast this year, besides Amphan and Nisarga. Cyclone Gati, which originated in the Arabian Sea and intensified into a ‘very severe cyclonic storm’, made its way towards Africa and made landfall in …

Cyclones can be predicted four months ahead, thanks to new Australasian model
4 years, 8 months ago

Cyclones can be predicted four months ahead, thanks to new Australasian model

ABC  

Cyclones have been notoriously hard to predict over decades, but a new scientific model could prove to be a circuit-breaker, particularly in the cyclone-battered Pacific. Key points: Cyclone modelling has traditionally been difficult due to complex interactions between the sea and atmosphere A new Australia-New Zealand forecast model now synthesizes these interactions simultaneously This could strengthen the Pacific's preparedness for …

Cyclone over Indian Ocean to become ’severe’ in next 24 hours
5 years, 11 months ago

Cyclone over Indian Ocean to become ’severe’ in next 24 hours

Live Mint  

New Delhi: A deep depression formed over the Indian Ocean is fast developing into a severe cyclonic storm, India Meteorological Department has said, in its latest forecast issued on Saturday. The department has warned that the cyclone is likely to become ' severe' during the next 24 hours and become 'very severe' around April 30, when its likely to cross …

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