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Need to develop earthquake warning systems: PM Modi
2 months ago

Need to develop earthquake warning systems: PM Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, Mr. Modi also launched 'Mission Mausam' for developing cutting-edge weather surveillance technologies and systems, implementing high-resolution atmospheric observations, next-generation radars and satellites, and high-performance computers. "There is need to develop warning systems for earthquakes and scientists and researchers should work in this direction," Mr. Modi said. The prime minister said India's disaster management capabilities …

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More wild weather forecast for Queensland raises questions about how Brisbane drains handle intense rainfall
3 months, 2 weeks ago

More wild weather forecast for Queensland raises questions about how Brisbane drains handle intense rainfall

ABC  

Queensland is no stranger to wild and extreme weather events but, with intense rainfall causing sporadic flash flooding more often, locals are concerned stormwater infrastructure isn't up to scratch. Wet summer ahead The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting "wetter periods" this summer, with an increased risk of flash flooding across Queensland's south-east. "Some of the catchments in southern Queensland are …

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Cyclone Fengal: People are satisfied with relief measures; State capital is relieved, says M.K. Stalin
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Cyclone Fengal: People are satisfied with relief measures; State capital is relieved, says M.K. Stalin

The Hindu  

Expressing satisfaction over the precautionary and relief measures being taken by various government agencies, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. When asked whether he was satisfied with the government agencies and about the feedback he has received from the people, Mr. Stalin said: “People are satisfied. Once rains stop, it may take 10-15 minutes for water to clear out.” When asked …

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The early arrival of spring weather means the flowers at Canberra's Floriade festival have started blooming a month before the gates open
6 months, 3 weeks ago

The early arrival of spring weather means the flowers at Canberra's Floriade festival have started blooming a month before the gates open

ABC  

If you have noticed that spring is starting earlier this year, it is not your imagination. Floriade head gardener Tim Howard said the flowers were blooming "a bit too soon". "When we started 30 years ago we'd have a month of minus eight or more," Mr De Jong said. Traditionally, October marked the main planting season for the cooler Canberra …

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Rajnath Singh celebrates Holi with soldiers in Leh, says Ladakh India's 'capital of bravery'
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajnath Singh celebrates Holi with soldiers in Leh, says Ladakh India's 'capital of bravery'

The Hindu  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday celebrated Holi with Army jawans in Leh and lauded them for protecting the country from enemies while braving extreme weather conditions. Mr. Singh was earlier supposed to celebrate Holi with soldiers in Siachen, the world's highest battlefield, but his visit was cancelled due to inclement weather. Addressing the soldiers after celebrating the festival of …

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Heavy rain brings flash-flooding across Newman, Telfer and other towns in WA's Pilbara
1 year, 1 month ago

Heavy rain brings flash-flooding across Newman, Telfer and other towns in WA's Pilbara

ABC  

Heavy rain from a slow-moving tropical low has flooded parts of WA's Pilbara, leaving remote communities isolated and major roads cut. Key points: A tropical low system has moved over eastern parts of the Pilbara, causing heavy rainfall Rivers and pools have broken their banks leading to flooding and road closures Some remote communities have become isolated due to damage …

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Wineries feeling impacts of wet weather as Murray River flooding restricts access to Wahgunyah vineyard blocks
2 years, 4 months ago

Wineries feeling impacts of wet weather as Murray River flooding restricts access to Wahgunyah vineyard blocks

ABC  

Winemakers across the Victoria/New South Wales border region say they hope to see a turnaround in the weather soon as wet conditions play havoc with vineyards. Key points: Local wineries say some vineyard blocks have gone under water and will reduce harvest yields One winemaker says he can only access one of his vineyards by boat Winemakers are also concerned …

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Dogecoin sent ‘to space’ for Elon Musk’s birthday
3 years, 8 months ago

Dogecoin sent ‘to space’ for Elon Musk’s birthday

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A YouTuber has sent a dogecoin high up towards the Earth’s stratosphere in …

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The ‘exotic’ animals that fell victim to the Texas freeze
4 years ago

The ‘exotic’ animals that fell victim to the Texas freeze

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We have over $2 million in animals that …

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Bribie Island erosion worries authorities as wild weather continues to whip the region
4 years, 3 months ago

Bribie Island erosion worries authorities as wild weather continues to whip the region

ABC  

Authorities are closely monitoring parts of the northern end of Bribie Island, north of Brisbane, that have been severely eroded by unusually high tides and large waves. Key points: The waves have been high enough to carve a channel through the dunes and it is flowing into Pumicestone Passage It is unlikely conditions will be severe enough to split the …

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Remains of Cyclone Mangga set to hit WA on Sunday as Perth prepares for a severe storm
4 years, 9 months ago

Remains of Cyclone Mangga set to hit WA on Sunday as Perth prepares for a severe storm

ABC  

West Australians have been urged to reconsider their intrastate travel plans this weekend as the remnants of a rare, out-of-season cyclone hurtle towards the state. Key points: Weather forecasters have labelled the system a once-in-a-decade storm An unusually large part of Western Australia is expected to be affected But the silver lining is the rainfall, which is likely to reach …

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Shelter the only hope when weather turns wild in Tasmania's vast wilderness
5 years, 8 months ago

Shelter the only hope when weather turns wild in Tasmania's vast wilderness

ABC  

The warning sign at the start of one of Tasmania's most popular walking trails spells it out, in several languages — with photos to drive the point home. Years later, on the 50th anniversary of the tragedy, Mark Whittle would tell an assembly at Riverside High School he was one of a party of 16 "excited students" who, with three …

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Storm chasing all part of the passion for BOM's extreme weather enthusiast Dean Narramore
7 years, 2 months ago

Storm chasing all part of the passion for BOM's extreme weather enthusiast Dean Narramore

ABC  

On Collins Street in Melbourne's CBD stands an austere building of concrete and glass, its rigid lines and powerful columns seemingly designed to withstand the very worst of nature's elements. And it's on the 11th floor that the 'extremists' are found — wild weather fanatics like extreme weather forecaster, Dean Narramore. Loading YouTube content Multiple factors get storm 'organised' In …

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Record heatwave driving snakes from the bush into homes
7 years, 5 months ago

Record heatwave driving snakes from the bush into homes

Daily Mail  

Experts have warned that unusually warm weather is set to bring out a slew of snakes across Australia. Melbourne catcher Mark 'Snake Hunter' Pelley told Daily Mail Australia he deals with hundreds of snake sightings each year and that number was only likely to increase. Scroll down for video Experts have warned that unusually warm weather entering Spring is set …

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NT bushfire warning: Ominous weather conditions stretching across Territory
7 years, 6 months ago

NT bushfire warning: Ominous weather conditions stretching across Territory

ABC  

People in parts of the Northern Territory should prepare for bushfires, with severe weather conditions reaching all the way from the border with Western Australia to Queensland, weather authorities say. A fire incident map from the NT Fire and Rescue Service issued this morning showed severe or extreme conditions across most of the Top End. High pressure system continuing to …

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Cyclone Debbie: Meet the storm chaser who gets a thrill from severe weather
7 years, 11 months ago

Cyclone Debbie: Meet the storm chaser who gets a thrill from severe weather

ABC  

Paul Lyons has learnt how to control the adrenaline surges, but being in the middle of a massive storm still awakens a primal fascination he first identified as a small child. Chasing the 'holy grail' Storm chasers come in all shapes and sizes, according to Mr Lyons, but for most the ultimate prize is what is called the "stadium effect". …

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Snowflakes and a shower of frogs? Strange south-east weather tales
8 years, 9 months ago

Snowflakes and a shower of frogs? Strange south-east weather tales

ABC  

One quiet Monday afternoon in 1904, a gentleman by the name of Mr J. Medhurst was out driving his horse and buggy near his property. When it comes to weird weather, Glencoe's strange 'shower of frogs' has never been bettered, but a winter several years prior also made the record books. The south-east's first snow In August 1900, south-east residents …

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Iowa caucuses: Bernie Sanders predicts voters will snub Hillary Clinton - weather permitting
9 years, 1 month ago

Iowa caucuses: Bernie Sanders predicts voters will snub Hillary Clinton - weather permitting

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Bernie Sanders has boldly predicted that he is on the …

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China opens ‘largest’ embassy in Pakistan
10 years, 1 month ago

China opens ‘largest’ embassy in Pakistan

The Hindu  

China has opened a new embassy in Pakistan, its “largest overseas” diplomatic mission, which Foreign Minister Wang Yi described as a symbol of friendship between the “all weather” allies. “As China’s largest overseas embassy, it is a symbol of friendship between China and Pakistan,” state-run China Daily quoted Mr. Wang as saying. The Corridor, which is part of the Silk …

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Dozen dead in violent southern storms in US
14 years, 10 months ago

Dozen dead in violent southern storms in US

The Hindu  

Morgan Hayden and Joe Moton treaded carefully through nails, broken glass and pink tufts of insulation, the remnants of their home leveled by a tornado that killed at least 10 in rural Mississippi. "It'll work out, though," 27-year-old Hayden said on Sunday, a day after the tornado ripped through the countryside. Sunday was sunny and breezy as Mr. Thrasher and …

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India plans to build two satellites for environment monitoring
15 years, 6 months ago

India plans to build two satellites for environment monitoring

The Hindu  

ISRO is planning to build two new satellites especially for environmental monitoring even as it is stepping up efforts to use its assessment on agriculture conditions and weather to effectively help people on the ground in co-ordination with other government agencies. “One is mainly for studying aerosols and related things and another one for trace gases,” Indian Space Research Organisation …

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