Oceanic Niño Index (ONI)
The Oceanic Niño Index (ONI) is crucial for tracking the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), a major climate pattern affecting global
Polar Coupled Analysis and Prediction for Services (PCAPS)
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has recently launched Polar Coupled Analysis and Prediction for Services (PCAPS) to address the challenges
Atmospheric rivers (AR)
Recent studies have highlighted that the phenomenon known as “rivers in the sky,” or atmospheric rivers (ARs), is becoming increasingly
Wind Shear
Singapore Airlines aircraft was the first reported fatality since 2011 due to Wind shear. About Wind Shear: Ref: Source UPSC
Dust storm: How it forms and its impact on daily life
Dust storm has recently hit Delhi, with strong winds and light rain. About the Dust storm: Ref: Source UPSC IAS
Catatumbo lightning
Lake Maracaibo of Venezuela, the most lightning-struck location on Earth, frequently experiences “Catatumbo lightning”. About the Catatumbo lightning: Impacts of
Space weather
Space weather, influenced by solar phenomena, has raised concerns about the vulnerability of LEO satellites, exemplified by the recent loss
Extreme heat warning
Extreme Heat Warning has been issued by the IMD, highlighting the potential for severe heatwave conditions across various regions in
Atmospheric Research Testbed in Central India (ART-CI)
Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) inaugurated the first phase of Atmospheric Research Testbed in Central India (ART-CI) in Madhya Pradesh.
Cavum and Altocumulus Clouds
NASA’s Terra satellite captured Cavum and Altocumulus Clouds that are seen as ‘odd holes’ in the clouds above the Gulf