Climate & Environment - The Purbottar

01 Dec

On record the year 2023 is set to be the hottest

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Recently it is found that the year 2023 is set to be the hottest on record. Actually several climate records were broken this year including rising greenhouse gas emission, record low Antarctic sea ice extent ,record sea level rise and record high sea surface temperatures as per a report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Extreme weather events due to climate change caused death and devastation. Today climate change is very critical and big issue as by it the earth is in danger. People should not be very selfish as this world is for everyone. It is our duty to…

06 Sep

The amount of rain will increase in South Bengal on Thursday

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Weather conditions are likely to change in South Bengal from Friday.Temperature and humidity will increase during the weekend. Rain will reduce in South Bengal, the sky will remain cloudy. Thunderstorms likely through Friday. Heavy rainfall is forecast in few districts. Rainfall has reduced in North Bengal.The Meteorological Department has said that the amount of rain will increase in South Bengal on Thursday. The weather will change from Friday. Temperatures will increase during the weekend and rain will reduce discomfort due to humidity. The depression formed in the Bay of Bengal has moved far from the state to the Odisha and…

15 Aug

Bhutan emerged as Net zero carbon emission country: World Economic Forum

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The neighbouring country Bhutan has successfully managed to achieve net zero emission and not only it put a limit on the carbon footprints but it also emerged as a carbon sink. As per the reports of World Economic Forum 8 countries including Bhutan have gained net zero emission. The country levies $200 on tourists per day for sustainable development charges to strengthen eco-tourism and environmental protection.

22 Jun

How will the weather in Hooghly district be today?

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The sky is mostly cloudy since morning. Although there are occasional glimpses of sunshine, there is also a pleasant breeze. Daytime wind speed will be around 28 kmph in Hooghly district today. And during the night the wind speed will be close to 22 kilometers per hour. Meteorologists predict that the sky will remain cloudy tonight. There is a possibility of a few scattered thunderstorms late at night. Monsoon has already arrived in South Bengal. Monsoon will move in by Friday bringing more rain with scattered thunderstorms. After the onset of monsoon, heavy rain is going on in the districts…

17 Jun

Will the cyclone disaster bring rain in the coming days?

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According to meteorological sources, the formation of cyclones before the onset of monsoon is not unusual The longest-running cyclone in India's history is "Vipaya" whose effects are likely to be felt for several more days along the western coast of Gujarat and many parts of adjoining Rajasthan. It will bring rain to parts of northwest India in the coming days. The most lasting impact of the disaster this time was the monsoon. The cyclonic system can be blamed for delaying the advance of the monsoon over most of the country. Meteorologists are expecting monsoon rains to end the cyclonic storm…

15 Jun

‘Biporjoy’ to hit Gujarat this evening, 74,000 people displaced

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsClimate & EnvironmentWeather

Over 74,000 people have been evacuated as dangerous Cyclone Biporjay is forecast to hit the Kutch coast at 4 pm today. The cyclone is expected to bring winds of up to 150 km per hour, with heavy rains posing a serious threat to the region. A red and orange alert has been issued in several districts of Gujarat, indicating the situation is serious. Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh held discussions with the heads of three departments focusing on preparedness and response measures. Eight states, including Kerala, are on high alert as a possible risk of a cyclone looms. The India…

14 Jun

A severe warning has been issued in eight states to deal with the cyclone ‘catastrophe’

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The Meteorological Department has issued a severe warning to the west coast of Gujarat and its neighboring eight coastal states to deal with the cyclone 'catastrophe'. The cyclone, named 'Biparaya' by Bangladesh, is going to hit the western coast of Gujarat and its neighboring eight coastal states, turning into a very strong cyclone. A red alert has been issued in Gujarat's Kutch and Saurashtra. Along with Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa and Lakshadweep have been alerted. Fishermen have been banned from going into the sea till Friday. A severe warning has been issued for the…

09 Jun

Rains are ‘at least four to five days’ away in West Bengal

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsClimate & Environment, India, North Bengal, West BengalINDIA

The monsoon has arrived in Kerala, the Met office said on Thursday. A week behind the start of the season in mainland India. In Bengal, it is not expected for "at least four to five days", a weather official said. "The southwest monsoon has moved over the remainder of the south Arabian Sea and parts of the central Arabian Sea, the entire Lakshadweep region, most of Kerala, most of south Tamil Nadu, the remainder of the Comorin region, the Gulf of Mannar, and some other parts. South-west, central, and north-east Bay of Bengal. Thus, the southwest monsoon has entered Kerala…

07 Jun

A very strong cyclone is going to hit in the next 24 hours

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Cyclone 'Moka' is threatening Bangladesh and Myanmar before it ends. According to the Meteorological Department, there is a danger of the cyclone hitting the coast of the Middle East and Southeast Arabian Sea. Due to the deep low pressure created in the Arabian Sea, it may turn into a very strong cyclone within the next 24 hours, according to the sources of the Meteorological Department.There is a danger of this cyclone called 'Viparaya' hitting the coast of the Middle East and Southeast Arabian Sea. In addition to Pakistan, the effect of 'Biparaya' is also likely to hit India in the…

03 May

IMD predicts heavy rainfall and hailstorms across India

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North India is experiencing a cooler summer with rains and cloudy conditions. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts light to moderate rainfall, snowfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds over parts of northwest India in the next 24 hours.Heavy rainfall and dust storms are expected in Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and west Rajasthan on May 2. East Madhya Pradesh will see a hailstorm on May 2, while the rest of central India will initially witness scattered rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in the next 2 days. Hailstorms will prevail in West Bengal on May 2 and 3, followed by…