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COP30: Adoption of Global Goal on Adaptation indicators stuck in opaque, closed-door talks

India, Nov. 20 -- COP30 negotiations in Belem are mired in secrecy, with no progress reported on the Global Goal on Adaptation indicators. Observers criticise lack of transparency, as contentious iss... Read More


'Global North not meeting financial obligations to support NAP process in developing countries'

India, Nov. 19 -- The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP 30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) happening in Belem, Brazil has been dubbed as the 'adaptation COP', ... Read More


Philippines twin typhoons expose abyss between funds proposed & actual need for loss & damage

India, Nov. 13 -- The Philippines, known for its abaca production, faces severe challenges as frequent typhoons, intensified by climate change, devastate communities. With 21 storms in 2025 alone, th... Read More


'One of the strongest hurricanes in history': Melissa hits Jamaica with almost 300 km/hr wind speeds

India, Oct. 28 -- Hurricane Melissa is now one of the strongest hurricanes on record to make landfall anywhere in the North Atlantic Ocean. The historic landfall is imminent over the Caribbean island ... Read More


Cyclone Montha could cause coastal and riverine flooding in Andhra and Yanam

India, Oct. 28 -- Cyclone Montha (pronounced Mon-Tha) is to make landfall between 5:30 pm and 11:30 pm on October 28 as a severe cyclonic storm, according to the India Meteorological Department's (IMD... Read More


Twin cyclonic threats currently brewing in the North Indian Ocean Region

India, Oct. 27 -- The North Indian Ocean region is currently hyperactive with two cyclonic systems on either side of the Indian subcontinent. Cyclone Montha (pronounced Mon-Tha) in the Bay of Bengal h... Read More


Southwest monsoon withdrawal on hold, October to be rainy with warm nights

New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- The Southwest Monsoon (SWM) season came to an official end for the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on September 30, 2025, even as the country could receive above normal rain... Read More


Did southwest monsoon moisture cross the Himalayas and reach the Tibetan Plateau in 2025?

New Delhi, Sept. 10 -- Summary In a potential meteorological anomaly, Southwest Monsoon winds may have crossed the Himalayas into Tibet, challenging the traditional role of the mountains as a barrier.... Read More


Interplay of regular & abnormal weather systems causing rainfall catastrophes in north India

New Delhi, Sept. 5 -- Summary North India is experiencing catastrophic rainfall due to an unusual mix of weather systems, including increased western disturbances and moisture-laden winds from the Ara... Read More


Global temperatures to remain above normal despite La Nina return in September

New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- Summary La Nina is projected to return in September 2025 for a brief period. Despite this, global temperatures are expected to remain above normal due to ongoing greenhouse gas ... Read More