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Though IMD had forecast that many parts of Karnataka, including Bengaluru, would witness above normal maximum temperature during the summer months of March, April, and May, the weatherman had also predicted a high probability of above-normal rainfall in March over a few districts of south-interior Karnataka, which includes Bengaluru. In…

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) conducted the Pre-Cyclone Exercise for the season April-June 2024. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu examines why, and since when, India’s general elections are held in the heat of the Indian summer

With links between heatwaves, climate and health becoming even more explicit, it is time that the electoral process mulls over creative ways to account for the crisis

“If you feel uncomfortable, you should rest and seek medical help. The official warnings of the IMD and the DDMA should be obeyed,” said Collector N. Devidas.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has started using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in weather forecasts and it will expand it further into other areas to improve forecasts in coming years, IMD's director general Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said. Read further on Dynamite News:

India Meteorological Department enhances weather forecasts using AI and machine learning, aiming for hyper-localized predictions with advanced radar technology.

IMD issues yellow alert for high temperatures in 12 Kerala districts, with maximums reaching 40°C in some areas.

With an aggregate capacity of 15 GW currently under construction, the nation is poised to witness a substantial increase in its hydroelectric power potential, targeting a rise from the present 42 GW to an impressive 67 GW by 2031-32, marking an increase of over 50 percent. Read further on Dynamite…