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MeT forecasts cloudy weather with rain, thunder in J&K from April 26
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Tuesday forecast cloudy weather with rain and thunder at most places in Jammu and Kashmir from April 26-30.
According to an official from the Meteorological Department (MeT), expect generally dry weather with a chance of afternoon or evening thundershowers and the possibility of hailstorm activity at isolated places in Jammu and Kashmir…
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Steddie Twister AU
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 — Fujiwhara Effect | Part 4 |
the introduction of the party and one Eddie Munson
During Steve’s grad school years, the group known as The Party take it upon themselves to pop into his office hours at all times to talk shit; they demand his help on homework and chases; fuck, he even gives them dating advice.
They’re good kids. The best, maybe. And they’re damn good at what they do. Mike Wheeler follows in his sister’s footsteps, just as brave and determined as she is, because he also once nearly lost a friend to a storm, and he refuses to repeat that.
Lucas Sinclair keeps the coolest head. While the others overlook crucial data in their excitement, he stays logical and forms the plans, corrals them into order. Steve also once witnessed his little sister Erica cow a dean into expanding the department’s budget somehow.
Jane “Eleven” Hopper can transcribe data into a spookily accurate map of any storm’s trajectory in what seems like the blink of an eye. “Mad Max” Mayfield drives like a bat out of hell, a daredevil with an iron will behind the wheel.
And Will Byers, once a near victim of a storm himself, is one of the most observant chasers Steve’s ever met. His ability to understand how a storm will move before it does so seems goddamn supernatural at times.
Then there’s Dustin. Henderson haunts Steve like a shadow. The kid’s been in some state of hero worship since the D’art ordeal, but he has no trouble calling Steve out for his bullshit or challenging his theories or dragging him along on a chase.
In time, Steve and Robin and Nancy just become part of the Party itself. They work together and play to each other’s strengths and make a name for themselves among the university and the NSSL itself.
Only, the kids have another idol in the meteorology program too, and Steve hates it. Because of course they’re attached to Eddie Munson. They play some nerdy game with him, apparently, but Dustin and Mike especially extoll his virtues.
Steve admits he might be jealous. Eddie Munson is his polar opposite. Loud, brash, obnoxious, focused, unapologetic. He plays guitar in a metal band; he DMs for the kids; professors both hate his attitude and love his brain.
Because Eddie Munson is fucking brilliant. He’s wild, but his ideas twist and turn like a mesocyclone, and he comes at problems in ways no one else even imagines. Steve rarely interacts with the guy, but he knows his work.
They circle each other like two hurricanes spinning in the same direction, coming ever so close in their constant dance, before they finally meet and merge.
Steve thinks he should have seen it coming when he winds up with a broken bottle pressed to his trachea.
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Typhoon Koinu Strikes Taiwan: Record Winds Injure 190
TAIPEI — Early Thursday morning, Taiwan experienced the fierce onslaught of Typhoon Koinu. Directly translating to «puppy» in Japanese, this typhoon might bear a benign name, but its effects were anything but gentle. As it tore through southern Taiwan, it left 190 people injured in its wake, though no deaths have been reported.
A Historic Weather Phenomenon
Typhoon Koinu brought with it unprecedented wind speeds, marking a significant event in Taiwan’s meteorological history. As it neared Taiwan on Wednesday night, a monitoring station situated on Orchid Island, off the southeastern coast of the country’s main island, clocked a wind gust reaching a staggering 342.7 kph (212.9 mph). Sustained winds weren’t far behind, registering at 198.7 kph (123.5 mph). Huang Chia-mei, who leads the Central Weather Administration’s Taitung Weather Station, confirmed that these measurements surpassed all recorded wind speeds since Taiwan began its record-keeping in 1897. However, the instrument capturing this historic data met its demise shortly after, unable to withstand Koinu’s might.
By Thursday afternoon, the typhoon’s sustained winds had decreased to 155 kph (96 mph) with gusts dropping to 191 kph (119 mph), but its impact remained palpable throughout the region.
Nationwide Closures and Disruptions
Heavy rain primarily inundated the eastern counties of Taitung and Hualien, with Pingtung county in the south also facing the typhoon’s wrath. This led to widespread cancellations of school and work across various cities, most prominently in the southern port city of Kaohsiung. In contrast, the capital, Taipei, experienced a relatively calm morning as the rain ceased.
As reports from Taiwan’s fire department came in, the west coast cities bore the brunt of the injuries, including major centers such as Taichung, Tainan, and Kaohsiung.
The storm also significantly impacted the travel sector. Domestic flights faced widespread cancellations, with several international flights also affected. Ferry services to the surrounding islands were suspended, causing disruptions for both residents and tourists.
Anticipated Impact on Southern China
Though Typhoon Koinu is showing signs of weakening, it’s set to bring heavy rainfall to the coastal regions of southern China in the upcoming weekend. Preemptive measures have already been initiated in cities like Guangzhou, where select flights and trains have been canceled. Meanwhile, maritime authorities have issued a Level 4 alert, urging caution.
The neighboring Fujian province hasn’t been complacent either, with a total of 137 passenger ferry trips being called off in anticipation of the storm.
Taiwan’s Tryst with Typhoons
Taiwan’s geographical location makes it vulnerable to tropical cyclones. However, direct hits have been infrequent in recent years. Typhoon Koinu marks only the second typhoon to make landfall in the past four years. It closely follows Typhoon Haikui, which affected Taiwan earlier in September.
Conclusion
Typhoon Koinu, despite its endearing name, will be remembered in Taiwan’s history for its record-breaking wind speeds and widespread disruptions. As it moves towards southern China, communities brace themselves, hoping the storm continues to lose its strength. The resilience of the Taiwanese community will be tested in the days to come as they embark on the path to recovery.
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general meeting
Part 2
Summary: continuation of Sofia's acquaintance with the 141 base
Characters: Task force 141, Sofia, Michael,Ethan,Jacob
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Distracting from your thoughts and concentrating on real time. Starting from the entrance, Sofia was presented with a veterinary station, a polygon with an obstacle course, a quarantine room, etc. Much attention was attracted by the latest technologies, high-quality equipment, the woman was able to appreciate it, because she herself is connected with the business of the veterinary clinic. Having bypassed all the most important things, people finally came to the aviaries.
Michael: I'd like to introduce you to our beloved dogs. We have Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, Labrador Retriever.
A sudden, unexpected barking sound caused people to turn around.
Michael: Oh, those are your partners' little friends.
As he approached the enclosures, he opened them so the dogs could say hello to their owners.
Michael: Speaking of you, Sofia, you'll soon have a four-legged friend.
At first we will look at your interaction with dogs in general, then we will take a puppy and raise it together personally for you. With breed and other nuances will be determined tomorrow at a personal meeting.
Sofia: Got it.
Michael: That's all. You have all the information you need. After saying goodbye to the dogs and closing the enclosures they all headed for the exit. On the way back Sofia and Michael had a good talk on the subject of canines. Michael enjoyed talking about the subject with her because he rarely got to have a dialog about his work with someone outside of his department.
When they reached the exit, they saw Kyle talking to some girl at the reception desk. Soap thought it was time to throw in a phrase.
- Romeo, we were just leaving, let's go.
Kyle turned around, looked at Sope with an ashy look and said to the girl, "Sorry about my colleagues, I have to go, it was nice talking to you).
Good day, Romeo) - picking up on Soap's joke, the girl replied.
Kyle ran up to the guys and poked John lightly in the shoulder, saying: "About time).
- Come on, I think she has a sense of humor.
- Yeah, definitely better than you).
Laughing together, they said goodbye to Michael. The group headed towards the next building.
Upon reaching the new structure, they met a man from the delta group.
Oooh, our truck is here - Gary called out.
- Yes, hello, everybody. Seeing the girl next to the guys, the man turned to her - Good afternoon, you are Sofia, I understand correctly?
Yes - she shook his hand and said - and you're, uh.
- Jacob Haris, the truck is my nickname) liaison-programmer. I will familiarize you with our building.
As Jacob began to explore the building, he walked the girl through the various departments. He told her about the meteorological section, the liaison section, and the engineering and program departments. When they got to the intelligence section, the girl suddenly uttered: "Oh, I'll be coming here often, since I specialize in this area as well."
- I'll be glad to see you here.)
Having covered all the basics, they moved on to a demonstration of military equipment.
- I'm going to have to hand you over to someone who knows more about this business. Calling the white-haired guy, he ran up to him and said: "Truck, what are you doing here, are you here for a ride? Covering his face with his hands because of shame, Jacob pointed his hand at the girl and said: "We're here for an orientation program.
Turning his gaze to Sophie, he said, "Oh, I'm sorry for the misunderstanding. Shaking her hand, he said, "I'm Ethan Walker, commander-in-chief.
The best one I've ever seen, but he's only got his own choppers in his head," Jacob said with a grin.
- Hey, it's just that your department intercepted communication so I didn't get the information hahaha.
Unintentionally, Sofia took her eyes off the men, and it fell on the helicopters behind. She had a look of surprise on her face when she realized what kind of model it was.
- Do you have an M-28 Night Hunter?
Sofia asked. Turning in the same direction as the girl, they simultaneously said.
- yes
- no
Turning to Jacob, Ethan said: "Who's the expert here, me or you?
- It's just... A Havoc.
- according to NATO codification, yes, but the original name was Night Hunter.
I really don't know about your helicopters, it's not my lake)," Jacob left them alone after that sentence.
Ethan turned to the woman and said: "Would you like to sit down?". Sofia replied, "I'd love to." Walking over to the helicopter and putting the girl in the co-pilot's seat, he jumped into his seat.
Turning on the walkie-talkie, Jacob said: "Let's get in the air, shall we?)
Sofia: I found out that you have 200 miles of airspace, so we have plenty of room to spread out. -I have all the paperwork.
- Wow, have you pierced the sky field before?
- I was a copilot. Flew Mi-28 and Ka-52 fighters.
Ethan If I had the opportunity and permission to take off right now, I'd like to see what you can do.)
After leaving the helicopter and going around the rest of the technicians, Sofia and Ethan returned to the others.
- The show is over, I understand you need to continue exploring the area.
Leaving the building, Ethan said: “It was very nice to meet you, and you are quite an interesting person)”
- Likewise. (By the way, she did not feel any emotions of gratitude, she was not happy or upset that she met someone. She just took it as a fact, that's all. But she had learned to say the word "reciprocated" so that she could just say something back.)
As she moved away from the man, she suddenly felt someone grab her arm. As she moved away from the man, she suddenly felt someone unexpectedly grab her wrist. (Because of her job and some other nuances, Sofia has a very violent reaction to touch, especially when she can't see the object. Because of this, she reflexively threw threw it to the deflection.
After a moment, Sofia realized what she'd done. An apology went out at the same time she picked the guy up off the floor.
My deepest apologies, I don't know exactly what triggered this behavior in me, I really didn't mean to do it, are you in pain? Do you want me to take you to the nurses' station? Sofia repeated with an amazed look on her face.
It is clear that the guy working here takes such blows calmly, but it just happened so suddenly. Interrupting the apologizing Sofia, Ethan said: “it's okay, really. I didn't even realize what had happened)”
Are you sure that's okay?
- Sure, I just didn't think that if I told you I was going to try to work things out about flying together, you'd react that way).
-By the way, you have a pretty strong throw).
The woman could hardly contain her surprise, “I don't usually react this way to happy news, but after reading your thoughts and learning what you conceived, and it struck me)”
Laughing together at the situation, they said goodbye, agreeing to meet tomorrow to discuss their flight.
Sofia turned to her squad and started walking towards them, but everyone had a look of amazement on their faces (Because of the situation they saw five minutes ago) except Ghost - his mask covered almost all of his face, and his eyes gave away almost nothing.
Noticing this, Sofia assumed it was the result of long training in controlling her emotions and facial expressions. Having such a skill herself, she approved of it, especially since it was of great benefit to their business. But such a skill sits deep, and sometimes when people in normal life expect you to react or show feelings, you just aren't able to give it to them.
As they approached the men, Price turned to Sofia: we have no opponents here)
The mat came up at the wrong moment) - said Kyle laughing.
- It's sambo, right? Ghost asked. Sofia nodded back.
Gary: I think he'll remember it for a long time).
As the company walked together and laughed, remembering similar embarrassing situations that had happened on this base and sharing them with Sofia, they reached the last point.
John: and here's our den.
At this point Price's phone rang, picking it up and listening to the person on the other end of the line, he was forced to announce that he and Guest would have to leave. - Sofia, I apologize, but I don't think our absence will inconvenience you, Kyle, John and Gary will show you the rest of the base.
Okay - Sofia replied.
When they went off in different directions, not knowing why or how to explain it, but Sofia looked back at the two men and followed them with a glance and suddenly saw that Ghost had also turned his head in her direction. Their eyes met and they both turned sharply, Sofia thought *Why did I do that, okay.. , it's a normal head movement*
Kyle jumped out in front of the guys and started talking - Okay, I suggest we go for a little run. Turning to Sofia he said - We have a fun thing, whoever is the last one to arrive at the armory cleans and brings out all the weapons. Usually one person yells "brick" and everyone abruptly starts running.
John: this rule applies everywhere)
Gary: they will stop working with us after stories like this.
Sofia: If I didn't know how to have fun, I'd leave as soon as I saw you guys)
Kyle: hey, 1:0
John: one thing we didn't take into account, Sophia doesn't know where the armory is.
Sofia looked at it and said, "I've studied the map of your base, so it's fine.
Gary: great, then…
Kyle: BRICK
The contestants began their unspoken competition. Running together, Sophie took a sharp right turn. As they continued to run, John shouted: I think she overestimated her knowledge). The men eyes went wide when they saw Sofia already standing there.
John: how was it?
Sophie: good map study, logical approach)
Kyle: we have a clear pro at this game).
Once inside the room they headed towards the weapons storage area.
Gary: put your weapons in the sixth drawer. There is a tear-off box for everything, Sofia started to disassemble her bag. After seeing how many weapons Sofia was pulling out, Kyle said, "Did you bring the whole store with you? The girl answered - it's always better to keep your own with you.
John: You can find something interesting in our warehouse, too. From RPGs to pistols, there's also a section with neutral-action weapons - smoke bombs, stun guns, etc. Kyle: you forgot about our Gost's favorite section, that's the edged weapons. John: yeah, and there's also stuff for exceptional cases, like parachutes, camouflage nets. It's all sorted so it's easy to find.
After looking around inside, they went outside, to the back of the building, Sofia saw a huge space with different training lanes; a shooting range with different distances. As she looked around, the woman heard Kyle call out to her: Sophie. Looking back at him, the woman threw a disapproving look. Kyle: Got it, Sofia, I just didn't want to draw your attention with physical contact, I didn't want to repeat Ethan's fate))) in response was heard a laugh from Sofia.
-I wanted to say that we also have special training structures for practicing joint tactical moments.
After they had walked around most of the grounds, they also had time to just talk about non-military related topics.
Gary: Before we go, before I forget, tomorrow or tonight you will be given a magnetic key to enter the buildings, without it you can't just walk in. There are different levels of keys, it will be interesting to see which one you get tomorrow. Kyle: Yeah, there's a tight identity control system and a lot of security equipment. Sofia: So if I bring a couple of my unusual acquaintances here, are you sure they won't be able to get in? Kyle: Yeah, we'd be happy to, maybe they could at least tell us something about you, because I haven't heard anything from you except your missions. Sofia: Someday, someday.... (Sophie wasn't going to talk about herself, she wasn't the type to say everything left and right, usually in conversations she's a good listener and more focused on the person she's talking to. Even when a person turned the focus to her, the woman tried to change the subject)
Leaving the venue, the foursome headed towards the tin building. As we reached the finish line, John began to talk about how everything is tripled here - the first floor is the dining room. In the first wing live our favorite medics, canines, bio-chemists, in the second wing sleep our fellow engineers, liaisons and programmers.
Nerds - Kyle said jokingly.
John: And in the third...
And in the third, as the Ghost likes to put it "Walking suicide bombers," Gary interrupted John.
Exactly - John agreed.
Walking into the building, Sofia was also told about the area at the back of the building.
Gary: it's like a rest area for those who suffer from insomnia.
Sofia: does anyone often go there at night? All three men turned sharply and looked at each other.
Kyle: no.
John: yes.
Looking back at each other again, they said -
Kyle: yes.
John: no.
Gary covered his face with his hand and said softly: damn.
After a little hesitation, they still answered - almost no one, or very rarely, except... except for the Ghost.(Sofia expected to hear such an answer, but for some reason she suddenly feels anxious. To switch her attention, she turned to the men
- Clearly. Where is my room?
Gary: on the top floor (there were three of them in total).
As they climbed the stairs, Kyle told them who lived in which rooms, and also told them about the other members of the squad.
- and it turned out that our group lives on the same floor, so you can come in if anything. My room is across from yours, John is on my left, the Ghost is next to you, and Gary is on the Ghost's right.
John: It turns out that's it... you should probably be left alone now to sort things out, etc.
Sophia: Thank you for a great time
Kyle: It feels like we've been working together for 10 years.
John: And dinner is at seven. In addition, the training schedule and training processes are transmitted to us in the group every day. By the way, you are already in it, there is.
Sofia: And what is it called?
Kyle: Officially, Bravo Squad. But we have a regular group where we are actually four, because the old man rarely goes there. That is the price.
Gary: Hey, he just has a lot to do, and he doesn't like your stupid memes. Kyle jokingly pushed him in the shoulder.
They enjoyed spending time together so much that no one wanted to part.
Gary: okay, guys, let's go, let's not bother the lady)
After laughing together, they parted on this positive note.when the guys started to disperse, all emotions immediately disappeared from Sophie's face, she finally became herself.
Opening the door of her new room, she immediately felt the freshness of the room, as well as a large and quite voluminous space, furnished with tasteful furniture, the rays of the setting sun immediately fell on her face, penetrating through the spacious windows. Sitting down on her bed, she sighed heavily, continuing to stare at the ceiling. Suddenly she felt something rolling down her cheek. Wiping her face with her hand, she realized that they were tears.(uncontrolled, not indicative of causing pain, just a side effect of prolonged control over your feelings and emotions). rubbing her cheek with her hand, she said softly:
- Fuck.
Although she understood that this is a normal biological reaction of her body, but it is one of two things that lead her to maximum dissatisfaction, and the second...
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"Tsunami Alert: How Karachi is Preparing for the Worst"
The Threat of Tsunami in Karachi
KARACHI: Due to the possibility of intensifying monsoon currents in Sindh starting tomorrow (Tuesday). the Met office issued an urban flooding advisory for Karachi and other cities on Monday.
Dr. Sardar Sarfaraz, chief meteorologist, noted that the current weather system was anticipated to gradually get worse, first affecting southeast portions of Sindh on Tuesday afternoon or in the evening, and then affecting northeast areas, including Karachi, late at night with sporadic heavy rainfall. According to him, the heaviest rain is predicted to fall starting on June 11 when the low pressure region that is developing in eastern India would enter Pakistan and gather strength from the weather over the Arabian Sea. "After that, it probably will have an impact on all of Sindh. But prior to that, there would be intermittent mild to high falls in numerous areas of the province, he added, noting that the current weather pattern had obstructed the sea breeze, making Karachi hot and muggy.
Areas Which May Be Affected:
According to the Met department advisory, sea conditions are predicted to turn difficult or very rough from Jun 10 through 15, and fishermen are urged to exercise additional caution.rain-thunderstorms with scattered heavy falls are expected in Tharparkar, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Badin, Tando Mohammad Khan, Tando Allahyar, Hyderabad, Matiari, Thatta, Sujawal, Sanghar, Shaheed Benazirabad, Khairpur, Sukkur, Larkana, Ghotki, Kashmore, Shikarpur, Jacobabad, Dadu, Jamshoro and Qambar Shahdadkot during Jun 9-15.
In low-lying parts of Karachi, Hyderabad, Badin, Thatta, Sujawal, Tando Muhammad Khan, Tando Allahyar, Dadu, Jamshoro, Qambar Shahdadkot, Larkana, and Sukkur throughout the projected period, heavy rains may cause water logging or urban flooding.
From June 12, rainfall intensity is also anticipated to increase in Balochistan's northeastern and southern districts, which could result in flash floods in the districts of Dadu, Jamshoro, Qambar Shahdadkot, and downstream.
It further said that more strain could be placed on Hub dam, Thaddo dam, and areas downstream by persistently heavy rainfall over the Khuzdar, Lasbela, and Hub districts and across the Kirthar range.
History Of Floods & Tsunami In Coastal Belt Of Pakistan:
Karachi, the largest city in Pakistan, is located on the coast of the Arabian Sea. While the city has not experienced a tsunami in recent history, experts have expressed concern that any major earthquake could trigger a tsunami along Karachi's coast due to deep seas and unusual underground geographical changes.
In 1945, a deadly earthquake occurred 100 miles south of Karachi in the Northern Arabian Sea, triggering a tsunami which resulted in the loss of over 4,000 lives. Since then, no tsunami has occurred off the coast of Karachi. However, the location of the city makes it susceptible to a host of climatic disasters.
Legislation is essential to timely evacuate residents from coastal settlements in the event of an earthquake. In 2005, following an earthquake in Muzaffarabad, the seismic center of Karachi was made more efficient and three tsunami warning towers have been installed since then.
Geography:
Geographically, the coastal belt of Sindh and Balochistan, which covers an area of 1,100 km, has witnessed tsunamis triggered by earthquakes as well as islands emerging in the coastal areas. These extraordinary activities certainly point to the presence of underground gases and other factors.
Risk Of Tsunami:
According to Ameer Haider Laghari, Director Meteorological Department, Karachi, earthquakes have two causes: one is fault line and the other is boundary line. The risk of tsunami in Karachi cannot be ruled out due to the presence of three seismic plates in which the subdivision is slowly sinking.
Measures Taken By Government:
Two more warning towers have been installed in coastal areas of Balochistan in Gwadar and Pisni. About 14 towers will be installed by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) at various places in Sindh in the near future. The main purpose of installing these towers is to warn residents of coastal areas in case of any emergency.
Tide gauges have been installed at various coastal areas of Sindh and Balochistan to monitor sea waves. In this regard, not only is the situation monitored but also alerts are issued if the height of waves exceeds 6 meters. A tsunami alert is usually issued for an earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale in the Arabian Sea.
Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD):
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) holds responsibility for seismic monitoring and tsunami early warning in Pakistan. It is their liability to disseminate earthquake information to government and non-government organizations as well as to the public after any event occurs.
All stations are linked with central recording stations at Karachi and Islamabad through satellite communication systems. Beside broad band stations, a parallel program for installing short period (1s) sensors for close monitoring of faults and local seismicity is running.
Floods In The History:
In addition to tsunamis, Pakistan has also experienced severe flooding throughout its history. In August 2010, Pakistan suffered one of its most severe floods that affected approximately 20 million people and destroyed homes, crops and infrastructure. The floods caused over $14.9 billion worth of damage and $15.2 billion worth of economic losses.
The housing; agriculture and livestock; and transport and communications sectors suffered the most significant damage at $5.6 billion; $3.7 billion; and $3.3 billion respectively. Sindh was the worst affected province with close to 70 percent of total damages and losses followed by Balochistan; Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; and Punjab.
The floods affected 33 million people and more than 1730 lost their lives. They particularly impacted the poorest and most vulnerable districts with flood waters stagnant in many areas causing water-borne and vector-borne diseases to spread. More than 8 million displaced people faced a health crisis with loss of household incomes; assets; rising food prices; and disease outbreaks impacting vulnerable groups.
Women suffered notable losses particularly those associated with agriculture and livestock. The national poverty rate may increase by 3.7 to 4 percentage points potentially pushing between 8.4 and 9.1 million more people below poverty line while multidimensional poverty can potentially increase by 5.9 percentage points implying that an additional 1.9 million households are at risk of being pushed into non-monetary poverty.
National Flood Protection Plan:
The government has already started updating its national flood protection plan by adopting global best practices for updating its flood risk framework. Early warning systems that make use of weather data and modeling can alert authorities to an expected flood and give them time to start evacuations and put in place contingencies for critical sectors such as agriculture.
International Water Management Institute (IWMI):
Flood inundation models developed by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and partners have helped to anticipate the depth and extent of flooding in Sri Lanka allowing governments and communities to take preemptive measures that reduce the negative effects.
Insurance schemes supported by the government can also help small-scale farmers; businesses; and households recover after a climate event. IWMI and its partners have piloted index-based flood insurance in India and Bangladesh offering protection for agricultural livelihoods during floods limiting the long-term effect on food systems and food security.
Compensation:
Compensation for flood damage to crops totaled $150,000 between 2017 and 2020 allowing 7,000 families to repair their homes and farms and recover from the losses. Another example is the use of nature-based solutions or green infrastructure to harness the ability of ecosystems like wetlands to regulate water flow and absorb flood water.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, while Karachi has not experienced a tsunami in recent history it is important for residents and authorities to remain vigilant and prepared for such an event. The installation of warning towers and tide gauges along with legislation for timely evacuation are important steps towards ensuring safety of residents in case of a tsunami.
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Flash floods brought about by torrential rains caused widespread destruction in Ramanagara on Monday, killing at least two people, rendering thousands homeless and effectively shutting the expansive national highway that links Bengaluru and Mysuru.
The district that had seen drought for 11 successive years was brought to its knees as it received nearly 150 mm of rainfall in just 24 hours.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Ramanagara, Bengaluru and all other parts of South Interior Karnataka for the next five days, said A Prasad, Scientist-D, at the met centre in Bengaluru.
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Space missions set to improve solar storm forecasts Satellites launched into outer space could send back improved warnings of dangerous solar storms thanks to a breakthrough in the way scientists use space weather measurements. Experts from the University of Reading have found that using satellite data that is less reliable but is returned to Earth rapidly can be used to improve the accuracy of solar wind forecasts - which are harmful streams of charged particles sent from the sun - by nearly 50 per cent. Their research, published today (Thursday, 18 May) in Space Weather, could pave the way for agencies, such as the Met Office, to provide more accurate forecasts for severe space weather, which can cause blackouts and harm human health. Lead researcher Harriet Turner, from the University of Reading’s Department of Meteorology, said: “We know lots about how to prepare for storms that form on Earth, but we need to improve our forecasts of the dangerous weather we get from space. Space weather threatens our technology-focused way of life as it can cause power grids to fail, damage satellites, such as GPS, and even make astronauts ill. “Our research has shown that using rapid satellite measurements to forecast space weather is effective. By sending spacecraft far from Earth, we can use this new technique to get better solar storm predictions and ensure we are prepared for what’s to come.” Simon Machin, Met Office Space Weather Manager, said: “This is a great example of the value that can result through our collaboration with academia. By pulling through scientific research into the operational domain, improved space weather forecasting will ultimately enhance our nation's ability to prepare for and mitigate against space weather events.” Old dogs and new tricks To predict space weather, scientists need to forecast the solar wind conditions at Earth. To do this, they combine computer simulations with observations from space to estimate what space weather will be like. This is known as data assimilation. The highest quality observations only become available many days after they are made, as they are processed on the ground and ‘cleaned’, meaning forecasts take longer to achieve. To obtain forecasts faster, the research team tried using near-real-time (NRT) data. NRT data undergoes no processing or cleaning, meaning it is less accurate but can be made available within a couple of hours. The research team found that forecasts produced using the NRT data still produces reliable predictions and enables greater warning time. This could enable authorities to better prepare for power failures that cost up to 2.1 trillion dollars over a century in the USA and Europe. To the stars The scientists behind this new study say using this new technique with upcoming space missions will enable better forecasts. The European Space Agency (ESA) will launch ‘Vigil’ in the mid-2020s, a first-of-its-kind mission that will monitor potentially hazardous solar activity using a number of UK-built instruments. By launching the spacecraft into a position 60 degrees behind Earth in longitude, the Met Office will be able to improve space weather forecasts by using data assimilation of the NRT solar wind data. It is hoped the unique location of Vigil will allow scientists to see the solar wind that will later arrive at Earth, maximising forecast accuracy and warning time.
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The prototype for the Shipping Forecast was established after a particularly nasty storm in 1859 killed hundreds of people and wrecked more than 100 ships in the Irish Sea. In its aftermath, Vice Adm. Robert FitzRoy, founder of the U.K.’s Meteorological Department and originator of the term “forecast,” set up a maritime storm-warning system in 1861. Predictions were first sent by telegraph; radio broadcasts followed much later, in 1911, but were interrupted soon thereafter by the onset of World War I. Seven years after the armistice, the BBC sent out its first long-wave transmission of Weather Shipping from the Air Ministry in London. At some point the name changed to the Shipping Forecast and the number of broadcasts per day increased from two to four. Read at 5:20 a.m., 12:01 p.m., 5:54 p.m. and 12:48 a.m. G.M.T., each briefing begins with the same words: “And now the Shipping Forecast, issued by the Met Office.”
Although each individual transmission has traditionally been short — limited to 380 words at most, and often not more than a minute or two of speech — when heard in hourlong compilations, the Shipping Forecast is poetic and hypnotic, a free-form ode to the seas. The forecast presents a kind of audio tour: The announcer begins in Viking, a sea area near the Orkney archipelago, before directing the listener’s attention around the British Isles, intoning rhythmic phrases like “Wight, Portland, Biscay,” “good, occasionally poor, becoming very poor at times in Plymouth” or “low Southeast Iceland, 1,000, losing its identity by the same time.” What linguistic splendor resides in these descriptions — what possibilities!
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No Rain In Sight, Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru To Witness Soaring Temperatures | Updates
The heatwave is likely to prevail across the country till May 1.(Representative image)
Amidst the sweltering heat, the Indian Meteorological Department has issued a list of DOs that should be followed by people to ensure their well-being
As the country is currently facing the brunt of a hot and sultry weather, there seems to be no respite for the people in the coming days. The MeT Department on…
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IS THIS COFFEE SEASON?
The weather department's predictions are as unpredictable as the weather itself. Scorching temperatures and fierce storms. Malaysians struggle with the hot and humid nights. Amidst this, the author explores unique coffee creations...
The season is hot. The weather is hot. At least that’s what the folks at the weather department want us to believe. We begin to wonder.
The meteorological (met.) department (the ones that stick a finger in their mouths, pull it out of their mouths, then stick that finger in the air to find out the direction of the wind), say the weather is going to be scorching; the next moment all hell breaks…
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Srinagar : MeT Predicts Moderate Snowfall On Jan 31
Meteorological department has predicted parts of the Kashmir valley are expected to experience moderate snowfall on Jan 31.
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Dry weather in J&K until April 10, Except for April 3 & 5: MeT
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Tuesday forecast dry weather in Jammu and Kashmir until April 10, with exceptions on April 3 and 5.
“Today, the weather is expected to remain mainly clear in Jammu and Kashmir with a possibility of light rain and snow at isolated higher reaches,” an official of the Meteorological Department (MeT) said.
“On April 3, anticipate partly to…
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Heavy Rainfall Alert for Tamil Nadu and Coastal Regions by IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu until December 4, particularly in coastal areas. The state has been grappling with waterlogging and flood-like situations due to recent heavy downpours, with the situation anticipated to worsen further.
Chennai and five other districts in Tamil Nadu are expected to experience rain, thunderstorms, and lightning on Friday, according to the Met Department. Areas likely to be affected include Chengalpattu, Thiruvallur, Nagapattinam, Ramanathapuram, and Kanchipuram.
An orange alert has been issued by the IMD for Coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal due to the anticipated heavy rainfall in these regions. Similarly, coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam have also been put on an orange alert for heavy rainfall in the upcoming days.
The IMD has highlighted a low-pressure area over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining South Andaman Sea, expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm over the Southwest Bay of Bengal by around December 3. This cyclonic storm is predicted to hit the coasts of North Tamil Nadu and South Andhra Pradesh on the morning of December 4.
Furthermore, from December 1 to 4, light to moderate rainfall is anticipated in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, as well as in north Coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, with isolated instances of very heavy rainfall during December 2 to 4. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh may experience light to moderate rainfall, with heavy to very heavy rainfall likely over south Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema.
The intermittent heavy rains in Tamil Nadu have resulted in inundation in various parts of Chennai, leading to significant traffic congestion. Districts severely affected include Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Peerkankaranai, Perungalathur, and Chengelpet.
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Light rain, snow from 8th to 10th November in J&K: MeT
SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Department on Monday predicted light rain snow from 8th to 10th November in Jammu and Kashmir. Click here for more information.
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Chennai Battles Water Woes: Heavy Rainfall Leads to Chaos and NDRF Deployments
In a relentless downpour, Chennai found itself grappling with waterlogging and traffic snarls as heavy rainfall lashed various parts of the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued warnings, forecasting a week-long spell of rain in the region, intensifying concerns among residents.
The Met Department initially predicted light to moderate rainfall on Friday. However, the situation escalated due to a cyclonic circulation over Sri Lanka and its surrounding areas, causing widespread showers in Tamil Nadu, particularly in Chennai. This sudden deluge left streets and main roads submerged, prompting citizens to share visuals of the chaos on social media platforms.
To address the crisis, the government took swift action, deploying 12 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams across different districts in Tamil Nadu. These teams are strategically positioned to assist and ensure the safety of residents amidst the heavy rainfall. Additionally, Tamil Nadu Revenue Minister KKSSR Ramachandran announced the appointment of monitoring officers in 15 zones of the Greater Chennai Corporation and other districts to oversee the situation closely.
Amidst the chaos, social media platforms were abuzz with posts highlighting the challenges faced by the city. Concerned citizens shared videos and images depicting waterlogged streets and main roads, shedding light on the magnitude of the situation. Frustration mounted as citizens expressed their grievances online. One social media user pointed out, “Poor rainwater drainage by Chennai Metro Rail impacting cars, bikes, and commuters,” underscoring the urgent need for effective drainage systems to mitigate such crises.
Another user lamented, “Very heavy rain from Saidapet to Velachery — on Velachery Main Road,” highlighting the specific areas severely affected by the torrential rainfall.
As Chennai battles the aftermath of heavy rain, the resilience of its citizens shines through amidst adversity. The combined efforts of government agencies and concerned individuals are crucial in managing the situation and ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone affected. Chennai stands united, determined to overcome the challenges posed by nature, demonstrating the spirit that defines this vibrant city.
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"Unleashing Nature's Fury: Discover U’khand's Dramatic Storms and Torrential Downpours - Latest from The Met Dept"
The regional meteorological center of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted an increase in rainfall and thunderstorm activity in Uttarakhand this week. A yellow alert has been issued for Wednesday, stating that light to moderate rain and thunderstorms are likely to occur in several districts of the state. According to Bikram Singh, director of the center, this rain and…
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