Launched on September 23, 2009 using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle from Sriharikota, Oceansat-2; is designed to provide service continuity for operational users of the Ocean Colour Monitor (OCM) instrument on Oceansat-1. The agreement with the Indian Space Research Organisation will lead to the use of data from Oceansat-2 for various US agencies for research, education and other activities of public good, including weather forecasting.
An accurate early warning system that correlates rainfall and the potential for landslides. That is the imperative, say experts as rains create havoc in hills across India and the toll mounts in Kerala's Wayanad slopes where landslides buried entire homesteads and possibly hundreds of people.
The Northern Hemisphere is sizzling like an ant under a magnifying glass.
United States space agency NASA said it would launch a water-related satellite in collaboration with India's ISRO.
China will fire rockets into the sky to scatter any rainclouds ahead of next year's Beijing Olympics to ensure perfect weather, state media said on Tuesday.
A tormenting heatwave swept through North India on Sunday with the mercury crossing 49 degrees Celsius in pockets of Delhi, while the weather office forecast some relief Monday onwards.
The infamous Indian summer lives up to its reputation as the heat wave continues to grip the country.
A record 119.3 mm rainfall pounded Delhi under the impact of cyclonic storm Tauktae and a western disturbance in 24 hours ending 8:30 am on Thursday, breaking all the previous records for May, the IMD said on Thursday.
The Saurashtra Cricket Association is keeping a tab on the weather forecasts.
The forecast for better rains this seasons comes after India witnessed one of the worst droughts in recent times when the monsoon had failed last year.
Skymet is the first major Indian weather forecasting agency to have issued a monsoon forecast for 2016.
Pre-monsoon rainfall, colloquial referred to as "mango showers", is vital to many parts of the country.
The city's 24-hour average AQI was recorded in the 'poor' category at 265 on Saturday as residents flouted the ban on firecrackers in parts of the national capital ahead of Diwali, according to Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) data.
The searing heat pushed the city's peak power demand to its highest for May, while the Delhi government directed the schools that have not closed for summer vacations to do so with immediate effect.
The 50-share NSE Nifty slipped below the 10,200-mark by falling 47.20 points, or 0.46 per cent, at 10,192.95 after hovering between 10,169.85 and 10,296.55.
The monsoon this year in India was likely to be 'below normal' at 95% of LPA: Skymet
Dabrera said he has visited all the three venues personally to oversee the preparations.
The world's #1 golfer is aiming for an unprecedented third successive US Masters crown.
A blizzard, accompanied by heavy snow and powerful winds, pummeled the US mid-Atlantic on Saturday, causing at least two fatalities and paralysing travel in the region.
However, a bright morning brought relief to the residents of the rain-drenched city, even as the weather office has forecast rains for November 21.
The second day of the 2016 Olympic rowing regatta was called off on Sunday due to problems caused by rough weather, organisers said.
"The season averaged maximum temperatures in Himachal Pradesh, West Rajasthan, Konkan, Goa, Coastal Karnataka, Kerala and Arunachal Pradesh are likely to be higher than normal by 0.5-1.0 degree Celsius," the Met department has said in its forecast.
However, it's too soon to see any trend; July rain is key.
Hailstorms may cause Rs 12k-cr crop damage, El Nino a bigger worry.
The national capital, parts of which reeled under heatwave conditions for the past few days, had some relief on Wednesday with strong winds and partly cloudy skies witnessed during the day.
The first T20 international between India and South Africa was abandoned in Dharamsala on Sunday, without a ball being bowled because of heavy rain.
The city has been witnessing heavy rains since Tuesday night, resulting in water logging in many areas.
Sowing of crops at this point of time, when the onset of monsoon is delayed and chances of good rains are less, will only push up the cost for farmers and also hamper the yield of the crop: Skymet.
According to an IMD forecast issued on Thursday, a heatwave spell will persist over northwest and central India during the next five days and over east India during the next three days.
IMAGES from Day 4 of the fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday.
Monsoon is likely to reach Maharashtra and Goa in the next two days, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday, with a private weather forecasting agency predicting sustained heavy rains later this week.
Heavy overnight threatens to wash out India's opening ICC World Twenty20 encounter against Bangladesh at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Saturday. It started raining late Friday evening and has since lashed the city through the night. The weather forecast is also not too bright, with more rainfall predicted for rest of the day.
The city's 24-hour Air Quality Index, recorded at 4 pm every day, stood at 418, up from 334 the previous day, and it may trigger stringent restrictions under the third stage of the graded response action plan to mitigate hazardous conditions.
The University of Mumbai and Times Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday in Mumbai under which the foundation will construct a building dedicated to study how to handle disasters.
Heavy rain is expected on Sunday's match-day and also the reserve day on Monday as a multi-year La Nina weather phenomenon continues to drench much of eastern Australia.
The weather office has forecast intense spells of rain at isolated places in Nainital, Champawat, Pithoragarh, Bageshwar, Dehradun, Tehri and Pauri districts on Sunday.
Australia intend to go all out for a win in the fifth Test against England starting at the Oval on Thursday rather than settle for the draw that would ensure they retain the Ashes.
France showcased its cultural diversity, spirit of revolution, impeccable craftsmanship, and architectural heritage in a riveting opening ceremony for the 33rd Olympic Games.
ITC has rolled out 6,400 e-choupals across India since 2000. The initiative has gained new relevance as New Delhi urgently tries to tackle threats to food security, the growing gap between rich and poor and stagnant agricultural growth that has added to soaring food prices.
