This NEM season has seen a lot of debate Can Astrology Predict Rainfall? With claims and counter claims about how good or bad astrology could be in predicting rains well in advance compared to Numerical Weather Models. The reality is somewhere in between. There is no denial there is a science involved in the Almanac’s…
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Impact of El Nino on Northeast Monsoon – A Study
Northeast Monsoon, the retreating monsoon, is the lifeline of Tamil Nadu with the coastal districts getting 60% of the annual rainfall during these three months of October – December. Interior districts get more than 40% of the rainfall during Northeast Monsoon. The Normal onset date of Northeast Monsoon is around October 20th with +/- 7…
Indian Monsoon – Beyond Weather
Have you ever wondered how Rajendra Chola I conquered places as far as Indonesia, Malaysia & Thailand in Southeast Asia? Or for that matter have you wondered how Rome and China were connected through an ancient maritime trading empire. Read on.
Should IMD use Weighted Averages for Evaluating Southwest Monsoon?
The performance of Southwest Monsoon is evaluated by IMD through a weighted average method under which the sub divisional rainfall is averaged to be tallied for a national average rainfall. Does this provide an accurate picture of how the rainfall has been for the season? A COMK alternate take on the performance of Southwest Monsoon….
When does El Nino impact on Indian Monsoon?
There is a lot of discussion on Impact of El Nino on Southwest Monsoon in India. The entire Indian Agriculture eco system revolves around Southwest Monsoon. Mr. Vinson Kurian of Business Line who covers weather extensively in the Agriculture & Commodity section in the paper has in his column talked about how the timing of…