Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

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Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Monsoon sets in over Kerala three days late, Pg1

Southwest Monsoon finally hits Kerala three days late, sparking El Nino fears and potential strain on India's rain-fed kharif agriculture.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

5 Jun, 2026

Monsoon sets in over Kerala three days late, Pg1

Southwest Monsoon finally hits Kerala three days late, sparking El Nino fears and potential strain on India's rain-fed kharif agriculture.

5 Jun, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

When El Niño becomes an economic crisis, Pg9

Impending El Niño forecast to trigger India's severe economic crisis, exacerbating heat stress, agricultural losses, and food inflation, disproportionately affecting informal workers.

5 Jun, 2026

When El Niño becomes an economic crisis, Pg9

Impending El Niño forecast to trigger India's severe economic crisis, exacerbating heat stress, agricultural losses, and food inflation, disproportionately affecting informal workers.

5 Jun, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

Southwest monsoon to set in over Kerala ‘around June 4’, Pg1

IMD pushes Southwest Monsoon onset in Kerala to June 4, missing forecast window; El Niño and stalled system raise concerns.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

3 Jun, 2026

Southwest monsoon to set in over Kerala ‘around June 4’, Pg1

IMD pushes Southwest Monsoon onset in Kerala to June 4, missing forecast window; El Niño and stalled system raise concerns.

3 Jun, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Disaster and Disaster Management

Cyclone brings heavy rain to Bombay, Pg9

Cyclone lashes Bombay with heavy rain, disrupting transport; Colaba Observatory warns of phenomenal seas and six-meter storm surge.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Disaster and Disaster Management

3 Jun, 2026

Cyclone brings heavy rain to Bombay, Pg9

Cyclone lashes Bombay with heavy rain, disrupting transport; Colaba Observatory warns of phenomenal seas and six-meter storm surge.

3 Jun, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

IMD Cuts Monsoon Forecast To 90% Of Long-Period Average, Pg1

A weaker monsoon is not merely a weather event; it is a test of India's agricultural resilience, water security and climate preparedness.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

30 May, 2026

IMD Cuts Monsoon Forecast To 90% Of Long-Period Average, Pg1

A weaker monsoon is not merely a weather event; it is a test of India's agricultural resilience, water security and climate preparedness.

30 May, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Preparation, not fear, will help tackle El Nino: Minister, Pg14

Agriculture Ministry prepares for El Nino impact with crop advisories as IMD forecasts below-normal monsoon, potentially affecting agricultural output.

29 May, 2026

Preparation, not fear, will help tackle El Nino: Minister, Pg14

Agriculture Ministry prepares for El Nino impact with crop advisories as IMD forecasts below-normal monsoon, potentially affecting agricultural output.

29 May, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Health Sector

When night falls, and temperature doesn't, Pg12

Rising night temperatures in India pose severe health risks, impacting sleep quality and increasing mortality from heat-related illnesses.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Health Sector

28 May, 2026

When night falls, and temperature doesn't, Pg12

Rising night temperatures in India pose severe health risks, impacting sleep quality and increasing mortality from heat-related illnesses.

28 May, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Delhi's dust pollution needs science, not seasonal optics, Pg12

Delhi grapples with severe dust pollution crisis due to El Nino-amplified heat, Indo-Gangetic Plain heating, and requires science-backed mitigation strategies.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

27 May, 2026

Delhi's dust pollution needs science, not seasonal optics, Pg12

Delhi grapples with severe dust pollution crisis due to El Nino-amplified heat, Indo-Gangetic Plain heating, and requires science-backed mitigation strategies.

27 May, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

Volcano eruption in Japan, Pg7

Mount Tokachi eruption in Hokkaido buries 60 houses, suspends train service, and leaves hundreds missing, triggering widespread panic and devastation.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

26 May, 2026

Volcano eruption in Japan, Pg7

Mount Tokachi eruption in Hokkaido buries 60 houses, suspends train service, and leaves hundreds missing, triggering widespread panic and devastation.

26 May, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

Outer core: unafraid of drama, Pg2

Earth's outer core witnesses dramatic shift as molten iron flow reverses direction under Pacific Ocean, impacting magnetic field.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

25 May, 2026

Outer core: unafraid of drama, Pg2

Earth's outer core witnesses dramatic shift as molten iron flow reverses direction under Pacific Ocean, impacting magnetic field.

25 May, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

Minimum temperatures are rising faster than maximum, Pg7

India faces rising minimum temperatures outpacing maximums, exacerbating heat stress on humans and crops, posing significant environmental challenges.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

19 May, 2026

Minimum temperatures are rising faster than maximum, Pg7

India faces rising minimum temperatures outpacing maximums, exacerbating heat stress on humans and crops, posing significant environmental challenges.

19 May, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Disaster and Disaster Management

Waiting for the storm, Pg6

Severe pre-monsoon storms claim 111 lives in Uttar Pradesh; highlighting disaster preparedness gaps and infrastructure vulnerabilities.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Disaster and Disaster Management

19 May, 2026

Waiting for the storm, Pg6

Severe pre-monsoon storms claim 111 lives in Uttar Pradesh; highlighting disaster preparedness gaps and infrastructure vulnerabilities.

19 May, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Space Technology

How does Earth protect itself from the Sun? New mission to find out, Pg9

China and Europe collaborate on SMILE mission to capture X-ray images of Earth's magnetosphere, enhancing space weather forecasting capabilities.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Space Technology

19 May, 2026

How does Earth protect itself from the Sun? New mission to find out, Pg9

China and Europe collaborate on SMILE mission to capture X-ray images of Earth's magnetosphere, enhancing space weather forecasting capabilities.

19 May, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

Clouds of ash, Pg13

Volcanic eruptions release gases/particles, impacting Earth's atmosphere by cooling via aerosols, emitting CO2, and damaging the ozone layer.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

17 May, 2026

Clouds of ash, Pg13

Volcanic eruptions release gases/particles, impacting Earth's atmosphere by cooling via aerosols, emitting CO2, and damaging the ozone layer.

17 May, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Behind govt ban on sugar exports: Iran war, El Niño, Pg13

Anticipating El Niño's impact and potential fertilizer shortages due to geopolitical tensions, the government prohibits sugar exports until September 2026.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

15 May, 2026

Behind govt ban on sugar exports: Iran war, El Niño, Pg13

Anticipating El Niño's impact and potential fertilizer shortages due to geopolitical tensions, the government prohibits sugar exports until September 2026.

15 May, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones E Technology in Aid of Farmers Science and Technology in Everyday Life

What has the IMD announced ahead of this year’s monsoon?, Pg8

IMD introduces AI-powered block-level monsoon forecasts across 15 states, enhancing agricultural planning and mitigating crop losses.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones E Technology in Aid of Farmers Science and Technology in Everyday Life

14 May, 2026

What has the IMD announced ahead of this year’s monsoon?, Pg8

IMD introduces AI-powered block-level monsoon forecasts across 15 states, enhancing agricultural planning and mitigating crop losses.

14 May, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

From Western Disturbances to El Niño: Brief guide to climate terms this summer, Pg9

Decoding summer's climate: El Niño's monsoon threat, western disturbances' impact, and heatwave definitions explained for better understanding.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

12 May, 2026

From Western Disturbances to El Niño: Brief guide to climate terms this summer, Pg9

Decoding summer's climate: El Niño's monsoon threat, western disturbances' impact, and heatwave definitions explained for better understanding.

12 May, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

What measures are needed to address Delhi’s heat crisis?, Pg10

Delhi grapples with intensifying heatwaves due to urbanization, demanding sustainable solutions and social protection measures to mitigate economic and ecological impacts.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

11 May, 2026

What measures are needed to address Delhi’s heat crisis?, Pg10

Delhi grapples with intensifying heatwaves due to urbanization, demanding sustainable solutions and social protection measures to mitigate economic and ecological impacts.

11 May, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

In potential collapse of a key ocean current, consequences for world and India, Pg15

Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) slowdown threatens Indian monsoon, El Nino unpredictability, and global weather patterns, potentially collapsing by 2100.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

8 May, 2026

In potential collapse of a key ocean current, consequences for world and India, Pg15

Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) slowdown threatens Indian monsoon, El Nino unpredictability, and global weather patterns, potentially collapsing by 2100.

8 May, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation