HURRICANE IRMA
How hurricanes will change as the Earth warms
Hurricane Beryl struck the Grenadine Islands on July 1 as an early category 5 storm with unprecedented speed and intensity, attributed to warm ocean waters. Scientists forecast a record-breaking 2024 hurricane season with up to 25 named storms. The changing climate may lead to more major hurricanes and slower, stalled storms causing devastating flooding. Small island states like Dominica must confront the legacy of colonialism in building climate resilience.
Hurricane alert: Atlantic hurricane season 2024 forecast is out. When will activity begin?
Atlantic hurricane 2024 season initial forecast is out and it is not a positive development.
Dual Hurricanes: Norma strikes Los Cabos, Tammy targets Barbuda
Hurricane Norma has hit the coastal region of Los Cabos in Mexico with winds of up to 80 mph, causing businesses to secure their premises and residents to seek refuge in shelters. The slow-moving storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall and increase the risk of flooding. Meanwhile, Hurricane Tammy has made landfall in Barbuda, with warnings of heavy rainfall and potential flooding across the Lesser Antilles.
Hurricane Lee intensifies to category 5, sweeps Atlantic Ocean. Check forecast, projected path
The National Hurricane Center has forecast that Hurricane Lee will further gain strength on Friday and sweep large swathes of the Atlantic Ocean before changing its path.
What to expect when Hurricane Idalia hits Florida on Wednesday
Millions of Florida residents have evacuated as Hurricane Idalia, an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm, approaches the state's Big Bend region. Evacuations have been ordered in 28 counties, and storm warnings are in effect for most of Florida, as well as parts of Georgia and South Carolina.
How to teach young people about climate change? This comic strip may have the answer
The school system is not adequately set up to help them address their concerns.
How a hurricane in US can hit your oil bill
Last year, fuel prices in India registered a sudden spike in the September-October period after hurricanes Harvey and Irma hit the US Gulf Coast in August and September.
Volatility keeping gold prices in check; commodity may soon fall towards Rs 28,000
Gold has come under pressure from hope that the Fed will lift interest rates once more in 2017.
Trump blames Puerto Ricans for slow hurricane response
Puerto Rico's creaky power grid was wiped out in the storm, a loss expected to further cripple the island's economy, which has long been mired in recession.
Irma, Harvey and Katia! Here’s how hurricanes are named
Three hurricanes - Irma, Harvey and Katia created havoc in the US back to back in the past one month.
What changed your market while you were sleeping
Asian shares joined a global equities rally, hitting a 10-year peak on Tuesday.
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma to support crude oil prices; buy on dips
Expect dips to attract buying and more US refineries coming back will keep prices up.
Donald Trump and White House can't handle Twitter! Wrong Irma video gets tweeted
The White House social media director, Dan Scavino, had tweeted a wrong video of the flooded Miami airport.
Paris Agreement goals can't be achieved unless everybody takes part: Patricia Espinosa, United Nations
The Paris Agreement will only succeed if the government is joined in action by cities, businesses to building this low emission sustainable future for all our countries, Patricia said.
Hurricane Harvey: Beyonce, George Clooney and Oprah to take part in telethon for victims
The star-studded fundraiser will be live streamed on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter on September 12.
Indian-Americans open homes as hurricane Irma makes landfall
Sewa International, one of the Indian-American organisations carrying out relief and rescue work, provided shelter to more than 300 families.
Hurricane Irma slams into Florida, 3 dead
Storm surges pushed by a high tide were forecast to be as high as 15 feet (4.6 metres) for low-lying area along the state's southwest coast on Sunday.
Indian Embassy in US sets up helpline ahead of Irma landfall
"We are keeping sort of minute to minute watch on developments. We have set up hotlines. We are in touch with community leaders in Florida area," Navtej Sarna said.
MEA says in touch with Indians hit by Hurricane Irma
The ministry's spokesman Raveesh Kumar said the Indian missions in the four countries were in touch with local government officials to provide assistance.
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