monsoon

Delayed monsoons, sudden cloudbursts, and prolonged dry spells are becoming increasingly common across India. Scientists point to a combination of global warming and natural climate phenomena such as El Niño as key reasons behind these…

Across Odisha, the arrival of the monsoon has long marked the beginning of a new agricultural season. But in recent years, changing rainfall patterns have raised concerns about an increasingly uncertain future. While large-scale climate…

Monsoon is often celebrated as a season of renewal, but in Odisha's mining districts, heavy rainfall can reveal environmental challenges hidden during the dry months. As rainwater flows across disturbed landscapes, concerns emerge over soil…

For Odisha's farmers, the monsoon is not just a season—it is a lifeline. Every year, families prepare their fields and wait for the first rains with hope and anxiety in equal measure. But as rainfall patterns become increasingly…

Prof. Surendranath Pasupalak Introduction and Objectives Weak or stalled monsoon phases are often attributed to inadequate atmospheric moisture or to large-scale climatic drivers such as El Niño. However, rainfall efficiency…

As Odisha prepares for another monsoon, forests, wetlands, rivers, and mangroves are preparing too. For wildlife, the rainy season is a critical period that influences breeding, feeding, migration, and survival. While the monsoon brings…