climate patterns
Understanding Hurricanes, Cyclones, and Typhoons: What's the Difference and How They Form
Nov 07, 2025 02:25 pm CST
This comprehensive guide explains the differences between hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons - all variations of tropical cyclones occurring in different regions worldwide. Learn about storm classification systems, formation patterns, seasonal variations, and the science behind these powerful weather phenomena, including recent examples like Typhoon Kalmaegi that claimed over 100 lives in the Philippines before hitting Vietnam.
Understanding Cyclone Movement: Why Tropical Storms Form at Sea but Target Coastal Areas
Oct 29, 2025 07:01 pm CST
This article explains the scientific reasons behind cyclone formation over warm oceans and their tendency to move toward land rather than staying at sea. It details how trade winds, the Hadley circulation, and monsoon patterns influence cyclone trajectories in the Indian Ocean region, particularly affecting India's eastern and western coasts depending on seasonal wind directions.
Southwest Monsoon Completes Withdrawal From India: Record Rainfall Patterns and Agricultural Impact
Oct 16, 2025 04:42 pm CST
The southwest monsoon has officially withdrawn from India on October 16, one day after its usual retreat date. With an 8% surplus rainfall of 937.2mm against the normal 868.6mm, this monsoon season saw significant regional variations, with northwest India receiving 27.3% excess rainfall while the east and northeast recorded their second lowest rainfall since 1901. The IMD forecasts continued above-normal rainfall for most regions during the post-monsoon season.