Cyclones

Killai in Tamil Nadu has become the state's first fully operational climate-resilient village by combining ecosystem restoration, renewable energy, and community-led action to combat climate challenges like cyclones, sea-level rise, and biodiversity loss.

The Kolkata Cloud Chasers, a group based in Bengal, spend weekends chasing cyclones, thunderstorms, and lightning using weather models, radar imagery, and cameras to capture photographs and data. They describe their pursuit as driven by a unique, irreplaceable feeling.

Marine heatwaves are shown to intensify cyclones by providing warmer ocean waters, leading to faster storm strengthening and increased damage. The study, published in Nature, highlights the link between ocean temperatures and storm severity.