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Monsoon

The monsoon is a seasonal wind pattern. It brings heavy rainfall to many regions. In India, the monsoon is crucial for agriculture. Farmers rely on it for crops. The monsoon typically occurs from June to September. It influences the economy and water supply. Cultural festivals often celebrate the arrival of the rains. The monsoon shapes the landscape and biodiversity.

New Shieldtail Snake

The recent scientific description of Rhinophis siruvaniensis, a new species of burrowing shieldtail snake from the Western Ghats,...

 December 12, 2025

Maharashtra Elections 2024

The Maharashtra state elections in 2024 are unfolding in a markedly different agricultural landscape compared to previous elections....

 October 29, 2024

Mumbai’s Unseasonal Weather Patterns

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recently announced the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon from India, including Mumbai, on...

 October 22, 2024

Monsoon Variability in India

The monsoon season from June to September 2024 has been unprecedented, characterised by an alarming increase in extreme...

 October 22, 2024

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