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CALIFORNIA DROUGHT AND FLOODS
In 1989, a 185-page California climate report warned that a warming would slash the state's spring runoff by a full third. 30 years later, its warnings proved right, with mountain snow cover falling by half as droughts, floods and fires worsened- Super El Niño alert: Pacific ocean temperatures surge past critical limits, altering global tropical storm tracks
- In 1935, this dam submerged entire US town under 60 feet of water; nearly 90 years later, falling lake levels are bringing the 'ghost town' back to life
- In 2011, California turned dormant rice fields into winter salmon nurseries; the young fish grew up to eight times faster than in riversFlooded rice fields in California's Yolo Bypass are helping young salmon grow significantly faster. These fields provide a rich food source...13 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- 2026 Super El Niño Forecast: What happens this winter could shock California, here's whyCalifornia anticipates a dangerous winter with record coastal sea levels. A rapidly strengthening El Niño threatens increased flooding and ...12 Aug, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
- How a Self-Taught Widow invented modern water storage: Harriet Williams Strong's 1890s irrigation breakthroughs saved a drought-hit California ranch and transformed dry-land farming foreverIn 1883, Harriet Williams Russell Strong was widowed, penniless, and left with four daughters on a failing California ranch. She had zero e...30 Jul, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- In 2003, an Iraqi engineer left California to re-flood wetlands Saddam had turned into desert; up to 60% of the ancient marshes later returnedAzzam Alwash embarked on a mission to restore the ravaged Mesopotamian Marshes upon his return to Iraq. By implementing a straightforward p...29 Jul, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
- 2026 Super El Nino forecast: Is a powerful climate event expected? Here's what experts say2026 Super El Niño forecast: Scientists closely monitor the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) for signs of a potential super El Niño. The...23 Jul, 2026, 10.25 PM IST
- Scientists affirm climate change fuels extreme weatherThe assessment comes as weather disasters dominate the headlines and as the public and private sectors pour resources into trying to unders...20 Jul, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
- El Nino is expected 'to break records': top expertAn El Nino weather event is predicted to reach record-breaking strength. Experts anticipate extreme weather patterns globally due to this p...08 Jul, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
- Super El Niño 2026 could be even stronger than expected: California could face flooding while the US braces for a harsh winterA powerful Super El Niño is developing in the Pacific Ocean. Forecasters predict this climate phenomenon will intensify rapidly in coming m...07 Jul, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
- Why your summer tomatoes cost so muchTomato prices have surged due to severe weather in Florida and Mexico. Consumers face higher costs for this summer staple.13 Jun, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
- A giant lake vanished for 130 years, then returned and flooded 120,000 acres overnightA massive lake in California, Tulare Lake, vanished over a century ago. Recent extreme storms brought it back, submerging farmland. This ev...01 Jun, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
- Cascading extreme weather events unleash billions in damages globallyThese events across the globe include Malaysia’s devastating floods and extreme weather in Texas and Los Angeles. Experts warn that such co...11 Mar, 2025, 09.20 AM IST
- Many extreme events of 2023 in line with predictions of warmer world, study findsThe study suggests that multiple regions experiencing heat extremes simultaneously could become a common occurrence in a warmer world. Many...21 Apr, 2024, 11.19 AM IST
- Tropical Storm Hilary unleashes flash floods in CaliforniaMountain and desert areas could get 5 to 10 inches of (12 to 25 cm) rain, as much as the deserts typically see in a year, forecasters said....21 Aug, 2023, 09.03 AM IST
- Rivers in the sky: What are 'atmospheric rivers' that caused massive flooding in USThese "rivers in the sky" are relatively common, with about 11 present on Earth at any time, according to NASA. Most atmospheric rivers are...16 Mar, 2023, 10.42 AM IST
- 2022's climate disasters: A tale of too much rain and too little in some placesThis isn't just a freak year: Such extreme events are occurring with increasing frequency and intensity. Climate change is intensifying the...21 Dec, 2022, 09.49 AM IST
- Stalling of planetary waves makes us more prone to droughts and floodsNew research shows a more direct link between certain extreme weather events and human-induced climate change and the role of planetary wav...20 May, 2017, 12.32 AM IST
- Corporate buying of dry fruits this festive season has slumpedAlmond prices in India have shot up because of low output in drought-hit almond-producing regions of California, the world's largest produc...21 Oct, 2014, 01.16 PM IST
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