NCDEX to publish two rainfall-based indices on WednesdayThe two indices will only be representative indices of rainfall in the country and won’t be available for trading.
09 Jun, 2020, 09.34 PM IST
Skymet estimates record 113.66 million tonnes of wheat outputThere is slight difference in Skymet’s estimation and the government’s second advance estimates, which was released in February this year. ...
04 May, 2020, 03.29 PM IST
Weather forecasting in times of extreme weather eventsAs extreme weather events become more common, demand for better forecasting is disrupting the entire space.
16 Jun, 2019, 10.39 AM IST
Companies have begun to improve the range & accuracy of weather forecastingRoughly 60% of the operating expenses of a ship are in fuel costs, with a large ship burning 50 tonnes of oil per day.
18 May, 2019, 10.06 AM IST
Below-normal monsoon belies forecast, season's rainfall deficit at 5%Agriculture experts said there are some concerns about crops in parts of the country even as the overall farm situation remains positive.
12 Sep, 2016, 08.13 AM IST
Skymet’s rainfall prediction way off mark: CentreThe rainfall during August is likely to be 90 per cent of average, with an error of nine percentage points, as was forecast in June.
15 Aug, 2015, 10.36 AM IST
Skymet may revise monsoon forecast again; June-July predictions off the markSkymet may revise its monsoon forecast after its July prediction turned out to be off the mark and rainfall in June was higher than estimat...
03 Aug, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
Skymet raises $4.5 million to better R&D servicesWeather forecasting company Skymet Weather Services raised $4.5 million from a consortium of investors led by Asia Pacific.
06 Aug, 2014, 03.36 AM IST
IMD's website report jump in traffic due to erratic monsoon, weather forecast apps gain tooAngshujyoti Das said that awareness of weather was much more than in previous years and the market was ready for new products.
28 Jul, 2014, 08.43 AM IST
Top 5 apps to help weather the rainsDon't be caught in a downpour, plan your outings well with these apps
18 Jun, 2014, 09.54 AM IST
Clear pleasant weather to prevail on oath taking ceremony of Narendra ModiChances of a sudden shower ahead of Prime Minister designate Modi oath taking ceremony on Monday evening in New Delhi are weak say meteorol...
26 May, 2014, 12.53 PM IST
Demand for accurate weather predictions heralds burgeoning business opportunity for private forecasting firmsFrom being the preserve of IMD, answer to ‘What’s the weather going to be like?’ is being offered by private entrants to climate forecastin...
30 Apr, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
Skymet predicts below-normal rainfall in north after July 24A short break in rains during July is conducive for the kharif crop, particularly paddy, cotton and oilseeds.
19 Jul, 2013, 05.13 AM IST
Private weather forecasters contest Met Department's early monsoon theoryThe weather office may have jumped the gun in declaring last week’s torrential rainfall as monsoon showers, claims private forecaster Skymet
24 Jun, 2013, 04.10 AM IST
Below-normal rain forecast for July, August dampens spiritsA warning that July and August are likely to see below-normal rains has tinged the elation over the monsoon's arrival on schedule.
05 Jun, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
Private forecaster Skymet expects normal monsoon this yearSkymet has predicted normal monsoon rains from June to September, joining a series of international meteorologists that have made a similar...
18 Apr, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
Skymet Weather Services: Jatin Singh provides services to climate-dependent sectors like agriculture, energyAs a television journalist, Jatin Singh knew all about the lack of credible weather forecasting services that media channels could reliably...
23 Mar, 2012, 11.59 AM IST