India’s weather and climate watch, forecasting storms and shaping warnings
Flood risk maps are being challenged as climate change drives more extreme rainfall. New analyses show FEMA maps underestimate flood risk in less-populated areas, while private models indicate substantially higher exposure, prompting calls for updated nationwide mapping.
The India Meteorological Department has recorded rainfall beating long-period averages in about a third of Indian states as monsoon activity remains dense, with satellite imagery showing widespread cloud cover across the nation. The pattern comes after a period of variability, including an unusually dry June.
The monsoon has intensified, causing deadly floods and landslides across multiple Indian states. Assam and Jharkhand report the highest casualties, while Kerala and Kashmir face ongoing damage as the weather system continues to unleash heavy rainfall. Officials warn that climate-driven changes are raising the risk of future disasters.