Feeble Western Disturbance to approach the Western Himalayas

The northwestern parts of the country have seen some dry weather conditions for the past few days. Now, a feeble Western Disturbance will approach the hills of North India by tomorrow. It will have the most effect on November 19th.

This system will be very feeble, in fact, even the mountains will only see rain for the mid and higher reaches of the mountains. Rains will be on the higher side on November 19 and will reduce on 20th, after which total clearance is expected.

The lower hills of Srinagar, Banihal, Patnitop and Qazi Gund will be seeing cloudy weather only with the probability of very little rain. Meanwhile, Udhampur, Jammu etc. will be seeing no rains. Similar conditions will be seen for Himachal wherein only the higher reaches will see showers.

Uttarakhand will be the state which will be seeing the least weather activity. For the plains of North India, until the system stays, we expect a little rise in temperatures. After the passage of the system, we can expect a drop in the minimums. However, as the winds will not be strong, we do not foresee a lot of difference in the pollution

Cyclone Midhili to give heavy rains over Tripura, Manipur and Mizoram

Northeastern parts of the country are all set to see good rainfall activities for the next few days. This is because of a Cyclone in the Bay of Bengal called Midhili. Though it is at a fairly safe distance from the coast of West Bengal and Odisha, it is moving northeastward towards Bangladesh and is likely to make landfall by late evening hours today.

With this, we expect parts of Tripura, Manipur and Mizoram to see moderate to heavy rainfall today and tomorrow. Southeastern parts of Assam may also see some showers. But then, more of these rains are expected today. Weather conditions will improve significantly by tomorrow evening and further better the day after tomorrow.

Cities of Agartala, Imphal, Aizawl, as well as Silchar, Kachar etc. may see some rainfall activities. The main valley of Assam may not have significant weather but see just about some clouding. Nagaland will also escape extreme weather and only light showers will be seen.

Chennai rains coming up again, moderate showers expected

The city of Chennai has seen some good rainfall activity in the past few days. However, the last 24 hours remained dry for the city. As far as the month of November is concerned, the normal rains for the Nungambakkam observatory stand at 373.6 mm while the observatory has seen 213.8 mm of rains so far.

On the other hand, Meenambakkam observatory has recorded 246.5 mm of rain so far against 377.3 mm of rainfall.

Now, Chennai rains are expected to be seen both tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, i.e. November 18 and 19. During this time, moderate rains are expected with one odd heavy showers as well. Rainfall will be seen reducing on November 20th. In fact, on November 21, rain will be even less for the city.

These rains are due to a Cyclonic Circulation that is seen off the Tamil Nadu Coast. A trough is also seen from circulation along the coast to the centre of the storm. A convergence is seen over the coastal parts of Tamil Nadu, which will cause rains over the region.

Cyclone 'Midhili' To Cross Bangladesh , No Threat To Indian Coastline

Deep depression over Bay of Bengal (BoB) intensified in to a tropical storm in the wee hours today. The cyclone named ‘Midhili’ is centered around 20.3°N and 88.9°E over northwest BoB. The storm is placed at a reasonably safe distance from the capital city of West Bengal and located about 200km south of Digha. The steering winds are moving the storm northeastward, parallel to coastline of West Bengal and heading for Bangladesh.

Tropical storm is positioned in marginally favourable environmental conditions. The dense clouds mass with deep convection is superimposed over broad low level cyclonic circulation, with a significant outflow. Adequate heat potential has sustained the storm so far but any further growth is unlikely. Rather, the storm may weaken a little with fading support from the peripheral region. Vertical wind shear will increase and sea surface temperature will drop in the close proximity of coastline. Entrainment of dry air and increase of friction may erode the compact structure of storm. Accordingly, the storm may loose its strength slightly before making landfall.

Cyclone will continue moving northeastward to head for Bangladesh coast. Landfall is likely near Kaukata, beach town of Bangladesh, sometime in the late evening today. Some stations of Bangladesh like, Kaukata, Khepupara, Madaripur, Comilla, Feni, Sandwip, Cox’s Bazar, Teknaf will be at risk of gale winds and flooding rains in the next 24 hours. Khepupara received 135.4mm rainfall in the past 24hours. More intense showers will cause inundation of coastal areas towards evening and night. Capital city Dhaka will be at a safe distance and no hazardous weather is expected.

After making landfall in the late evening, storm will weaken to a depression by mid night and further to a low pressure tomorrow morning/forenoon hours. Northeastern states like Tripura, Mizoram and Manipur will get squally weather and heavy rains in the next 24 hours. Extreme southeastern parts of Assam also will get moderate showers, becoming heavy at times. Weather conditions will improve significantly by tomorrow evening and further better day after tomorrow.

This is the second post monsoon cyclone of 2023, hitting Bangladesh. Earlier, very severe cyclonic storm ‘Hamoon’ struck Cox’s Bazar on 24^thOctober 2023. In the pre monsoon season, Bangladesh had a close shave as an extremely severe cyclonic storm ‘Mocha’ struck Myanmar, near Sittwe on 14^th May 2023.

Northeast Monsoon sees second consecutive positive week in terms of rains

The Northeast Monsoon had a poor start at the beginning of the season when it entered around October 21 and 22. However, now Northeast MOnsoon has seen the second successive good week.

Between October 26-1st Nov, the rain was 74 per cent deficit. Thereafter, between Nov 2 and 8, normal rains were achieved at 9.5 mm against 9.3 mm, which is a little above normal. Because of these rains, the overall deficiency was covered marginally reducing to 34 per cent deficiency.

After this week between Nov 9 and 15, rain deficiency reduced to 30 percent as the week saw 7.7 mm rain against 6.7 percent, resulting in a surplus of 15 percent. Pan India rains at present for Northeast Monsoon stand at 68.3 mm against 92.8 m, which is a shortfall of 26 percent.

South India at present is doing well wherein Tamil Nadu had a surplus of 49 percent in the previous week, and 43 percent excess rainfall this week. Also, Kerala was highly deficit in Southwest Monsoon, saw 77 percent excess rains last week and 25 percent surplus rains this week.

The entire South Peninsula saw 40 percent surplus rains between Nov 2 and 8 and 20 percent excess between Nov 9 and 15. For the next 3-4 days, activities will reduce but will pick up again which is a normal pattern as it goes through the active and non-active phases throughout the season.

Pleasant weather in Bengaluru, rains to reduce now

The city of Bengaluru usually witnesses moderate rainfall activities in the month of November with the normal rainfall for the month being at 65.4 mm. As far as the last few days are concerned, good rainfall activity has been seen over the capital city of Karnataka.

With these rainfall activities, we expect Bengaluru to witness pleasant weather conditions for the next week to 10 days. While rainfall activity is expected to reduce, light rainfall cannot be ruled out over the city.

As far as the temperatures are concerned, we can expect temperatures to be seen to the tune of 19°C. Low clouds are expected to be seen but we do not expect a lot of weather. The only time some rainfall activity will be seen is due to the Northeast Monsoon but in the period of 10 days, we only expect about 5 mm of rain.

[Hindi] दिल्ली का मौसम शुष्क रहेगा, जल्द बारिश की संभावना नहीं

दिल्ली और एनसीआर क्षेत्र में पिछले कुछ दिनों से शुष्क मौसम की स्थिति देखी जा रही है। दरअसल, अब भी दिल्ली का मौसम जल्द बदलने की उम्मीद नहीं है। इसके अलावा, एक पश्चिमी विक्षोभ और वह भी कमजोर, कल तक आएगा। इसके साथ, हम हवा के पैटर्न में कुछ बदलाव की उम्मीद कर सकते हैं लेकिन प्रदूषकों के किसी भी फैलाव की सीमा तक नहीं।

एकमात्र बात यह होगी कि अगले 2-3 दिनों में न्यूनतम तापमान में वृद्धि देखी जा सकती है। इस सिस्टम के गुजरने के बाद एक बार फिर तापमान में गिरावट की उम्मीद की जा सकती है।

दिल्ली क्षेत्र में बादल छाने की उम्मीद नहीं है, साथ ही तेज़ हवाएँ और बारिश भी नहीं होगी। वैसे भी, नवंबर सबसे कम बारिश वाला महीना है और दो दिनों की बारिश में ही सामान्य बारिश हो चुकी है।

अगले दस दिनों तक कोई मौसम न होने के कारण दिल्ली प्रदूषण के स्तर से भी कोई राहत मिलती नहीं दिख रही है।

Delhi weather to remain dry, no rains expected anytime soon

Delhi and the NCR region have been seeing dry weather conditions for the past few days. In fact, even now delhi weather is not expected to change anytime soon. Moreover, a Western Disturbance and that too a feeble one will arrive by tomorrow. With this, we can expect some change in the wind pattern but not to the extent of any dispersion of pollutants.

The only thing that will happen is that the minimum temmperatures may see an increase in the next 2-3 days. After the passage of the system, we can once again expect a drop in temperatures.

No clouding in Delhi region is expected, along with absence of strong winds and rains. As it is, November is the least rainy month and the normal rainfall has already been achieved in the two days spell that was seen.

Due to no weather for the next ten days, we do not see any respite from Delhi Pollution levels as well.

Deep Depression Over Bay Of Bengal May Become Mild Storm Briefly, Before Crossing Bangladesh Coast

Depression in the Bay of Bengal (BoB) intensified into a deep depression. The weather system is marked over west-central BoB and is centred around 17.2°N and 87.1°E, about 300km east abeam Vishakhapatnam. It is likely to move north-northeast, keeping a relatively safe distance from the Indian coastline for any hazardous weather conditions.

Deep depression is placed in favourable environmental conditions for marginal strengthening over the next 24 hours. The cloud configuration displays robust outflow with a nearly circular cloud-dense overcast (CDO), around the centre of the depression. Sea surface temperature is fairly warm at 28°C-29°C around the centre of the system, dropping slightly towards the coastline. Vertical wind shear is moderate of the order of 15-20 Knots. However, frictional effects due to proximity of land and entrainment of dry air, are likely to suppress its rapid intensification. With the available heat potential, the chances of strengthening to a cyclonic storm can be placed as ‘medium’.

While the deep depression is getting steered northeastward, nearly parallel to the coastline of Odisha and West Bengal, the possibility of crossing the Indian landmass is ruled out. Rather, the coastline is expected to escape the extreme fury of the storm, as such. Deep depression may intensify to a weak storm, sometime late tonight or wee hours tomorrow. Winds in the inner ring are expected to pick up to 65-70kmh and gusting to about 80kmh. Weather systems having wind speed in the range of 62-88 kmh are classified as a cyclonic storm. Further, winds of the order of 89-117kmh take the storm to the next category of ‘severe cyclonic storm’. The storm is likely to be named as ‘Midhili’.

Under the influence of this system, north coastal Odisha and the shoreline of Gangetic West Bengal, including the Sunderban area can expect squally weather with moderate showers, becoming heavy at times. Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly and Medinipur will remain at a relatively safe distance for any hazardous weather conditions. The storm is expected to cross Bangladesh's coast, late night tomorrow or early morning, between Mongla and Kalapara. Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and Southeast Assam bear the risk of heavy rains between the 16th and 18th of November, with a peak on 17th of November.

Rain in Kolkata may slightly interrupt AUS vs SA Semi Final

Last night was one of the most thrilling Cricket matches the world may have seen in the past many years. India and New Zealand had one amazing semi-final which kept the spectators gripped throughout the game. In the series of wins for India, another feather was added as with Kohli and Iyer's amazing rendevous with the bat and Shami's magic with the ball helped our country reach the final after 12 years.

The second semifinal World Cup match will be played between Australia and South Africa at Eden Garden Cricket Stadium Kolkata at 2:00 p.m. on November 16. The temperature range will be between 30 and 24 degrees. We expect a cloudy sky during the match with chances of light rain. There may be short spells of rain and thundershowers which may interrupt the match occasionally.

Whether will be warm initially but will become comfortable by 6:00 p.m. Light winds from the east direction will continue during the match.

Sports and Social Justice: Athletes as Agents of Change

The intersection of sport and social justice has become a critical platform for athletes to use their influence to change society. From basketball courts to soccer fields, an athlete's voice reaches beyond the sports arenas into the broader society. Their actions and words have the power to capture the public's attention, change attitudes and inspire action. A prime example of this is platforms like megapari, where you can learn all about sports betting.

1. Historical Context of Athletes in Social Movements

Athletes have been at the forefront of social justice movements for decades. They have used their prominence to bring attention to critical issues:

- Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball in 1947, challenging racial segregation.
- Muhammad Ali took a stand against the Vietnam War, which cost him his heavyweight title but earned him respect as a civil rights icon.
- The 1968 Olympic Games saw Tommie Smith and John Carlos raise their fists in a Black Power salute, symbolizing the fight against racial injustice.

2. Modern Movements and Athletes' Involvement

In recent times, athletes have continued this legacy:

- LeBron James and other NBA stars have worn shirts with messages like "I Can't Breathe," paying tribute to Eric Garner and later George Floyd, both victims of police brutality.
- Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the national anthem to protest racial injustice and police brutality, sparking a nationwide conversation.
- Female athletes, such as the US Women's Soccer Team, have advocated for equal pay, challenging gender discrimination in sports.

3. The Impact of Social Media

Social media has amplified the voices of athletes as agents of change. Platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook allow athletes to:

- Speak directly to the public without the need for traditional media.
- Share personal stories and experiences that highlight social issues.
- Mobilize fans and followers to support causes and movements.

4. The Role of Sporting Events and Campaigns

Sporting events and campaigns provide a stage for athletes to promote social justice. Examples include:

- The NBA's establishment of a social justice coalition.
- The WNBA's dedicated games to honor women who have died due to police action or racial violence.
- FIFA's "Say No To Racism" campaign, which uses the global appeal of soccer to fight discrimination.

5. Challenges Faced by Athletes

Despite their influence, athletes face challenges when acting as agents of change:

- Backlash from fans and organizations that prefer sports to remain apolitical.
- Potential career risks due to taking a stance on controversial issues.
- Balancing their roles as athletes and activists, which can be mentally and physically taxing.

6. The Road Ahead

The future of sports as a conduit for social change looks promising. The continued advocacy for equality, fair play, and justice within sports reflects a broader societal shift. Athletes, as role models, have a unique opportunity to lead this change.

- Education and Mentorship Programs: Many athletes are establishing foundations and programs to educate the youth on social justice issues.
- Collaboration with Activist Groups: There is a growing trend of athletes working alongside activist groups to effect change on a larger scale.
- Continued Advocacy: The persistence of athletes in addressing social issues ensures that the conversation remains at the forefront of public discourse.

Conclusion

In conclusion, athletes have become undeniable agents of change in the realm of social justice. Their actions are a powerful reminder that sports are not just games, but a reflection of society's triumphs and challenges. As they continue to speak out, take a stand, and inspire others, their legacy as more than just sports heroes but as champions of progress and equality will endure.

Active Northeast Monsoon conditions, expect reduction in rains soon

The Northeast Monsoon picked up again for the past few days. However, now rains have remained confined to Tamil Nadu and Kerala. As far as Tamil Nadu is concerned, intense showers were seen over coastal Tamil Nadu right from Chennai across Puducherry, Cuddalore etc.

These rains have been seen in association with a Cyclonic Circulation which is over the Southwest Bay of Bengal. Now, the system is becoming less marked. The system is in proximity to the coastline but also is keeping a safe distance from the coastline.

Now, we expect short spells of rain over these areas today. Rains from tomorrow are expected to start reducing in these areas.