Arabian Sea

Pakistan’s sharp reaction underscores its growing anxiety about how Beijing views any potential American involvement near Gwadar, the crown jewel of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Houthis Target U.S. Destroyer, Three Supply Ships; Navy Thwarts Attack

Yemen's Houthi group claimed an attack on a U.S. destroyer and three supply ships in the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden on December 1, using 16 ballistic and cruise missiles along with drones. The supply ships, Stena Impeccable, Maersk Saratoga, and Liberty Grace, were escorted by U.S. destroyers USS Stockade and USS O'Kane. The U.S. Navy intercepted all incoming weapons, preventing damage or injuries. CENTCOM attributed the attack to Iran-backed Houthis and reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding U.S. personnel, allies, and maritime security. The incident underscores ongoing regional tensions and risks to international shipping routes.

Wayanad landslides: How Arabian Sea warming is linked to Kerala's disaster

Scientists have noticed a trend of very deep cloud systems developing over the southeast Arabian Sea. These systems intrude into the land and cause disasters.

Indian assets deployed in Arabian Sea, won't allow instability: Navy chief R Hari Kumar

Talking about artificial intelligence, Kumar said the Indian Navy is researching the use of AI for operational as well as other purposes. Several projects are going on.

Indian Navy intensifies Arabian Sea security after surge in attacks on merchant vessels: See Pics

Indian Navy has deployed multiple Guided Missile Destroyers including INS Mormugao, INS Kochi and INS Kolkata, in various areas of the Arabian Sea to maintain a deterrent presence.

Indian Navy's surveillance bid in Arabian Sea amid INS Chennai thwarting hijack

Navy has increased maritime security by deploying frontline destroyers, frigates and long-range maritime patrol aircraft.

India braces for twin cyclones: Hamoon may hit Andhra on October 25, Tej intensifies

These twin cyclones spanning over 2,500 km will maintain significant distance from each other

Rainfall Roulette: El Niño and Arabian Sea cyclone fuel a bearish monsoon

Even though the monsoon may pick up its bullish spirit by the end of June, as per forecasts, the prognosis for the long-term is worrying. Warming of oceans is producing more cyclones like Biparjoy closer to monsoon onset, interfering with the progression and distribution of the rains. It is a disquieting prospect for Indian agriculture

Biparjoy Explained: Cyclones on the rise in the Arabian Sea, what does it mean for India?

Biparjoy, which made a landfall on Gujarat's coastal areas on Thursday, is the latest example of how high sea-surface temperatures are making cyclones more frequent and severe off the country’s west coast.

Biparjoy set to re-curve towards Saurashtra, Kutch; landfall on Thursday

The strong winds are expected to cause total destruction of thatched houses, extensive damage to kutcha houses and some damage to pucca houses.

'Biparjoy' on course to become cyclone with longest lifespan in Arabian Sea

It will also be the third cyclone to hit the western state in June since 1965, the meteorological office said.

Severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy strengthens, states prepared for impending landfall

The Indian Meteorological Department warns of the intensifying severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy in the Arabian Sea, expected to move north-westward. South-western states prepare for a potential landfall, while relief authorities assure readiness and highlight high water storage levels. The cyclone's impact on the monsoon and its implications for climate change raise concerns in the region.

Cyclonic storm: IMD warns fishermen not to venture into Arabian Sea

The weather department in a tweet said that squally winds of 45-55 kmph speed and gusting to 65 kmph is very likely over northeast Arabian Sea and off north Gujarat coast and warned fishermen not to venture into the sea.

Depression over Arabian Sea likely to intensify into cyclonic storm: IMD

In a bulletin, the Met office said the depression lay about 920 km west-southwest of Goa, 1,120 km south-southwest of Mumbai, 1,160 km south of Porbandar and 1,520 km south of Karachi, Pakistan, at 5:30 am.

TROPEX-23: Indian navy's largest war game ends after 4 months

Indian Navy's major Operational level exercise TROPEX for the year 2023, conducted across the expanse of IOR over a duration of four months from November 22 to March 23, culminated this week in the Arabian Sea.

Jio MAMI 2023: How Chinese vessels & global warming impinge on Mumbai Koli economy in this Sundance winner

Sarvnik Kaur’s Against the Tide, the 2023 Sundance World Cinema Documentary Verite Filmmaking Special Jury Award winner, is the only documentary in South Asia Competition at Mumbai Film Festival next week.

Storm in Arabian Sea moving towards Oman coast; likely to weaken: IMD

The weather system - categorised as 'depression' - packing wind speeds of upto 50 kmph, had its genesis 100-km west off the Porbandar coast on Saturday morning and lay 170-km south-southeast of Karachi on Sunday evening, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said late on Sunday.

Explainer: What are tropical cyclones? How are they formed?

Tropical cyclones are fairly common weather systems, clocking a global average of around 80 storms annually. However, with rising global temperatures and subsequent increase in sea surface temperatures, the trends are changing, and dramatically.

NDRF deploys 7 teams in Maharashtra in wake of heavy rains

According to NDRF officials, out of seven active teams, three have been deployed in Mumbai, one each in Nagpur, Latur, Aurangabad and Osmanabad with all necessary safety equipment and Gemini boats.

ONGC sees its gas output hitting 5-year high in fiscal 2018: Sources

State-owned ONGC, which accounts for about two-thirds of India's total natural gas production, is likely to produce close to 25 billion cubic metres (bcm) of gas in fiscal 2018, the executives told Reuters.

Monsoon covers entire country

According to India Meteorological Department's (IMD), the country has so far received four percent more rainfall than normal.

Monsoon covers nearly entire India; narrows rainfall deficit

The monsoon delivers nearly 70 percent of rains that India needs to water farms, and recharge reservoirs and aquifers. Nearly half of India's farmlands, without any irrigation cover, depend on annual June-September rains to grow a number of crops.

Normal monsoon key to India's continuing recovery: StanChart

According to the global financial services major, domestic factors are likely to shape India's economic growth prospects amid global economic and political uncertainty and hence, performance of monsoon has gained importance in this fiscal year.

Rains in several parts of Himachal, monsoons intensifies: MeT

Mercury dropped by few notches due to intermittent rains in some parts of the state, a Met department official said.

Monsoon rains in India 18% below average in past week

. Monsoon rains arrived at India's southern Kerala coast on June 8, easing fears of declining farm and economic growth after two straight droughts hit rural income and agricultural output.