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Dr Watkins said cooler than normal water in the Indian Ocean, a phenomenon meteorologists call a 'positive IOD', has led to a lack of moisture drifting over the continent. … [Read more...] about Rare weather event over Antarctica driving Australia’s hot, dry outlook

Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati has hosted only 1 T20I so far. It was between India and Australia in 2017, in which India suffered a 7-wicket loss after being bowled put for a paltry total. But India captain Virat Kohli expects nothing like that on Sunday’s match against Sri Lanka. If rain stays away, it is expected to be a high-scoring encounter. … [Read more...] about Guwahati weather today: Rain castes doubt over India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I at the Barsapara Stadium

"They're definitely not something you see every day, so when it does occur it does strike a chord with people," he said. … [Read more...] about Pyrocumulus cloud: How fires can create their own weather systems

Meanwhile, former India fast bowler Zaheer Khan slammed preparations at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati after the first T20I between India and Sri Lanka was abandoned. Speaking to Cricbuzz, the former left-arm pacer said: “When there is water on the wicket that really changes the dynamics of the game. Everyone was shocked because the rain stopped and in today’s day and age this is the last thing on your mind that water has gone on the wicket through the covers,” he said. … [Read more...] about India vs Sri Lanka: After rain spoils Guwahati T20I, will weather play a role in Indore?

Key points:A number of watch and act warnings are in place across the stateA man has appeared in court over allegedly starting a fire in vegetation at ManganaThe Tasmania Fire Service has issued a smoke alert for the Greater Hobart area … [Read more...] about Tasmanian fire crews battling blazes prepare for ‘spike’ in weather conditions