Tag: Climate News

Rare Rotating Water Column Appears Over Brahmaputra In Barpeta: Was It A Waterspout And How Dangerous Can These Vortices Become?

A rare rotating water column was spotted over the Brahmaputra near Paharpur in Assam’s Barpeta district on August 24, 2026. The funnel appeared to connect the river surface with the cloud base, leading to speculation that it was a waterspout. While the footage is consistent with a waterspout, a formal meteorological classification has not yet been confirmed.

Monsoon Missing Across Half Of India: Why Did Rain Shift To East And Northeast India?

India's southwest monsoon has covered the entire country, but rainfall remains uneven. While East and Northeast India face heavy rain alerts, many western, central, and southern regions continue to experience dry spells and below-normal rainfall.