Long-term cloud fraction biases in CMIP5 GCMs over India during monsoon season
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DOI: 10.1007/s00704-018-02760-1
Abstract: Using 24 years of cloud fraction (CF) data from the International Satellite Cloud Climatology Project (ISCCP) observations and their corresponding simulators in general circulation models (GCMs) from the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project phase 5 (CMIP5), we… read more here.
Keywords: radiative forcings; climatology; cloud; monsoon season ... See more keywords
Investigation on spatiotemporal distribution of aerosol optical properties over two oceanic regions surrounding Indian subcontinent during summer monsoon season
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-2682-y
Abstract: Columnar spectral aerosol optical depths (AODs) and total suspended particulate matter (TSPM) concentrations were collected on board the Oceanographic Research Vessel (ORV) of Sagar Kanya (SK) during 7–21 June 2014 (SK-313) and 31 July–14 August… read more here.
Keywords: summer monsoon; oceanic regions; aerosol optical; two oceanic ... See more keywords
Seasonal characteristics of boundary layer over a high-altitude rural site in Western India: implications on dispersal of particulate matter
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-13163-7
Abstract: The temporal variability of the planetary boundary layer height (PBLH) over Mahabaleshwar was studied for a period of 1 year from 1 December 2015 to 30 November 2016 using microwave radiometer (MWR) observations. The PBLH… read more here.
Keywords: monsoon; boundary layer; pre monsoon; monsoon season ... See more keywords
Spatiotemporal Variations of Precipitation in Bangladesh Revealed by Nationwide Rain Gauge Data
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DOI: 10.1007/s13143-019-00168-z
Abstract: Bangladesh is under the strong influence of the South Asian monsoon. Extensive damages caused by frequent severe flood events in this country call for a study of nationwide precipitation climatology. Here, we examine spatiotemporal variations… read more here.
Keywords: precipitation; monsoon; monsoon season; country ... See more keywords
Rainwater chemistry of acid precipitation occurrences due to long-range transboundary haze pollution and prolonged drought events during southwest monsoon season: climate change driven
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DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04997
Abstract: The purposes of this research were to study the characteristics chemistry of pH, anions and cations in rainwater, and to identify the possible sources that contributing to the acid precipitation during southwest monsoon season with… read more here.
Keywords: precipitation; monsoon season; chemistry; southwest monsoon ... See more keywords
Fatalities related to lightning occurrence and agriculture in Bangladesh
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2019.101264
Abstract: Abstract Large numbers of Bangladesh lightning fatalities during the pre-monsoon season have resulted in speculation about causes for this annual event. The present study addresses the situation with lightning occurrence, lightning fatality, and agricultural data.… read more here.
Keywords: lightning fatalities; pre monsoon; monsoon; monsoon season ... See more keywords
Distribution of cloudiness and categorization of rainfall types based on INSAT IR brightness temperatures over Indian subcontinent and adjoining oceanic region during south west monsoon season
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jastp.2017.06.017
Abstract: Abstract To understand the relationship between rain intensity and brightness temperature, Cloud Top Brightness Temperature (CTBT) derived from INSAT three hourly IR radiances having a resolution of 0.25 × 0.25 deg. is compared with corresponding TRMM PR… read more here.
Keywords: indian subcontinent; brightness; south west; monsoon ... See more keywords
Implications of monsoon season and UVB radiation for COVID-19 in India
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-82443-6
Abstract: India has recorded 142,186 deaths over 36 administrative regions placing India third in the world after the US and Brazil for COVID-19 deaths as of 12 December 2020. Studies indicate that south-west monsoon season plays… read more here.
Keywords: covid; uvb radiation; monsoon season; season ... See more keywords
Anthropogenic influence on groundwater metal toxicity and risk to human health assessment in Umaria coalfield of Madhya Pradesh, India
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-88783-x
Abstract: Metal toxicity in groundwater surrounding coal mines is a major concern because it may pose a significant risk to human health of the local populace. The present study investigated Al, As, Ba, Cd, Co, Cr,… read more here.
Keywords: groundwater; monsoon season; human health; risk ... See more keywords
High frequency of new particle formation events driven by summer monsoon in the central Tibetan Plateau, China
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DOI: 10.5194/acp-23-4343-2023
Abstract: Abstract. New particle formation (NPF) is an important source of cloud condensation nuclei (CCN), which affects Earth's radiative balance and global climate. The mechanism and CCN contribution of NPF at the high-altitude mountains, especially in… read more here.
Keywords: new particle; summer monsoon; monsoon season; monsoon ... See more keywords
Quantifying effects of long-range transport of NO2 over Delhi using back trajectories and satellite data
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DOI: 10.5194/acp-24-789-2024
Abstract: Abstract. Exposure to air pollution is a leading public health risk factor in India, especially over densely populated Delhi and the surrounding Indo-Gangetic Plain. During the post-monsoon seasons, the prevailing north-westerly winds are known to… read more here.
Keywords: transport; post monsoon; monsoon season; delhi ... See more keywords