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Ants carrying eggs to higher ground or birds flying low are signs of approaching rain or storms. These natural behaviours indicate animals can sense atmospheric changes. Such traditional knowledge, passed down generations, helps people forecast weather before modern instruments were ...

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Rain originates from the sun because its heat causes water to evaporate from oceans, rivers and lakes. This water vapour rises, cools and forms clouds. When clouds get heavy, they release rain. So, sunlight starts the process that eventually leads ...

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is a national weather agency established in 1875. It studies and predicts weather using instruments and scientific methods. IMD provides forecasts, alerts and data for agriculture, aviation and disaster management across the country, ensuring people’s ...