01-05 December 2025
INCOIS, Hyderabad, India.
| Abstract Submission No. | ABS-05-0079 |
| Title of Abstract | High Impact Weather Events over the Indian Subcontinent: Meteorological Diagnosis and Socio-Ecological Consequences |
| Authors | Lt Cdr Pallavi Khandelwal* |
| Organisation | Indian Navy, SNOM |
| Address | SNOM INS GARUDA NAVAL BASE KOCHI kochi, kerala, India Pincode: 682004 E-mail: snomnet@gmail.com |
| Country | India |
| Presentation | Oral |
| Abstract | The increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events⿿such as tropical cyclones, heavy rainfall episodes, prolonged droughts, and heatwaves⿿are observed manifestations of a warming climate and evolving atmospheric dynamics. These events not only challenge the limits of forecasting systems but also lead to disruptions across natural ecosystems and human settlements. Rapid intensification of cyclones, unseasonal rainfall, and shifting monsoon patterns have led to habitat loss, change in ecosystem, and increased vulnerability of agricultural and coastal communities. This study aims to examine selected extreme weather events over the Indian subcontinent, with a focus on their synoptic/ mesoscale characteristics and correlate them with observed ecological degradation and socio-economic impacts. The paper highlights the importance of high-resolution Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP), ensemble forecasting, and improved early warning dissemination in mitigating the consequences of such events. Emphasis is placed on the role of meteorological services in not just predicting extreme phenomena, but also in supporting coordination for disaster managements and climate adaptation strategies. The findings highlight an integrated approach where meteorology informs both ecological resilience and human preparedness. |
| Are you part of IIOE-2 endorsed project | no |
| Keywords | Importance of high-resolution Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP), ensemble forecasting, and improved early warning dissemination in mitigating the consequences of high impact weather events. |
| For Awards | no |