Western Disturbances

Climate Crisis in the Himalayas: Understanding India’s Deadly Monsoon Season | Expert Analysis

Climate Crisis in the Himalayas: Understanding India’s Deadly Monsoon Season | Expert Analysis

In this discussion, Akshit Sangomla, a science and climate journalist who works with CSE and its publication, Down To Earth analyzes the devastating 2025 monsoon season that wreaked havoc across northern India, particularly the Himalayan regions. He explains how 19 western disturbances occurred between June and September—far exceeding the normal 2-3—and how Arctic warming is […]