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Asia, India, Weather

India cyclone ravaged memories as well as land

Thinking of the 12 milion Indians who are bearing the brunt of Cyclone Phallin. Here is a piece I wrote for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution in 1999, after the last deadly cyclone in the state of Orissa. November 25, 1999 Bhubaneshwar, India — I had been to Orissa before, lured by its ancient Hindu temples and pristine beaches. This time, I was not a tourist. I … Continue reading India cyclone ravaged memories as well as land

Moni Basu
Weather

Some like it hot

Hot. Hotter. And hottest. First it was 103. Then 106. Today, 104. Wednesday’s forecast of a high of 93 looks absolutely delightful. The extreme heat gripping Atlanta and other cities across the Midwestern and Eastern United States has been deemed dangerous, especially for people without air-conditioning. I heard a woman on the radio this morning who said the temperature in her house had risen to … Continue reading Some like it hot

Moni Basu