Mount Abu Monsoon Madness: A Changing Climate Tale

Mount Abu has it all, from breathtaking beauty to catastrophic events.

The first landslide for this season 28 July 2023

Streams surged fiercely last night in Abu, highlighting the region's spectacular beauty during the heavy rain. However, this lovely scene also underscores the troubling fact of changing climate scenarios, which have resulted in unusual and harsh monsoon seasons. This blog post discusses how recent weather in Abu affected the local population and had larger consequences. The captivating views of The Rainy Night Spectacle fascinated Abuites, who recorded and shared them on several social media sites. The gushing streams and heavy rains reminded everyone of the need to appreciate nature's beauty while recognising the environment's vulnerability to climate change. (The volume of rain from midnight to 6 am was 142mm, i.e. almost 6 inches)

The Impact of Climate Change:

The climate in Abu has changed dramatically during the last decade. Extreme monsoon seasons are becoming more common, causing catastrophic occurrences, such as flooding and droughts in formerly untouched areas. The latest cyclonic storm, followed by continued high rains throughout July, wrought havoc in Rajasthan, causing major floods and property and animal losses.

The recent monsoons in Abu serve as a vivid reminder of the critical issue of climate change. While we appreciate the beauty of rainy evenings, we must equally acknowledge the difficulties they bring. We can safeguard our environment, homes, and livelihoods by recognising and addressing these changes, guaranteeing a sustainable future for future generations. It's time to take action, raise awareness, and work together to counteract the negative consequences of climate change in Abu and beyond.

Scary Encounter: it highlighted the implications of climate change today, as Abu had its first landslip on the main road, only a few kilometres before the Hunaman temple. The episode underscores the increasing dangers of natural disasters in areas prone to excessive rainfall and soil erosion.

Large Mudslide Mt Abu WhatsApp Video per kind favour my niece Crescentia 

The heavy rain has impacted daily life across Abu, leading to even St. Mary's High School declaring a holiday. With the rushing floods, the Paddy Bridge, the sole vehicular access point to the school, was overflowing and unusable. Such interruptions to daily life highlight infrastructure's fragility and the need for improved planning in the face of shifting weather patterns.

Paddy's Bridge overflowing WhatsApp Video per kind favour Manoj St. Mary's staff.

The recent monsoons in Abu serve as a vivid reminder of the critical issue of climate change. While we appreciate the beauty of rainy evenings, we must equally acknowledge the difficulties they bring. We can safeguard our environment, homes, and livelihoods by recognising and addressing these changes. 

The streams in full spate WhatsApp Video per kind favour my niece Crescentia.

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Mount Abu 28 July 2023.

Is Climate Change to Blame for Mount Abu's Unusual Weather Patterns?

Unusual Weather Patterns Mount Abu.  

March the climate was like this: 

Duck pond Abu
For, short videos on the hail showers go to the bottom

Mount Abu, also known as "The Abode of Gods," a famous hill station in Rajasthan, had some unusual weather patterns in March. Instead of the normal warm and dry weather, the town experienced thunderstorms, rain, and even hailstones. Temperatures at night have fallen below 10 degrees Celsius, which is uncommon for this time of year. This blog article will examine the probable causes of these weather patterns and their impact on the local community.

Mount Abu is well-known for its pleasant weather and scenic attractiveness, making it a popular tourist destination. However, the weather has been far from nice this year. Abuites say the last time they saw hailstones in Mount Abu was over a decade ago. This year, it hailed three times in March. Heavy rain and clouds have also made the weather wetter than normal.

There could be several causes for these odd weather trends. Climate warming is one of the most probable causes. Due to climate change, there is an increase in extreme weather events such as heatwaves, droughts, and heavy rains. Rajasthan, like the rest of India, has felt the effects of climate change in recent years. Rajasthan experienced record-breaking weather last year.

Natural variation is another possibility. Weather patterns can shift from year to year, and the present weather patterns in Mount Abu may be because of natural variance rather than climate change.

The neighbourhood has been greatly affected by unusual weather trends. Farmers are facing challenges due to the abnormally wet weather, likely resulting in major losses. This baffling weather was an attraction, and tourists made a beeline for Mount Abu of the year to witness this freaky weather.

It is vital to minimise greenhouse gas emissions to offset the consequences of climate change on the local ecosystem and people's lives. Individuals can reduce their carbon footprint by planting trees, using public transit, saving water, and using less plastic. The government should prioritize green energy investment and promote sustainable farming to minimize the impact of climate change on the local population.

This year's odd weather trends in Mount Abu are a reason for worry, and we must move to resolve the underlying causes. Extreme weather events have a substantial impact on the local people, regardless of whether climate change or natural fluctuation caused them. To lessen the effects of climate change on ecosystems and communities, we should adopt eco-friendly practices and reduce our carbon footprint.

Per kind favour  Jennifer.mp4

Per kind favour Harnam (Harry) Abu Hailing in Abu.mp4