Posted on 07/07/2006 4:28:36 PM PDT by proud_yank
Pune, July 7: FORMER scientific adviser to the Prime Minister and eminent scientist Vasant Gowarikar feels that global warming has not affected the Indian climatic system.
Speaking at the inauguration of a National Council for Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC) sponsored workshop at Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration (YASHADA), Gowarikar pointed towards the India Meteorological Departments data on cyclones and rainfall, which are indicators of global warming.
‘‘If we look at the last 115 years of data on cyclones, we will find that the highest number of cyclones (10) hit the country in 1893, 1926 and 1930. If we check last 20 years’ data, the highest number of cyclones in that period, which is six, hit the Indian shores in 1992 and 1998,’’ Gowarikar said.
He then pointed out that the highest rainfall recorded in the country was in 1917, with 1457.3 cm of rainfall and the lowest was around 913 cm in 1918. ‘‘In the last 20 years, the highest rainfall was recorded in 1988 with 1288 cms while the lowest was in 2000 with 939 cms. If climate change has taken place in terms of warming, that should reflect on this data. But there is nothing to indicate the claims of warming affecting the Indian climate system,’’ Gowarikar said.
According to him, many scientists across the world have claimed that the global warming has affected India, which was not true. ‘‘Many point out to the heavy rainfall over Mumbai on July 27 in 2005. But it is to be noted that while places like Santa Cruz received 94.4 cms of rainfall, Colaba recorded only 7.3 cms of rain in a period of 24 hours,’’ Gowarikar said. According to him, the monsoon is one of the most complex weather phenomenon as it involves both local and global factors.
Gowarikar blamed the western countries for global warming and suggested that the developed nations should be putting in more efforts to undo the harmful effects of all these years. ‘‘India should not be made the part of a gang responsible for global warming. It is a phenomenon that is affecting the western nations more,’’ he said.
Gowarikar also expressed his concerns about the damage been done to the hills in the name of development. ‘‘Without the hills, we won’t have any rains. Moreover, the ground water levels are depleting day by day. This will eventually lead to desertification, which is an irreversible process,’’ he said.
It's funny though near the end how he blames the West for the global warming, like it still exists but since India isn't experiencing it therefore India isn't causing it.
He still said that global warming is all our fault. When it gets really really cold, people will thank us for global warming. That's what I say!
We had some Global Warming here for the past few days, mixed with some Global Humidity. Last night though, a Global Cooling front pushed through, which was quite nice.
I think it all has to do with SUVs.
Did India sign the Kyoto accord?
No, nor did China. Both are exempt because they're 'developing' countries.
I think they did sign it specifically because they were exempt.
I think it means that Al Gore is a liar and HE should move to India.
What it means is that Gowarikar wants to inject some truth into the debate without being dismissed as a crank unbeliever.
It is also another example of the "I'm doing fine but I hear everyone else is in trouble" syndrome that Rush always points out that the MSM makes people feel during a Republican economic boom
More attributable to the Jet Stream actually.
When they first came out my old man said those fancy planes were going to be nothing but trouble. Guess he was right!
Apropos of nothing, Washington, D.C. was hot and humid enough that the British Foreign Service employees got "tropical duty pay" for the summer months. I believe air conditioning stopped that perk.
--Boris
LOL, I was just kidding with that post.
The weather in India, can only improve....not get worse. I've been there!
I still prefer the freeper who suggested that Mr. Bush appoint him Ambassador to Chad.
A wowie. I'd definitely do it if I were ever President. Irresistable.
--Boris
That huge "sucking of American jobs" phemonema must generate one hell of a breeze.
This is more concrete evidence. You should be afraid. VERY afraid.
I think he was, too. I laughed, in any case.
I heard that this summer is going to be hotter than it was all year.
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