Professor Sulochana Gadgil (1944–2025) A Trailblazer in Monsoon Science and Climate Resilience

Navneet Kumar Gupta

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Professor Sulochana Gadgil passed away on 24 July 2025, who was one of the most distinguished monsoon meteorologists in the world and a pioneering figure in Indian climate science. Her career, spanning over five decades, reshaped our understanding of the Indian monsoon. She left us with an enduring legacy in atmospheric sciences, ocean-atmosphere interactions, and climate-adaptive agriculture. A scientist of rare intellect and curiosity, who challenged long-held theories, built world-class institutions, and also inspired generations of researchers with her interdisciplinary and humane approach to science…read more on NOPR