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P.V. Joseph, Renowned Climate Scientist, Dies at 94
Noted climate scientist P.V. Joseph died on Friday at the age of 94. He joined the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in 1957 and later served as director of the IMD Meteorological Training School from 1979 to 1989. After retiring voluntarily from the IMD in 1989, he worked in various roles in India and the United States and held an Emeritus Professorship at Cochin University of Science and Technology. Joseph is credited with discovering the low‑level monsoon jetstream and conducted extensive research on monsoon onset, Rossby waves, and ocean‑atmosphere instability. He received the Hari Om Ashram Prerit Dr. Vikram Sarabhai Research Award in 1978, the National Award in Atmospheric Science & Technology in 2016, and the Sir Gilbert Walker Gold Medal in 2021. A PhD graduate of the University of Pune in 1983, he published around 70 research articles. Published – November 07, 2026 07:00 am IST
Frequently asked questions
When did P.V. Joseph join the India Meteorological Department?
He joined the IMD in 1957.
What major meteorological discovery is P.V. Joseph credited with?
He discovered the low‑level monsoon jetstream.
Which awards did P.V. Joseph receive?
He received the Hari Om Ashram Prerit Dr. Vikram Sarabhai Research Award in 1978, the National Award in Atmospheric Science & Technology in 2016, and the Sir Gilbert Walker Gold Medal in 2021.