According to IMD data, this is the earliest the monsoon has covered the entire country since 2020. It had reached Kerala on May 24, the earliest onset over the Indian mainland since 2009.
Delayed, erratic rains wreaked havoc on Haryana’s rice crops. With stubble-burning restrictions looming, many farmers are eyeing weather-resistant underground crops.
The city gauged 9 mm of rainfall in 24 hours till Thursday morning. Expected temperatures range between a minimum of 24.8 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 34 degrees Celsius.
Congress leader accused govt of 'corruption & criminal negligence' calling out incidents at Jabalpur airport, leakage in Ram Mandir, condition of Ayodhya roads and Mumbai highway.
Recently revamped terminal was inaugurated by PM Modi in March this year. Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu says he's monitoring the incident & 'rescue operations are ongoing'.
The Yamuna River rose to its highest in 45 years last week following unusually heavy rainfall in the city, with runoff from hilly states to the north also causing its waters to swell.
As per Central Water Commission's flood-monitoring portal, water level at Old Railway Bridge crossed 207 m at 4 am, first time since 2013. River is expected to rise to 207.35 m by noon.
Why do people who complain that our municipalities are incapable of offering proper shelter to dogs not worry about the pathetic shelter offered to refugees and victims of political persecution?
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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