IMD data shows pattern of western disturbances over northwest, central India has been unique. But the trend is not specific to May; April too saw more western disturbances than normal.
Such events led to 3,238 deaths, damage to 3.2 million hectares of crops & 2,35,000 houses, & loss of 9,457 livestock. But numbers, particularly for property & crop damage, may be underreported.
While Kashmir is battling unseasonal rain & snow, parts of Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, Telangana are reeling under intense, continuous heatwave conditions.
While alignment with the inflation target is gradually occurring, incoming data will provide greater clarity and confidence on the disinflation path, the RBI said.
A paper titled ‘Antarctic Extreme Events’ analyses extreme events in the Antarctic like loss of ice, heatwaves, and loss of marine life as a consequence of global warming.
The World Meteorological Organisation said climate calamities in Asia affected more than 50 million people and caused more than 5,000 deaths last year.
People in coastal regions & cities faced more health impacts associated with humid conditions this year, says lead author of the study published by World Weather Attribution.
Draft framework released by RBI puts responsibility for AI-driven decisions squarely with the board, holds lenders accountable for the outcomes of every model they use.
The French government is expected to send in their response to India’s Letter of Request in September, the time by which they are obligated to respond.
Sacco’s ‘reporting’ is incredibly granular but there are areas where he can be faulted. Don’t let this undermine where his true focus is, in showing how local disputes led to riots.
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