Beijing has warned residents to brace for a new round of intense rainfall, deadliest yet since 2012. Its topography has been described by some as a rain 'trap'.
IMD predicts heavy rainfall across India until 4 August. Several airlines had issued travel advisory warning passengers of potential disruptions to flight operations to and from Delhi.
The Meteorological Center Jaipur has issued a red alert in 3 districts, orange in 5 and yellow in 19 districts for Tuesday. Relief from heavy rains can be expected only after 1 August.
Several parts of state hit by damage to public utilities, with 269 roads blocked, 285 electricity transformers disrupted, 278 water supply schemes rendered non-functional in last 48 hours.
Officials advise residents living in low-lying and flood-prone areas to stay alert and be prepared to shift to nearby cyclone shelters if the situation deteriorates.
Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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