The massive landslides have wreaked havoc in the region with houses and roads damaged, trees uprooted and water bodies swelling, hindering rescue operations.
Panchayati raj ministry and IMD, in collaboration with NGO Kisan Sanchar, are planning to expand the scope of daily weather forecasts from block to gram panchayat level, it is learnt.
288 mm rainfall was recorded ending 8.30 am Friday, 2nd-highest 24-hr rainfall ever recorded in June, says IMD. BJP councillor says 'PWD drains weren't cleaned ahead of Monsoon'.
The IMD scientists said that the high temperatures are expected to subside over the weekend and western disturbances will bring thunderstorms. But this relief will be temporary.
Airport and port operations in Kolkata will be suspended for 12-21 hours Sunday, with IMD warning wind speeds likely to reach 100-120 kmph as cyclone Remal makes landfall.
According to IMD, higher than expected minimum temperatures are increasing regions' heat stress by not allowing surfaces to cool down post sundown. This could have deadly health impacts.
According to past records, usual onset date for southern state is 1 June. The onset of Southwest monsoon over Kerala is likely to be 'near normal', says IMD chief.
Indian govt officials last month skipped Turkish National Day celebrations in Delhi, in a message to Ankara following its support for Islamabad, particularly during Operation Sindoor.
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