Articles for Monsoon

Water level in Big Tank reaches six feet, thanks to northeast monsoon
2 days, 2 hours ago

Water level in Big Tank reaches six feet, thanks to northeast monsoon

The Hindu  

With the continuous wet spell, the water level in Big Tank in Ramanathapuram district is likely to cross six feet to reach its maximum storage level of seven feet, according to officials. As the northeast monsoon delivered abundant rainfall in the past two weeks, most of the water bodies in the district reached their maximum level. Usually, the tank gets …

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Uttarakhand: Massive Landslide In Dharchula Brings Down Hill. WATCH
2 days, 9 hours ago

Uttarakhand: Massive Landslide In Dharchula Brings Down Hill. WATCH

ABP News  

A hill along the Dharchula-Tawaghat National Highway in Uttarakhand collapsed after a landslide on Friday. Between June 23 and July 10, Uttarakhand dealt with 17 landslides, according to a report by The New Indian Express. Various districts like Almora, Chamoli, Champawat, Dehradun, Haridwar, Nainital, Pauri Garhwal, Pithoragarh, Rudraprayag, Tehri, Udham Singh Nagar, and Uttarkashi were affected by the landslides this …

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Rain-damaged roads cry for attention
1 week, 1 day ago

Rain-damaged roads cry for attention

The Hindu  

The recent spell of heavy rain that resulted in loss of life and property has also left several roads battered, causing hardship to road users. With the Public Works Department yet to take up maintenance and repair works, several arterial roads such as the Villianur Road, Bussy Street, Vazhudavur Road, 100-feet Road and Ambour Salai have turned virtual deathtraps for …

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December rain a big reason for turnaround in northeast monsoon
1 week, 2 days ago

December rain a big reason for turnaround in northeast monsoon

Hindustan Times  

The northeast monsoon season – it runs officially from October to December – is in its last month now. The season is an important source of rain for five peninsular states: Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. However, this summary masks the fact that a big reason for the surplus rain in the season is the surplus recorded …

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Prolonged monsoon has hit arrival of birds at sanctuaries in Ramanathapuram, say experts
1 week, 2 days ago

Prolonged monsoon has hit arrival of birds at sanctuaries in Ramanathapuram, say experts

The Hindu  

As the number of birds visiting sanctuaries in Ramanathapuram district has gone down this year, ornithologists and officials assume that prolonged monsoon was unsuitable for avifauna looking for a safe place. Birds usually would flock to the five sanctuaries -Therthangal birds’ sanctuary, Sakkarakottai birds’ sanctuary, Melaselvanoor Keelaselvanoor birds’ sanctuary, Kanjirankulam birds’ sanctuary and Chitrangudi birds’ sanctuary - in Ramanathapuram district. …

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Soaring demand drove up spending on power purchases in 2023-24: KSEB
1 week, 3 days ago

Soaring demand drove up spending on power purchases in 2023-24: KSEB

The Hindu  

The Kerala State Electricity Board spent ₹12,982.59 crore on power purchases in 2023-24, which was ₹2,418.36 crore more than the level approved by the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission for the fiscal. But the actual quantum purchased, to meet the soaring demand, was 25,585.32 mu at a cost of ₹12,982.59 crore, the KSEB said in a petition filed before the …

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India, Pakistan share climate challenges but not solutions
2 weeks, 3 days ago

India, Pakistan share climate challenges but not solutions

Deccan Chronicle  

Islamabad: Choking smog, scorching heat and ravaging floods -- arch-rivals India and Pakistan share the same environmental challenges, offering a rare but unrealised opportunity for collaboration, according to experts. But this year pollution reached record highs in Pakistan's eastern and most populous province of Punjab, prompting the regional government to make a rare overture calling for "regional climate diplomacy". "We …

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IIT Roorkee's study empowers communities to tackle flood risks amid cyclones
3 weeks, 1 day ago

IIT Roorkee's study empowers communities to tackle flood risks amid cyclones

India Today  

As Cyclone Fengal wreaks havoc across numerous coastal regions of the nation, scientists from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee have shed new light on the complexities of flood risks associated with monsoon and post-monsoon seasons. ADVANCED HIGH-RESOLUTION MODEL TO PRECISELY MAP FLOOD HAZARDS The study employs an innovative quantitative method using a sophisticated 1D-2D coupled flood model, which captures …

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3 dead, over 80,000 displaced as Malaysia prepares for worst floods in a decade
3 weeks, 3 days ago

3 dead, over 80,000 displaced as Malaysia prepares for worst floods in a decade

Associated Press  

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia prepared on Friday for its worst floods in a decade after heavier-than-expected monsoon rains caused severe flooding that killed three people and displaced more than 80,000. The National Disaster Command Center online portal said Friday that 84,597 people, from more than 25,000 families, across seven states were evacuated to 488 temporary shelters. Deputy Prime Minister …

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Devise Monsoon Plan in Chennai to protect homeless
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Devise Monsoon Plan in Chennai to protect homeless

New Indian Express  

Following the major impact of the 2015 floods in Chennai, the government of Tamil Nadu has been putting special focus on flood mitigation measures in the city. An analysis of the steps taken by the government shows some measures have had positive impacts, some not so much, and specific gaps that need to be addressed. The formulation of the Advisory …

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Monsoon rains cause waterlogging, traffic snarls in Chennai
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Monsoon rains cause waterlogging, traffic snarls in Chennai

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Chennai received moderate rainfall on Monday night and Tuesday morning, recording an average rainfall of 5.35 cm on Monday. The Old Mahabalipuram Road witnessed severe waterlogging which caused traffic congestion in the area with vehicles stuck in traffic for around three hours on Tuesday morning. According to the Chennai corporation’s Integrated Command and Control Centre, the highest rainfall was …

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Food Inflation To Calm Down In Next Few Months, Says Finance Ministry’s Report
4 weeks ago

Food Inflation To Calm Down In Next Few Months, Says Finance Ministry’s Report

ABP News  

The finance ministry in its latest economic review for October revealed that food inflation is expected to slowdown in the upcoming months. “Supply disruptions from heavy rains in major producing states contributed to price pressures in tomatoes, onions, and potatoes, while elevated global prices drove up oil and fat inflation,” the ministry in the review stated. The report, released by …

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TG faces unseasonal chill amid erratic rainfall patterns
4 weeks, 1 day ago

TG faces unseasonal chill amid erratic rainfall patterns

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: This year’s weather has been marked by significant temperature drops and uneven rainfall, reflecting the increasing unpredictability of the region’s climate. While the state experienced a robust monsoon season with an annual cumulative rainfall of 1,033.3 mm—22 per cent above the normal 846.8 mm during the same period—the northeast monsoon has faltered. Traditionally contributing 12 per cent of Telangana’s …

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Wetter monsoon slows transmission line addition in FY25
1 month ago

Wetter monsoon slows transmission line addition in FY25

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India’s addition of new power transmission lines fell by half over a year earlier in the April-October period as a wetter-than-usual monsoon slowed work. The country added 4,762 circuit kilometres of transmission lines during the first seven months of the current fiscal, about 47% lower than 7,026 ckm in the year-ago period, according to data from the Central …

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Monsoon: Ferry service to Sri Lanka suspended for now
1 month ago

Monsoon: Ferry service to Sri Lanka suspended for now

New Indian Express  

NAGAPATTINAM: The international ferry service connecting Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu with Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka has been suspended for over a month due to monsoon. “We have stopped the service due to monsoon and as per directions from the Directorate General of Shipping under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways,” Subhashree Sundararaj, managing director of IndSri Ferry Services, told …

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Schools closed in several Tamil Nadu districts as northeast monsoon intensifies
1 month ago

Schools closed in several Tamil Nadu districts as northeast monsoon intensifies

India Today  

The ongoing Northeast Monsoon has intensified across Tamil Nadu, bringing heavy rainfall to various districts, particularly in southern and delta regions. In Tirunelveli, heavy rains over the past two days have prompted District Collector KP Karthikeyan to declare a holiday for all government and private schools on Wednesday. The rains, caused by an intensified Northeast Monsoon and an atmospheric upper …

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Mint Explainer: How sustainable is India's rural consumption boom?
1 month ago

Mint Explainer: How sustainable is India's rural consumption boom?

Live Mint  

India’s consumer goods giants found an unexpected saviour this past quarter: rural demand. The periodic labour force survey data show a jump in women’s participation in economic activities in rural India since the Covid-19 pandemic. The easing of labour law provisions by some states to allow women to work night shifts also contributed to raising their participation in economic activities …

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Andhra Pradesh: Cyclonic Circulation Might Bring Thundershowers
1 month ago

Andhra Pradesh: Cyclonic Circulation Might Bring Thundershowers

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: A cyclonic circulation over the Gulf of Mannar and adjoining Sri Lanka is likely to cause thunderstorms over coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema, a report of the Indian Meteorological Department, Amaravati, said on Saturday. Private weather website Skymet pointed out that due to the remnant of a low-pressure area over southwest Bay of Bengal, all five subdivisions of the …

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Dyson Purifier Cool Gen1: Is it worth spending big bucks on it, or should you get something cheaper?
1 month, 1 week ago

Dyson Purifier Cool Gen1: Is it worth spending big bucks on it, or should you get something cheaper?

India Today  

It's that time of the year again when people living in and around Delhi-NCR are gasping for air. This time around, just like it was last year, I am using the Dyson Purifier Cool Gen1 hoping to keep the air in my room breathable. You can read it here: Dyson Purifier Cool Gen1 Review: Makes Delhi Livable in the Middle …

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Met: Rain breaks hot spell in Chennai, to continue till Nov 12
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Met: Rain breaks hot spell in Chennai, to continue till Nov 12

Hindustan Times  

[email protected] A traffic police personnel manages traffic during rain in Chennai on Thursday. After a stretch of hot days, Chennai and its adjoining districts received isolated heavy rainfall on Thursday that was forecast to continue but with reduced intensity until November 12, officials from the regional meteorological centre in Chennai said. Since October 1, Chennai and Tamil Nadu have received …

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Rice Rations in 1950s: A Struggle for Survival
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rice Rations in 1950s: A Struggle for Survival

The Hindu  

The article discusses the rice shortage and rationing policy in the Madras State in the early 1950s. It highlights the challenges faced by the Congress government in implementing the rationing policy, including the lack of cooperation from farmers and the high price of rice. Despite these challenges, the Congress government was able to retain its majority in the Assembly election …

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Monsoon dampens Centre’s excise kitty as diesel consumption falls
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Monsoon dampens Centre’s excise kitty as diesel consumption falls

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The government's excise duty collection in the first half of the financial year showed positive growth but failed to keep pace with the 5% target set for the whole year, mainly due to muted diesel consumption, showed official data. Diesel consumption in the six months to September showed less than 1% volume growth in the wake of heavy …

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Driven by abundant monsoon, bumper kharif harvest likely
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Driven by abundant monsoon, bumper kharif harvest likely

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI The country is also likely to reap higher quantities of certain oilseeds, such as soyabean, which together with robust cereals production could help to put a lid on a stubborn spell of high food inflation. The country is also likely to reap higher quantities of certain oilseeds, such as soyabean, which together with robust cereals production could help …

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PWD to Award 3-Year Contracts for Effective Drain Desilting
1 month, 2 weeks ago

PWD to Award 3-Year Contracts for Effective Drain Desilting

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi government plans to award three-year contracts for effective drain desilting. The agency oversees a network of 2,156 kilometer of drains along the arterial road network. The government plans to award three-year contracts to increase accountability and resolve monsoon waterlogging more effectively.

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