Annual climate summary 2023
The report discusses the climate condition over Indian region during the year 2023. Notably, global temperatures soared to exceptionally high levels during this period (WMO.No.1347). The India Meteorological
The report discusses the climate condition over Indian region during the year 2023. Notably, global temperatures soared to exceptionally high levels during this period (WMO.No.1347). The India Meteorological
JAMMU: Expressing serious concern over deplorable condition of sewerage system in the city and outskirts, People's Democratic Party (PDP) today said that pre-monsoon showers have exposed tall claims of the Jammu Municipal Corporation and Urban Development Department. In a joint statement issued here today, senior PDP leaders pointed out crores of rupees have been spent to improve sewerage syste
Twenty-four VDCs in Rupandehi district are at high risk of flood, according to the Butwal-based Natural Disaster Management Centre. The centre said rapid urbanisation along the river banks and lack of a proper embankment system has made these settlements flood-prone. Every year, rivers like Rohini, Danda, Pahila and Kanchan Saljhandi in the district wreak havoc, upsetting life of thousands a
The pleasant spell of weather continued in most parts of North India on Monday with monsoon rain lashing the region even as four persons died in rain-related incidents in Uttar Pradesh. Rain in the national Capital for the second consecutive day brought the temperature down besides slowing movement of traffic and causing water-logging at some places. The minimum temperature in the city was 2
Agriculture currently produces only 30% of total income in the Telangana region, but it remains the basis for survival of nearly 78% of the population. During the 53-year period, 1956-2009, Telangana lost
<p>Permitted Coliform Count: 5/ml. In some places on the Mandovi it is 1900/ml PANJIM: Scientists of the National Institute of Oceanography have discovered waters in Goa’s two main rivers Mandovi, Zuari and along the coast have levels of bacteria far higher than the permissible for recreational bathing and even fishing.
The implementation of the the Punjab Preservation of Sub Soil Water Act, 2009, under which farmers cannot sow paddy before June 15, has been instrumental in improving pre-monsoon rains and saving the rapidly depleting groundwater, according to agriculture experts. This year alone, the state has already witnessed around six pre-monsoon rain showers between June 1 and June 18.
Only 2 out of 6 parameters used predicted
Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ameer Haidar Khan Hoti has approved a comprehensive contingency plan for controlling possible devastated flood during monsoon rains and directed PDMA for ensuring provision of assistance materials, food and other needs in flood vulnerable areas. Protection to lives and property of people, timely provision of assistance materials and food items is the responsibi
Scaling down its earlier forecast of a
Water Levels Fell Alarmingly In 75% Wells Over A Decade; Monsoon Was The Saviour Last Year New Delhi: There has been a substantial fall in groundwater levels in the capital over the past 10 years. In what should ring alarm bells, the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) said in its report that Delhi is currently withdrawing 0.48 billion cubic metres annually of a safely available 0.28bcm.