Heavy monsoon rains have caused widespread devastation across South Asia, with at least 14 deaths reported in Nepal due to flash floods and landslides. Flooding in India and Bangladesh has also impacted millions, highlighting the increasing risks associated with climate change and infrastructure development.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heavy rains in Uttarakhand, leading to the postponement of the Char Dham Yatra. Heavy rainfall is also expected in other parts of India, including Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Uttar Pradesh. The IMD has forecasted widespread light to moderate rainfall across East and Northeast India until July 11, with heavy showers expected in Kerala until July 9.
Floods in Bangladesh have tragically claimed eight lives and affected over two million people. Heavy rains have caused major rivers to burst their banks, leading to widespread displacement and devastation. The floods have also resulted in electrocutions and a boat capsizing, highlighting the dangerous conditions. Authorities are working to provide relief and shelter to those impacted, but the situation is expected to worsen in the coming days.
India aims to increase kharif onion acreage by 27% to 361,000 hectares this year to combat rising vegetable prices. The move comes as onion prices have surged due to adverse weather conditions. While the government is optimistic about stable onion prices due to higher releases from the rabi harvest, the monsoon’s timely arrival is crucial for robust crop production and food price stability.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in several states including Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh. The heavy rainfall is expected to continue over northwest and east India for the next few days, bringing respite from the scorching heatwave but also raising concerns about potential flooding and landslides.
After initially alleging a conspiracy, Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi has now attributed the recent spate of bridge collapses in Bihar to heavy monsoon rains. The Bihar government has suspended 16 engineers and is investigating the contractors involved.
The Beer Café® has unveiled a special ‘Monsoon Munchies’ menu featuring an array of delicious snacks and dishes perfectly paired with their extensive beer selection. The menu, available at all outlets in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Punjab, offers a range of flavors inspired by the monsoon season, from classic street food to spicy delights.
Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall on Friday morning, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting cloudy skies and light breezes. Temperatures are expected to drop throughout the week, with consistent rain showers predicted to bring a significant temperature drop of 4-5 degrees Celsius. The IMD has also predicted heavy rainfall in various parts of India, including Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and the northeastern states.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall across India, with heavy showers expected in Northwest, Central, Northeast, and parts of South India during the upcoming week. Isolated very heavy rainfall is anticipated in specific regions, while Arunachal Pradesh and Assam & Meghalaya are expected to experience extremely heavy rainfall on July 5th.
Heavy rainfall across northeast India has led to devastating flooding, displacing over 1.6 million people in Assam and Manipur. The death toll has reached 48, with the Brahmaputra River and its tributaries overflowing. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alerts for all northeastern states, warning of widespread rainfall and thunderstorms in the coming days. Meanwhile, the monsoon has covered the entire country, but below-normal rainfall in June has led to a nationwide rainfall deficiency.
