India, monsoon and Pakistan
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A commuter train is stalled on a flooded railway track in Mumbai. Passengers get off and leave, frustrated by the disruption.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Amaravati, has given a ‘fairly widespread’ rainfall forecast for North and South Coastal A.P. from August 13, and ‘heavy to very heavy rainfall’ forecast for the two regions on August 15 and 16.
Heavy monsoon rains have boosted India’s reservoirs, setting hydropower output on course to rise about 10% in FY26, after a similar gain in FY25. The surge enhances grid stability, though heavy silt from torrential rains poses risks to turbine operations.
Flash floods have swept away homes and shops in northern India, killing at least four people and trapping many others under debris.
PharmEasy report identifies Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra as dengue hotspots, emphasizing early testing and prevention measures.
Ample monsoon rainfall in India has helped replenish water in key reservoirs, improving prospects for winter-sown crops such as wheat and rapeseed that mostly rely on dams and groundwater for irrigation.
Whether you’re a sweet-toothed foodie or a home chef seeking inspiration, indulge in the comforting charm of the rains with our guide to 5 irresistible Indian monsoon sweets to try in 2025.
Parliament Monsoon Session Highlights: INDIA Bloc leaders meet to decide Vice Presidential candidate
Parliament Monsoon Session Highlights. INDIA bloc leaders are scheduled to meet at 5.30 pm today to decide on their Vice Presidential candidate. Meanwhile, both Houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day and will reconvene on August 19 at 11.
When rain falls on the hills of Munnar the lakes of Udaipur and the coffee fields of Coorg love feels more alive The monsoon turns India into a world of waterfalls mist and quiet walks making it the most romantic season for couples who wish to travel.
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