Monsoons

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In view of the weather condition, all schools and anganwadi centres will remain closed on Friday and Saturday in Puri, Jagatsinghpur and Kendrapara districts, an official said in the Odisha capital. (Representational Image)

Cyclone 'Bulbul' to bring heavy rain; Odisha, WB to prepare for flood-like situation

The weather department said the system is likely to move initially north-northwestwards and then nearly northwards till November 9.

08 Nov 2019 8:10 AM

According to an official statement, the minister said that the maximum cumulative effect of all the release upstream was experienced at Ropar barrage at 11 am on Sunday and a peak outflow of 2,40,930 cusecs of water was recorded. (Photo: ANI)

60 persons rescued from floods in Punjab's Sultanpur Lodhi, Zira

Punjab Water Resources Minister Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria on Monday visited Ropar Headworks and Phillaur to assess flood-like situation.

20 Aug 2019 8:00 PM

The floodgates of the dam are releasing 19,000 cusecs of water per day. This discharge will continue for at least two more days in the wake of the rise in the level, he said. (Photo: ANI)

Floodgates of Bhakra dam to remain open for two more days: Official

Danger mark there is 1,680 feet and water level has reached 1676.93 feet, dam's Chief Engineer Devendra Kumar Sharma said on Sunday.

18 Aug 2019 8:44 PM

Caused by bacteria or viruses, these illnesses may have symptoms either developing gradually over a few days or progressing fast.

Taking your breath away

The main treatment for pneumonia is antibiotics, along with rest and drinking plenty of water.

29 Jul 2019 8:43 AM

The temperature change could also lead to asthma attacks, runny noses, muscular pain, flu, pharyngitis, sinusitis, cold, sore throat, muscular aches and severe pains, all of which are mostly the result of the use of air conditioning during hot weathers.

Raining diseases

Monsoons is time for a cup of hot tea with spicy savouries. Sadly, it is also time for waterborne diseases.

15 Jul 2019 12:57 AM

Cold, cough, flu, fever, pneumonia are some common diseases that spread during the monsoon season (Photo: AFP)

Here are 7 variations of tea that can help boost immunity during monsoon

It contains herbs that are full of vitamin C, which is important for building up a strong immune system to fight off all the germs.

16 Jul 2018 8:49 PM

India’s monsoons, which hit the southern coast late last month, are expected to make slow progress over the next two weeks and delay the onset of crucial rains over north-western parts of the country, a private US-based weather forecaster said. (Photo: AP)

Indian monsoon seen slowing after strong start, says forecaster

Monsoon rains, vital for Asia’s third largest economy, hit Kerala at the end of May.

15 Jun 2018 12:17 PM

Rainy Day Adventures

Plus, you get to cook your own food on an open fire and get a chance to play in the nearby waterfalls.

08 Jun 2018 12:26 AM

The city opened its doors during the floods — not just to people but also to the stray dog and cat population. However, animal experts say that there is much more that could be done for them during the monsoons.

City strays get a lifeline

It was not just Ganesh’s organisation, but also a number of other NGOs from the area who joined hands to help out the stray population of the city.

05 Sep 2017 12:24 AM

As trekking activities around the city flourish with every shower of rain, instances of people losing lives and being seriously injured are also making the news. (Photo: Pixabay)

Dangerous trails

A weekend monsoon expedition can turn fatal if you don’t pay attention to these basic trekking rules.

17 Jul 2017 12:50 AM

FPIs invest USD 3.55 bn in Indian market in GST expectation

The reason for FPIs' net inflow is expectation from the government that it would speed up development and economic reforms.

18 Jun 2017 11:34 AM

Stock market to take cues from monsoon and GST this week: Experts

Ongoing progress on implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) and monsoon will be the two near-term factors that will drive markets.

18 Jun 2017 11:19 AM

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