Heavy rain and fog can be expected in parts of Uttar Pradesh according to the reports by the Indian Meteorological Department, which has issued an orange alert alongside pronouncing the possibility of an impending thunderstorm which will worsen the already tainting weather of the region. Further predictions have also been made regarding the weather deteriorating … Read more
Tanzania has dismissed a World Health Organisation (WHO) report of a suspected new outbreak of the Ebola-like Marburg virus in the north-west of the country. On Tuesday, the global health agency said a total of nine suspected cases were reported over the last five days in the Kagera region, including eight deaths. But in a … Read more
A low pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is likely to trigger a few intense spells of rain across the State in the coming days. An orange alert warning of very heavy rainfall has been issued for three districts – Ernakulam, Idukki, and Thrissur — on Thursday by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). According … Read more
Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sunday inspected Marakkanam, Kottakuppam, Villupuram and Tindivanam, parts of which were still reeling under the impact of the flooding caused by Cyclone Fengal. He inspected the measures taken to drain water and handed over essentials to affected persons, at the Government Boys Higher Secondary School in Marakkanam. He also … Read more
Low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal to trigger heavy rain over T.N. till Thursday A low-pressure area that formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal during the early hours of Monday will set the stage for widespread rainfall, particularly over north Tamil Nadu, and herald the onset of the northeast monsoon over the State. The … Read more
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a thunderstorm alert in 27 districts of Telangana for Thursday, October 10. | Photo Credit: India Meteorological Department The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a thunderstorm alert in 27 districts of Telangana for Thursday. According to IMD’‘s daily bulletin, thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and gusty winds are … Read more
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is advising people with a peanut allergy to avoid consuming foods that may contain mustard, because they could be contaminated with peanuts. The mustard ingredients – including mustard power or flour – can be found in dips, sauces, salads and pre-packed sandwiches, the FSA said. It is trying to identify … Read more
Representational image only. File | Photo Credit: ANI Incessant rain lashed Jharkhand with the Weather Department issuing an orange alert of heavy to very heavy rainfall for parts of the State on Monday (September 16, 2024.) The local MeT office predicted respite from the incessant rainfall, which has been lashing Jharkhand for the past two … Read more
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. File | Photo Credit: G.N. Rao Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu told the officials to take urgent steps to mitigate the situation arising from heavy rains lashing the State for about the last 24 hours. In a review meeting on Saturday (August 31, 2024) morning, Mr. Naidu said … Read more
UK health chiefs say they are making plans in case a new type of mpox virus is detected in the country – but they emphasise the risk is low. It comes as the World Health Organization (WHO) declared on Wednesday that outbreaks in west and central Africa constitute a global health emergency. Mpox, previously known … Read more