Met office warns of low flash flood risk in 5 districts of Himachal, 40 roads closed

Met office warns of low flash flood risk in 5 districts of Himachal, 40 roads closed

Damaged road after massive landslide at Baluganj due to Monsoon rainfall, in Shimla, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI As rains forced closure of 40 roads in Himachal Pradesh, the local Met office on Friday (September 6, 2024) warned of low flash flood risk in five districts of the state. The local meteorological … Read more

Tackling Bengaluru’s flash floods with Sponge City systems, underground storage tanks

Tackling Bengaluru’s flash floods with Sponge City systems, underground storage tanks

Year after year, flash floods have played havoc with Bengalureans, particularly those in and around low-lying pockets. Erratic rains fuelled by climate change concerns give them no time to prepare, as a month’s rainfall pours down in a few hours. The frequency of these high-intensity events has increased dramatically, demanding urgent but smart solutions. So … Read more

Eight drown in flash floods during Durga Puja immersion at Jalpaiguri in West Bengal

Eight drown in flash floods during Durga Puja immersion at Jalpaiguri in West Bengal

About 30-40 persons who were stuck in the middle of a river were rescued by the district administration About 30-40 persons who were stuck in the middle of a river were rescued by the district administration Eight persons died in a flash flood during immersion of Durga Puja idols at Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal … Read more

Smartphone’s camera, flash can measure blood oxygen up to 70% at home – ET HealthWorld

Smartphone’s camera, flash can measure blood oxygen up to 70% at home – ET HealthWorld

New York: A team of US researchers has found that smartphones are capable of detecting blood oxygen saturation levels down to 70 per cent the lowest value a pulse oximeters should be able to measure. The proof of principle research by University of Washington (UW) and University of California San Diego researchers involved participants placing … Read more