Paid hefty price: C. Subramaniam said the implementation of rationing was left to “petty officials” and there was “a good deal of corruption in assessing the surplus. Big farmers had their surpluses estimated at a low level”. | Photo Credit: THE HINDU ARCHIVES Any discussion on the subject of rice in the public distribution system … Read more
The city requires a new imagination of its relationship to the unpredictable showers, the sea, and its water reservoirs. Here are five takeaways from the recent rains Source link
Vellore Mayor Sujatha Anandakumar chairing the general council meeting at the headquarters of Vellore Corporation on Wednesday. The Vellore Corporation will have a fixed number of sanitary workers for desilting storm water drains during monsoon to prevent inundation in the town especially low-lying areas, Mayor Sujatha Anandakumar said at the council meeting, held here on Wednesday. … 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
Water from the Panthalkudi channel enters homes at Kattabomman Nagar in Sellur, Madurai, on Monday, October 14, 2024 | Photo Credit: R. Ashok The Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department has nominated 38 nodal officers for each district in the State to monitor the preparedness for the Northeast monsoon, which is likely to set in around … Read more
Dark clouds hover over Statue Circle, in Jaipur. File. | Photo Credit: PTI The Southwest monsoon has begun withdrawing from Rajasthan, a week later than its scheduled date. Though withdrawal has begun from West Rajasthan and Kachchh, the monsoon is expected to withdraw from Punjab, Haryana and Gujarat during the next 24 hours, according to … Read more
Meteorological Centre Hyderabad’s forecast for Telangana for Saturday (September 21, 2024). | Photo Credit: By Arrangement The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a thunderstorm warning to 31 districts of Telangana for Saturday (September 21, 2024). According to the IMD’s weather bulletin, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are expected in isolated areas across … Read more
Preparing our homes to endure heavy rains and high humidity becomes crucial as the monsoon season approaches. In many places across India, the monsoon can be particularly intense. To ensure that homes remain safe, comfortable, and resilient, thoughtful design and meticulous planning are important. Here are some insights and strategies to help homeowners get their … Read more
