Two southern districts — Madurai and Kanniyakumari — account for 50% of the irrigation tanks in the State that have reached their capacity. As many as 1,222 tanks across the State were full, as on October 21. Of them, 302 and 310 tanks were in Madurai and Kanniyakumari, respectively. This could be attributed to the … Read more
CAIRO: Israeli tanks advanced to the centre of Rafah for the first time on Tuesday, witnesses said, three weeks into a ground offensive in the southern Gaza city that has stirred global condemnation for its continued civilian toll. Tanks and armoured vehicles mounted with machineguns were spotted near Al-Awda mosque, a central Rafah landmark, the … Read more
A charitable institution in Mysuru has kept water tanks across the city to quench the thirst of birds and animals in the searing summer heat. KMPK Charitable Trust, Mysuru, has kept about 35 to 40 water tanks, each having a capacity ranging from 50 to 75 litres, in different parts of the city to quench … Read more
Israeli tanks advanced deep into a town in the central Gaza Strip on Thursday after days of relentless bombardment that forced tens of thousands of already displaced Palestinian families to flee in a new exodus. A Palestinian journalist posted pictures of Israeli tanks near a mosque in a built-up area of Bureij, the armoured contingent … Read more
Nearly 60% of the irrigation tanks in Tamil Nadu are not even half-full, despite the State receiving around 33 cm of rainfall in the last two months. Of a total of 14,139 tanks, the storage in 8,230 tanks ranges from nil to 50%. Three districts — Madurai, Sivaganga, and Pudukottai — account for 3,533 tanks … Read more
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
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