Delhi Faces Humid July Despite Rainfall, Relief Expected in August

31 Jul 2024

Despite receiving over 200 mm of rainfall in July, Delhi experienced unusually hot and humid conditions, marked by low wind speeds, high moisture levels, and a lack of significant weather systems. Experts attribute this to the monsoon trough remaining predominantly south of Delhi-NCR, closer to Central India, which resulted in...

Sudden Rainfall Provides Relief From Delhi’s Sweltering Heat

06 Jun 2024

Sudden rainfall accompanied by strong winds swept through several parts of the national capital on Wednesday night, offering much-needed relief from the intense heat. The downpour brought down temperatures that had soared to 44 degrees Celsius at Safdarjung and 44.3 degrees Celsius at the Ridge on June 5, according to...

Himachal announces compensation for Kullu bus accident victims

15 Jun 2023

The Himachal Pradesh government on Thursday announced relief and compensation for the victims of the bus accident in Kullu district that killed two persons and left six more injured. Chief Parliamentary Secretary of the Himachal Pradesh government, Sunder Singh Thakur said, "The government has announced an immediate relief of Rs...

Rs 200 crores relief for distressed farmers: Odisha government

15 Nov 2022

Naveen Patnaik, the chief minister of Odisha, stated on Tuesday that the state would provide Rs 200 crores in input assistance to help the state's struggling farmers in drought-affected districts. The Odisha government informed through a press release that the entire expenditure would be borne by the State Government. According...