The agency's latest report underscores how India's heavy reliance on monsoon rainfall, coupled with rapid economic growth and exacerbated by climate change, could severely impact various sectors, including agriculture, industry, and infrastructure.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday approved the financial assistance of Rs 338.24 crore to Gujarat as the state was severely affected by Cyclone Biparjoy in June this year.
Union Minister Nityanand Rai on Wednesday said that Cyclone 'Biparjoy' has affected 1.33 lakh hectare area and projected a total economic loss of Rs 1212.50 crore in agriculture and horticulture crops in Gujarat.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, predicting heavy rainfall in parts of Maharashtra in the next 4-5 days.
The Southwest Monsoon is in the process of resuming its trajectory post-Cyclone Biparjoy, which has been the longest storm in the Arabian Sea. The delay in monsoon resulted in a rainfall deficit for some of the Southern states, and thus more rainfall is expected as the southwest monsoon c
"Conditions are favourable for the monsoon to move further towards Raigad, Thane, Mumbai and Palghar. Monsoon is likely to reach Mumbai by June 24," said IMD Mumbai.
The Southwest monsoon is resuming its trajectory post-Cyclone Biparjoy, which has been the longest storm in the Arabian Sea. The delay in the monsoon resulted in a rainfall deficit for some of the Southern states, and thus more rainfall is expected as the monsoon continues to make its way
The Jodhpur-Bhildi Express (04841), the Bhildi-Jodhpur Express (04842), the Jodhpur-Palanpur Express (14893) were cancelled on Tuesday along with the Palanpur- Jodhpur Express (14894) on Wednesday.