Delhi's daily average Air Quality Index (AQI) clocked 224 on Sunday as per the 4 PM AQI bulletin provided by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP took stock of the current air quality scenario as well as the forecast for meteorological conditions and
Chennai Regional Meteorological Centre said on Thursday that rainfall over certain regions of Tamil Nadu is likely to continue for the week, and saying that there are "well marked low pressure areas" over the Arabian sea and cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal.
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has expected world merchandise trade volume to grow 2.6 per cent in 2024 and 3.3 per cent in 2025, following a larger-than-expected decline of -1.2 per cent in 2023.
The World Bank has raised India's economic growth forecast from 6.6 per cent to 7.0 per cent for the financial year 2024-25 citing the growth of agriculture output and policies as a major factor contributing to the employment growth in the economy.
Projections for 2027 reveal the massive revenue-generating potential across the AI sector. AI data centres are expected to lead, with infrastructure revenues forecasted to hit USD 331 billion.
A significant factor bolstering this positive outlook is the reduction in deal leakages compared to FY24, signaling stronger operational momentum for the sector.
Out of the 25 economists who provided full-year growth forecasts in the previous quarterly survey, 16 of those lowered their predictions, while nine maintained the same expectations. However, the overall range of growth predictions over the Chinese shifted downward.
The India Meteorological Department forecasts light to moderate rain and thundershowers across West Bengal during the Durga Puja celebrations from October 5 to 13.
Nepal's Department of Flood Forecasting Division said that the main affected areas include the rivers towards west of Arun Basin (Sankhuwasabha District) to Banganga (Kapilvastu District) (also including Arun, Dudhkoshi, Sunkoshi, Bagmati, Narayani, Tinau, Banganga and their tributaries).
The forecasting division has issued the alert beginning today as the monsoon winds are affecting the entire country, influenced by water vapour from the Bay of Bengal and a low-pressure system in the region.
IMD forecasted thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and intense spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Mumbai, Palghar, Nandurbar, Dhule, Jalgaon, Solapur & Satara during next few hours
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday forecasts India's economic growth at 7 per cent for the financial year FY2024 and 7.2 per cent for FY2025. ADB reiterated that India's economic growth will remain robust.