monsoon

Bhubaneswar's urban local bodies are preparing for the monsoon. A new SOP directs them to ensure drainage systems are clear and safe. Low-lying areas will receive special attention for waterlogging. Relief centers will be ready. Officials are accountable for preparedness. Citizens are asked to cooperate for a safe monsoon season.

Mumbai airport will halt all flight operations for six hours on May 7. Both runways will be closed from 11 am to 5 pm for essential pre-monsoon maintenance. This annual work ensures safety during heavy rains. Airlines were notified six months in advance to adjust schedules. This proactive measure aims to prevent disruptions seen in previous cancellations.

Silchar is grappling with pre-monsoon rainfalls that have inundated our community, revealing alarmingly poor drainage infrastructure and a lack of civic readiness. Residents find themselves navigating through flooded streets, grappling with health risks and damage to their homes from blocked drains and a burst pipeline.

Thrikkakara, a Kerala constituency, is a UDF stronghold held by the INC since its 2008 creation. The upscale urban seat, home to IT professionals and middle-class suburbs, faces issues like monsoon flooding, traffic congestion, and rising housing costs. Current MLA Uma Thomas won a landslide by-election in 2022, continuing the INC's dominance.

While Bengaluru experienced a welcome temperature drop after pre-monsoon showers, northern and central Karnataka continue to swelter under intense heat, with some areas exceeding 44 degrees Celsius. Health officials report mild heatwave symptoms and are monitoring critical cases, issuing advisories. Rains are expected to persist in South Interior Karnataka until May 1.

While most of India may experience normal to below-normal temperatures this May due to increased rainfall, certain regions, including Himalayan foothills, eastern coast, and parts of Maharashtra and Gujarat, are predicted to face an above-normal number of heatwave days. Warmer nights are also anticipated across many areas, linked to climate change.

Transform your garden with vibrant seasonal blooms! Spring brings cheerful tulips and daffodils, while summer offers resilient sunflowers and zinnias. monsoon thrives with balsam and cosmos, and autumn dazzles with chrysanthemums and dahlias. Even winter gardens can flourish with hardy petunias and pansies. Proper light, water, and soil are key to a year-round floral spectacle.