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Dubai's sky suddenly turned green during storm and rain. Was it the rare derecho?
Dubai and the rest of UAE faced a severe storm with floods, traffic disruptions, and record rainfall. Social media shared images and videos of the aftermath, including a striking video of a green skyline in Dubai.
US 'will not accept' flood of below-cost Chinese goods: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen emphasized that the United States "will not accept" a scenario where underpriced Chinese goods flood global markets, potentially harming industries elsewhere. Yellen, wrapping up high-level talks in China, expressed concerns about China's excess industrial capacity, particularly in sectors like solar and electric vehicles, which could lead to a surge of cheap exports and disrupt global markets. While Yellen highlighted areas of cooperation with China, including climate change and debt restructuring, she also raised concerns about China's national security actions and urged transparency in its economic policies.
Hundreds of homes evacuated in UK after a week of powerful storms, rainfall
A major incident has been declared in Nottinghamshire along the banks of the River Trent, where more than 100 homes have been flooded, with the potential for the numbers to rise throughout the day. Neil Clarke, leader of Rushcliffe Council in Nottinghamshire, emphasized on BBC Radio 4's Today program that while water levels on the River Trent were starting to recede slightly, the situation remained grave.
At Rs 1,74,663 cr, D-Street records highest foreign inflows in 2023
Foreign portfolio investors poured ₹1,74,663 crore into the domestic stock market in 2023, bettering the previous record of ₹1,72,849 crore in 2020. In 2022, they were sellers to the tune of ₹1,25,633 crore.
Travel in 2023: 12 months that 'took chaos to a new level'
This year "took chaos to a new level," said Henry Harteveldt, a travel industry analyst for Atmosphere Research. "It seems that the world is on fire and the travel industry and travelers are affected by all of these disruptions everywhere."
Flood of used batteries could supercharge China’s electric car market
The most profitable EV batteries to recycle are made of lithium, nickel, cobalt and manganese. To extract the metals, the batteries have to be dismantled and shredded into what’s known as “black mass".
Stormy weather and flood warnings sweep across Northern Europe
Northern Europe is preparing for severe weather conditions and gale-force winds, with warnings of widespread flooding in Danish waters, the Baltic Sea, and northern regions of the UK. The Danish Meteorological Institute predicts the worst flooding in over a century, while the Met Office has issued a rare red alert for parts of Scotland due to expected "exceptional rainfall." Storm Babet, as it is known, has already impacted Ireland, with flooding and power outages reported.
Hydropower projects fuelling disasters in Himalayas: Experts
Construction of hydropower projects in the fragile Himalayan region is leading to disasters, according to environmental experts and activists. Violations of norms during construction have resulted in severe damage in various districts, and the series of dams built on the Teesta River have exacerbated the situation.
X promises 'highest level' response on posts about Israel-Hamas war. Misinformation still flourishes
Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is facing criticism for its handling of posts related to the war between Israel and Hamas. X claims to be taking action on graphic and violent content, but watchdog groups argue that misinformation is widespread on the platform.
End of lock-ins may bring a flood of shares to Street
Market observers will be monitoring the actions of pre-IPO investors and promoters in firms such as Mankind Pharma, Kaynes Technologies, Gland Pharma, Utkarsh Small Finance Bank and Senco Gold, among others, to ascertain whether they opt to divest or maintain their current holdings.
J&K: Water level in Jhelum River drops to 70-year low due to dry weather conditions
According to officials, the valley has been witnessing dry weather for more than a month, which has complicated the problems of water scarcity and irrigation for the farmers. While the southern parts of the valley recorded rainfall last week on Friday and Saturday, the central and north parts of the valley continue to reel under dry weather conditions.
Heavy rain batters Guj, Narmada dam water discharge causes flooding; 9,600 shifted to safety
Heavy rainfall in Gujarat has led to flooding and the evacuation of thousands of people. Rivers, including the Narmada, are overflowing, and several areas, including Ahmedabad, have been severely affected. The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for several districts, predicting heavy rainfall until Thursday. The release of water from the Sardar Sarovar dam has exacerbated the flooding.
Delhi: Yamuna water level reaches danger mark
According to the Central Water Commission's (CWC) data, the water level has witnessed a steady rise, crossing the danger mark of 205.33 meters to 205.39 meters at 10 pm on Tuesday.
Delhi: ITO, Rajghat areas flooded; CM Kejriwal directs officials to seek help of Army, NDRF
"Whole night, our teams worked to fix the damage at regulator of drain no. 12 near WHO building. Still, the water of Yamuna is entering the city through this breach. The government has directed the chief secretary to take it up on highest priority," Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said in a tweet.
Delhi flood situation worsens, water level in Yamuna surges to record 208.48 metres
Water levels in Delhi's Yamuna River continue to rise, exceeding the previous all-time record by 1 pm on Wednesday. The river is expected to rise to 208.75m by 4pm, according to the Central Water Commission. Authorities have shifted over 16,500 people out of low-lying areas and closed a number of bridges in Delhi to protect against flooding.
Raging Yamuna swells to record level in Delhi
The Yamuna river in Delhi breached its all-time record on Wednesday, reaching a height of 207.55 metres, prompting precautionary measures such as section 144 CrPC in flood-prone areas. The water level in the river, likely to rise further, had already exceeded the evacuation mark and resulted in relocation of people from flood-prone locations to safer areas.
Chinese employers ordered to limit outdoor work as country struggles with heat, flooding and drought
Rescuers were looking Monday for seven people missing in a landslide triggered by torrential rains while employers across much of China were ordered to limit outdoor work due to scorching temperatures as the country struggled with heat, flooding and drought.
Delhi govt issues flood warning after Haryana discharges over 1 lakh cusecs of water into Yamuna from Hathnikund barrage
The Delhi government has issued a flood warning following the discharge of over 100,000 cusecs of water into the Yamuna river from the HathniKund Barrage in Haryana. The Central Water Commission (CWC) predicted that the water level in the Yamuna will rise past the danger mark of 205.33 metres on Tuesday. Quick response teams have been deployed to increase awareness and warn those around the river embankments.
Yamuna water level in Delhi may breach danger mark on Tuesday, says CWC
The water level in the Yamuna river in Delhi is expected to exceed the danger mark of 205.33 meters on Tuesday due to heavy rainfall in northwest India over the last few days. As per the Central Water Commission (CWC), the warning level is currently at 204.5 meters, and the water level may surge further to 205.5 meters between 11 am and 1 pm on Tuesday.Load More
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