#heavy rains in India

[augiestufff]

Is it monsoon already or my eyes are just pouring seeing this gorgeous-gorgeous view.

[aadarsh-kannyaa]

Yeh mausam ki barish

Yeh barish ki boonde

Yeh boondon ka paani

Humare gharon ko dubodein

[gh0st-in-the-garden]

On a rainy evening sky bloomed with a colorful eye-catching rainbow 🌈.

[dainikdangal]

चेन्नई में भारी बारिश के कारण ऑरेंज अलर्ट जारी

चेन्नई और तमिलनाडु के अन्य हिस्सों में भारी बारिश के कारण मौसम विभाग ने ऑरेंज अलर्ट जारी किया है। भारतीय मौसम विज्ञान विभाग (IMD) के अनुसार, अगले कुछ दिनों तक शहर और आसपास के इलाकों में मूसलधार बारिश की संभावना है। इस चेतावनी के चलते प्रशासन ने सुरक्षा उपाय बढ़ा दिए हैं और लोगों से सतर्क रहने का आग्रह किया है। भारी बारिश और उसका प्रभाव पिछले 24 घंटों में चेन्नई में व्यापक बारिश हुई है, जिससे कई…

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Jharkhand Braces for Heavy Rainfall as Low-Pressure Systems Converge

IMD Warns of Widespread Precipitation and Potential Flooding in Northeastern and Central Regions Jharkhand’s weather patterns are shifting dramatically as multiple low-pressure systems converge, prompting heightened vigilance across the state. RANCHI – The India Meteorological Department has issued alerts for widespread rainfall and potential flooding in Jharkhand due to converging low-pressure…

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Floods Hit Akhaura Land Port Following Tripura Landslide in India

The Akhaura land port in Brahmanbaria has been submerged due to a landslide in India’s Tripura state, resulting in rising water levels in at least 25 nearby villages. A temporary bridge on the Akhaura-Agartala road has collapsed, disrupting traffic flow. Heavy rainfall in the Akhaura area began on Tuesday night, and by Wednesday morning, water from India started flooding the canal adjacent to the…

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Mumbai Monsoon Mayhem: Trains Cancelled, BEST Buses Diverted Amid Waterlogging; Schools Declared Holiday

Heavy monsoon rains have lashed Mumbai, leading to significant disruptions across the city. Persistent downpours since early Monday have resulted in extensive waterlogging, causing authorities to cancel trains, divert BEST buses, and declare a holiday for schools.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a red alert for Mumbai, predicting extremely heavy rainfall. True to the forecast, several areas, including Sion, Dadar, Andheri, and Kurla, witnessed inundation. The relentless rains have brought Mumbai to a near standstill, reminiscent of the infamous July 2005 deluge.

Transport Woes

The waterlogged tracks forced the cancellation and delay of several local trains, the lifeline for millions of Mumbaikars. The Central Railway and Western Railway services were particularly affected, with many trains running significantly behind schedule or being halted altogether. Commuters stranded at various stations expressed frustration, with many unable to reach their workplaces or return home.

BEST buses, another critical mode of transport, faced severe disruptions. Multiple routes had to be diverted due to waterlogged streets, leaving commuters to find alternative means of transportation. The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) officials stated that they were closely monitoring the situation and making adjustments to routes as necessary to ensure passenger safety.

Schools Closed

In a move to ensure the safety of children, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) declared a holiday for all schools in Mumbai. The decision was taken early in the morning, following reports of severe waterlogging in several parts of the city. Parents were notified through various channels, including SMS, emails, and social media, advising them to keep their children at home.

Rescue and Relief Operations

The BMC, along with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), has been actively engaged in rescue and relief operations. Pumping stations across the city have been operating at full capacity to reduce water levels in the most affected areas. However, continuous rainfall has hampered these efforts. The BMC has also set up emergency helplines and urged residents to avoid non-essential travel.

Public Advisory

Authorities have advised residents to stay indoors and refrain from venturing out unless absolutely necessary. The IMD has forecasted that heavy to very heavy rainfall will continue over the next 24 hours. Citizens are urged to stay updated through official channels and avoid spreading or reacting to unverified information on social media.

Looking Ahead

As Mumbai grapples with the current situation, there is a growing call for better infrastructure and more robust measures to handle such extreme weather events. While the city's resilience is well-known, the frequent disruptions caused by monsoon rains highlight the need for long-term solutions to ensure smoother functioning during the rainy season.

In the meantime, Mumbaikars are bracing for more rains, hoping for a quick return to normalcy as the city battles yet another monsoon fury. For more latest news India, subscribe to our newsletter today.

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കനത്ത മഴ: ഗുജറാത്തിലെ വിമാനത്താവളത്തിന്റെ മേൽക്കൂരയും തകർന്നു; 3 ദിവസത്തിനിടെ മൂന്നാമത്തെ സംഭവം

രാജ്കോട്ട്: ഡല്‍ഹി ഇന്ദിരാഗാന്ധി രാജ്യാന്തര വിമാനത്താവളത്തിന്റെ മേൽക്കൂര തകർന്നു വീണുണ്ടായ അപകടത്തിനു പിന്നാലെ ഗുജറാത്തിലെ രാജ്കോട്ട് വിമാനത്താവളത്തിലും അപകടം. വിമാനത്താവളത്തിന്റെ മുന്നിൽ നിർമിച്ചിരുന്ന മേൽക്കൂര കനത്ത മഴയെത്തുടർന്ന് തകർന്നു വീണു. യാത്രക്കാരെ വാഹനങ്ങളിൽ എത്തിക്കുകയും തിരികെ കൊണ്ടുപോവുകയും ചെയ്യുന്ന പിക്ക്–അപ് ഏരിയയാണ് തകർന്നത്. ആളപായം റിപ്പോർട്ട് ചെയ്തിട്ടില്ല. കഴിഞ്ഞ മൂന്നു…

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India: More than a dozen people died in two days due to heavy rain

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IMD ALART: देश के कई राज्यों में होगी भारी बारिश, IMD ने जारी किया अलर्ट, कही ये बात

नई दिल्ली : heavy rain alert in india : पूरे देश में मौसम का मिजाज इन दिनों काफी सुहाना रहा। देश के कई हिस्सों में लोगों को गर्मी और धूप की तपन से राहत मिली। इस बीच मौसम विभाग ने आने वाले दिनों के मौसम को लेकर पूर्वानुमान जारी किया है। IMD ने बताया कि केरल, तमिलनाडु, दक्षिण आंतरिक कर्नाटक, पूर्वोत्तर भारत, मध्य और पूर्वी उत्तर प्रदेश, पश्चिम बिहार, के कुछ हिस्सों में तेज बारिश, गरज और रोशनी के…

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Snippets 🐺💜

John Epler quote: "There’s a difference between playersexual and pansexual. All companions are canonically pansexual." [source]

The opening cinematic Varric narrates at the start of the game plays before CC. "Following character creation, Varric's narration continues, revealing that he's put together a group to stop Solas, having recruited our character and a handful of others so far." [source]

Despite the action-heavy focus, positioning is absolutely key, and using careful timing to hit multiple foes at once can be the difference between victory and defeat [source]

"In-between fights, Varric and the other characters, including your fully-voiced protagonist, discuss events that are unfolding and different things that have led up to this moment. Epler notes for the preview that with how much time has passed since prior games, the team wanted to carefully throw in some reminders without it feeling like ham-fisted exposition." [source]

"The Dread Wolf's ambitions have already been laid bare, but I strongly suspect there's more going on, and Epler cryptically hints that not everything will be as it first seems" [source]

 Mages can move instead of standing in one place, allowing them to get up close and personal with enemies - a major game-changer for magic users [source]

Faction choice affects in-game moments between other factions and locations, as well as characters [source]

"When they were creating this area, they kept that in mind and looked at other locations to figure out how they could make it more grand. They developed the entire area based on a comment someone said in a past game, and if that isn’t dedication to lore, I don’t know what is" [source] (re: Minrathous)

In this demo the press saw femme Rook! [source]

The standard three square hotkeys look like an updated version of past ones [source]

"It sounded like there is also a system that allows hints during battle, like when something is a certain range, etc., that they said could be turned off" [source]

"In cutscenes, rain dripping down a building, blood on someone’s hands, or stepping into a puddle looks outstanding". "Things like clothes and hair are dynamic and move with you" [source]

"what at its core is a beautifully told story of revenge, regret, and the complexities of good and evil" [source]

During the interrogation scene in the bar with the shady bartender, Varric pins her to her own station with a crossbow bolt in order to interrogate her. Rook and Varric then go scrounge the city for clues [source]

Re: using body sliders in CC - "It looked incredibly easy to maneuver around and create a body that is either close to that player's real personage or their ideal fantasy self" [source]

Companions "will not only be influenced by your decisions in terms of how they treat you outside of combat, but closeness to party members will also change how they fight, with those closest to Rook more useful and lethal in battle" [source]

"Our presenter said that each specialization was pretty much as deep as a job" [source]

The game will not be available in India. [source]

The game has a Quality mode and a Performance mode on PS5 and Xbox Series consoles. it runs the latest version of Frostbite, targeting frame rates of 60fps in Peformance and 30 in Quality [source]

They will have more to share on both graphics modes for consoles in the coming months. [source]

David Gaider quote on the portrayal of Anders' orientation in DAII:

DA2 writer David Gaider told Kotaku in February this was meant to distinguish Anders’ relationship with male or female versions of Hawke, but recognizes this comes off like the mage’s identity was a switch to be flipped in hindsight. “Unfortunately, we just didn’t have enough time to get enough feedback and iterate on those situations,” he said. “We would hit a particular interaction, we would make a judgment call either as a group or the writer on their own, and that was it. There was no time for anything more than one gut-check, which is probably not the way to go.”

edit: forgot to add src for last one sorry. its here

[townpostin]

Jharkhand Braces for Heavy Rainfall as Low-Pressure System Looms

IMD Issues 72-Hour Weather Alert for Isolated Areas Across the State Monsoon trough and cyclonic circulation over Bangladesh to trigger intense precipitation in Jharkhand, meteorologists predict. RANCHI – The Ranchi center of the Indian Meteorological Department has issued a warning regarding the potential for torrential rainfall in isolated regions of Jharkhand within the next three days. In the…

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DONATE FOR ISLAMIC RELIEF'S EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO CYCLONE REMAL IN BANGLADESH

select the 'Global Emergencies' fund

Islamic Relief is expanding our emergency response to help those affected by an enormous cyclone that has laid waste to the Bangladeshi coastline over the past few days.

More than 3.7 million people across 19 districts have been affected, with more than 35,000 homes destroyed and a further 115,000 suffering damage.

The districts of Bagerhat, Satkhira, Khulna, and Patuakhali have been most heavily affected.

Thousands of people remain trapped in waterlogged coastal areas as the strong winds and heavy rainfall continues.

A devastating impact

After making landfall close to the Bangladesh-India border on Sunday 26 May, Cyclone Remal has battered coastal regions with strong gales of 110 km/h.

Torrential rain and huge tidal surges as large as 7 feet high have left countless villages flooded.

According to the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, over 800,000 people have been evacuated to shelters amid fears up to 8.4 million could ultimately be affected.

10 individuals have died as a result of the cyclone.

Due to the heavy rainfall, landslides are forecast in areas such as Cox’s Bazar, Chattogram and the hill districts. The Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar could be affected, with landslides threatening approximately 27,000 Rohingya. More than 840 shelters have been reported as partially or totally damaged so far.

The cyclone has caused further issues with 26 million people living in Bangladesh’s coastal belt currently without electricity.  

Rising floodwaters have also caused embankments to break in regions such as Kalapara in the Patuakhali district, Amtali in the Barguna district, and Gabura in the Satkhira district.

Bangladesh is one of the world’s most vulnerable countries to the impacts of climate change, regularly suffering extremes including heatwaves and flooding.

Going where we are most needed

Islamic Relief has already begun to help survivors of the cyclone, providing supplementary food packs in the hours before the cyclone made landfall. More than 300 of the most vulnerable families in Satkira received food packs of rice, sugar, energy biscuits, and drinking water that will last at least 7 days.

Moving forward, Islamic Relief’s emergency response will be targeting the badly affected areas of Amtali of Barguna district and Kalapara of Patuakhali district where we will provide 500 families with food packs.

Our initial allocation will also aim to provide 1,735 families with hygiene kits and providing cash transfers enabling them to purchase food, access clean water and emergency shelter items.

As the rainfall continues, Islamic Relief will continue to liaise with the Bangladesh government and work with local authorities to increase our emergency response.