High humidity and moist soil during the monsoon season promote rapid growth of germs, bacteria, and fungi, making certain vegetables risky to consume. Chaulai (amaranth or rajgira) should be avoided because insect…
Scientists are warning that the El Nino expected in 2026 may cause economic losses that surpass the USD 5.7 trillion lost in 1997-98, according to a study in the journal Science. The…
Livemint.com reports that while third-party motor insurance is mandatory in India, it only covers damage caused to others. An Own Damage (OD) policy is required to cover damage to one's own vehicle…
Karnataka's monsoon has weakened sharply, with a 30% rainfall deficit since the season began. The state received only 419 mm of rain, compared to the normal year's average, and nearly 73% of…
Pune residents are using the monsoon season to swap plant cuttings, saplings and seeds through WhatsApp groups and community meetups, expanding their gardens at low cost. The trend has grown from apartment…
Gynaecologists in India report an uptick in women visiting clinics for vaginal itching and discharge during the monsoon season, though they caution this is a clinical trend rather than a proven seasonal…
This year’s El Niño, expected to be the strongest in nearly 80 years of records, is already affecting weather across the globe. The Deccan Herald reports that parts of Panama have had…
Water storage in India’s 166 major reservoirs rose to 59.44% of total capacity this week, with the overall volume at 109.112 billion cubic metres against 183.565 BCM capacity, according to Central Water…
The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh until August 19, with orange alerts for heavy to very heavy rain in Mandi and Sirmaur on August 14 and in…
FMCG volume growth may slow to 4% as the West Asia war and a weak monsoon weigh on demand, Worldpanel said, according to NDTV Profit. Companies raised prices by about 2% to…
