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Time of India
4 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
May brings record rain, climate alert for Goa
Panaji: The month of May this year gave Goans a volatile mix of blistering heatwave-like conditions and torrential rain — both in the pre-monsoon and early monsoon phases. The early arrival of the southwest monsoon, which made landfall in Goa on May 26 — 12 days ahead of schedule — marked a rare meteorological event for the coastal state. Prior to the monsoon's onset, Goa was hit by a surge in the pre-monsoon showers, with a total of 462.3mm recorded till May 25. A single-day downpour on May 21 brought 139.5mm, 'pushing the pre-monsoon rainfall figure to nearly 900% above normal,' said meteorologist and retired National Institute of Oceanography chief scientist, Ramesh Kumar. 'Two weather systems played a critical role in this precipitation surge. On May 24 and 25, a depression in the Arabian Sea near the Goa coast acted as a catalyst for early monsoon currents,' he said. 'A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal on May 29 and 30 brought further monsoonal intensification.' As of May 30, the official monsoon rainfall total for Goa stands at 208mm, just four days into the season. The most intense single-day rainfall so far was recorded in Sanquelim on May 28, with 178mm in 24 hours. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo That same day, Panaji received 138mm, Canacona 117.2mm, and Margao 104.2mm. May did not start wet — quite the opposite. The first half of the month was dominated by widespread discomfort and heat stress. Then, almost overnight, the heavens opened. 'This dramatic transition from intense heat to extreme rainfall fits precisely into climate change projections,' associate professor at BITS Pilani's Goa campus Rajiv Chaturvedi said. 'The extremes are becoming the new normal. We are, without a doubt, in the middle of climate change.' The report of the State Plan for Action on Climate Change, 2023, warned that Goa could experience maximum temperatures crossing 40°C and minimum temperatures rising at an even higher rate over the next decade. 'Such an increase will make nights extremely uncomfortable and amplify the risk of heat-related illnesses,' Chaturvedi said. More alarmingly, he noted that while daily rainfall events exceeding 150mm used to be rare in Goa, they are now becoming more frequent — a trend expected to continue as global temperatures rise. 'There is an urgent need to climate-proof our state,' he said. 'From heat action plans to flood management strategies and disaster preparedness, we must build climate resilience now. The evidence is not just in climate models anymore — it's in our daily weather.'
News18
5 days ago
- News18
'Rs 50 Lakh By 10am, Not A Joke': Hisar Duo Try To Extort Showroom Owner With Scribbled Note
Last Updated: Before fleeing, the youth warned to arrange Rs 50 lakh without taking the matter lightly. Both suspects, with uncovered faces, then sped away on a bike An alarming extortion attempt unfolded on Wednesday night in Hansi, Hisar district, Haryana. Around 7:57 pm, two men on a bike arrived at the Green Valley Market near Ramayan Toll Plaza on the Delhi-Hisar Highway. One of them entered a clothing showroom and demanded Rs 50 lakh from the owner. The incident was caught on the showroom's CCTV cameras. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation. The showroom, reportedly operated by TQS company, had staff present during the incident. According to sources, the youth first pretended to inquire about clothes before stepping out to get a mobile phone from his accomplice waiting on a bike. He then returned and threw a slip containing a threatening message which read, 'Golu Bhim Nagariya – Deliver Rs 50 lakh by 10 AM. Don't take this as a joke, or you'll understand yourself after 10 AM." A mobile number was also written on the slip. Before fleeing, the youth loudly said, 'Arrange Rs 50 lakh and don't take this matter lightly." Both suspects then sped away on a bike. The duo had their faces uncovered. Upon receiving the alert, officials from the Sadar police station reached the spot and launched an investigation. CCTV footage from the showroom and nearby areas is being reviewed to identify the accused. Sadar police station in-charge Ramesh Kumar, who inspected the scene, confirmed that a ransom demand had been reported from Green Valley Market. He added that a police team is on-site and the investigation is underway based on the CCTV evidence.
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Bee attack in Etawah park leaves 55 injured
A tranquil religious gathering turned chaotic at Ram Manohar Lohia Park, popularly known as Company Garden, in Etawah, on Monday, when a swarm of bees descended on devotees performing Vat Amavasya rituals, injuring at least 55 people. The incident occurred around 2 pm as over 250 devotees, mostly married women, congregated under a sprawling banyan tree for Savitri puja. Chief medical superintendent, Etawah, Dr Paritosh Shukla, said around 40 patients had to be treated in the emergency ward of the district hospital. 'Two or three persons may need hospitalisation; the last patient of bee attack came in at around 4 pm,' he said. Eyewitnesses reported that the bees, disturbed by the smoke from ritual fires and incense sticks, descended suddenly from a hive in the tree. Chaos ensued as the swarm targeted the crowd, making the people seek cover. Attendees took shelter under benches, inside parked vehicles, and a nearby canteen, while women shielded children with their sarees. 'The attack was sudden. People stumbled, children screamed, and many were stung repeatedly as they scrambled for safety,' said Ramesh Kumar, an eyewitness. Etawah district hospital medical superintendent Dr Alok Verma said the condition of all those who arrived was stable. Etawah Nagar Palika's health department teams will inspect the park to identify risks and remove beehives ahead of future gatherings. District magistrate Shubhrant Shukla said, 'We will be speaking to experts for preventive measures, which will include regular audit of public spaces during festivals.'
The Hindu
25-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Elephant census concludes in South Karnataka; incessant rains affect final day exercise
The three-day elephant census as a mandate prescribed by the Interstate Coordination Committee (ICC) charter concluded on Sunday, and the results are expected to indicate the elephant population trends in South Karnataka region. The census commenced on May 23 with block sampling or direct count exercise followed by line transect exercise on Saturday. On Sunday, it was waterhole count exercise to assess sex distribution and age. However, incessant rains across the region affected the exercise on the final day. As rains pounded the forests, waterhole was not the only source for elephants. A senior official in Nagarahole who visited multiple sites said not a single elephant had visited the waterhole as rain had ensured water availability everywhere. However, this will not drastically affect the robustness of data collected on the first two days which will help in assessing population estimation and density, the official added. Ramesh Kumar, Director, Bandipur Tiger Reserve said as the elephant census are being held regularly from three years, the sex-ratio will not be drastically different. The data collected on the first-two days are more important, he added. The census was part of a synchronised exercised carried out across south India. In Karnataka, it was held simultaneously in Bandipur Tiger Reserve, Nagarahole Tiger Reserve, BRT Tiger Reserve, Bhadra Tiger Reserve, Cauvery Wildlife, M.M. Hills, Madikeri Territorial, Madikeri Wildlife, Virajpet, Bannerghatta National Park, Kolar, Chikkamagalur and Shivamogga Wildlife Divisions. The census exercise was mandated by the ICC charter to generate and share the database of elephant population in a bid to resolve human-elephant conflicts that are on an upward trend, especially in forests bordering the three south Indian states of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. In addition, parts of south interior Karnataka – as in Hassan and Chikkamagalur – too experience conflict resulting in deaths of both humans and elephants. Kolar, which shares border with both Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, has also been witnessing a rise in conflict. Incidentally, a larger nation-wide synchronised census used to be conducted once in five years to estimate elephant population trends. But it has not been taken up since 2017. Besides, south India harbours the most number of elephants – 11,960 out of 27,312 in the entire country – as per the Synchronised Elephant Population Estimation India 2017 Report - and a majority of them are in a contiguous landscape. Hence, the officials of these States took the initiative to conduct the census on a landscape basis and maintain a database for their conservation and study the population dynamics. In 2022, the Centre had decided to conduct a joint census entailing both tigers and elephants but sources said it was not prudent as elephants will also be found in areas where tigers will not be found. Even within Karnataka, which reported 6,395 elephants in the 2023 enumeration, more than 95% are in southern parts of the State. Hence the population trends in Dandeli Elephant Reserve, was not part of the just-concluded census exercise.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Dog licence now a must for pet owners in Navi Mumbai
Navi Mumbai: Pet owners residing within Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) jurisdiction must obtain a valid dog licence, said the civic administration. NMMC recently implemented the NMMC Dog Tax Regulations 1993 under Chapter 11, Section 149(1) and Section 127 (2) (a) of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act, 1949. State govt has approved these regulations dating back to 1993. NMMC has warned of strict action against those who fail to comply with these regulations and keep dogs without licence. The health department offices are responsible for issuing dog licences, said a civic official, adding that pet owners can apply for the licences through the online portal. To submit an application, visit the NMMC website navigate to 'Citizen Services' and select the Health Department section. "Pet owners should ensure they complete the licensing process promptly to avoid any penalties or legal consequences. The licence serves as official documentation of pet ownership and helps maintain standards of pet care within the community. Regular renewal of dog licences is also essential to maintain valid registration status," said an NMMC health official. NMMC commissioner Kailas Shinde said the civic administration encourages all pet dog owners to cooperate with these regulations and obtain necessary licences for their pets. However, Ramesh Kumar, a pet owner from Navi Mumbai, said making licensing compulsory seems to be a bit of a harsh call on the part of the authorities.
