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Mint
02-06-2025
- Climate
- Mint
Southwest monsoon progress likely to remain subdued for a week: IMD
New Delhi: Having hit the Kerala coast eight days ahead of schedule, and advanced swiftly inland, the progress of the South-west monsoon is likely to slow down now, the weather department said on Monday. Rains hit Kerala on 24 May, well before the normal date of 1 June, while its further advance into parts of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Odisha, and all Southern and North-eastern states took place between 26 May and 2 June, ahead of the usual 10 June. However, further advance is likely to remain weak for the next seven days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). "The advancement of southwest monsoon is likely to be weak for at least next 7 days due to absence of favorable meteorological conditions," IMD director general Mrutyunjay Mahapatra said. The southwest monsoon hit Kerala coast on 24 May, eight days before the normal date of 1 June and Mumbai on 26 May, 16 days before the usual 11 June. "Even if it remains weak for the next seven days, if you see the data, still it is ahead of the normal date," said a scientist at IMD. Normally, the monsoon covers the entire country by 5 July. The Southwest monsoon is crucial as it delivers nearly 70% of India's annual rainfall. Nearly 45% of the net sowing area is dependent on rains for irrigation purposes, making the monsoon key to agriculture, which contributed about 16% to the country's GDP for FY24. Its performance also directly impacts food security and consumer demand. IMD predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in the North-east for the next two days and rainfall along with thunderstorm, gusty or squally winds during next three days in the North-west. "Heavy to very heavy rainfall likely to continue over Northeastern states till next 2 days and decrease in intensity thereafter," the IMD said. It warned that this could lead to localized flooding of roads, water-logging in low-lying areas and possibilities of damage to vulnerable structure. IMD also warned of possible damage to horticulture and standing crops in some areas. For northwest India, it predicted that rainfall along with thunderstorm and gusty or squally winds were likely to continue during the next 3 days. The northwest comprises Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. The IMD warned fisherman not to venture over south and central Arabian Sea, in Lakshadweep from 1130 IST on 2 June to 0530 IST on 4 June, along and off Karnataka coast on 2 June; off north Kerala, Karnataka coasts and over Lakshadweep area on 3 June; over Gulf of Mannar from 1130 IST of 2 June to 0530 IST of 4 June; along and off the Somalia coasts and adjoining sea areas from 1130 IST of 2 June to 0530 IST of 7 June. "Fishermen are advised not to venture over many parts of central Bay of Bengal and adjoining parts of north Bay of Bengal from 0530 IST of 2 June to 0530 IST of 4 June; over northern parts of central and adjoining parts of north Bay of Bengal on 4 June; off north Tamil Nadu coast on 04th June," advised IMD.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Yahoo
Woman dies after fall from seventh floor of Penang shopping mall car park
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — A local woman was found dead after allegedly falling from the seventh floor of a parking structure at a shopping mall in Bayan Lepas last Saturday. South-west District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Sazalee Adam said the 29-year-old victim, from Sungai Bakap, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a report in Sinar Harian today. He said the woman is believed to have suffered severe injuries after falling from the southern car park area of the mall. 'Police received information about the incident at 12.47pm from an auxiliary police officer on duty in the area. 'Preliminary investigations indicate that the victim is believed to have fallen from the seventh floor, with her body discovered near the mall's loading bay,' he said in a statement on Tuesday. Sazalee added that the victim's personal belongings were found inside a Honda City believed to belong to her. 'An early witness, a supermarket employee, reported seeing the woman fall from above at around 12.44pm while driving towards the loading bay. 'Investigations also revealed that the victim left her home at around 9am and last contacted her family at noon to say she intended to buy food,' he said. The victim's body was sent to the Forensics Department of Balik Pulau Hospital for a post-mortem. 'The autopsy confirmed the cause of death as multiple injuries consistent with a fall from height,' he said. The case has been classified as sudden death (SDR) and investigations are ongoing. *If you are lonely, distressed, or having negative thoughts, Befrienders offers free and confidential support 24 hours a day. A full list of Befrienders contact numbers and state operating hours is available here: There are also free hotlines for young people: Talian Kasih at 15999 (24/7); Talian BuddyBear at 1800-18-2327(BEAR)(daily 12pm-12am); Mental Health Psychosocial Support Service (03-2935 9935 or 014-322 3392); and Jakim's Family, Social and Community Care Centre (WhatsApp 0111-959 8214).
Malay Mail
06-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Woman dies after fall from seventh floor of Penang shopping mall car park
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — A local woman was found dead after allegedly falling from the seventh floor of a parking structure at a shopping mall in Bayan Lepas last Saturday. South-west District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Sazalee Adam said the 29-year-old victim, from Sungai Bakap, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a report in Sinar Harian today. He said the woman is believed to have suffered severe injuries after falling from the southern car park area of the mall. 'Police received information about the incident at 12.47pm from an auxiliary police officer on duty in the area. 'Preliminary investigations indicate that the victim is believed to have fallen from the seventh floor, with her body discovered near the mall's loading bay,' he said in a statement on Tuesday. Sazalee added that the victim's personal belongings were found inside a Honda City believed to belong to her. 'An early witness, a supermarket employee, reported seeing the woman fall from above at around 12.44pm while driving towards the loading bay. 'Investigations also revealed that the victim left her home at around 9am and last contacted her family at noon to say she intended to buy food,' he said. The victim's body was sent to the Forensics Department of Balik Pulau Hospital for a post-mortem. 'The autopsy confirmed the cause of death as multiple injuries consistent with a fall from height,' he said. The case has been classified as sudden death (SDR) and investigations are ongoing. *If you are lonely, distressed, or having negative thoughts, Befrienders offers free and confidential support 24 hours a day. A full list of Befrienders contact numbers and state operating hours is available here: There are also free hotlines for young people: Talian Kasih at 15999 (24/7); Talian BuddyBear at 1800-18-2327(BEAR)(daily 12pm-12am); Mental Health Psychosocial Support Service (03-2935 9935 or 014-322 3392); and Jakim's Family, Social and Community Care Centre (WhatsApp 0111-959 8214).
