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While many parts of India are reeling under a heatwave, it’s a matter of relief that monsoon rain prospects this year are bright. The country is expected to receive above-normal rainfall during the June-September rainy season, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD) chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra. By IMD’s measure, rainfall will be 106% of the long-period average, with a model error of 4%.

Climate change continues to ravage Africa, which is enduring extreme weather and natural disasters on an unprecedented scale. My own country, Kenya, has just emerged from its longest drought on record, only to suffer devastating floods, which have killed 289 people and affected more than 800,000. Meanwhile, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe recently experienced a severe drought that exposed millions of people to hunger, and the Sahel region was hit by a debilitating heatwave, resulting in more than 100 deaths in Mali.

To add to these harrowing odds, last year was particularly harsh for this merry brigade of rainbow chasers. After a surge in 2021-22, the funding winter in 2023 saw a 72% decline in funding, with only two startups (InCred Finance, Zepto) achieving the unicorn status, compared to 21 and 45 in the previous two years. Yet, many see it as a blip in the overall startup scape. A recent KPMG report claims that venture capital investment in India doubled sequentially in the March 2024 quarter, to reach $3.2 billion across 354 deals, surpassing the global market. India also has the third largest startup ecosystem in the world, with 1.17 lakh entities (DPIIT), nearly 1,710 venture capital funds, 794 accelerators and incubators (Tracxn), and several government initiatives like Startup India. 80% of startups fail in first 5 years Reasons for failure Why do startups fail?

severe weather over the holiday weekend. In Indiana, storms delayed Sunday's scheduled start of the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, or Indy 500, the premier U.S. auto racing event traditionally held over the Memorial Day weekend.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) hard-hitting batter Venkatesh Iyer highlighted the crucial role of mentor Gautam Gambhir and assistant coach Abhishek Nayar for shaping the team into an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 champions and expressed gratitude to the fans for always cheer and support the team throughout the tournament. KKR clinched the IPL 2024 title with a dominating all-round performance against SRH in the final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. KKR vs SRH: The highlights

landfall of severe cyclone Remal has led to significant disruptions in air, rail, and road transportation in Kolkata and other parts of South Bengal on Sunday, with concerns expected to continue into Monday. As a precaution, Kolkata airport authorities have suspended flight operations for 21 hours from Sunday noon. Additionally, the Eastern and South Eastern railways cancelled several trains. Intermittent showers and gusty winds affected South Bengal districts from Sunday morning, leading to a noticeable absence of buses, taxis, and three-wheelers on the roads in Kolkata and district towns. Disruptions in road and rail transport are anticipated on Monday, due to the effects of the cyclone's landfall, expected by midnight on Sunday.

Bangladesh Meteorological Department elevated its storm danger signal to the maximum level of 10 for two ports and nine coastal districts in the South Asian country, issuing warnings via loudspeakers.Also Read | Live updates on Cyclone Remal in India and BangladeshThe coastal regions of these South Asian neighbours have faced numerous severe storms in recent years. In 2021, Cyclone Yaas rendered over 50,000 people homeless and resulted in at least one fatality.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) highlighted this as the highest temperature since June 1, 2019, when Churu, also in Rajasthan, logged a scorching 50.8 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, Phalodi hit India's all-time high temperature of 51 degrees Celsius on May 19, 2016.Apart from the northern plains and central regions, severe heat was also witnessed in Himachal Pradesh, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a severe warning in northeastern region. Apart from extremely heavy rainfall in coastal regions of Bangladesh and West Bengal, it will also have its affect in Tripura, and some other parts of northeastern statesAccording to the Regional Meteorological Department of Andhra Pradesh, "Deep Depression intensified into a Cyclonic Storm 'Remal' over North and adjoining east-central Bay of Bengal."The Met department further said, "It is very likely to continue to move nearly northwards and intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by May 26 morning over Northwest and adjoining Northeast Bay of Bengal and cross Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal coasts between Sagar Island and Khepupara by May 26 midnight as a Severe Cyclonic Storm with a wind speed of 110-120 gusting to 135 kmph.""The Deep Depression over East-central Bay of Bengal moved nearly northward with a speed of 12 kmph during past 6 hours, intensified into a Cyclonic Storm 'Remal' and lay centred at 1730 hrs IST of today, May 25, 2024, over the North and adjoining East central Bay of Bengal near latitude 18.8°N and longitude 89.5°E, about 360 km south-southeast of Khepupara (Bangladesh), 350 km south-southeast of Sagar Islands (West Bengal) and 390 km south-southeast of Canning (West Bengal)," it said.

outdoor plans you may have on Memorial Day. According to Accuweather, some parts of the United States will see extreme heat and sunshine, which may force you to add some layers of sunscreen while other parts of the nation will see severe storms and rains.

Kolkata airport have decided to suspend flight operations for 21 hours from Sunday noon in view of the possible impact of cyclone Remal, an official said here. The precautionary measure was taken after a meeting of the stakeholders of the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport here on Saturday.

Cyclone Remal Live Updates: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning against severe Cyclone Remal on Saturday, which is expected to hit West Bengal on Sunday. The weather department said the cyclone will bring extremely heavy rainfall and strong winds to coastal regions of Bangladesh and West Bengal on May 26.

Bay of Bengal is expected to strengthen into a cyclonic storm by this evening (Saturday), according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Remal will hit the coasts of West Bengal and Bangladesh on May 26.Here are top ten updates: 1. In a press release, on Friday, the IMD department said that the depression over the central Bay of Bengal has moved towards the northeast with a speed of 20 kmph during the past three hours. “It will likely continue to move north-eastward and intensify further into a cyclonic storm over the east-central Bay of Bengal by May 25th," it added.2, Director General of Meteorology, IMD, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra told ANI that by the midnight of 26 May, it will hit coastal areas of West Bengal when the wind speed is 110-120 kmph.

Cyclone Remal update: West Bengal, Bangladesh on alert as severe cyclone to hit on May 26; heavy rains predictedIsolated heavy rainfall is anticipated over Kerala from the 24th to 27th of May.Andaman & Nicobar Islands are forecasted to have widespread light to moderate rainfall till the 25th of May.On May 26th and 27th, coastal districts of West Bengal are forecasted to experience light to moderate rainfall at most places, with heavy to very heavy rainfall expected at isolated locations.Additionally, North Coastal Odisha will likely witness isolated heavy rainfall on May 25th and 26th of May.Also Read: IMD warns of heatwave in Delhi, 3 more states; Kerala on red alert for heavy showers; full forecast hereFrom May 27th to 28th, eastern districts of Sub-Himalayan West Bengal are expected to receive light to moderate rainfall at most places, with heavy to very heavy rainfall anticipated at isolated locations.On May 26th, light to moderate rainfall is expected at most places in Mizoram, Tripura, and South Manipur, with heavy to very heavy rainfall forecasted at isolated locations.On May 27th and 28th, Assam and Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, and Tripura are likely to experience light to moderate rainfall at most places, with heavy to very heavy rainfall anticipated at isolated places.Isolated extremely heavy rainfall is expected over Assam, Meghalaya on May 27th and 28th, Arunachal Pradesh on May 28th, and Mizoram, Tripura on May 27th.Fishermen are advised not to venture into the central Bay of Bengal till 26th May and the North Bay of Bengal from 25th May to 27th May.

Also Read | Your guide to Cyclone Remal — states on alert, potential impact, advisory & moreIt is important to note that a deadly virus like Ebola needs extremely secure facilities of Biosafety Level 4 (BSL-4). Hence, the Chinese researchers used a different virus called vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV), to carry Ebola glycoprotein which plays a crucial role in helping the virus enter and infect cells of its host.The researchers said that when they harvested the organs of the dead hamsters, they noted that the deadly virus was spread throughout their body, including the heart, spleen, lung, kidney, stomach, intestines and brain tissues, with the highest levels in the liver.Researchers further noted that the experiment provided a rapid preclinical evaluation of medical countermeasures against Ebola under BLS-2 conditions.

While economic outcomes for young adults have improved over the past decade, including those without a college degree, there’s an ongoing debate on the value of a four-year college education, according to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center.

It may soon intensify into a "severe cyclonic storm," the first of this year's pre-monsoon season. From his landfall timings to weather warnings to potential impact and advisory. Here are all your questions about Cyclone Remal answered:The latest cyclone, in its full formation, will be called Remal.

cyclone is forming in the Bay of Bengal and is expected to make landfall between Sagar Island in West Bengal and Khepupara in Bangladesh around midnight on Sunday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday. This cyclone is the first one to occur in the Bay of Bengal during this pre-monsoon season. It will be named Remal, following the naming system for cyclones in the Indian Ocean region. Also Read: Cyclone Remal: A severe cyclone is heading towards India; here's all you need to know The system is expected to become a cyclonic storm by Saturday morning. It will then intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by Saturday night.

personal loans cater to borrowers with lower credit scores, typically below 620, who may face challenges in qualifying for conventional bank loans. These loans carry elevated interest rates, intended to offset the heightened risk of borrower default for the lenders.These lenders prioritise a borrower’s repayment capacity, a departure from traditional lenders who heavily rely on credit scores as a measure of creditworthiness.

bananas to a food market from a few hundred kilometers away. With no refrigeration in his storeroom, a single-day delay in selling the bananas can reduce the value of his stockpile by at least 10%. When they arrive, he will sort through bushels and inspect the skins for signs of decay. “There’s a huge loss during summer months if the sales lag,” he said.