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As many as 39 Automatic Weather Stations (AWS), a meteorological station at which observations are made and transmitted automatically, have been set up in the State by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) ahead of the monsoon, which is expected to set in over by May 27. Already 30 AWSs are functional in the State providing data on weather parameters such as temperature, rainfall, wind, and atmospheric pressure every 15 minutes. With this, 69 AWSs would be operational in addition to the 70 manual rain gauges which are enough for monitoring the weather parameters of a region as per the standard prescribed by the Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS), according to a senior IMD officer. However, the IMD will also set up another 77 AWS in different parts of the State in the next three months. Kerala had earlier sought 100 AWS after the devastating flood in 2018. Data validity The IMD official said that though various agencies had set up AWS for various purposes, only the data from … [Read more...] about 39 more automatic weather stations installed in Kerala ahead of monsoon

Even as the southwest monsoon is slowly advancing into more parts of South Bay of Bengal, which is expected to reach the State by May 27, life in central and northern Kerala was affected on Wednesday as the pre-monsoon became vigorous. For the second consecutive week, heavy rain lashed the State. Cheruthazham in Kannur recorded extreme rainfall of 25 cm during the last 24 hours ended at 8.30 am on Wednesday followed by Mahe 16 cm, Thalassery 13 cm, Kannur 12 cm; Kozhikode 12 cm, Vadakara 10 cm and Vaikom 9 cm. A weather bulletin issued by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday, said the southwest monsoon advanced into some more parts of South Bay of Bengal, entire Andaman Sea and Andaman and Nicobar Islands and some more parts of east-central Bay of Bengal. Conditions are becoming favourable for further advance of the southwest monsoon into some more parts of South and Central Bay of Bengal and some parts of South Arabian Sea in the next two to three days. … [Read more...] about Pre-monsoon rain continues to lash State

The U.S. has now reached the once unthinkable toll of 1 million deaths from COVID-19 . How could this happen in the wealthiest country in the world? In a word, because of poverty—and the policy choices that perpetuate it. Our task now is to make different choices. Americans across the country have suffered during this pandemic. But new research by the Poor People's Campaign strongly suggests the poor and low-income have suffered the most. Even controlling for vaccination rates, they found that COVID-19 death rates in poorer U.S. counties were nearly double those in wealthier counties. During the deadliest phases of the pandemic, it rose to five times as many. White Americans still make up the largest share of America's poor and those who've died from COVID-19. But Black, Hispanic and Indigenous Americans are significantly overrepresented in America's poorest counties, and COVID-19 casualty rates run significantly higher for many communities of color. Poor Americans are … [Read more...] about One million COVID-19 deaths is a searing indictment of inequality in America | Opinion

A £2.3billion Las Vegas-style leisure and gambling mega-resort in the Bahamas will open on March 27. The vast Baha Mar complex at Cable Beach on New Providence island features a collection of elite hotels which will boast gaming, entertainment, private residences and shops. Largest of the new properties is the 1,000-room Baha Mar Casino & Hotel which will have the biggest gambling venue in the Caribbean region. The other on-site upmarket hotels include a luxury 700-room Grand Hyatt, a 694-room Melia, a 300-room SLS, and a 200-room Rosewood venue. Golfers will be able to tee off at an 18-hole, par 72 championship course designed by Jack Nicklaus, while culture lovers will want to call into an art gallery and a performing arts centre. Eating and drinking options include 30 restaurants, nightclubs and bars, with wind-down time available in two spas. And guests can cool off from all that Bahamian sun in the 14 swimming pools or swim from the 1,000-yard beach. The … [Read more...] about Hotel checkout: Bahamas gets the Las Vegas treatment with opening of new casino mega-resort

A mother split opinions online after confessing that the love her in-laws have for her children is "too much" and irritates her. The anonymous mom took to popular forum Mumsnet to express her concern over her in-laws and how they act towards her children, explaining that she doesn't get along with her husband's parents very well in the first place. Although strong grandparent-grandchildren relationships are a desired aspect of many families, this mom expressed concern at just how much they love her children. "It's like my kids are the center of their universe. Everything is about them and they constantly want to see them at every opportunity," she began. The mom shared that her in-laws frequently ask for photos of the children when they are apart, and she obliges. "Most of the time when I send something, they'll be some over the top concerned comment from my mother-in-law about something really minor in the picture. For example, oh this eye looks swollen or her hair looks … [Read more...] about Mom raging in-laws love her kids “too much” splits views: “Irrational”

Several houses in Hunsur town were inundated on Tuesday night as unabated rain has been lashing Mysuru district for the last few days. The low-lying areas of the town were the worst affected and Manjunathpura layout saw water overflowing from storm-water drains and inundating houses. People living in ward numbers 22 and 23 of the town went through sleepless night as they had to flush out water which was gushing into their compounds. There was no respite from rain on Wednesday as parts of the town and the region continued to receive intermittent showers. Parts of roads were washed away and the local Fire Services personnel were engaged throughout the day in the rescue mission. Agricultural tracts surrounding the town were inundated. Rain-related damage was also reported in interior areas of H.D. Kote, K.R. Nagar, and other places. In Mysuru, Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) officials led by its Chairman H.V. Rajeev visited a few areas under the MUDA jurisdiction that … [Read more...] about Hunsur faces brunt of rain fury

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has tasked emergency services, the police, local self-governments and revenue officials to prepare micro-level disaster management plans to mitigate the threat of landslips, mudslides, tidal surges, rough seas, flooding and waterlogging usual during the southwest monsoon. Reviewing the State's monsoon preparedness, Mr. Vijayan said agencies should work in tandem to evacuate people living in disaster zones in advance. The district administration should house them in well-appointed relief camps with sufficient and clean toilet facilities. The administration should ensure that campers have access to hot and nutritious food, potable water and security. IMD forecas The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted a lull in the heavy downpour between May 19 and 25. The administration should use the interlude to complete monsoon preparedness related tasks on a war footing. Mr. Vijayan prioritised declogging of storm water drains, pre-monsoon pruning … [Read more...] about Micro-level disaster management initiated

Inclement weather has stalled harvesting, procurement of paddy Intermittent heavy showers and rough sea battered parts of Alappuzha on Wednesday. Waterlogging has been reported from several low-lying areas in the district. People living in coastal areas are on the edge after being hit by high tidal waves. Officials said they were keeping a close tab on the situation. "As of Wednesday evening, no relief camp was opened in the district. We have already identified buildings, and camps will be opened if the situation arises," said an official. The inclement weather prevailing for the past few days has stalled the harvesting and procurement of paddy at Edathua, Thalavady, Thakazhi, Mannar, among other places. Farmers said that combined harvesters were getting stuck on fields due to waterlogging. Besides the rain hampering the crop harvest, disputes between farmers and representatives of mills have resulted in delays in the procurement of harvested paddy. Farmers have alleged that … [Read more...] about Heavy rain, rough sea batter Alappuzha

Unseasonal rain has revived the flow of tourists to Jalagamparai falls near Vaniyambadi in Tirupattur as the district has been receiving continuous rainfall since early this month. Located in Nagalathu reserve forest (RF), the falls, maintained by the Forest Department, is located around four km from the foot of the Yelagiri Hills. As a result, tourists make a halt at the falls before heading towards the hills. A pathway with steel handrailings has been provided for visitors to take shower for a nominal fee to maintain the facility, especially the restrooms and changing rooms that are available there. “During summer, the falls used to be dry but this year it is different. Visitors flow has also increased due to continuous water flow in the falls,” said Prabhu, Forest Range Officer (FRO), Natrampalli range. Officials said that tourists also visit a few ancient temples near the falls. Trekking teams are also allowed to trek into the thickly wooded RF between Jalagamparai falls to the … [Read more...] about Unseasonal rain revives tourist flow to Jalagamparai falls in Tirupattur