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Nation up 3 spots in global list

Thailand has climbed three spots to 30th place in the World Competitiveness Ranking released on Tuesday by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD).

Bangkok Post · Jun 20, 2023

Bengaluru receives monsoon showers, rains likely to last for the next five days

The intermittent rain, which lashed Bengaluru on Tuesday (June 20), is likely to last for the next five days.

The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023

Thailand moves up competitiveness table

Thailand has improved by three places to 30th in the World Competitiveness Ranking released on Tuesday by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD).

Bangkok Post · Jun 20, 2023

Nearly 100 die as India struggles with a sweltering heatwave in 2 most populous states

Indian officials say at least 96 people have died in two of India’s most populous states over the last several days with swaths of the country reeling from scorching heat

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2023

Cyclone Biparjoy was forecast very well – but can forecasts be improved?

The IMD accurately forecast the storm and helped save many lives. Yet some shortcomings remain in its models, and India’s academic community can help.

The Hindu · Jun 18, 2023

Odisha confirms first heatwave related death

As Odisha continues to reel under hot and humid weather conditions, the state government confirmed the first heat wave related death and sanctioned an ex gratia of ₹50,000 for the deceased’s family, a top official said.

The Hindu · Jun 18, 2023

Remnants of cyclone Biparjoy bring very heavy rains in north Gujarat

Parts of north Gujarat received extremely heavy rains in the last 24 hours as the intensity of cyclone Biparjoy gradually reduced from a very severe cyclonic storm to a “depression”.

The Hindu · Jun 18, 2023

Cyclone Biparjoy: Heavy rainfall likely at a few places over South Rajasthan, adjoining areas of North Gujarat; says IMD

As cyclone Biparjoy has weakened into a deep depression and is moving in the East-North East direction, heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places over South Rajasthan and adjoining areas of North Gujarat. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jun 17, 2023

Gujarat limping back to normalcy in cyclone Biparjoy aftermath; most roads cleared

Shops and business establishments in Gujarat’s Kutch district opened shutters on June 17 in signs of return to normalcy as authorities stepped up efforts to restore electricity in several towns and hundreds of villages battered by cyclone Biparjoy.

The Hindu · Jun 17, 2023

Schools in Patna to remain closed till June 24 as heatwave looms

The Patna District Magistrate has suspended all academic activities up to Class 12 in Patna due to the ongoing heatwave. The order will remain effective till June 24.

The Hindu · Jun 17, 2023