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Monsoon hitting Kerala in hours. Check IMD's weather forecast for Andhra, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts the monsoon will likely begin in Kerala within the next 24 hours and progress into parts of the northeastern states. Heavy rainfall is forecast for Kerala and Mahe over the next five days, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands from May 31st to June 2nd, and Tamil Nadu and South Interior Karnataka on June 1st and 2nd, 2024. Strong surface winds are expected over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands from May 29th to 31st, and Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Rayalaseema, and Karnataka from May 31st to June 2nd.
Houthis threaten to try to attack ships in Mediterranean Sea
Its attacks are ostensibly in support of Palestinians and against Israel as its war against Hamas in Gaza continues.
Naval-gazing our way
The Indian Navy is preparing for various scenarios, with a key focus on obtaining advanced underwater sonar technology from the US to enhance submarine detection. Despite two years of discussions, progress is slow, with the US suggesting India develop its operational framework before acquiring the technology. India's insistence on independent capability stems from past denials and sanctions.
Mumbai's Bandra-Worli sea link toll rates to surge from next week: Here are the revised rates
Starting April 1, motorists crossing Mumbai's Rajiv Gandhi Bandra Worli Sea Link will see toll charges rise by approximately 18%, announced by Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation officials. Cars and jeeps will pay Rs 100, while minibuses and similar vehicles will pay Rs 160. Two-axle trucks will face a toll of Rs 210. These changes will be effective until March 31, 2027. Additionally, discounts for frequent travelers are available.
Indian warship rescues 19 Pak fishermen
Indian Navy warship INS Sumitra carried out its second consecutive rescue mission by freeing a hijacked Iranian fishing vessel and securing the release of 19 Pakistani hostages. The navy also assisted in the rescue of a hijacked Sri Lankan fishing vessel, supporting the Seychelles Defence Forces. INS Sumitra intercepted fishing vessel Al Naeemi after receiving a distress call about pirates off the Somalian coast. The warship disarmed 11 Somali pirates and rescued the fishermen. The actions will subdue piracy attempts in the Gulf of Aden.
Longer disruptions at Red Sea trade route may hurt auto, electronics production: GTRI
The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) warned that longer disruptions at the Red Sea trade route can harm manufacturing lines of sectors like electronics, automobiles, chemicals, consumer goods, and machinery. Just-in-time manufacturing processes are particularly vulnerable due to low inventory levels and reliance on timely arrivals. Disruptions in the Suez Canal can lead to delays in manufacturing and increased costs.
Atal Setu: How the Trans Harbour Link will transform Mumbai
The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), or Atal Setu, as it'll be called now, links Sewri in Mumbai to Nhava-Sheva on the mainland in Mumbai Metropolitan Region, establishing faster connectivity between the island city of Mumbai and the Navi Mumbai on the mainland, and decongesting the perennially choked metropolis as well as opening new vistas of development.
How Indian Navy's daring mission to rescue 21 crew members from hijacked vessel unfolded
Indian Navy's elite marine commandos successfully carried out a daring rescue operation in the North Arabian Sea to save 21 crew members, including 15 Indians, from the Liberian-flagged vessel MV Lila Norfolk. The incident, which took place on January 5, 2024, involved a swift response to an attempted hijacking. The skilled commandos swiftly intervened when they received information about the hijacking attempt
Indian Navy shares video of commandos boarding hijacked ship in Arabian Sea to evacuate crew members. Watch it here
Following a tense and dramatic incident in the high seas, the Indian Navy successfully carried out the evacuation of all 21 crew members, including 15 Indian nationals, from the hijacked vessel MV Lila Norfolk off the coast of Somalia on Friday. Indian Navy on their social media account on 'X' shared a video of the moment when the commandos onboarded the ship and carried out their operation.
MV Lila Norfolk Hijack: Indian Navy safely rescues 21 crew members from hijacked merchant vessel
MV Lila Norfolk Hijack: "All 21 crew including 15 Indians onboard the vessel were safely evacuated from the citadel," Indian Navy's spokesperson Commander Vivek Madhwal said. "Sanitisation by MARCOs commandos has confirmed the absence of the hijackers. The attempt of hijacking by the pirates was probably abandoned with the forceful warning by Indian Navy's maritime patrol aircraft of interception by naval warship," he said.
Indian Navy continues to monitor maritime security situation in Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden
The Indian Navy has deployed ships and aircraft to maintain enhanced surveillance and maritime security operations in the North/Central Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden. Task Groups have investigated numerous fishing vessels and boarded vessels of interest in the last week. The Navy is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with national maritime agencies and is committed to ensuring the safety of merchant shipping and seafarers in the region.
IMD issues yellow alert for Mumbai, predicts heavy rainfall in next 4-5 days
The southwest Monsoon is likely to reach the city today, as per the weather department. "Rainfall intensity to gradually increase over parts of Maharashtra during next 4-5 days. Indication of expected severe weather in the next 5 days," said, Regional Meteorological Center, Mumbai, in a tweet.
Cyclone Biparjoy: No lives lost after landfall, says NDRF; team deployed in Rajasthan's Jalore ahead of heavy rainfall predictions
There has been no loss of lives after the advent of Cyclone Biparjoy in Gujarat, said National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Director General Atul Karwal. He said two people had died before landfall but no lives were lost after landfall. The cyclone made landfall on Thursday night around 10 km north of the Jakhau Port in Kutch.
Monsoon set to advance further from June 18, says IMD
Conditions were becoming favourable for further advance of the southwest monsoon over some more parts of the south peninsula and east India and adjoining areas between June 18 and 21.
As Cyclone Biparjoy inches closer to India, Pakistan: Here's what you need to know
According to Indian Meteorological Department, the storm, on Wednesday morning, lay centred about 280 km (174 miles) west-southwest of Gujarat's Jakhau Port and 340 km south-southwest of Karachi.
Rain likely in northwest India, including Delhi, under influence of Cyclone Biparoy
The cyclone is very likely to cross between Mandvi in Gujarat and Karachi in Pakistan, near Gujarat's Jakhau Port by the noon of June 15 as a very severe cyclonic storm with a maximum wind speed of 125-135 kmph and gusting to 150 kmph.
Monsoon arrives in Kerala a week late
In a statement on Thursday, the IMD said, "The southwest monsoon has set in over Kerala today, June 8." "The monsoon has advanced into remaining parts of south Arabian Sea and some parts of central Arabian Sea, entire Lakshadweep area, most parts of Kerala, most parts of south Tamil Nadu, remaining parts of Comorin area, Gulf of Mannar and some more parts of southwest, central and northeast Bay of Bengal today," it added.
Cyclone Biparjoy rapidly intensifies into severe cyclonic storm; dampening monsoon
Cyclone 'Biparjoy', the first storm brewing in the Arabian Sea this year, has rapidly intensified into a severe cyclonic storm, with meteorologists predicting a "mild" monsoon onset over Kerala and "weak" progress beyond southern peninsular under its influence.
Deep depression over Arabian Sea intensifies into cyclonic storm 'Biparjoy': IMD
"The deep depression over southeast and adjoining east-central Arabian Sea moved nearly northwards with a speed of 4 kmph, intensified into a cyclonic storm 'Biparjoy' (pronounced as 'Biporjoy') and lay centered about 920 km west-southwest of Goa, 1050 km southwest of Mumbai, 1130 km south-southwest of Porbandar and 1430 km south of Karachi at 1730 hours," the IMD said in a bulletin.
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