New Zealand coach Gary Stead termed World Cup game wash-out against India as "unfortunate and frustrating", but agreed with the International Cricket Council's assertion that reserve days will be a "logistical nightmare".
The IMD has said temperatures in most parts of the country from March to May would be 'above normal'.
The gun is unique in its ability to fire a five-round burst, while no other contemporary The gun is unique in its ability to fire a five-round burst, while no other contemporary gun exceeds three-round bursts. This brings down a greater quantity of explosive onto the target before enemy soldiers can take cover
The summer and rainy weather is favourable for locusts and they move from one place to another during this time, travelling 150 km in a day.
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'Because of the melting of ice as well as irresponsible human behaviour such as throwing soil and plastic into the sea, there has been a rise in temperature.' 'I fear there will be direct and dangerous consequences for us.'
The key to safety depends on three crucial factors: traction, visibility and comfort.
He assured fears of food shortages were far-fetched.
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With adverse weather forecast for the next 24 hours, the road is unlikely to be opened for traffic on Monday.
The maestro, who played an incredible 200 Tests in his illustrious career, said even though India have had some quality seamers but never had the 'luxury' of an attack of such variety.
A portion of the 15-foot tall private compound wall, totally wet due to heavy rains lashing the area for the past few days, fell on the adjoining tiled-roof houses in Nadur village.
The crucial Jammu-Srinagar highway has been blocked
Though the summer is expected to be hotter, global and domestic forecasts point to good rains.
According to the Consumer Electronics and Appliances Manufacturers Association (CEAMA), the estimated Rs 35,000 crore (Rs 350 billion) Indian consumer durables market, which has giants like LG, Sony, Videocon, Samsung and Panasonic, did not grow as expected, with air-conditioners being the biggest spoilsport.
Dozens of farmers have already committed suicide in India after damage from unseasonal rains this year.
India staring at first drought in six years.
Traffic movement has resumed five days after the road was closed in the wake of landslides.
The road, the alternative link between Kashmir and rest of the country, was closed after the season's first heavy snowfall in the Jammu region.
There are mainly two types of allergies, seasonal and chronic allergies. Chronic allergies are allergies that are caused due to some allergens, and it doesn't depend on weather. There are various home remedies that are beneficial for any type of allergies.
'Hope your weekend is less strenuous than ours,' says Kishore Singh.
The all-time low recorded in the month of December in Srinagar is minus 12.8 degrees Celsius on December 13, 1934.
The weatherman has forecast widespread downpour in the Valley on Saturday and scattered precipitation on Sunday.
The cancelled flights account for almost 10 per cent of the airline's operations
Germ-dreading, bottled water-dependent upper-class Indian has to be reassured that what is on offer is safe to slurp.
Germ-dreading, bottled water-dependent upper-class Indian has to be reassured that what is on offer is safe to slurp.
The minimum temperature in Srinagar was recorded at a low of minus 0.5 degrees Celsius.
Coca-Cola India's volume growth in the second quarter slowed partly because of an increase in prices and also due to a mild summer.
'If we're going to be the best team in the world we're going to have to play on good wickets which are flat in certain periods. We're also going to have to be able to learn to deal with the scoreboard pressure. We should also be able to deal with the pressure of spinning wicket towards the back end of the Test match.'
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The death toll due to severe heat wave sweeping Andhra Pradesh has risen to 852 with the scorching weather claiming 202 lives in Prakasam district alone, officials said.
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As many as 73 persons died in Telangana and 80 deaths were recorded in Andhra Pradesh due to severe heat wave conditions.
Total area impacted across India pegged at 18.9 mn hectares.
Sunlight, high temperature of more than 95 degrees Fahrenheit (or 35 degrees Celsius), and humidity cuts the half-life of the virus on surfaces from up to 18 hours to a matter of minutes,the study said.
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