Farmers from Dhaniakhali block count losses after hailstorm
The untimely and incessant rain, accompanied by a hailstorm, brought great loss to farmers of Dhaniakhali block.
The untimely and incessant rain, accompanied by a hailstorm, brought great loss to farmers of Dhaniakhali block.
Delhi was placed under orange alert on Friday after incessant rain caused traffic congestion and waterlogging leaving the commuters struggling to navigate the roads.
Delhi was hit by rain on a chilly day of winter on Thursday bringing the temperature further down. According to the Weather Department, the minimum temperature in the city settled at 9.9 degrees Celsius while the maximum temperature stood at 20.8 degrees Celsius.
Incessant rains played spoilsport on Day 1 of the third round of the tussle for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as only 13.2 overs could be bowled with Australia reaching 28/0 after being sent in on a Gabba wicket, still sporting a tinge of green and under overcast conditions.
The first day of the two-day pink ball game between India and the Australian Prime Minister's XI was washed out due to rains. A steady drizzle bedding in from almost 10am right through to about 5.30pm ensured there was no chance of play during the day at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.
At the end of the fourth day, India scored 164/3 in 40 overs with Ajinkya Rahane 20(59)* and Virat Kohli 44(60)* at the crease.
Rain lashed parts of Delhi and its adjoining areas on Sunday morning, bringing relief from the warm weather.
Scientists expressed concern that if this phenomenon continues for a few more days, many valuable herbs will reach the verge of extinction.
Last week, Kolkata did get drizzles but that was in some parts while many areas remained dry and scorched due to the heat wave prevailing during that time.
The spell of rain resulted in a dip in temperature as the maximum temperature was recorded at 25.3 degrees Celsius, five degrees below normal.
