More rainfall than average predicted for this monsoon
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has projected more than average rainfall for the coming monsoon.
The department made analyses of the weather patterns of recent time and predicted more than average rainfall in most of the places from June 1 to September 30. Director at the department, Kamal Ram Joshi, shared that both maximum and minimum temperatures will record a rise in the imminent monsoon.
"The rainfall will occur more by 35 to 65 percent ranging from different provinces this year," he said, adding that even the maximum temperature will rise ranging from 35 to 65 percent above average.
Similarly, the minimum temperature will also witness a rise from 35 to 55 percent above the average temperature.
Six Ukrainian soldiers killed in Russian strike on training exercise
A Russian missile strike targeted a Ukrainian training exercise near the Sumy border, killing six personnel and wounded more than ten, BBC reported.
Russia's military ministry released footage of the attack, and Tass reported up to 70 casualties, which have yet to be verified.
Sumy, which has been regularly shelled, serves as a launch point for Ukraine's advance into Russia's Kursk area, with the goal of creating a protective buffer zone despite significant Ukrainian losses, according to BBC.
The Russian footage shows soldiers walking in front of a missile explosion, surrounded by dense smoke.
British soldiers make Everest history using new method
Four British former Special Forces soldiers, including a UK government minister, have set a record by climbing Mount Everest in under five days without acclimatising on the mountain. Their high-speed ascent was aided by xenon gas, which is believed to help the body adapt to low oxygen by boosting red blood cell production through increased erythropoietin levels, according to BBC.
The team reached the 8,849-metre (29,032-foot) summit early Wednesday, accompanied by five Sherpa guides and a cameraman. Typically, climbers spend six to eight weeks acclimatising on Everest before attempting the summit. Organisers credit xenon for enabling this rapid ascent. However, the use of xenon remains controversial, with many experts and members of the mountaineering community questioning its safety and effectiveness.
Despite this achievement, the fastest Everest climb overall still belongs to Lhakpa Gelu Sherpa, who summited in under 11 hours after acclimatising, BBC reported.
Covid-19 cases rise in parts of India
India is witnessing a modest increase in Covid-19 cases, prompting health authorities to remain vigilant.
In May, Mumbai reported 95 new cases with 16 hospitalisations. Ahmedabad recorded 7 new cases in a single day, Puducherry reported 12, and Karnataka has 16 active cases. Chennai has seen a shift in viral infections, with more cases now attributed to Covid-19 than influenza. Pune, despite no current hospitalised cases, has reserved hospital beds as a precaution, according to the Times of India.
Most infections remain mild, with no ICU admissions or fatalities reported. Health experts advise at-risk groups to resume preventive measures such as mask usage and hand hygiene. Influenza vaccination is also recommended to reduce the impact of potential co-infections.
