Monsoon is expected to advance further up north as Cyclone Vayu loses intensity paving the way for the wind system to move towards the Arabian Sea, the weatherman said Sunday.

The Centre has asked states to brace for deficit rainfall this season, although the weather office has stuck to its forecast of normal monsoon.

India typically witnesses water scarcity during summer months, but the situation this year is particularly grim in western and southern states

Jaipur: The rural development and panchayati raj department will plant a minimum of 100 fruit trees at each of the villages during the monsoon season.

Nearly two-thirds of the country's area has recorded either deficient or highly deficient rains

Civic body's public health department trains its medical staff for dealing with monsoon-related diseases in city

Uttarkashi district faces acute water scarcity during the summer season. Many experts say that the reason for this crisis is because the region lacks efficient water management practices.

BHOPAL: Water crisis is back haunting the people in the state as the sun gets harsh making summer intense.