An inset map shows pre-Monsoon rainfall by state in India in summer 2023: The middle band of the country shows less than 87.7 mm; the states around that show 87.7-150.2 mm; and states on the north ...

VARANASI: "It is essential to focus on flood plain management rather than the construction of embankments to mitigate floods," said Dr UK Choudhary, coordinator, Ganga Laboratory, Banaras Hindu ...