Heavy rains trigger landslides in Nepal, 11 killed, 8 missing

Heavy rains triggered landslides and flash floods killing at least 11 people in the last 36 hours in Nepal and blocking key highways and roads, officials said on Sunday. Eight people were missing, either washed away by floods or buried in landslides, while 12 others were injured and being treated in hospitals, police spokesperson Dan … Read more

Indian stocks: A heavy monsoon season is great news for these Indian stocks

Stocks of Indian firms that earn a large chunk of their revenues from the nation’s hinterland are showing signs of a revival, as traders bet that bountiful monsoon rains will lead to better crop yields and boost rural demand. Motorcycle manufacturers, farm-equipment makers and producers of fast-moving consumer goods have rallied following forecasts of timely … Read more

IMD: April rainfall likely to be above normal over north, northwest, and central parts of India: Dr D Sivananda Pai

“Only for the monsoon season, we give for entire season forecast. So, as per our forecast, during April rainfall is likely to be above normal over north, northwest, and central parts of the country,” says Dr D Sivananda Pai, IMD.So, break it down for us, how hot is it really going to be like for … Read more