A new railway line is being built in the state of Manipur connecting the state capital, Imphal, with the rest of India’s rail network. Previously, a line existed from Silchar in Assam to Jiribam in Manipur, which is located at the foothill region. Now, the line from Jiribam is being extended through the hilly regionContinue reading “Manipur Landslides – Is the New Rail Line Responsible?”
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Mawsynram’s June Rainfall Record and Assam Flood Situation
Many of us have read in history books that Cherrapunji is the wettest place on the planet. However, in recent years, Mawsynram, a small hamlet near Cherrapunji has snatched away that title. Now Mawsynram has snatched another record from Cherrapunji. The highest rainfall in a single day in June was held by Cherrapunji since 1966Continue reading “Mawsynram’s June Rainfall Record and Assam Flood Situation”