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”
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Saraswati – A Lost River (Part 2)
The NDA Government was particularly keen on reviving the lost river, Saraswati. As most of the evidence points out that the Ghaggar-Hakra channel was most likely a perennial river, presumably the Saraswati, the Centre is looking for ways to revive the Ghaggar-Hakra river. Today, the Ghaggar Hakra river is merely like a sewage drain, flowingContinue reading “Saraswati – A Lost River (Part 2)”