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Research from the University of Birjand, Iran, has highlighted the potential of hybrid AI models in enhancing rainfall prediction accuracy, providing valuable insights for water management and drought mitigation in arid and semi-arid regions. By combining the Non-linear Auto Regressive with eXogenous inputs (NARX) neural network with a Genetic Algorithm
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As heavy rains battered Karachi, the port city of Sindh, on Tuesday, the metropolis came to a standstill. Officials confirmed that at least six people lost their lives in the torrential rains, which caused widespread power outages, traffic disruptions, and road closures. The Sindh Chief Secretary, Asif Haider Shah, directed
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Karachi, Pakistan's largest city, is grappling with the aftermath of heavy rainfall on Tuesday, with citizens experiencing prolonged power failures, traffic jams, and general mayhem. The Sindh government has declared Wednesday a public holiday in the metropolis, and all private and public educational institutions under its purview have
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Researchers at Tongji University in Shanghai, People's Republic of China, have made new discoveries in the field of aviation, specifically regarding the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in landslide detection and mapping. The study, which analyzed data from a severe landslide event in Zixing City, China, in
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Heavy rainfall in the region has triggered widespread landslides, severely disrupting the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, with at least 279 roads, including seven national highways, being blocked. The Kedarnath and Badrinath highways have been particularly affected, with the former being blocked due to a landslide at the Sirobagad zone
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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Higher Education Department has taken a crucial step to ensure the safety of students, teachers, and staff members by announcing the closure of all colleges and universities in the province's winter zone from August 19 to August 25, 2025, due to forecasts of heavy
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Prolonged rainfall in Pakistan's northern regions has been exacerbated by decades of deforestation, leaving these areas vulnerable to flooding and landslides. The country's forest cover has declined by 18% since 1992, while rangelands produce only 20-30% of their potential biomass. This has severe consequences, as evident
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Prolonged monsoon showers have caused most major dams in Maharashtra to reach or exceed their storage capacity, with the Ujani dam recording over 100% of its total water storage. Authorities, however, have clarified that no major water release is expected at present despite active monsoon conditions and widespread rainfall. Irrigation
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Heavy rainfall has plagued Palghar district in Maharashtra for the past four days, causing widespread flooding, transportation chaos, and significant hardship for residents. The downpour, which intensified from Monday evening, has resulted in extensive waterlogging, paralyzed transport networks, and displaced many locals. The district has recorded an average of 82.
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The Barossa Valley faces a water supply crisis due to lower rainfall, prompting the creation of an amended water allocation plan. The new plan aims to respond to environmental conditions and ensure the long-term sustainability of water supplies. To mitigate the risks of reduced allocation, the plan will provide a
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Western Australia's grain harvest has been upgraded to 21.9 million tonnes, a 13% increase from the previous forecast of 19.3 million tonnes. The Grain Industry Association of Western Australia pointed to favorable weather conditions, with few areas in the grain belt recording less than 200mm of
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Researchers at Universiti Malaya have published a new report on climate change, highlighting the importance of accurate rainfall forecasting for managing water resources, preventing floods, and enhancing disaster preparedness. The study utilized a fusion of observed rainfall data and climate change projections to improve the precision of rainfall predictions over
