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RICHARD BALDWIN

Richard Baldwin, professor of international economics at the IMD Business School and Editor-in-Chief of VoxEU.Photo: Joakim Ståhl / SVD / TT code 30462

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RICHARD BALDWIN

Richard Baldwin, professor of international economics at the IMD Business School and Editor-in-Chief of VoxEU.Photo: Joakim Ståhl / SVD / TT code 30462

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RICHARD BALDWIN

Richard Baldwin, professor of international economics at the IMD Business School and Editor-in-Chief of VoxEU.Photo: Joakim Ståhl / SVD / TT code 30462

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RICHARD BALDWIN

Richard Baldwin, professor of international economics at the IMD Business School and Editor-in-Chief of VoxEU.Photo: Joakim Ståhl / SVD / TT code 30462

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RICHARD BALDWIN

Richard Baldwin, professor of international economics at the IMD Business School and Editor-in-Chief of VoxEU.Photo: Joakim Ståhl / SVD / TT code 30462

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India: Severe Storms Lash Delhi-NCR, Causing Fatalities and Flight Delays

Severe storm hit Delhi and the National Capital Region on Friday, May 2, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and hail. Hundreds of flights experienced delays. According to reports, a woman and her three children were killed after a tree fell on their house in Delhi. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert, with more rain and gusty winds expected.

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India: Severe Storms Lash Delhi-NCR, Causing Fatalities and Flight Delays 2

Severe storm hit Delhi and the National Capital Region on Friday, May 2, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and hail. Hundreds of flights experienced delays. According to reports, a woman and her three children were killed after a tree fell on their house in Delhi. This video shows flooded street in New Delhi. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert, with more rain and gusty winds expected.

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India: Monsoon Arrives In Delhi, Causes Widespread Flooding 7

Heavy rain caused widespread flooding in Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region) on Friday, June 28. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the monsoon has arrived in the capital.

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India: Monsoon Arrives In Delhi, Causes Widespread Flooding 6

Heavy rain caused widespread flooding in Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region) on Friday, June 28. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the monsoon has arrived in the capital.

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India: Monsoon Arrives In Delhi, Causes Widespread Flooding 5

Heavy rain caused widespread flooding in Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region) on Friday, June 28. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the monsoon has arrived in the capital.

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Monsoon Brings Relief From Heatwave - India

Monsoon clouds loom over Ajmer City, Rajasthan, India, June 27, 2024. India's annual monsoon has covered more than three-fourths of the country and it is set to cover the entire country on time for the planting season despite stalling earlier this month, two senior weather officials said on Thursday. Summer rains, critical for economic growth in Asia's third-largest economy, usually begin in the south around June 1 before spreading nationwide by July 8, allowing farmers to plant crops such as rice, cotton, soybeans, and sugarcane. The southwest monsoon advanced on Thursday, covering more parts of Rajasthan, most of Madhya Pradesh, additional areas of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and nearly all of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, the IMD said in a statement. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoon Brings Relief From Heatwave - India

Monsoon clouds loom over Ajmer City, Rajasthan, India, June 27, 2024. India's annual monsoon has covered more than three-fourths of the country and it is set to cover the entire country on time for the planting season despite stalling earlier this month, two senior weather officials said on Thursday. Summer rains, critical for economic growth in Asia's third-largest economy, usually begin in the south around June 1 before spreading nationwide by July 8, allowing farmers to plant crops such as rice, cotton, soybeans, and sugarcane. The southwest monsoon advanced on Thursday, covering more parts of Rajasthan, most of Madhya Pradesh, additional areas of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and nearly all of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, the IMD said in a statement. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoon Brings Relief From Heatwave - India

Monsoon clouds loom over Ajmer City, Rajasthan, India, June 27, 2024. India's annual monsoon has covered more than three-fourths of the country and it is set to cover the entire country on time for the planting season despite stalling earlier this month, two senior weather officials said on Thursday. Summer rains, critical for economic growth in Asia's third-largest economy, usually begin in the south around June 1 before spreading nationwide by July 8, allowing farmers to plant crops such as rice, cotton, soybeans, and sugarcane. The southwest monsoon advanced on Thursday, covering more parts of Rajasthan, most of Madhya Pradesh, additional areas of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and nearly all of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, the IMD said in a statement. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoon Brings Relief From Heatwave - India

Monsoon clouds loom over Ajmer City, Rajasthan, India, June 27, 2024. India's annual monsoon has covered more than three-fourths of the country and it is set to cover the entire country on time for the planting season despite stalling earlier this month, two senior weather officials said on Thursday. Summer rains, critical for economic growth in Asia's third-largest economy, usually begin in the south around June 1 before spreading nationwide by July 8, allowing farmers to plant crops such as rice, cotton, soybeans, and sugarcane. The southwest monsoon advanced on Thursday, covering more parts of Rajasthan, most of Madhya Pradesh, additional areas of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and nearly all of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, the IMD said in a statement. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoon Brings Relief From Heatwave - India

Monsoon clouds loom over Ajmer City, Rajasthan, India, June 27, 2024. India's annual monsoon has covered more than three-fourths of the country and it is set to cover the entire country on time for the planting season despite stalling earlier this month, two senior weather officials said on Thursday. Summer rains, critical for economic growth in Asia's third-largest economy, usually begin in the south around June 1 before spreading nationwide by July 8, allowing farmers to plant crops such as rice, cotton, soybeans, and sugarcane. The southwest monsoon advanced on Thursday, covering more parts of Rajasthan, most of Madhya Pradesh, additional areas of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and nearly all of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, the IMD said in a statement. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoon Brings Relief From Heatwave - India

Monsoon clouds loom over Ajmer City, Rajasthan, India, June 27, 2024. India's annual monsoon has covered more than three-fourths of the country and it is set to cover the entire country on time for the planting season despite stalling earlier this month, two senior weather officials said on Thursday. Summer rains, critical for economic growth in Asia's third-largest economy, usually begin in the south around June 1 before spreading nationwide by July 8, allowing farmers to plant crops such as rice, cotton, soybeans, and sugarcane. The southwest monsoon advanced on Thursday, covering more parts of Rajasthan, most of Madhya Pradesh, additional areas of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and nearly all of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, the IMD said in a statement. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoon Brings Relief From Heatwave - India

Monsoon clouds loom over Ajmer City, Rajasthan, India, June 27, 2024. India's annual monsoon has covered more than three-fourths of the country and it is set to cover the entire country on time for the planting season despite stalling earlier this month, two senior weather officials said on Thursday. Summer rains, critical for economic growth in Asia's third-largest economy, usually begin in the south around June 1 before spreading nationwide by July 8, allowing farmers to plant crops such as rice, cotton, soybeans, and sugarcane. The southwest monsoon advanced on Thursday, covering more parts of Rajasthan, most of Madhya Pradesh, additional areas of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and nearly all of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, the IMD said in a statement. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoon Brings Relief From Heatwave - India

Monsoon clouds loom over Ajmer City, Rajasthan, India, June 27, 2024. India's annual monsoon has covered more than three-fourths of the country and it is set to cover the entire country on time for the planting season despite stalling earlier this month, two senior weather officials said on Thursday. Summer rains, critical for economic growth in Asia's third-largest economy, usually begin in the south around June 1 before spreading nationwide by July 8, allowing farmers to plant crops such as rice, cotton, soybeans, and sugarcane. The southwest monsoon advanced on Thursday, covering more parts of Rajasthan, most of Madhya Pradesh, additional areas of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and nearly all of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, the IMD said in a statement. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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India: Monsoon Arrives In Delhi, Causes Widespread Flooding 3

Heavy rain caused widespread flooding in Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region) on Friday, June 28. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the monsoon has arrived in the capital.

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India: Monsoon Arrives In Delhi, Causes Widespread Flooding 4

Heavy rain caused widespread flooding in Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region) on Friday, June 28. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the monsoon has arrived in the capital.

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India: Monsoon Arrives In Delhi, Causes Widespread Flooding

Heavy rain caused widespread flooding in Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region) on Friday, June 28. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the monsoon has arrived in the capital.

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Over 50 people die of heatstroke in India

STORY: Over 50 people die of heatstroke in India SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: June 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: WEATHER SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua reporter 3. various of Indians working under the severe heatwave STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua reporter "A scorching heat wave has hit various parts of India over the past few weeks, causing significant distress. Eastern, central, and northern regions are the hardest hit, with over 50 people having died from heatstroke in recent days. Over the past few days, the mercury soared to as high as nearly 53 degrees Celsius. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), this was around 8-10 degrees Celsius above normal in the country during this part of the year. The extreme heat has overwhelmed healthcare facilities, as many people suffer from heat-related illnesses. Authorities have advised residents to take precautions, such as staying indoors du

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Indian capital records highest-ever temperature at 52.3 degrees Celsius

STORY: Indian capital records highest-ever temperature at 52.3 degrees Celsius SHOOTING DATE: May 30, 2024 DATELINE: May 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view in India STORYLINE: Mungeshpur area in the Indian capital on Wednesday recorded its highest-ever temperature at 52.3 degrees Celsius. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the weather station at Mungeshpur recorded a temperature of 52.3 degrees Celsius at around 2:30 p.m. local time. On Tuesday, Mungeshpur and Narela recorded their maximum temperature at 49.9 degrees Celsius, followed by 49.8 degrees Celsius in Najafgarh. IMD officials said that the maximum temperature has been gradually increasing over the past few days, combined with a steady increase in night-time temperatures. The IMD said prevailing heatwave to severe heatwave conditions over northwest and central India are likely to reduce gradually from Thursday. Large parts of India are pre

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Environmentalists warn of severe impacts as extreme heatwave grips northern India

STORY: Environmentalists warn of severe impacts as extreme heatwave grips northern India SHOOTING TIME: May 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:01 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. shot of India gate 2. various of heatwave and people drinking water 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AVINASH CHANCHAL, Campaign manager for Greenpeace India 4. various of heatwave 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AVINASH CHANCHAL, Campaign manager for Greenpeace India STORYLINE: Avinash Chanchal, campaign manager for Greenpeace India, has warned of severe impacts as extreme heatwave grips northern India. The mercury has been hovering at nearly 50 degrees Celsius in parts of north and northwest India for the past couple of days, triggering widespread concerns among citizens and authorities alike. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the heatwave is likely to continue for the next few days and is affecting the states of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and western parts of Uttar Pradesh. S

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New Delhi Sizzles Under Intense Heatwave

Homeless people sleep under a bridge during a hot day in New Delhi, India on May 22, 2024. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has a 'red alert' in the national capital due to severe heatwave conditions. The maximum temperature will range between 44 and 47 degrees Celsius, the weather office has warned. Photo by Akash Anshuman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Delhi Sizzles Under Intense Heatwave

Homeless people sleep under a bridge during a hot day in New Delhi, India on May 22, 2024. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has a 'red alert' in the national capital due to severe heatwave conditions. The maximum temperature will range between 44 and 47 degrees Celsius, the weather office has warned. Photo by Akash Anshuman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Delhi Sizzles Under Intense Heatwave

Homeless people sleep under a bridge during a hot day in New Delhi, India on May 22, 2024. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has a 'red alert' in the national capital due to severe heatwave conditions. The maximum temperature will range between 44 and 47 degrees Celsius, the weather office has warned. Photo by Akash Anshuman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Delhi Sizzles Under Intense Heatwave

Men cover there head with cotton cloth during a hot day in New Delhi on May 16, 2024. The highest temperature recorded in New Delhi is 42 degree celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heatwave conditions for multiple northern and northwestern states, including Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, from May 16 to May 18. As per the IMD forecast, the temperature in Delhi and nearby states is expected to gradually rise till Saturday, May 18. Photo by Anshuman Akash Photo by Akash Anshuman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Delhi Sizzles Under Intense Heatwave

Homeless people sleep under a bridge during a hot day in New Delhi, India on May 22, 2024. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has a 'red alert' in the national capital due to severe heatwave conditions. The maximum temperature will range between 44 and 47 degrees Celsius, the weather office has warned. Photo by Akash Anshuman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Delhi Sizzles Under Intense Heatwave

Homeless people sleep under a bridge during a hot day in New Delhi, India on May 22, 2024. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has a 'red alert' in the national capital due to severe heatwave conditions. The maximum temperature will range between 44 and 47 degrees Celsius, the weather office has warned. Photo by Akash Anshuman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Delhi Sizzles Under Intense Heatwave

Homeless people play board game under a bridge during a hot day in New Delhi, India on May 22, 2024. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has a 'red alert' in the national capital due to severe heatwave conditions. The maximum temperature will range between 44 and 47 degrees Celsius, the weather office has warned. Photo by Akash Anshuman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Delhi Sizzles Under Intense Heatwave

Traffic moves on Meerut expressway during a hot day in New Delhi on May 16, 2024. The highest temperature recorded in New Delhi is 42 degree celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heatwave conditions for multiple northern and northwestern states, including Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, from May 16 to May 18. As per the IMD forecast, the temperature in Delhi and nearby states is expected to gradually rise till Saturday, May 18. Photo by Anshuman Akash Photo by Akash Anshuman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Delhi Sizzles Under Intense Heatwave

Homeless people sleep under a bridge during a hot day in New Delhi, India on May 22, 2024. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has a 'red alert' in the national capital due to severe heatwave conditions. The maximum temperature will range between 44 and 47 degrees Celsius, the weather office has warned. Photo by Akash Anshuman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Delhi Sizzles Under Intense Heatwave

Mirage is seen at Kartavya Path during a hot day in New Delhi on May 16, 2024. The highest temperature recorded in New Delhi is 42 degree celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heatwave conditions for multiple northern and northwestern states, including Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, from May 16 to May 18. As per the IMD forecast, the temperature in Delhi and nearby states is expected to gradually rise till Saturday, May 18. Photo by Anshuman Akash Photo by Akash Anshuman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heat wave warning issued for northwest India as temperatures soar

STORY: Heat wave warning issued for northwest India as temperatures soar SHOOTING TIME: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of street views in India STORYLINE: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a heat wave warning on Thursday for northwest India, which includes the national capital region. An increase of 3-4 degrees Celsius in maximum daily temperatures is anticipated across northwest and east India over the next four days. Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) is already enduring sweltering temperatures of around 40 degrees Celsius, but the heat is expected to intensify to 45 degrees by Saturday. IMD reports that western Rajasthan, western Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and southern Haryana may face heatwaves from Thursday through Saturday. The government agency urged residents to take necessary precautions. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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India: Dust Storm With Heavy Rains Sweeps Delhi-NCR, Bringing Relief From Scorching Heat

A dust storm with strong winds and heavy rains lashed Delhi-NCR and the surrounding area on Tuesday, April 23. The temperature dropped as the storm came after a scorching sunny afternoon when it reached around 35 degrees Celsius.

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India to face hot weather conditions in April-June

STORY: India to face hot weather conditions in April-June SHOOTING TIME: April 1, 2024 DATELINE: April 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of intense heat waves 3. various of people drinking water STORYLINE: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday said the South Asian country will face extreme heat from April to June. "During April to June hot weather season, above normal heatwave days are likely to occur over most parts of south peninsula, central India, east India and plains of northwest India," IMD said. The IMD said that during heatwaves, elevated temperatures would pose significant risks, especially to vulnerable populations like the elderly, children and those with pre-existing health conditions, who are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke. "Additionally, prolonged periods of extreme heat can lead to dehydration and strain infrastructure such as po

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Heavy rains break 41-year record in Indian capital, waterlogging reported in several areas

STORY: Heavy rains break 41-year record in Indian capital, waterlogging reported in several areas DATELINE: July 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of heavy rains 3. various of waterlogging STORYLINE: Heavy rains lashed the Indian capital of New Delhi on Sunday, breaking a 41-year record for rainfall in a single day. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi recorded a rainfall of 153 mm within 24 hours, ending at 8:30 am on Sunday. This marked the highest rainfall ever recorded in the month of July since 1982, shattering the previous 41-year record. The heavy downpour caused waterlogging in several areas of the city, making it difficult for vehicles to move and impacting the public transportation system. The city's infrastructure, including the drainage systems designed to handle rainfall, faced a significant challenge as they struggled to cope with the large volume of water. The heavy rain is the result

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Severe heatwave sweeps across India

STORY: Severe heatwave sweeps across India DATELINE: June 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: BIHAR, India CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Indian people living in heatwaves STORYLINE: As the scorching heat continues to torment various parts of India, the nation finds no respite from the intense heatwaves. The India Meteorological Department's (IMD) data showed the maximum temperature in some parts of the country at 42.2 Degrees Celsius on Friday and Saturday, which was said to be 4.7 Degrees Celsius above normal. The death toll in India's northern state Uttar Pradesh and its adjoining state Bihar due to the prevailing extreme heatwave conditions rose to 98 over the past three days, local officials said Sunday. In Bihar, 44 people have died due to the hot weather. The state is grappling with the prevailing heatwave conditions, leading to a red alert warning as stated in the IMD's daily heatwave guidance released on Friday. In response, the Patna district administration has taken immediate ac

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India's Delhi records coolest May in 36 years

STORY: India's Delhi records coolest May in 36 years DATELINE: June 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. shot of India gate 2. various of clouds over the city 3. various of people enjoying the coolest May 4. various of winds and rain STORYLINE: India Meteorological Department (IMD) Thursday said the country's national capital territory Delhi recorded its coolest May in 36 years. The weather department said the average maximum temperature recorded this May was 36.8 degrees Celsius. The drop in the average maximum temperature was attributed to the excess rainfall the city received in May. According to IMD, only nine days in May saw maximum temperatures in Delhi exceed 40 degrees, with two days of heatwave conditions impacting specific areas of the national capital. Delhi witnessed a significant amount of rainfall of 111 mm this May, which is 262 percent higher than the long-term average of 30.7 mm. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi

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India issues orange alerts for heavy rain and hailstorm in multiple states

STORY: India issues orange alerts for heavy rain and hailstorm in multiple states DATELINE: May 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of heavy rains in New Delhi STORYLINE: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall and hailstorms in several states across the country for the upcoming days. The department's prediction includes "heavy to very heavy rainfall very likely at isolated places in areas of the southern state of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh," as well as heavy rainfall at isolated places in hilly states. Hailstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are also likely to occur over Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Sikkim, and Himachal Pradesh, according to IMD. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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India to expect normal rainfall this year

STORY: India to expect normal rainfall this year DATELINE: April 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the India gate 2. various of raining in India 3. various of agriculture fields in India 4. various of crops in India STORYLINE: India will get normal rainfall during this year's monsoon, the weather department said on Tuesday. According to Indian Meteorological Department, between June and September, the country is expected to receive 96 percent rainfall of the Long Period Average. The Long Period Average is the mean rainfall recorded in monsoon seasons in India between 1971 and 2020. A monsoon is considered to be normal if the country receives between 96 percent and 104 percent of the average rainfall in a year. India's Meteorological Department, IMD, has set the standard for defining normal rainfall during the country's four-month monsoon season. Monsoon showers are vital for India's agriculture sector which accounts for about 18 percent of the e

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Heavy rains in India's Mumbai cause waterlogging

STORY: Heavy rains in India's Mumbai cause waterlogging DATELINE: July 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: MUMBAI, India CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of places in India's Mumbai in heavy rain and waterlogged roads STORYLINE: Several places in India's Mumbai were battered by heavy rains on Thursday, leading to heavy traffic and waterlogged roads. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Raigad districts of Maharashtra state. Orange Alert, the second-highest level of weather warning, calls for administrators to "be prepared." The city's disaster management authority was also on high alert and ready for any eventuality. For Mumbai in particular, the IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated areas until Saturday, putting them at a higher risk of waterlogging. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Mumbai, India. (XHTV)

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Rain lashes parts of Mumbai as monsoon season starts

STORY: Rain lashes parts of Mumbai as monsoon season starts DATELINE: June 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: MUMBAI, India CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of heavy rain hitting parts of Mumbai, India STORYLINE: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued an orange alert to Mumbai for very heavy rainfall till Tuesday. Several parts of Mumbai witnessed significant rain activity on Sunday, leading to waterlogging in low lying areas. The weather bureau has also issued a fisherman warning and advised them against venturing into the sea on Monday and Tuesday. The monsoon season runs from June till Sept. in Mumbai. IMD uses four color codes for weather warnings -- green (no action needed), yellow (watch and stay updated), orange (be prepared) and red (take action). Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Mumbai, India. (XHTV)

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Peru kicks off International Month of Museums events

STORY: Peru kicks off International Month of Museums events DATELINE: May 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:10 LOCATION: Lima CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of International Month of Museums events 2. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): JANIE GOMEZ, Vice Minister of Cultural Heritage and Cultural Industries in Peru STORYLINE: With a presentation of dances and stage arts, Peru kicked off Sunday the International Month of Museums, during which International Museum Day (IMD) falls on May 18. More than 150 cultural events will be staged nationally during the month. The Vice Minister of Cultural Heritage and Cultural Industries, Janie Gomez, gave a speech at the inauguration ceremony at the National Museum of Peru, assuring that the start of these celebrations represents an honor for the South American country, whose activities will be oriented on generating spaces of dialogue and exchange among museums and their visitors. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): JANIE GOMEZ, Vice Minister of Cultural Heritage and Cultural Industries in Peru: "W

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INDIA-NEW DELHI-HEATWAVE

(220429) -- NEW DELHI, April 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man wipes sweat on his face during a hot day in New Delhi, April 29, 2022. Indian capital region Delhi Friday continued to reel under a brutal heatwave like many other parts of the country. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), the maximum temperature is likely to touch 44 degrees centigrade on Friday. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)

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INDIA-NEW DELHI-HEATWAVE

(220429) -- NEW DELHI, April 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man drinks water during a hot day in New Delhi, April 29, 2022. Indian capital region Delhi Friday continued to reel under a brutal heatwave like many other parts of the country. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), the maximum temperature is likely to touch 44 degrees centigrade on Friday. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)

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INDIA-NEW DELHI-HEATWAVE

(220429) -- NEW DELHI, April 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People drink during a hot day in New Delhi, April 29, 2022. Indian capital region Delhi Friday continued to reel under a brutal heatwave like many other parts of the country. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), the maximum temperature is likely to touch 44 degrees centigrade on Friday. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)

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INDIA-NEW DELHI-HEATWAVE

(220429) -- NEW DELHI, April 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People hold umbrellas as they sit during a hot day in New Delhi, April 29, 2022. Indian capital region Delhi Friday continued to reel under a brutal heatwave like many other parts of the country. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), the maximum temperature is likely to touch 44 degrees centigrade on Friday. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)

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INDIA-NEW DELHI-HEATWAVE

(220429) -- NEW DELHI, April 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman drinks water during a hot day in New Delhi, April 29, 2022. Indian capital region Delhi Friday continued to reel under a brutal heatwave like many other parts of the country. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), the maximum temperature is likely to touch 44 degrees centigrade on Friday. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)