India’s planned dam in Arunachal Pradesh cannot both guard against floods and effectively generate hydropower, experts argue.

The IMD has issued a heavy rainfall alert for Hyderabad on August 14, predicting cloudy skies and intense showers. Daytime temperatures may reach 27°C, with a minimum of 21°C.

The Pong dam’s reservoir touched the danger mark of 1377.47 feet, forcing the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) to open its ...