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New Study Reveals How Leaves' Resilience to Raindrops Might Help in Agriculture and Renewable Energy
Research published in Physical Review Fluids reveals how raindrops interact with leaves, protecting plants from damage and opening avenues for technological innovations. The study, led by Professor Sunghwan Jung of Cornell University, examined the mechanics of drop-leaf interactions using high-speed imaging and a plastic beam to simulate plant beha...
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"No Water, Power": West Bank City "Cut Off From The World" As Israel Raids Go On
Concrete slabs and sheet metal were piled high alongside streets in Jenin on Saturday, as residents assessed the damage from Israel's latest West Bank raid even as explosions persisted nearby.
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2 Dead, Nearly 3 Million Stranded In Deadly Bangladesh Floods
Relentless monsoon rains and flooding have stranded nearly three million people in Bangladesh and killed two, submerging vast areas and damaging homes and infrastructure, officials from the country's disaster management ministry said on Thursday.
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Delhi Police Recover Human Skeleton From Damaged Car In Canal
Delhi Police has recovered a damaged car with a human skeleton in it after the water decreased from the Munak Canal on Friday, officials said on Saturday.
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Philippines Accuses Chinese Ships Of "Ramming", Damaging Boats
The Philippine government on Monday accused Chinese ships of ramming and damaging its boats in the South China Sea during a confrontation in waters off the Second Thomas Shoal, home to a garrison of Filipino troops.
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Medieval Mummies "Beyond Repair" After Dublin Church Fire
Five medieval mummies preserved in the crypt of a Dublin church have likely been damaged beyond repair by a fire and water used to douse the flames, a church official said on Wednesday.
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Video: Manipur District Cut Off As Flood Water Damages Key Bridge, Many Areas Flooded
Manipur's Kangpokpi district was completely disconnected from the rest of the country as cyclone Remal led a trail of destruction, disrupting power supply, water, communication, and other services.
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Merchant Vessel Damaged After Hit With 3 Missiles Off Yemen: Security Firm
A merchant vessel was "taking on water" off the Yemeni port of Hodeida on Tuesday after it was damaged in a missile attack, maritime security firm Ambrey said.
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Desert City Dubai Under Water After Rains, Videos Capture Wide-Spread Damage
Dubai, typically known for its dry weather and scorching heat, faced an unusual weather situation on Tuesday with heavy rain pounding parts of the city.
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Telangana Chief Minister Slams BRS Over Krishna water Utilisation
Telangana suffered more damage in the utilisation of Krishna river water during the BRS regime than it did during undivided Andhra Pradesh, as the previous government failed to safeguard the state's interests, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy alleged.
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Bhakra Dam To Release Additional 16,000 Cusecs Of Water Tomorrow
An additional 16,000 cusecs of water will be released from Bhakra Dam into the Sutlej River on Thursday as the water level in the dam has increased following incessant rains in the last few days in Himachal Pradesh.
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Heavy Rains Continue In Kerala, 3 Districts Under Red Alert
Heavy rain lashed many parts of Kerala today resulting in water-logging, uprooting of trees, and damages to residential and commercial buildings. Three districts- Idukki, Kasaragod, and Kannur- are under red alert and India Meteorological Department.
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Video: Water Pipeline Bursts In Assam, Properties Worth Lakhs Damaged
A water pipeline burst, flooding the roads and damaging properties worth lakhs in Assam's Guwahati. However, no one was reported injured in the incident.
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Video: Flood-Like Scene After Water Pipeline Bursts In Assam; 1 Killed
A woman was killed, and over 30 people were injured after the municipal body's water supply pipe burst in Assam's Guwahati. The high pressure of water also damaged at least 40 houses in the Kharguli area of Guwahati.
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Blog: India Is Right To Remain Neutral On Ukraine War
India has, by far, managed to navigate the choppy waters well and avoid any significant damage due to the elasticity of its diplomatic relations. In the long run, it may also benefit because of this reason.
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New Study Reveals How Leaves' Resilience to Raindrops Might Help in Agriculture and Renewable Energy
Research published in Physical Review Fluids reveals how raindrops interact with leaves, protecting plants from damage and opening avenues for technological innovations. The study, led by Professor Sunghwan Jung of Cornell University, examined the mechanics of drop-leaf interactions using high-speed imaging and a plastic beam to simulate plant beha...
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"No Water, Power": West Bank City "Cut Off From The World" As Israel Raids Go On
Concrete slabs and sheet metal were piled high alongside streets in Jenin on Saturday, as residents assessed the damage from Israel's latest West Bank raid even as explosions persisted nearby.
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2 Dead, Nearly 3 Million Stranded In Deadly Bangladesh Floods
Relentless monsoon rains and flooding have stranded nearly three million people in Bangladesh and killed two, submerging vast areas and damaging homes and infrastructure, officials from the country's disaster management ministry said on Thursday.
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Delhi Police Recover Human Skeleton From Damaged Car In Canal
Delhi Police has recovered a damaged car with a human skeleton in it after the water decreased from the Munak Canal on Friday, officials said on Saturday.
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Philippines Accuses Chinese Ships Of "Ramming", Damaging Boats
The Philippine government on Monday accused Chinese ships of ramming and damaging its boats in the South China Sea during a confrontation in waters off the Second Thomas Shoal, home to a garrison of Filipino troops.
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Medieval Mummies "Beyond Repair" After Dublin Church Fire
Five medieval mummies preserved in the crypt of a Dublin church have likely been damaged beyond repair by a fire and water used to douse the flames, a church official said on Wednesday.
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Video: Manipur District Cut Off As Flood Water Damages Key Bridge, Many Areas Flooded
Manipur's Kangpokpi district was completely disconnected from the rest of the country as cyclone Remal led a trail of destruction, disrupting power supply, water, communication, and other services.
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Merchant Vessel Damaged After Hit With 3 Missiles Off Yemen: Security Firm
A merchant vessel was "taking on water" off the Yemeni port of Hodeida on Tuesday after it was damaged in a missile attack, maritime security firm Ambrey said.
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Desert City Dubai Under Water After Rains, Videos Capture Wide-Spread Damage
Dubai, typically known for its dry weather and scorching heat, faced an unusual weather situation on Tuesday with heavy rain pounding parts of the city.
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Telangana Chief Minister Slams BRS Over Krishna water Utilisation
Telangana suffered more damage in the utilisation of Krishna river water during the BRS regime than it did during undivided Andhra Pradesh, as the previous government failed to safeguard the state's interests, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy alleged.
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Bhakra Dam To Release Additional 16,000 Cusecs Of Water Tomorrow
An additional 16,000 cusecs of water will be released from Bhakra Dam into the Sutlej River on Thursday as the water level in the dam has increased following incessant rains in the last few days in Himachal Pradesh.
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Heavy Rains Continue In Kerala, 3 Districts Under Red Alert
Heavy rain lashed many parts of Kerala today resulting in water-logging, uprooting of trees, and damages to residential and commercial buildings. Three districts- Idukki, Kasaragod, and Kannur- are under red alert and India Meteorological Department.
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Video: Water Pipeline Bursts In Assam, Properties Worth Lakhs Damaged
A water pipeline burst, flooding the roads and damaging properties worth lakhs in Assam's Guwahati. However, no one was reported injured in the incident.
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Video: Flood-Like Scene After Water Pipeline Bursts In Assam; 1 Killed
A woman was killed, and over 30 people were injured after the municipal body's water supply pipe burst in Assam's Guwahati. The high pressure of water also damaged at least 40 houses in the Kharguli area of Guwahati.
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Blog: India Is Right To Remain Neutral On Ukraine War
India has, by far, managed to navigate the choppy waters well and avoid any significant damage due to the elasticity of its diplomatic relations. In the long run, it may also benefit because of this reason.
