Heat intensifies in state; monsoon delay increases drought concerns | Patna News

Patna: Patna and the rest of Bihar are witnessing rising temperatures with four districts recording temperatures above 40°C on Tuesday, while uncertainty over the arrival of the southwest monsoon has heightened concerns about a possible rainfall deficit and drought-like conditions.Scientists at the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Patna, said the monsoon has not yet reached the…

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Beer shortage hits DK as price cut spurs demand | Mangaluru News

Mangaluru: Liquor vendors across Dakshina Kannada are reporting a persistent beer shortage weeks after the state rolled out the Alcohol-in-Beverage (AIB) taxation system, which lowered retail prices and triggered a sharp surge in demand.Retailers say the combination of reduced prices and soaring summer temperatures has significantly boosted beer consumption, catching suppliers off guard. With the…

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