Environment · India
Heavy rains cause disruptions and infrastructure issues across India
Several Indian states have experienced significant disruptions due to heavy rainfall, leading to school closures and infrastructure damage. Landslides have impacted road and rail services in Maharashtra, particularly on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. In Mumbai, numerous trees have fallen, prompting discussions about urban planning and safety measures, with the BMC planning a large flood-mitigation project.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 1 · Centre 8 · Right 3 n = 12
- Left (1): The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (8 votes, 9 outlets): Haribhoomi, Jansatta, Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, Navbharat Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote), The Free Press Journal, The New Indian Express, The Tribune
- Right (3 votes, 4 outlets): Aaj Tak · India Today (India Today Group — 1 vote), Dainik Jagran, Punjab Kesari