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3 days ago
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IND vs ENG, 4th Test: Will rain help India on Day 5 in must-win clash in Manchester?
India face a massive task on Day 5 of the Manchester Test as they are still trailing England by 137 runs despite a brave partnership between Shubman Gill and KL Rahul. Indians fans would be hoping for the weather gods to save India on the final day. Here's what the forecast suggests. read more There haven't been any significant weather disruptions in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy so far. Reuters Indian fans hoping for some help from the weather on the final day of the fourth Test may be left disappointed. This is crucial because India are still 137 runs behind despite a strong fightback on Day 4. After losing Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan for ducks in the very first over of their second innings, captain Shubman Gill (78) and KL Rahul (87) steadied the ship with a brilliant 174-run partnership. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD However, Indian fans will still hope for a miracle, with rain being their last line of defence. But if India fail to bat through the entire day, even the weather gods won't be able to rescue them from this ditch. The rain is likely to have no impact on the game on Day 5. But the conditions will be slightly overcast. Will rain impact play on Day 5? According to Accuweather, there is only a 25% chance of rain on Sunday, which means the weather is likely to stay clear in Manchester. The hourly forecast is also looking good for cricket as the chances of precipitation are 7% at the scheduled start at 10 AM. It is likely to stay the same throughout the day. Meanwhile, England captain Ben Stokes hammered a sensational 141 to take his team to a massive 669 all out. He was helped by Joe Root (150), Ben Duckett (94), Zak Crawley (84), Ollie Pope (71), and Brydon Carse (47) in the process. India were 311 runs behind when they started their second innings. After two early blows, the visitors managed to build a much-needed partnership and reduce the deficit. Even so, the Shubman Gill-led side still has a mountain to climb on the final day, with only eight wickets remaining. England now have a huge upper hand in the match, and India will need another heroic effort to save it. India will hope to bat all day long on the final day, while England will back themselves to make the breakthrough and push for victory.
NDTV
6 days ago
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- NDTV
India vs England 4th Test, Manchester Weather On Day 2: Rain Likely To Arrive At...
Half-centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan guided India to 264/4 at the close of play against England on Day 1 of the 4th Test in Manchester. Barring the injury to Rishabh Pant, who was later taken for scans, it was a decent day for the Indian team after skipper Shubman Gill lost the toss for a fourth consecutive time in this tour. It was a real treat for the fans as well especially after the build up was largely dominated by concerns surrounding the weather. While it was cloudy throughout the day, fans at Old Trafford got to witness 83 overs of action-packed cricket, that too without any rain delay. As per Accuweather, the sun is likely to be out for the majority of Thursday, with some light showers around 4 PM local time (8:30 PM IST). Let's take a look at the hourly weather report for Day 2: On a day when conditions weren't entirely in favour of the batters, young Sai Sudharsan showed immense patience and composure to notch up a hard-fought half-century. The left-hander scored a valuable 61 off 151 deliveries, an innings that included seven boundaries and a lot of resilience Speaking at the post-day press conference, Sai opened up about the challenges he faced while batting on a tricky surface against a quality England pace attack. "I mean, there's a bit of variable bounce and two pace wicket as well and overcast was also there," Sai said. "So, throughout the day, it was cloud-covered. Throughout the day, the ball was moving, doing something or the other from the wicket...I thought I played a bit tighter and took some time in the wicket," he added. Despite the testing conditions with the seamers getting assistance both in the air and off the surface, Sai showed remarkable temperament. He left balls well, waited for loose deliveries, and looked increasingly assured as his innings progressed. His knock came at a time when India needed stability.
CNET
6 days ago
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- CNET
A Sweltering Heat Dome Is Pummeling the Middle of the US. Here's What That Means
You've probably heard of the heat index, and you might be aware of the National Weather Service's HeatRisk tool, but do you know what a heat dome is? If not, it's the perfect time to learn -- nearly a third of the US is about to be exposed to temperatures above 100 degrees because of one. The NWS has issued a bulletin warning that 100-degree temperatures will likely hit residents in the middle of the US today. The cause for that thermometer spike is a growing heat dome in the Mississippi Valley that should expand to the northeast by the end of the week, potentially affecting more than 100 million people, per Accuweather. If "heat dome" is a new term for you, keep reading and I'll break down what it means and what causes it. For more help this summer, check out CNET's top 10 hacks for keeping your home cool in the summer or learn how to recognize the early signs of heatstroke. What is a heat dome? Think of a heat dome as similar to putting a lid on a pot or a frying pan while cooking something, Alex Lamers of the National Weather Service told NPR. A heat dome is what happens when a high-pressure system lingers, causing hot air to become trapped under it, resulting in prolonged temperature spikes. Just like how putting a lid on a pot or pan traps the heat and cooks the food faster. Except in this case, the food is you and me. This is made worse by the fact that high pressure systems are known to cause dry weather, which can also contribute to hotter temperatures. According to the heat map provided on the National Integrated Heat Health Information System's official website, heat risks are elevated for most of the country between the Midwest and Lower Mississippi Valley regions and the East Coast, with eastern North Carolina, central Virginia, the Pittsburgh area, southeast Pennsylvania, southeast Maryland, most of New Jersey and almost all of Delaware being under extreme heat warnings. In the hardest-hit areas, temperatures may go as high as 115 degrees, while others will hover between 95 and 100 degrees. All around, it's the kind of weather than can make the prospect of a power outage a life-or-death scenario. How long do heat domes last? I wish I had better news for you. Heat domes are known to last anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, depending on how long it takes for the high pressure system in a given region to move on or dissipate. There's no indication how long the current heat dome will last. Accuweather reports that it could even spread to the western US in early August. Does climate change make heat domes worse? Oh, absolutely. Speaking to Time Magazine for a report on the current heat wave, Bill Gallus, a professor of meteorology at Iowa State University, said that cause-and-effect question was "one of the easier (questions) to answer." Heat domes, he explained, are one of the more likely consequences of worsening climate change, even more so than other related weather events, such as increased tornadoes and stronger hurricanes. "There's so many things that are complicated and we can't say for sure what climate change is going to do, such as how many hurricanes or tornadoes we get," Gallus said. "But it is likely that we will have more heat domes and probably hotter temperatures in the heat domes." How to avoid heat domes As you might guess from these explanations so far, there's not much to do about a heat dome except get away from it. This might entail staying inside where it's cool or traveling to another place that isn't suffering under a high-pressure system. Maybe head out to the west coast, where my other CNET colleagues -- whom I am not jealous of and never have been, promise -- insist the weather is positively temperate. Hope you're all having fun out there, guys. Or hey, maybe try the old summertime standby and go see a movie in a nice air-conditioned theater. CNET's Aaron Pruner calls Superman a "punk rock delight," and that new F1 movie looks pretty neat too For more weather tips, check out CNET's guide to saving power during summer heat waves.
NDTV
7 days ago
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- NDTV
India vs England 4th Test, Manchester Weather Today: Rain Threatens To Wash Out Entire Day 1
With nothing less than a victory in mind, Team India takes on England in the 4th Test of the series in Manchester, starting today. After losing the Lord's Test, which put India 1-2 behind in the series, Shubman Gill and his men can't afford to lose a single contest. However, a serious rain threat is looming large in Manchester on Wednesday, with the potential of washing out the entire day's play. It did rain in Manchester on the eve of the contest, and it might be the same case for a few more days. According to Accuweather, there's about a 19 percent chance of rain in Manchester on Wednesday. But, the probability of precipitation increases as the day progresses. In the afternoon, the probability of precipitation increases to 65 percent. About 1.2mm of rain is expected in that period of the day. In the evening, the probability of rain reduces a little to 47 percent. About 0.5mm of rain is expected in that phase of the day. Day 1 of the 4th Test isn't the only day when rain is expected to play a role in determining the outcome of the match. There's an 84 percent chance of rain on Thursday. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, however, pose a much reduced threat as far as rain is concerned. Heavy rain and thundurstrom in Manchester #INDvsENG #weatherforecast — Hitman45 (@72Sachin_sharma) July 22, 2025 With overcast condition, seam bowlers are expected to extract a lot out of the Old Trafford pitch, in comparison to the previous three Tests. However, the pitch has slowed down over the last few years, overnight rain at the venue is understood to have added some spice on the wicket. With Nitish Reddy and Akash Deep not part of the contest, Team India's seam bowling selection is under the spotlight ahead of the start of the match in Manchester. As per reports, Chennai Super Kings pacer Anshul Kamboj is expected to make his debut in the Test, while Shardul Thakur could also return to the team for this match.
Hindustan Times
22-07-2025
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- Hindustan Times
What is corn sweat? Heat wave in Midwest to feel worse this week, here's why
The hot and humid weather in parts of the central US seems to have turned unbearable lately, while corn is partly to blame for this. The term 'corn sweat,' which refers to water transpiration from corn, has been floating around again as temperatures spike across the Midwest region. The weather phenomenon is tied to how corn plants release moisture. Corn sweat refers to water transpiration from corn(Unsplash) What is corn sweat? 'Corn actually produces humidity, if you will, or moisture that wicks off the plant on average about 4,000 gallons per acre (per day),' farmer Mark Baker told AccuWeather. The moisture adds to the already high humidity, pushing temperatures well over 100 degree Fahrenheit in parts of the Corn Belt like Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, and Indiana. The effect isn't subtle. 'On a normal day, I mean, the humidity in the cornfield is substantially worse. You step out of the corn and you go, 'Wow, that's a breath of fresh air,' Baker added. Also Read: Midwest and Central US face scorching heat wave: How to stay safe as temperatures rise over 100 degrees Does it have any effect on heat? As per Accuweather, the whole thing boils down to plant biology - specifically, transpiration. Like all plants, corn pulls water up through its roots to grow. But the extra water does not stick around. Instead, the plant releases it through tiny pores in its leaves, sending vapor into the air. A tree might do this too, but the numbers do not even come close. A big oak tree releases about 100 gallons of water a day. On the other hand, a single acre of corn releases up to 4,000 gallons. Multiply that by the roughly 11.1 million acres of corn in Illinois alone, and we are talking about billions of gallons of water vapor pumped into the air - every day - during peak summer season. 'Most plants do not transpire a significant amount of water. Corn plants are really, really effective at transpiration,' Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford told Fox 32 Chicago. Humid summers ahead Chicago and much of the Midwest are now stuck in a steamy squeeze as they get caught between moisture-heavy Gulf air to the south and nonstop corn sweat rising from the ground. The result? Conditions feel way hotter than the thermometer suggests. The upside? All that moisture means the corn is doing well, and farmers can expect a solid harvest come fall. So yeah, the sweat's real - but at least someone's thriving. FAQs: 1. What is corn sweat? Corn sweat refers to the moisture released by corn plants through a process called transpiration. 2. Why does corn increase humidity more than other plants? Corn releases significantly more water vapor, up to 4,000 gallons per acre per day, compared to most plants. 3. Where is corn sweat most noticeable? The effect is strongest in the Corn Belt states, especially Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, and Missouri. 4. Does corn sweat affect the heat index? Yes, the added moisture raises humidity, which increases how hot it feels outside. 5. Is corn sweat a sign of healthy crops? Yes, more transpiration generally means the corn is growing well and thriving.
