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On the Occasion of Mahatma Gandhi birth anniversary celebrations at Tirupati, AP Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu counseled the people to become 'Swachhagrahis' to create the nation free from poor sanitation in the spirit of 'Satyagrahis' who had won freedom for the nation under the leadership role of the Mahatma Gandhi.  Chandra Babu said that an amount of INR 186 Crores has been sanctioned for Andhra Pradesh for schemes of solid waste management in urban areas.  The Chief Minister has released a postal stamp on 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' and a book on 'In the Footsteps of Mahatma: Gandhi and Sanitation'.

A overall number of 180 Cities and Towns in Gujarat and 110 cities and towns in Andhra Pradesh were declared free from open defecation. So far, 405 cities and towns are said to have become free from open defecation along with 20,000 of the 82,000 urban wards in the country. Additional 334 cities and towns were covered to end the open defecation practice by March 2017. Kerala, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Himachal Pradesh and other North-Eastern states are on course to reveal all urban areas as 'Open defecation Free' shortly.
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After the pique of Cyclone Roanu rains took a backseat over the state. The sun began to glide in many parts of the Coastal Andhra. During the past few days, secluded pockets of Coastal Andhra were also observing heatwaves. Temperatures were being recorded well above the 40°C. People are urge for some relief in the form of rains. East India receives extensive pre-monsoon showers.

During the last 24 hours, good showers have lashed parts of Coastal Andhra. Temperatures have also taken a immerse emanate in the fade of heatwaves from the region. A cyclonic circulation is over West Bengal and adjoining Jharkhand and Bihar. Also a crib is expanding across Odisha up to coastal Andhra. Rains are likely to continue for another 24 hours, and heavy rains will be tight over the coastal areas of Andhra the possibility of light showers over the rest of the state cannot be ruled out.
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The Skymet sees Monsoon at 109 % of Long Period Average (LPA) of 887 mm for the period from June to September against initial estimate of 105 %. August is seen at 113% and 123% in September. Skymet suggests North-East India, South Interior Karnataka and South India's Tamil Nadu will be at medium risk through June to September. Rains in Kolkata created new records as heavy showers lashed the city on Monday. With in 24 hrs the city had witnessed 56 mm of rain which is the highest rainfall in 24 hours during the last 10 years. It is not likely to have an adverse impact on the Monsoon performance. There are more chances of getting into La-Nina in the later part of this year. Under the influence of the cyclone Roanu, Monsoon arrived before time over the Andaman and has also advanced further. Conditions are now favorable for its timely onset over Kerala. 

The tropical Pacific Ocean has returned to a neutral El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) state. Sea surface temperatures across the tropical Pacific have cooled to neutral levels over the past fortnight, supported by much cooler-than-average waters beneath the surface, stated the BoM release. 
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An earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale struck Myanmar on Wednesday evening. According to initial reports the earthquake measured 7.0, United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the intensity was 6.9 on the Richter scale. Vibration were felt across Patna, Kolkata and several parts of Eastern India. Vibration were also felt in several parts of Assam and Odisha. The vibration were felt at Eden Gardens where Kolkata Knight Riders faceoff against the Mumbai Indians in the IPL. At the Kolkata Metro station cracks were seen in walls after the tremors, according to reports there was minor damage in high rise buildings in Guwahati. Delhi and several parts of eastern India were rocked by tremors.  According to National Centre of Seismology (NCS) the earthquake occurred at 7:25 PM at the depth of 134 km.
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