Panaji: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a five-day orange alert for rain for Goa from June 13 to 17. The warning comes as the monsoon has strengthened, with intense rainfall expected to disrupt daily activities.

A hot and humid Thursday will bring a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for parts of the Washington, D.C., area, as temperatures climb into the 90s.

On air quality action days, young children, the elderly, and those with respiratory problems, such as asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis, are especially vulnerable to the effects of air pollution and should limit outdoor activities.