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Mumbai Weather Update: City Wakes Up To Clear Skies After Overnight Showers; No Rainfall Alert Issued

Mumbai woke up to bright sunshine and a pleasant breeze on Monday after experiencing light to moderate showers in parts of the suburbs late Sunday night. In Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai, the weather remained mostly stable on Monday morning, with a cloudy yet dry atmosphere. The IMD has ruled out chances of heavy rainfall through the day.

Philippines set to benefit as IFC invests $25M in infra fund

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is expected to benefit from a $25-million investment from the International Finance Corp. (IFC). The outlay is intended for an infrastructure fund launched by Singapore-based Seraya. Projects are related to digital networks and renewable energy. The private-sector focused unit of the World Bank Group disclosed this on Oct. 2. The

Overtourism: Arashiyama Launches Night Event To Ease Daytime Crowds

Arashiyama has launched a new night event called Moonlit Path on October 1st to tackle overtourism by shifting visitor traffic into the evening and channeling proceeds back into the local community. The illuminated walk runs from 6 p. m. to 9 p. m. through October 31st, lighting up Nagatsuji Street and the famed Bamboo Grove, with a paid zone featuring bamboo-themed light installations.