Mumbai's BMC announced further water restrictions, including suspending supply to construction sites and pools and a 20% cut for industries, due to critically low lake water levels (10.35%). These measures, effective June 17, add to existing cuts, with delayed monsoons cited as the cause.
A reflection on David Hockney's career, highlighting his evolution from iconic 1960s-70s works to his later iPad paintings of nature, and his enduring impact on the art world.
A lightning strike at a Hong Kong swimming pool during a thunderstorm warning has led to calls for mandatory closures of outdoor public venues and improved safety protocols, as experts highlight the risks associated with water conductivity.
Baden-Württemberg, Germany, has enacted stricter smoking laws, banning smoking at outdoor pools, playgrounds, bus/tram stops, theme parks, and zoos. Hotels can no longer offer smoking rooms. Vaping and e-cigarettes are also included in the ban.
