Second edition of three-day India Paddle Festival at M'luru's Sasihithlu beach to begin from March 7
Mangaluru: The India Paddle Festival, an international Stand-Up Paddle (SUP) event, is set to return for its second edition being held at the Sasihithlu Beach in Mangaluru for three days from March 7.
The festival, organised by Surfing Swami Foundation and presented by Karnataka Tourism, is expected to see the participation of top international SUP athletes, regional competitors and water sports enthusiasts.
The event will showcase top-level competitions, community races, and workshops, catering to both professional athletes and amateur enthusiasts.
Surfing Swami Foundation Director Dhananjay Shetty stated that last year’s event was a turning point for their paddlers, providing them with invaluable exposure to international competition. "Bringing back the India Paddle Festival is a testament to the growing SUP and surfing culture in India,” he added.
Tristan Boxford, CEO of the APP World Tour mentioned that India has immense potential for stand-up paddling, with its massive coastline and growing community of passionate athletes. “We look forward to seeing top-tier talent from around the world compete in Mangaluru, further inspiring the next generation of paddlers in India,” Boxford said.
For registration and event details, visit https://indiapaddlefestival.com/
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Delhi remains warm, temperature hits 30.5 degrees C
New Delhi (PTI): Delhi remained warmer than usual on Monday, with no rainfall reported across key weather stations, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
According to the IMD, Safdarjung, the city's base station, recorded a maximum temperature of 30.5 degrees Celsius, clocking five degrees above normal temperature, while the minimum settled at 11.8 degrees Celsius. The Ridge area was the warmest at 31 degrees Celsius, followed by Ayanagar at 30.4 degrees Celsius and Lodi Road at 30.1 degrees Celsius. Palam recorded a comparatively lower maximum of 28.6 degrees Celsius.
While the Safdarjung weather station recorded a minimum of 11.8 degrees Celsius, Palam recorded 13 degrees Celsius, and Lodhi Road recorded 12 degrees Celsius, according to IMD data.
The weather department has predicted mist on Tuesday with the maximum and minimum temperatures expected to reach around 30 and 13 degrees Celsius, respectively. The IMD said no rainfall was recorded in the region during the observation period, indicating continued dry weather conditions.
The air quality was recorded in the 'poor' category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 221, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed.
According to the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'.
