The meeting saw the formation of four technical committees, one for roads and infrastructure, one for houses and properties, one for dams and water facilities, and one for energy and water
Fresh lockdowns and curfews were imposed on tens of millions of people from India to Argentina on Saturday, as Covid-19 infections surged again and vaccine roll-outs were hampered by shortages and scares over side effects.
In India, the worst-hit state of Maharashtra was running out of vaccines as the health system buckled under the weight of the contagion, which has killed 2.9 million people worldwide.
India has so far inoculated 94 million of its 1.3 billion people, but The Times of India reported on Friday that states on average had just over five days of stock left, citing health ministry data, with some regions already grappling with severe shortages.
Stay-at-home orders were also set to come into force for the eight million inhabitants of Bogota, as the Colombian capital battled a third wave of infections, adding to curfews already covering seven million across four other major cities.
Elsewhere in South America, Argentina entered a night-time curfew on Friday running from midnight to 6am every day until April 30. It will be in force in highest-risk areas, mainly urban centres, where bars and restaurants will close at 11pm.
The meeting saw the formation of four technical committees, one for roads and infrastructure, one for houses and properties, one for dams and water facilities, and one for energy and water
Distance learning also implemented due to nationwide transportation strike
For prospective investors, it is worth considering if a future home would be rain-resilient enough to sustain any weather changes
What happens if the employee fails to perform his duties due to circumstances beyond his control?
Formation of convective clouds and varying rainfall intensities suggests the possibility of heavy rain in certain areas
Who takes custody of kids under 18 if Muslim mother initiates divorce proceedings?
Temperature will reach up to 36ºC and 37ºC in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, respectively
When the water could finally be cleared, almost half their stock of 20,000 books had been destroyed