This is too serious an allegation against the top spymaster of the country to be ignored. Since Hamid Mir had pointed his finger directly at Gen Zaheer,Michael Kors, his name would continue to be taken as a 'suspect' by the national and international media till such time as the real culprits are caught.

'Warning'

The much-discussed influence of Nordic noir must also be responsible for the dramatic sea change. Ever since The Killing debuted in Britain in 2011, we have shown a taste for non-signposted murder mysteries that unfurl, in a languid fashion, over a dozen episodes. Red herrings are hungrily scooped up and then dismissed, an ambiguous mood hangs in the air, nuance is key. Watching shows such as The Killing and Borgen is rather like reading a novel as you have to absorb every moment.

"It's beginning to dawn on companies that the supply could dry up", says CDP's Head of Water, Marcus Norton. "They want to get a handle on the risks, not only within their own operations, but up and down their supply chains."

According to a study from the Department of Science and Technology, rainfall in the Philippines, had reached 600mm (23.62 inches) in the whole day of raining on Sunday alone.