IMD weather update in India
IMD weather update in India: There is a possibility of heavy rain

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Shefali Dhiman
IMD reports that Cyclone ASNA is weakening over the Arabian Sea and heavy rains are expected over parts of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Rainfall will be less in flood affected Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Delhi and Mumbai may receive light to moderate rain, while some areas of the Northeast will receive heavy rain.
Hindustan Times
Came To Get Away From Floods, Now Missing In Wayanad Landslide
Came To Get Away From Floods, Now Missing In Wayanad Landslide

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Ashish Walter
Kerala Wayanad's massive landslides has taken over 158 lives. Among them was a family who moved to their relatives house to avoid floods but 11 members from the family went missing in the hit the area they moved to.
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‘Living a life of hell’: UPSC aspirant writes to CJI over situation in Delhi’s coaching hubs
‘Living a life of hell’: UPSC aspirant writes to CJI over situation in Delhi’s coaching hubs

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Ashish Walter
Avinash Dubey a civil servant aspirant has written a letter to Chief Justice DY Chandrachud to take action against the authorities responsible for the problem of waterlogging due to which 3 students were drowned in the basement of a coaching Centre in Delhi and to find a permanent solution to the annually recurring problem.
indiatimes
Weather update
Weather update: 14 roads throughout Himachal Pradesh remain closed due to heavy rain, IMD issues a yellow alert until July 26.

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Ajay Singh
Himachal Pradesh has closed 14 roads due to rains, causing 44 deaths and causing losses of ₹333 crore since June. The state has also experienced disruptions to 31 transformers and 11 roads in Mandi district.
Mint
In Monsoons. nine hill stations in India to avoid as they are prone to landslides
In Monsoons. nine hill stations in India to avoid as they are prone to landslides

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Nazar Abbas
In India there are many hill stations which are popular because of their scenic beauty. Some of these hill stations are prone to landslides and must be avoided in monsoons for safety 
The Times of India
Himachal: Heavy Rains Prompt Closure of Over 42 roads in State
Himachal: Heavy Rains Prompt Closure of Over 42 roads in State

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Ashish Walter
The State Emergency Operation Centre of Himachal Pradesh said Moderate rain continued leading to the cause of closure of 42 roads including 18 roads in Shimla, 17 in Mandi, three in Kangra and two each in Kinnaur and Kullu districts were closed.And 121 transformers and 48 water supply schemes were also disrupted. Nadaun received 34.5 mm rainfall in a 24-hour period, followed by Wangtoo (32.8 mm), Aghar (21.4 mm), Bhoranj (16 mm), Kasauli (15 mm), Nahan (13 mm), Kothi (12.6 mm), Jogindernagar (10 mm), Kheri and Bharmaur (8 mm each) and Shimla (4.4 mm). The Met office in Shimla has issued a 'yellow' warning for heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning at isolated places on Thursday and Friday and predicted a wet spell till July 15. It also cautioned of damage to plantation, horticulture and standing crops, partial damage to vulnerable structures, minor damage to kutcha houses and huts due to strong winds and rain, disruption in traffic and waterlogging in low-lying areas.
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Heavy rain Alert!
Heavy rain Alert! for 5 days in central Maharashtra, central India, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh

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Ajay Singh
The India Meteorological Department predicts heavy rainfall in central India, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Konkan & Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, and coastal Karnataka over the next five days due to the active monsoon trough, which is south of its normal position in lower tropospheric levels.
Mint
Temporary Bridge Collapses In Uttarakhand, 2 Pilgrims Washed Away, 40 Stranded
Temporary Bridge Collapses In Uttarakhand, 2 Pilgrims Washed Away, 40 Stranded

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Ashish Walter
2 pilgrims were washed away and about 40 were stranded in an unfortunate incident when a temporary bridge collapsed due to a sudden increase in water flow in a river at Devgad in Uttarakhand 8-9 km ahead of Gangotri on the Gomukh footpath on Friday. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) team arrived at the location and assisted the stranded pilgrims in safely crossing the river after receiving the alert about the mishap. 16 pilgrims have been rescued, and efforts to save the remaining individuals are ongoing. On Thursday, the SDRF rescued 10 youths who were marooned on an island close to Robbers Cave in Dehradun.
india.com
Over 16 lakh displaced and 48 dead in Assam, major rivers flow above danger level
Over 16 lakh displaced and 48 dead in Assam, major rivers flow above danger level

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Ashish Walter
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘red alert’ for all northeastern states this week. Heavy rainfall in northeastern states has exacerbated the flood situation prompting the authorities to evacuate thousands to relief camps due to extensive damage to homes and infrastructure. Eight people died in the state after drowning in flood waters, The flood situation in Assam further deteriorated with over 16.5 lakh population affected in 29 districts with the major rivers flowing above the danger level across the state on July 4, officials said. The worst affected districts in the state are Nagaon and Darrang in Central Assam and Karimganj in the Barak Valley.
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Video Shows Leaking Roof Of Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Train, Railways Responds
Video Shows Leaking Roof Of Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Train, Railways Responds

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Ashish Walter
Passengers travelling on number 22416 of Vande Bharat from Delhi to Varanasi observed and complained of water leaking from the roof of the train. A video is doing rounds on social media showing water dripping down the roof and the seats drenched. In the video, a woman could be heard saying, “Tell everyone in your college! Nobody should be travelling." X user posted/shared a video of the incident. According to a report in NDTV, several passengers complained about the leaking issue and slammed the Railways for the poor management. The Northern Railway took note of the incident and said that the leakage was due to "temporary blockage of pipes" and apologized for the inconvenience.
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