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Incessant rains have triggered floods and landslides across North-East India. Over 3 lakh people in 19 Assam districts are affected, with rivers breaching danger levels. Sikkim's Teesta river has caused bridge collapses. The Indian Air Force rescued 14 people from Arunachal's Bomje river as NDRF, SDRF, and Army-led rescue efforts continue amid more rain alerts.
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News18
4 hours ago
- News18
Heavy Rains Lash Several Parts Of Delhi-NCR, IMD Predicts More Showers
The IMD forecasts light to moderate rain with thunderstorms in Delhi NCR, including Noida, Gurugram, and Faridabad. Delhi woke up to incessant rains on Thursday and several parts of the city are already experiencing waterlogging and slow traffic. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rainfall in the National capital on July 31. According to the IMD, thunderstorms/lightning with moderate rain is very likely over several parts of Delhi NCR. According to the latest IMD weather forecast, light rainfall is expected during the next two hours in Delhi NCR. 'Light to moderate rainfall accompanied with light thunderstorm and lightning is very likely to occur at NCR Bahadurgarh, Manesar) Light rainfall is very likely to occur at entire Delhi, NCR ( Loni Dehat, Hindon AF Station, Ghaziabad, Indirapuram, Chhapraula, Noida, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ballabhgarh) and Very Light rainfall/drizzle is very likely to occur over entire Delhi during next 2 hours," IMD weather prediction reads. — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) July 31, 2025 Delhi is experiencing rainfall since Wednesday, leading to waterlogging in several areas. Key areas including Connaught Place, ITO, Pragati Maidan, GTK Depot, and others were waterlogged. The situation has sparked off a political sparring over BJP-led Delhi government's monsoon preparedness. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders shared videos of waterlogged locations. Sharing a clip of severely waterlogged roads of Connaught Place, AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal took to 'X' and wrote, 'When this is the condition of Connaught Place, the heart of Delhi, it's not hard to imagine the state of the rest of Delhi. Just 10 minutes of rain and the roads have turned into ponds. In 5 months, where has the BJP brought Delhi to? Is this the speed of the 'four-engine' government?" However, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inspected the waterlogged locations on Tuesday and instructed officials to ensure proper arrangements for water drainage. 'Today, a surprise inspection of the waterlogging situation was conducted in ITO. Interacted with local people to gather information about the actual situation. Clear instructions have been given to officials to ensure proper arrangements for prompt water drainage during heavy rainfall," CM Gupta posted on X. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Time of India
State approves Rs 337cr in compensation to rain-hit farmers
Kolhapur: State govt on Tuesday formally announced sanctioning of Rs 337.41 crore compensation to farmers who suffered crop losses due to unseasonal heavy rainfall between Feb and May this year. Nashik division has received the highest compensation of Rs 85.67 crore for crop losses on 46,000 hectares, benefiting nearly one lakh farmers. A govt resolution (GR) in this regard was issued on July 22. Officials said govt collected crop damage assessments from six divisional commissioners following existing protocols, primarily focusing on May's rainfall. The reports revealed that crops on 1.87 lakh hectares were damaged, making 3.98 lakh farmers eligible for the compensation, they said. Reports showed that horticulture crops, particularly in Solapur district, suffered the maximum damage during May rainfall. "The district reported losses of Rs 40.43 crore, affecting 32,440 farmers across 22,000 hectares," an official said, citing the report. Minister for relief and rehabilitation Makarand Patil, in a written statement, stated, "Govt is with the affected farmers. To give them relief, govt approved the compensation immediately after getting the reports from the respective divisions. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villa Prices in Dubai Might Be Lower Than You Think! Villa for sale in Dubai | Search Ads Learn More Undo The farmers will start receiving the compensation soon." According to the GR, the compensation amount for crop losses has been determined based on a March 2023 decision, which adheres to State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) and National Disaster Relief Fund (NDRF) rules, limiting compensation to two hectares. Previously, govt had temporarily expanded eligibility and increased compensation amounts last Jan, but reversed this decision two months later. Mallinath Patane, a papaya farmer from Solapur's Boramani, said, "I lost harvest-ready papayas on more than six acres due to the rain. In normal circumstances, I would have earned Rs 22 lakh from the six acres. The meagre compensation offered by govt would barely cover my expenses, let alone the profits I would have made." As per the Jan 2024 decision, Patane would have received Rs 27,000 per hectare for his loss up to a 3-hectare limit. But, he will now get just Rs 17,000 per hectare up to a 2-hectare limit. Similarly, farmers in Vidarbha's Amravati and Nagpur divisions will receive Rs 8,500 per hectare in compensation for damaged rain-fed crops, significantly lower than the Rs 13,600 per hectare they received for crop damage in Nov 2023. Farmers' leader Raju Shetti said, "2024 was an election year, and govt wanted to show that it was doing something for the farmers. Therefore, it increased the compensation beyond the rules. After winning the election, govt withdrew the notification of increased compensation. The farmers are feeling betrayed now."
The Hindu
11 hours ago
- The Hindu
At least two soldiers, two teachers killed in shooting stone, flash floods in Ladakh, J&K
Two soldiers, including a Lieutenant Colonel and two teachers, were killed in two separate incidents of shooting stones and flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh as the region witnessed a wet spell on Wednesday (July 30, 2025). Meanwhile, the annual Amarnath yatra was suspended for the day due to rains. An Army spokesperson said two soldiers died when an Army vehicle was hit by a boulder during a convoy movement between Durbuk to Chongtash around 11:30 a.m. The deceased were identified as Lieutenant Colonel Bhanu Pratap Singh and Lance Dafadar Daljeet Singh. Those injured in the incident were identified as Major Mayank Shubham, Major Amit Dixit and Captain Gaurav. 'The injured have been shifted to an Army hospital in Leh for treatment,' officials said. In J&K's Batote, flash floods triggered by intermittent rains in the past 12 hours swept away a motorcycle near Jalebi Morh Nallah. Two teachers, Jagdev Singh Thakur and Sanjay Sharma, residents of Ghordi Block in Udhampur district, were killed in the floods, officials said. Amarnath yatra halted Meanwhile, rains forced suspension of the Amarnath yatra from both Pahalgam and Baltal base camps on Wednesday. 'Due to continuous heavy rains since early morning , the yatra was not released on the tracks from both the base camps – Baltal and Nunwan/Chandanwari,' officials said. Over 3.93 lakh pilgrims have paid obeisance at the Holy Cave shrine so far. In the Pir Panjal valley's Rajouri and Poonch districts, all educational institutes were closed due to rains, as the meteorological department predicted flash floods.
