The Chilkur Balaji Temple will organise the traditional Varuna Japam at Osmansagar on July 21, with Vedic priests chanting sacred mantras in waist-deep water to invoke abundant monsoon rains, revive agriculture, and replenish rivers and reservoirs across Telangana.
Relentless monsoon rains and flash floods have affected thousands across 12 districts of Arunachal Pradesh, with the death toll rising to three. Rescue and relief operations continue as authorities battle landslides, damaged infrastructure and widespread disruption to connectivity
Each team will consist of 30 rescuers and will be self-contained and equipped with the necessary search and rescue equipment, communication devices and personal protective gear
Heavy monsoon rains in Himachal Pradesh have destroyed over 1,500 homes and partially damaged 6,503 others, killing 417 people. With losses exceeding Rs 4,500 crore, landslides, floods and road blockages continue to disrupt normal life across the hill state.
Over 123 people have died and more than 460 injured in Pakistan’s Punjab province due to record monsoon rains. Flooding has destroyed homes, shops, and medical supplies. A new rain spell is expected soon, but flood victims report no government aid
Flash floods struck Ruidoso, New Mexico, sweeping away homes and leaving three people missing. Over 85 rescues were conducted as the Rio Ruidoso surged nearly 20 feet. Burn scars from past wildfires worsened the flooding, prompting emergency alerts and evacuations
Desilting of nalas and drains is progressing at a snail’s pace. Huge piles of mud remain accumulated on main roads, along with uncovered manholes, open craters filled with pebbles, and potholes that remain unfilled — all of which are likely to become major problem areas once the rains begin to lash the city
