Heavy rains cause havoc in Telangana and A.P.; IMD warns of heavy showers in parts of Gujarat and Himachal.

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At least 16 people have died in various rain-related incidents in Telangana, with the State government estimating the damage at ₹5,000 crore. The IMD has forecast ‘heavy to very heavy’ rain in isolated areas of Chhota Udepur, Narmada, and Surat districts until September 4. The incessant rains and subsequent floods in Andhra Pradesh, especially in Vijayawada, are the “biggest disaster” the State has faced, according to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. He stated that he will request the Central government to declare the flood a national calamity. ALSO READ : Consultant Behind Maharashtra’s Collapsed Shivaji Statue Arrested. Andhra Pradesh: At …

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Gujarat floods: 28 dead, 17,800 evacuated as heavy rains continue.

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Gujarat Rain Live Updates: The death toll in Gujarat from rain-related incidents has climbed to 28 after days of heavy downpours caused widespread flooding. So far, 17,800 people have been evacuated from affected areas. According to Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel, over 5,000 people have been relocated and more than 12,000 rescued in Vadodara as of August 28. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, offering full support for the state’s rescue and relief efforts. CM Patel shared on X that the Prime Minister also provided guidance on sanitation and public health concerns in the flood-hit …

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“Children’s Lives Shouldn’t Be Sacrificed for the Sake of Running Game Zones,” says Gujarat High Court.

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“The Gujarat High Court expressed concern over the loss of innocent lives in the Rajkot game zone fire, emphasizing that such tragedies occur due to the disregard for fire safety regulations.” The Gujarat High Court expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of 28 lives, including nine children, in the Rajkot gaming zone fire. The court was informed that although the gaming zone, backed by six partners, was established in 2021, it failed to obtain a fire safety certificate until this year. Only two out of the six partners have been arrested thus far. In response to this tragedy, the …

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