At least 299 people, including 140 children, have died and over 700 were injured in floods across Pakistan since June 26. Thousands of homes and livestock were lost. Relief and rescue operations are ongoing as authorities warn of more heavy rains and potential flooding in several regions.
RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Monday mourned the death of JMM founder and former Jharkhand CM Shibu Soren, calling him a towering leader of Dalits and tribals. Yadav, recalling his close ties with Soren, said, "It is a great loss for politics," and prayed for peace to the departed soul.<
Himachal Pradesh remains severely affected by the ongoing 2025 monsoon, with heavy rainfall triggering widespread damage to life and infrastructure. On Tuesday, a total of 309 roads -- including National Highway 305 -- were blocked due to landslides and flash floods. Additionally, 236 water
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the tragic incident in Sitapur district, where a wall collapsed, leading to the death of young girls. The CM expressed condolences to the bereaved families.
Meanwhile, the mortal remains of a 15-year-old girl who was allegedly set on fire by miscreants on July 19 in Balanga from Puri district, arrived in Odisha on Sunday evening.
According to the Delhi police, the two had travelled from Burari to Chanakya Place just a day before their deaths. Their bodies have been sent for a postmortem to determine the cause of death.
Of the total deaths, 101 have been directly linked to rain-related incidents such as landslides and flash floods, while 78 fatalities were reported in road accidents attributed to hazardous weather conditions.
Victim succumbed to burn injuries on Saturday while undergoing treatment at AIIMS in the national capital, after she was allegedly set on fire by miscreants in the Balanga area of Odisha's Puri district on July 19.
The NDMA's updated data now shows that 299 people have died due to flash floods and heavy rains. Among the dead are 140 children, 102 men, and 57 women, the Dawn reported.
Speaking to ANI, Saptagiri Ulaka said, "I had raised this issue two days ago in the Lok Sabha during the Zero Hour... Yesterday, the girl died during treatment at AIIMS Delhi. This is the second such incident in a month... As per the police investigation, nobody killed her. The three peop