India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued a heavy rainfall alert for Himachal Pradesh, North Haryana, North East Rajasthan, Kerala and Mahe for the day as a result of the Western Disturbance.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday announced ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh to the families of the persons who lost their lives due to heavy rainfall in the state.
"All Indian nationals in Myanmar are advised to keep a watch on the weather forecast news and be prepared for any eventuality," an advisory by the Indian embassy in Myanmar stated.
The incident occurred on May 4, at 8 pm, when the PIA flight PK248 returned from Muscat. The pilot attempted to land at the Allama Iqbal International Airport but could not due to the heavy rain. Acting upon the instructions from the air traffic controller, the pilot went on a go-round. Howe
According to the Taliban, at least four children were killed and 25 others were injured and around 300 residential houses were badly damaged due to flash floods.
Flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rain have killed at least 129 people in Rwanda and six in Uganda, Reuters said on Wednesday, as rescuers hunted survivors trapped in homes.
As many as 40 tourists stranded near Nathula in Sikkim due to heavy rainfall were rescued by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), the officials said on Tuesday.