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Latest News LIVE update: Delhi records 50% excess rainfall in July

With spells of heavy downpour lashing the national capital this week, the city has already recorded 50 per cent more rainfall than normal in July, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday. Rainfall recorded in the city in July till Saturday was just 47.9 mm, 56 per cent less than the normal for the period, according to a PTI report.

 

According to the IMD data, the Safdarjung Observatory, which provides representative figures for the city, has recorded225 mm rainfall in July so far, which is 50 per cent more than the normal of 149.8 mm.

 

The Lodhi Road weather station has gauged 246 mm rainfall which is 64 per cent more than the normal of 149.8 mm. The Palam weather station has recorded 37 per cent surplus precipitation -- 224 mm against the normal of 164.1 mm. However, since Jun 1, when the monsoon season begins, the city has recorded 29 per cent less rainfall than normal.

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Several houses partially submerged in floodwater in Sonitpur due to floods in Assam

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India to boost Rafale capabilities with HAMMER missiles under emergency order

With the Rafales arriving in the country in the middle of a dispute with China, the Indian Air Force is further boosting the capabilities of the combat aircraft by equipping it with the HAMMER missiles from France, according to an ANI report.

 

The order for the HAMMER standoff missiles with the capability to take out any types of targets at the range of around 60-70 kms is being processed under the emergency powers for acquisition given to the armed forces by the Narendra Modi government.

 

"The order for the HAMMER missiles is being processed and the French authorities have agreed to supply them to us at a short notice for our Rafale combat aircraft," government sources told ANI.

 

In view of the urgent requirement for these missiles by the Air Force, the French authorities would be delivering the systems to India from the existing stock meant for some other customer, they said. HAMMER (Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range) is a medium-range air-to-ground weapon designed and manufactured for the French Air Force and Navy initially.

 

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Several parts of Hyderabad witness water-logging following heavy rainfall

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Meeting regarding Delhi floods called by Parliamentary Standing Committee on Urban Development underway

A meeting of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Urban Development is underway on Thursday with the three civic bodies of Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) along with the chairman of the New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) regarding the waterlogging and flood situation in the national capital.

 

The Standing Committee of the Urban Development has called to know why Delhi's water-logging situation was in such a sorry state, sources told ANI.

 

An inquiry will also be made into the work of the civic bodies and the death of a person under Minto Bridge in ITO from drowning after a spell of heavy rainfall earlier this week.

 

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Over 26,69,900 people are affected due to floods in 25 district of Assam

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Flipkart acquires Walmart India's wholesale biz to help transform Kiranas

Air India has constituted a committee for "identification of redundant/surplus manpower resources" to be sent on leave without pay for up to five years. The Committee is to submit its report to the regional director's office by 11th August for review, according to ANI.

 

The national carrier's board has approved a scheme for sending employees on leave without pay for six months to two years. The period can be extended up to five years. It has authorised chairman Rajiv Bansal to send employees on the leave without pay. Read on...

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SC to hear on July 27, plea of Rajasthan Assembly Speaker against HC order

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SC adjourns hearing on Rajasthan Speaker's plea to Monday; no stay on Rajasthan HC proceedings

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Home Minister Amit Shah launches a tree plantation drive, organised by the Union Coal Ministry, at his residence

Under the drive, 6000 acres to be covered in 38 districts of 10 states. 600 acres to be covered today. 6 lakh trees to be planted, 5 lakh plants will be distributed...World is dealing with climate change...there's only one solution, only trees can save us: HM Amit Shah

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NDRF deploys 122 teams in 20 states including 21 in Bihar and 16 in Assam

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed 122 teams in 20 states including 21 in Bihar and 16 in Assam. Currently, our focus is on Bihar and Assam where operations of rescue & relief are being carried out: NDRF Director General SN Pradhan

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Trying to find out whether disqualification process against MLAs was permissible or not: SC on Rajasthan Speaker's plea

Issue whether disqualification process against MLAs is permissible or not cannot be taken note of at this stage: Rajasthan Speaker to SC

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This is no simple matter, these MLAs are elected representatives: SC on Rajasthan Speaker's plea

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Dissenting voice in democracy cannot be shut down: SC on Rajasthan Speaker's plea against HC order