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Met Issues 'Orange' Alert For Heavy To Very Heavy Rainfall In Himachal On August 10
The regional Meteorological Office has issued an 'orange' warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall, along with thunderstorms and lightning, in isolated areas of Himachal Pradesh on Saturday. A 'yellow' warning for heavy rain is in effect until August 15.
The Met Office also warned of a low to moderate flash flood risk in parts of Mandi, Bilaspur, Solan, Sirmaur, Shimla, and Kullu districts through Saturday.
Additionally, the department cautioned about the potential for landslides and flash floods in some areas, as well as possible damage to crops, plantations, vulnerable structures, and kutcha houses due to strong winds and waterlogging in low-lying regions.
Since Thursday evening, Jogindernagar in Mandi district recorded the highest rainfall at 160 mm, followed by Dharamshala with 112.4 mm, Kataula with 112.3 mm, Bharari with 98.4 mm, Kandaghat with 80 mm, Palampur with 78.2 mm, Pandoh with 76 mm, Baijnath with 75 mm, Kufri with 70.8 mm, and Shimla with 60.5 mm.
World Lion Day Celebrations To Take Place Across Gujarat On August 10
Gujarat is preparing to celebrate World Lion Day on August 10 with a variety of events across the state. Chief Minister Patel will launch the celebrations by introducing a ‘Lion Anthem’ and unveiling the Sinh Suchna Web App. The day will also see the release of two books titled ‘The King of the Jungle – The Asiatic Lions of Gir’ and ‘Hu Gujarat no Sinh.’
According to PTI, the Chief Minister will address the state via video conference from Gandhinagar, reaching audiences throughout Gujarat. Officials stated that the World Lion Day celebrations will extend to over 7,000 schools and colleges across 10 districts and 74 talukas within the Asiatic Lions' habitat.
To raise awareness about lion conservation, students will wear lion masks and participate in rallies. Educational institutions will also host speeches focusing on the significance of lions and the challenges they face.
Gujarat's Forest Department has been actively celebrating World Lion Day since 2016.
Breaking LIVE: Heavy Rain, Thick Fog Blanket Himachal Pradesh's Shimla
#WATCH | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh: Rain lashes Shimla city and a layer of thick fog engulfs the city pic.twitter.com/XBshXgc4hk
— ANI (@ANI) August 10, 2024
Breaking LIVE: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud Visits Golden Temple
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud paid his visit to the Golden Temple in Punjab's Amritsar.
VIDEO | Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud visited Golden Temple in Punjab's Amritsar earlier today.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 10, 2024
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvqRQz) pic.twitter.com/CEqfSEzkLO
Breaking LIVE: Encounter Breaks Out In Anantnag's Ahlan Gagarmandu Of J&K
An encounter has begun in the Ahlan Gagarmandu area of Anantnag District. Police and security forces are actively engaged. Further information is yet to come, according to J&K Police.
J&K | An encounter has started at Ahlan Gagarmandu area of District Anantnag. Police and Security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow: J&K Police pic.twitter.com/2S5ljcaFLi
— ANI (@ANI) August 10, 2024
Breaking LIVE: Rain Lashes Parts Of National Capital
Rain lashed parts of Delhi; visuals from outside Shastri Bhawan.
#WATCH | Delhi: Rain lashes parts of the national capital; visuals from outside Shastri Bhawan pic.twitter.com/hSsXlvz3bW
— ANI (@ANI) August 10, 2024
Breaking LIVE — Have Come To Do Hard Work, Not To Go On Holiday, Says Manish Sisodia
Delhi: AAP leader and former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia says, "...I have come to do hard work, not to go on a holiday. From today and right now, we have to start preparing (for the assembly elections)... I want to tell every party worker that this fight against dictatorship is not only of AAP or the opposition, but it is the fight of the people of India and everyone has to vote against dictatorship..."
#WATCH | Delhi: AAP leader and former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia says, "...I have come to do hard work, not to go on a holiday. From today and right now, we have to start preparing (for the assembly elections)... I want to tell every party worker that this fight against… pic.twitter.com/b4dpNC5gGk
— ANI (@ANI) August 10, 2024