June has ended with a huge countrywide rainfall deficit of 33% of normal, making it the fifth driest month of June in the past 100 years, as indicated by TOI two days ago. While monsoon’s performance has so far been way below expectations, Met officials say there are indications of good rains in the first half of July. Read more
Here’s more top news of the day:
1) Mumbai Comes To Standstill As Heavy Rains Keep Most People Indoor, Waterlogging, Jams Reported
Mumbai continues to receive heavy rains as the normal life in financial capital is left completely rattled. Waterlogging and traffic congestion at several places. Read more
2) Over 32,100 Kg Waste Collected From Auli After Guptas’ Wedding Ceremony, Rs 8 Lakh Spent
The high profile marriage ceremony organised by South Africa based Gupta family in Uttarakhand’s Auli in Chamoli district has left a massive 321 quintals of waste. Read more
3) Man Gives Triple Talaq To Wife In Full Public View When She Asked For Rs 30 To Buy Vegetables
A 32-year-old man allegedly shouted ‘triple talaq’ after his wife asked for Rs 30 for buying vegetables on Saturday. The incident happened in Raoji Market. Zainab (30) alleged that Sabir also hit her with a screwdriver during the incident, police said. Read more
4) J&K Mourns As At Least People 35 Feared Dead As Bus Falls Down Into Gorge
The minibus (JK17-6787) on way to Kishtwar from Keshwan overturned near Sirgwari and fell into the deep gorge, police said, adding 35 people died on the spot and 17 others were injured. Read more
5) 20-Year-Old Man Lynched In Malda For Allegedly Stealing Bike; Video Goes Viral
The victim, identified as Sanaul Sheikh, assaulted allegedly by some locals at Baishnabnagar Bazar on Wednesday after he was found stealing the bike, Malda Superintendent of Police Aloke Rajoria told PTI. Read more