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Kishtwar cloudburst: Rescue teams search for survivors

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Kishtwar cloudburst: Rescue teams search for survivors

Rescue teams started trawling through muddy debris in Honjar village of Kishtwar district on Thursday morning in search of survivors.

The village was hit by a flash flood following a cloudburst early Wednesday. Till Wednesday evening, seven bodies were recovered and 17 injured persons were rescued from the debris. “Rescue teams have started searching for survivors but chances look grim. So far, we have recovered seven bodies and rescued 17 persons,” said a police officer at the Kishtwar police control room.

Rescuers believe that 26 persons are still missing. However, the rains have subsided in Jammu region since Wednesday evening . The government of Jammu and Kashmir has announced an ex-gratia of ₹5 lakh each for the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the tragic cloudburst in Kishtwar.

The government will provide the grievously injured with ₹50,000 each. The State Disaster Response Fund will also disburse ₹12,700 each to the injured. Six of the 17 injured have been hospitalised in the district hospital of Kishtwar Additional director general of police Mukesh Singh, who reached Kishtwar district Wednesday night, visited the district hospital in Kishtwar and met the injured persons.

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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.05 °C, check weather forecast for October 22, 2024

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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.05 °C, check weather forecast for October 22, 2024

Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Delhi on October 22, 2024 here.

The temperature in Delhi today, on October 22, 2024, is 32.93 °C. The day’s forecast indicates a minimum and maximum temperature of 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, respectively. The relative humidity is 26% and the wind speed is 26 km/h. The sun rose at 06:26 AM and will set at 05:44 PM.

Tomorrow, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Delhi is predicted to experience a minimum and maximum temperature of 27.42 °C and 34.91 °C, respectively. Tomorrow humidity levels will be at 20%.

With temperatures ranging between 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, prepare for a hot day and plan outdoor activities accordingly. If you are sensitive to heat, take note of the weather forecast and consider appropriate attire and activities suitable for the prevailing weather.

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The AQI in Delhi today stands at 334.0, falling in the very poor category. Everyone should be cautious. Children and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, should stay indoors and others should also limit their outdoor activities. Usage of masks and air purifying devices is advised. Being aware of the AQI helps one make informed decisions regarding one’s overall well-being while planning the day’s activities.

Weather and AQI predictions in Delhi for next 7 days:

DateTemperatureSky
October 23, 202432.93 °CSky is clear
October 24, 202432.69 °CSky is clear
October 25, 202432.5 °CSky is clear
October 26, 202432.07 °CSky is clear
October 27, 202430.69 °CSky is clear
October 28, 202431.29 °CSky is clear
October 29, 202432.09 °CSky is clear

Weather in other cities on October 22, 2024

CityTemperatureSky
Mumbai28.35 °CLight rain
Kolkata28.84 °CSky is clear
Chennai28.94 °CLight rain
Bengaluru25.53 °CModerate rain
Hyderabad27.75 °CModerate rain
Ahmedabad31.9 °CSky is clear
Delhi32.93 °CSky is clear

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