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When demonstrators invaded PM Rajapaksa’s home, he was evacuated

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When demonstrators invaded PM Rajapaksa’s home, he was evacuated

Thousands of protesters stormed the main gates of Sri Lanka Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s official residence in Colombo this morning, forcing heavily armed troops to rescue him. Protesters then attempted to force their way into ‘Temple Trees,’ a two-story colonial-era building that serves as the Lankan Prime Minister’s home and where his family and he were taking refuge.

How did Sri Lankan forces get ex-President Rajapaksa out?

As security forces moved Rajapaksa and his family out of ‘Temple Trees,’ police fired tear gas and warning shots into the air to keep mobs at bay.

Protesters set fire to a military truck in an attempt to block the main gate and security forces from entering the compound.

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“The former Prime Minister and his family were evacuated to safety by the army after a pre-dawn operation,” a security official told AFP. “There were at least ten petrol bombs thrown into the compound.”

The US embassy compound across the road was hit by some of the tear gas canisters fired by Sri Lankan forces, but no casualties were reported.

As the island nation grapples with its worst economic crisis in living memory, Sri Lanka saw its most violent protests in this week. According to the news agency PTI, at least eight people have died and over 200 have been injured in clashes with security forces so far.

One of the dead is Amarakeerthi Athukorala, a member of the ruling party who allegedly shot himself after killing two people, including a 27-year-old man.

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The Rajapaksas’ ancestral home in the southern Hambantota district, as well as dozens of buildings belonging to his loyalists and others, were set on fire.

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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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