India Rains  

Rain related incidents in the northern states of India have left 38 people dead. Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopters carried dramatic rescue operations in Jammu and Karnal districts on Monday (August 19), and the administration was on alert in parts of Haryana and Punjab
 

Heavy rains lashed Gujarat leaving as many as 19 people dead. Wall and building collapses were reported in several parts of the state leaving as many as 16 people dead. Chief minister Vijay Rupani has taken stock of the situation and stated that there was no drought anywhere in the region

Rains in Vadodara have forced the airport to be shut and several trains have also been diverted. Schools and colleges have also been shut following flash floods.

 

The Meteorological Department has warned Mumbai of heavy to very heavy rains over the next 24 hours.

 Heavy rains have led to a flood-like situation in Goa and waterlogging has disrupted daily life in the state