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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall warning for several states across India, including Uttarakhand, Odisha, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, and Konkan, with an Orange alert for Uttarakhand, Odisha, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Konkan, and Goa. The IMD has also warned of potential flooding, traffic disruptions, and damage to infrastructure due to the heavy rainfall. Delhi is expected to have pleasant weather with light rain, while Mumbai anticipates moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms in the evening.

A teenage girl was reportedly gang-raped by a bus driver and his associates at the Dehradun interstate bus terminus. The five accused, including the driver, conductor, and other bus staff, have been arrested. The girl, who is mentally unstable, had boarded the bus in Delhi after being found wandering. Police are investigating the incident.

The brutal rape and murder of a 33-year-old nurse in Uttarakhand has sparked outrage, coming amidst a national wave of anger following the similar incident of a doctor’s murder in Kolkata. The arrest of the accused, Dharmendra, highlights the alarming prevalence of violence against women in India.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for very heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand on Wednesday, August 7. An orange alert has been issued for the region, indicating the potential for severe weather conditions. Residents and travelers are advised to stay informed and follow safety guidelines.

Heavy rainfall across India caused widespread devastation, with Himachal Pradesh experiencing deadly cloudbursts, Uttarakhand witnessing stranded pilgrims, and Delhi-NCR grappling with severe waterlogging. The rains have also impacted other states like Karnataka and Assam.

Heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand has resulted in the deaths of over 10 people and damage to infrastructure, including a concrete bridge and footbridge on the Kedarnath route. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has assured continuous relief and rescue efforts, while authorities have issued safety advisories for Chardham Yatra pilgrims.

Heavy rainfall across Delhi and Uttarakhand has led to school closures in both regions. The Delhi government announced a holiday for all schools on Thursday due to intense rainfall, while Uttarakhand schools will be closed until August 3rd due to very heavy rainfall predictions. Additionally, schools in various districts of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand have been closed until August 2nd as part of preparations for the Kanwar Yatra, a Hindu pilgrimage.

The Uttarakhand government has implemented a new rule requiring all vehicles entering the state to have dustbins and garbage bags installed, aiming to curb littering and protect the environment. This initiative, particularly focused on the upcoming Chardham Yatra, will see vehicles inspected and fined for non-compliance.

The Supreme Court has extended its interim order staying the directive by Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Madhya Pradesh governments requiring eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route to display the names and identities of owners and staff. The court granted time for Uttarakhand and MP to respond and adjourned the case for two weeks. The court rejected an intervention application by Kanwar pilgrims supporting the state directives, arguing that it infringes on their fundamental rights to religious customs and practices.

The Supreme Court of India has issued an interim stay on directives from the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments that mandated eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route to prominently display the names of their owners. The court found the directive to be discriminatory and against constitutional norms, arguing that ensuring vegetarian food for devotees could be achieved through other means, such as clearly displaying the food type offered.