13 dead; over 20 girls missing from summer camp; officials share latest updates

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Months' worth of heavy rain fell in a matter of hours on the Texas Hill Country, killing at least 13 people and leaving more than 20 girls attending a summer camp unaccounted for Friday as search teams conducted boat and helicopter rescues in the fast-moving flood water. Desperate pleas flooded social media as loved ones sought any available information about those caught in the flood zone. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said somewhere between 6 and 10 bodies had been found so far in the frantic search for victims. Meanwhile, during a news conference held simultaneously with Patrick's update, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha reported that 13 deaths had resulted from the flooding.
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Delhi sees cloudy skies, light rain; orange alert issued

Hans India

10 minutes ago

Hans India

Delhi sees cloudy skies, light rain; orange alert issued

New Delhi: Overcast conditions and drizzle covered Delhi on Friday, with the city under an orange alert amid forecasts of light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, or lightning, the IMD said. The city is under an orange alert, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), with a warning of light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms or lightning. A yellow alert was issued for southwest Delhi for the same period. An orange alert indicates the need to 'be prepared and stay updated,' while a yellow alert signifies 'be aware,' as per the IMD. Earlier in the day, light rainfall was recorded in several parts of the city. Rainfall was observed between 2.30 pm and 5.30 pm in Pusa 21 mm, Ridge 1.0 mm, Ayanagar 2.2 mm and Janakpuri 0.5 mm. Mayur Vihar witnessed 0.5 mm rainfall, Najafgarh 8.0 mm, Pragati Maidan 0.2 mm and Palam 0.6 mm. The maximum temperature in Delhi settled at 36.2 degrees Celsius, 1.2 degrees below normal, while the minimum temperature stood at 28.4 degrees Celsius, 0.5 degrees above normal on Friday. Humidity levels fluctuated between 75 per cent in the morning and 76 per cent in the evening. Meanwhile, the city's air quality was recorded in the 'satisfactory' category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 78 at 4 pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

PM Modi launches UPI in Trinidad & Tobago, India Inks 6 Major Deals, Including OCI Cards

Time of India

29 minutes ago

Time of India

PM Modi launches UPI in Trinidad & Tobago, India Inks 6 Major Deals, Including OCI Cards

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