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Delhi government to revive rainwater harvesting systems in 75 CM Shri Schools, targets saving 50 crore litres annually

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Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that the Delhi Government will restore defunct rainwater harvesting systems across 75 CM Shri Schools using the low-cost "Ehsaas" model.
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Fact Check: No, Bill Gates is not creating rainfall in North India using experimental technology, read how viral claims are misleading people

Dhruv Mishra -
Over the last 2 days, North India has witnessed sudden rainfall, thunderstorms and even hailstorms, after which social media users are claiming that it is caused by Bill Gates
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West Bengal: Over 20 people dead in major landslides caused by torrential rains in Darjeeling district, iron bridge collapses, rescue operations underway

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Several casualties were reported from areas, including Mirik, Jorebunglow, Sukhiapokhri, Darjeeling Sadar, and Pulbazar.
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Death toll in Vaishno Devi landslide reaches 32, rescue operations underway as several people feared trapped under the debris

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The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has halted the yatra and advised the pilgrims to replan their journey after the weather conditions improve.
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Southwest Monsoon arrives early over Kerala, Meteorological Department warns heavy rainfall, storms across India

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The Southwest Monsoon has arrived over Kerala on Saturday, nearly a week ahead of the usual onset date of June 1, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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Can rituals cause rains? Scientists launch multi-year study to find out Vedic Som Yagya’s impact on weather

Aditi -
The scientists said that the intention behind the project was to validate the religious beliefs and traditions.
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23 people dead in Nalanda as rains and storm wreak havoc in Bihar, total death toll reaches 80 in the state

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The death toll in Bihar's Nalanda district has risen to 23, following storm and rains wreaking havoc in the area
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Punjab: Four PWD engineers suspended after video showed construction of a road during heavy rain

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Four PWD engineers suspended after video of road recarpeting amid heavy rainfall in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, went viral
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Fact-check: Did water enter Delhi Transport Corporation bus when incessant rains flooded the national capital

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The video which social media users claimed to be of Delhi is from Jaipur which was uploaded on YouTube on August 11, 2020
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Mumbai faces massive flooding and destruction due to heavy rain, rainfall in one day exceeds the season’s average

OpIndia Staff -
Mumbai received 2,319.7 mm rain on Wednesday, which is more than the seasonal average of 2,206.4 mm, causes heavy flooding
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