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Despite a slight decrease in water levels of&nbsp;the Yamuna River, the Indian capital continues to face a flood-like situation.

According to the Delhi Flood Control Department, the water level of the Yamuna was recorded at 208.44 metres at the Old Railway Bridge at 7 am today against 208.66 metres, the highest ever recorded earlier, leading&nbsp;to severe waterlogging, Outlook India reported.&nbsp;

The India Meteorological Department predicted light to moderate rain with thunderstorms in Delhi for the coming 4-5 days.&nbsp;

It has been reported that some 23,692 people were evacuated on Thursday from the adjacent areas of Yamuna. The overflow has caused&nbsp;roads to turn&nbsp;into rivers and gushed into homes and shelters.&nbsp;

Kashmiri Gate, Rajghat submerged

On Friday, visuals showed Delhi's Rajghat, ITO, Kashmere Gate, and other prominent roads submerged in water, causing problems for residents. This comes as several areas, including the secretariat houses of the chief minister and his cabinet colleagues, were also flooded on Thursday.&nbsp;

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Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal directed the immediate dispatch of reinforcements on site. The entry of heavy vehicles such as trucks has been banned for now.&nbsp;

Delhi authorities said that there could be drinking water issues in some areas of the capital as the government decided to cut down supply by 25 per cent following the closure of three water treatment plants in Wazirabad, Chandrawal, and Okhla due to the rising level of the Yamuna. Some parts of the city could also see power cuts.&nbsp;

PM Modi took stock of the 'flood-like situation'

In a bid to take stock of the situation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently in France, had&nbsp;a telephone conversation with Home Minister Amit Shah. In a tweet, the home minister's office said, "PM @narendramodi Ji spoke to Union Home Minister Shri @AmitShah over the flood-like situation in parts of Delhi because of the rising water level of the Yamuna River.

Shah briefed him that the water level is likely to recede in the next 24 hours and is keeping a close watch on the situation along with the LG Delhi.

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Despite a slight decrease in water levels of the Yamuna River, the Indian capital continues to face a flood-like situation. According to the Delhi Flood Control Department, the water level of the Yamuna was recorded at 208.

Despite a slight decrease in water levels of the Yamuna River, the Indian capital continues to face a flood-like situation. According to the Delhi Flood Control Department, the water level of the Yamuna was recorded at 208.44 metres at the Old Railway Bridge at 7 am today against 208.66 metres, the highest ever recorded earlier, leading to severe waterlogging, Outlook India reported. The India Meteorological Department predicted light to moderate rain with thunderstorms in Delhi for the coming 4-5 days. It has been reported that some 23,692 people were evacuated on Thursday from the adjacent areas of Yamuna. The overflow has caused roads to turn into rivers and gushed into homes and shelters. Kashmiri Gate, Rajghat submerged On Friday, visuals showed Delhi's Rajghat, ITO, Kashmere Gate, and other prominent roads submerged in water, causing problems for residents. This comes as several areas, including the secretariat houses of the chief minister and his cabinet colleagues, were also flooded on Thursday. #WATCH Flood situation in Delhi | Heavy rainfall & increase in Yamuna river's water level triggers waterlogging in parts of Delhi; visuals from near Supreme Court. pic.twitter.com/45SViam4lQ — ANI (@ANI) July 14, 2023 × Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal directed the immediate dispatch of reinforcements on site. The entry of heavy vehicles such as trucks has been banned for now. Delhi authorities said that there could be drinking water issues in some areas of the capital as the government decided to cut down supply by 25 per cent following the closure of three water treatment plants in Wazirabad, Chandrawal, and Okhla due to the rising level of the Yamuna. Some parts of the city could also see power cuts. PM Modi took stock of the 'flood-like situation' In a bid to take stock of the situation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently in France, had a telephone conversation with Home Minister Amit Shah. In a tweet, the home minister's office said, "PM @narendramodi Ji spoke to Union Home Minister Shri @AmitShah over the flood-like situation in parts of Delhi because of the rising water level of the Yamuna River. Shah briefed him that the water level is likely to recede in the next 24 hours and is keeping a close watch on the situation along with the LG Delhi. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Floods in Delhi: Yamuna water level drops, waterlogging continues; Rajghat, Kashmere Gate submerged

Chandrayaan-3 Launch Live Update:&nbsp;India's&nbsp;third lunar moon mission, Chandrayaan-3 was successfully launched on July 14 at 2:35 pm IST. The rocket launched from&nbsp;the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh has&nbsp;reached the precise orbit and started its journey towards the moon. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) aims to put the&nbsp;lander Vikram and a rover on the moon's South Pole.&nbsp;

The moon mission worth Rs 650 crore ($82 million) is expected to touch down the lunar surface on August 23 at 5:47 pm IST, the Times of India reported citing two anonymous sources.&nbsp;

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If the lander Vikram successfully manages to soft-land on the moon, then India will be the fourth country to achieve the feat after the US, China and Russia.&nbsp;

<h2>Here's everything you need to know about Chandrayaan-3&nbsp;launch:</h2>

Launch Date: July 14, 2023

Time: 2:30 pm IST

Place: Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh

Expected Landing Date: August 23, 2023

Expected Landing Time: 5:47 pm IST

People watched the Chandrayaan-3 launch&nbsp;from Satish Dhawan Space Centre’s Launch View Gallery on the ISRO's official YouTube channel and&nbsp;Doordarshan.&nbsp;

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<h2>Chandrayaan-3 Objectives:&nbsp;</h2>

The first objective of Chandrayaan-3 is to demonstrate a safe and soft landing on the moon.&nbsp;

To demonstrate "rover operations" on the lunar surface.&nbsp;

The final objective is to conduct in-situ scientific experiments on the moon.&nbsp;

<h2>Chandrayaan-3 specifics:</h2>

The largest and heaviest LVM3 rocket, called "fatboy" by ISRO launched Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft into a Geo Transfer Orbit. The mission is a successor to Chandrayaan-2. However, unlike its predecessors, the Chandrayaan-3 has a composite of three modules- Propulsion, lander and rover.&nbsp;

The spacecraft weighed&nbsp;3,900 kg, out of which propulsion weighs&nbsp;2,148 kg, while the lander including the rover weigh 1,752 kg. Click to read more about the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/web-stories/india-news/business-economy/lvm3-all-about-chandrayaan3-launch-vehicle-1688631723114">Chandrayaan-3 vehicle</a>

Learning lessons from the soft land of 2019, the team has made several provisions to this mission, and ISRO has added a 'desi element' to it. Unlike Chandrayaan-2, a senior scientist said this time the landing will be tracked by ISRO's own team in Bengaluru. However, the spacecraft separation will be captured by stations in Bruei and Biak.&nbsp;

<h2>How is Chandrayaan-3 different this time?</h2>

After a failed attempt in 2019, the ISRO team has made several changes to the lander.

Vikram this time will have stronger legs enabling it to withstand landing at greater velocities.&nbsp;

Other changes include increasing the velocity tolerance level and adding new sensors to measure velocity and changes to the solar panels.&nbsp;

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Chandrayaan-3 Launch Live Update: India's third lunar moon mission, Chandrayaan-3 was successfully launched on July 14 at 2:35 pm IST. The rocket launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh has reached the precise orbit and started its journey towards the moon.

Chandrayaan-3 Launch Live Update: India's third lunar moon mission, Chandrayaan-3 was successfully launched on July 14 at 2:35 pm IST. The rocket launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh has reached the precise orbit and started its journey towards the moon. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) aims to put the lander Vikram and a rover on the moon's South Pole. The moon mission worth Rs 650 crore ($82 million) is expected to touch down the lunar surface on August 23 at 5:47 pm IST, the Times of India reported citing two anonymous sources. Click here to get all live updates: LIVE Chandrayaan-3 launch: India all set to take a giant leap in space exploration If the lander Vikram successfully manages to soft-land on the moon, then India will be the fourth country to achieve the feat after the US, China and Russia. Here's everything you need to know about Chandrayaan-3 launch: Launch Date: July 14, 2023 Time: 2:30 pm IST Place: Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh Expected Landing Date: August 23, 2023 Expected Landing Time: 5:47 pm IST People watched the Chandrayaan-3 launch from Satish Dhawan Space Centre’s Launch View Gallery on the ISRO's official YouTube channel and Doordarshan. LVM3-M4/Chandrayaan-3 Mission: Vehicle electrical tests completed. Citizens are invited to witness the launch from the Launch View Gallery at SDSC-SHAR, Sriharikota, by registering at https://t.co/J9jd8ylRcC — ISRO (@isro) July 7, 2023 × Also read | Chandrayaan-3: Ahead of launch, ISRO scientists and chief S Somnath seek blessings at temples Chandrayaan-3 Objectives: The first objective of Chandrayaan-3 is to demonstrate a safe and soft landing on the moon. To demonstrate "rover operations" on the lunar surface. The final objective is to conduct in-situ scientific experiments on the moon. Chandrayaan-3 specifics: The largest and heaviest LVM3 rocket, called "fatboy" by ISRO launched Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft into a Geo Transfer Orbit. The mission is a successor to Chandrayaan-2. However, unlike its predecessors, the Chandrayaan-3 has a composite of three modules- Propulsion, lander and rover. The spacecraft weighed 3,900 kg, out of which propulsion weighs 2,148 kg, while the lander including the rover weigh 1,752 kg. Click to read more about the Chandrayaan-3 vehicle Learning lessons from the soft land of 2019, the team has made several provisions to this mission, and ISRO has added a 'desi element' to it. Unlike Chandrayaan-2, a senior scientist said this time the landing will be tracked by ISRO's own team in Bengaluru. However, the spacecraft separation will be captured by stations in Bruei and Biak. How is Chandrayaan-3 different this time? After a failed attempt in 2019, the ISRO team has made several changes to the lander. Vikram this time will have stronger legs enabling it to withstand landing at greater velocities. Other changes include increasing the velocity tolerance level and adding new sensors to measure velocity and changes to the solar panels. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The situation across the northern region of India continues to worsen this monsoon season. At least 25 deaths were reported on Wednesday, taking the overall toll in the region to 116.

According to The Times of India, a total of&nbsp;25 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours, out of which 13 were from&nbsp;Uttar Pradesh. An official said, "Nine people drowned, while lightning strike, snakebite and house collapse&nbsp;killed one each."&nbsp;

The&nbsp;"heavy to very heavy rainfall" precipitation over the past few days in several areas of Uttrakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab has led to several casualties.&nbsp;

In Delhi, the water level of the Yamuna River crossed the danger mark of 208&nbsp;metres, prompting immediate evacuation and relocation of the locals. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert and suspended railway services on the Old Railway Bridge.&nbsp;

Here's detailed information on states affected by heavy rains:

Himachal Pradesh

As of Wednesday, the death toll in Himachal Pradesh stood at nearly 90, with 39 deaths reported in the last four days, Outlook India reported.&nbsp;

The weather agency has&nbsp;issued a "red alert" for several districts of Himachal Pradesh and an "orange alert' for three districts for the next 48 hours as the state continues&nbsp;to receive heavy rainfall.&nbsp;

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu conducted an aerial inspection of the state and interacted with those affected.&nbsp;

According to ANI, around 300 buses got stuck at various routes in Himachal due to roads affected by rain and floods. A total of 873 roads are still blocked.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, UP CM Adityanath Yogi has instructed officials to make necessary arrangements for the safe return of people stranded&nbsp;in Himachal.&nbsp;

Uttarakhand

The rain continued&nbsp;in several parts of&nbsp;Uttarakhand on Tuesday and Wednesday. Landslides triggered by&nbsp;heavy rain disrupted traffic on key highways, prompting authorities to urge people and pilgrims&nbsp;not to travel unnecessarily.&nbsp;

The state reported one death when a car of five people skidded off the road and fell into the Khoh River in the Pauri Garhwal district.

The Ganga River was flowing close to the danger mark in Haridwar and Rishikesh.&nbsp;

Punjab&nbsp;

Flash floods continue to wreak havoc in more than 1,000 villages. At least 11 deaths were reported in Punjab. Three fatalities were reported in the Faridkot district; two each in Mohali, Ropar and Faridkot districts.&nbsp;

Flood alerts have been issued in Amritsar, Pathankot and Gurdaspur. The state government as of now has set up some 127 relief camps across the state, with the most,&nbsp;33, in Jalandhar.&nbsp;

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The situation across the northern region of India continues to worsen this monsoon season. At least 25 deaths were reported on Wednesday, taking the overall toll in the region to 116. According to The Times of India, a total of 25 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours, out of which 13 were from Uttar Pradesh. An official said, "Nine people drowned, while lightning strike, snakebite and house collapse killed one each." The "heavy to very heavy rainfall" precipitation over the past few days in several areas of Uttrakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab has led to several casualties. In Delhi, the water level of the Yamuna River crossed the danger mark of 208 metres, prompting immediate evacuation and relocation of the locals. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert and suspended railway services on the Old Railway Bridge. Here's detailed information on states affected by heavy rains: Himachal Pradesh As of Wednesday, the death toll in Himachal Pradesh stood at nearly 90, with 39 deaths reported in the last four days, Outlook India reported. The weather agency has issued a "red alert" for several districts of Himachal Pradesh and an "orange alert' for three districts for the next 48 hours as the state continues to receive heavy rainfall. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu conducted an aerial inspection of the state and interacted with those affected. According to ANI, around 300 buses got stuck at various routes in Himachal due to roads affected by rain and floods. A total of 873 roads are still blocked. Meanwhile, UP CM Adityanath Yogi has instructed officials to make necessary arrangements for the safe return of people stranded in Himachal. Uttarakhand The rain continued in several parts of Uttarakhand on Tuesday and Wednesday. Landslides triggered by heavy rain disrupted traffic on key highways, prompting authorities to urge people and pilgrims not to travel unnecessarily. The state reported one death when a car of five people skidded off the road and fell into the Khoh River in the Pauri Garhwal district. The Ganga River was flowing close to the danger mark in Haridwar and Rishikesh. Punjab Flash floods continue to wreak havoc in more than 1,000 villages. At least 11 deaths were reported in Punjab. Three fatalities were reported in the Faridkot district; two each in Mohali, Ropar and Faridkot districts. Flood alerts have been issued in Amritsar, Pathankot and Gurdaspur. The state government as of now has set up some 127 relief camps across the state, with the most, 33, in Jalandhar. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Leslie Van Houten, a follower of late mass murderer Charles Manson was released from prison on Tuesday (July 11) after spending 53 years behind bars. Houten was 19 when she was charged with two murders in 1969.

Houten has been recommended for parole five times since 2016. She was sentenced for&nbsp;being involved in the murders of Leno LaBianca, a grocer in Los Angeles, and his wife Rosemary.

Her attorney Nancy Tetreault confirmed the news and said her client&nbsp;will be under parole supervision.&nbsp;

Nancy told The Guardian, "She’s really thrilled, but she’s been in prison for 53 years and turns 74 next month so this is a huge change."

She added, "She’s gratified that people are recognising that she’s completely reformed because she really is. I’ve never had a client who has dedicated herself to reform like she has. She spent 40 years in therapy and 30 years in what they call rehabilitative programming."

Admitting that Leslie fell under the influence of Charles Manson and participated in the brutal murders, Nancy said that Leslie worked really hard to get past that cult and to understand and take responsibility for the future.&nbsp;

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California Governor Gavin Newsom had said last week that he won't be asking the state's Supreme Court to block her parole.

Erin Mellon, communications director for the Office of the Governor, had said,&nbsp;"The Governor is disappointed by the Court of Appeal's decision to release Ms Van Houten but will not pursue further action as efforts to further appeal are unlikely to succeed. The California Supreme Court accepts appeals in very few cases, and generally does not select cases based on this type of fact-specific determination."

A representative from Newsom's office told the news outlet, "More than 50 years after the Manson cult committed these brutal offences, the victims’ families still feel the impact, as do all Californians."

Who is Leslie Van Houten?

Leslie Louise Van Houten was born on August 23, 1949.

At the age of 14, she began taking LSD and Benzedrine and using drugs after her parents got divorced.

In 1966, she moved to Northern California where she met Catherine Share, Bobby Beausoleil, and another woman, and moved in with them.

They all joined Manson's group, who&nbsp;controlled every aspect of their lives, from food to drugs.

On August 9, 1969, Van Houten, along with Tex Watson, Patricia Krenwinkel, Linda Kasabian, Clem Grogan, and Manson, went to Rosemary and LaBianca's house and killed the couple. Manson&nbsp;allegedly sent other people in the group to kill an actor.

When asked, Manson denied all responsibility and never explained the motive for the murder.

However, prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi suggested that Manson wanted to start a racial civil war.

Manson died behind bars in 2017 at the age of 83 after nearly 50 years in prison.

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Van Houten's Parole

In the most recent parole denial, Newsom said that Houten still poses a danger to society. Rejecting her parole, he said she offered an inconsistent and inadequate explanation for her involvement in the killings.

However, the second district court of appeal ruled 2-1 to reverse Newsom's decision, stating that there is no evidence to support the governor's conclusion.

In the May decision, the judges took issue with Newsom's claim that Houten did not adequately explain how she fell under Manson's influence.

At her hearings, she explained how her parents' divorce, her drug and alcohol abuse, and a forced illegal abortion led her down a path that left her vulnerable.

They argued, "Van Houten has shown extraordinary rehabilitative efforts, insight, remorse, realistic parole plans, support from family and friends, favourable institutional reports, and, at the time of the governor's decision, had received four successive grants of parole."

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Leslie Van Houten, a follower of late mass murderer Charles Manson was released from prison on Tuesday (July 11) after spending 53 years behind bars. Houten was 19 when she was charged with two murders in 1969.

Leslie Van Houten, a follower of late mass murderer Charles Manson was released from prison on Tuesday (July 11) after spending 53 years behind bars. Houten was 19 when she was charged with two murders in 1969. Houten has been recommended for parole five times since 2016. She was sentenced for being involved in the murders of Leno LaBianca, a grocer in Los Angeles, and his wife Rosemary. Her attorney Nancy Tetreault confirmed the news and said her client will be under parole supervision. Nancy told The Guardian, "She’s really thrilled, but she’s been in prison for 53 years and turns 74 next month so this is a huge change." She added, "She’s gratified that people are recognising that she’s completely reformed because she really is. I’ve never had a client who has dedicated herself to reform like she has. She spent 40 years in therapy and 30 years in what they call rehabilitative programming." Admitting that Leslie fell under the influence of Charles Manson and participated in the brutal murders, Nancy said that Leslie worked really hard to get past that cult and to understand and take responsibility for the future. Also read | Two men hanged in public for attack on shrine in Iran, killing 13 people California Governor Gavin Newsom had said last week that he won't be asking the state's Supreme Court to block her parole. Erin Mellon, communications director for the Office of the Governor, had said, "The Governor is disappointed by the Court of Appeal's decision to release Ms Van Houten but will not pursue further action as efforts to further appeal are unlikely to succeed. The California Supreme Court accepts appeals in very few cases, and generally does not select cases based on this type of fact-specific determination." A representative from Newsom's office told the news outlet, "More than 50 years after the Manson cult committed these brutal offences, the victims’ families still feel the impact, as do all Californians." Who is Leslie Van Houten? Leslie Louise Van Houten was born on August 23, 1949. At the age of 14, she began taking LSD and Benzedrine and using drugs after her parents got divorced. In 1966, she moved to Northern California where she met Catherine Share, Bobby Beausoleil, and another woman, and moved in with them. They all joined Manson's group, who controlled every aspect of their lives, from food to drugs. On August 9, 1969, Van Houten, along with Tex Watson, Patricia Krenwinkel, Linda Kasabian, Clem Grogan, and Manson, went to Rosemary and LaBianca's house and killed the couple. Manson allegedly sent other people in the group to kill an actor. When asked, Manson denied all responsibility and never explained the motive for the murder. However, prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi suggested that Manson wanted to start a racial civil war. Manson died behind bars in 2017 at the age of 83 after nearly 50 years in prison. Also read | Zelensky visits island symbol of defiance as Russia-Ukraine war marks 500 days Van Houten's Parole In the most recent parole denial, Newsom said that Houten still poses a danger to society. Rejecting her parole, he said she offered an inconsistent and inadequate explanation for her involvement in the killings. However, the second district court of appeal ruled 2-1 to reverse Newsom's decision, stating that there is no evidence to support the governor's conclusion. In the May decision, the judges took issue with Newsom's claim that Houten did not adequately explain how she fell under Manson's influence. At her hearings, she explained how her parents' divorce, her drug and alcohol abuse, and a forced illegal abortion led her down a path that left her vulnerable. They argued, "Van Houten has shown extraordinary rehabilitative efforts, insight, remorse, realistic parole plans, support from family and friends, favourable institutional reports, and, at the time of the governor's decision, had received four successive grants of parole." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Who is Leslie Van Houten? Manson family murderer released from prison after 53 years

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