Air Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria on Monday took over as the 26th chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF) from Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, who demitted office on his superannuation, on Monday.

Earlier on September 19, the Central government had appointed Air Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria the next chief of the India Air Force (IAF).

Bhadauria, who was serving as the Vice Chief of Air Staff, was earlier heading IAF's Bengaluru-based Training Command.

As the Deputy Chief, he was the chairman of the Indian negotiating team for the 36 Rafale combat aircraft deal with France.

Bhadauria was commissioned into the fighter stream of the Air Force on June 15, 1980, with the 'Sword of Honour.'

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He went on to hold several important positions such as Commandant of the National Defence Academy, Senior Air Staff Officer at the Central Air Command and Deputy Chief of the Air Staff from January 2016 to February 28, 2017.

Bhadauria served as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), Southern Air Command from March 1, 2017.

He took over as the chief of Bengaluru-based Training Command on August 1, 2018.

Earlier today, prior to demitting his post as the Chief of Air Staff on superannuation, Dhanoa visited the National War Memorial in New Delhi to pay tributes to the defence personnel who had given up their lives in service of the nation.

Air Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria on Monday took over as the 26th chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF) from Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, who demitted office on his superannuation, on Monday.

Air Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria on Monday took over as the 26th chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF) from Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, who demitted office on his superannuation, on Monday. Earlier on September 19, the Central government had appointed Air Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria the next chief of the India Air Force (IAF). Bhadauria, who was serving as the Vice Chief of Air Staff, was earlier heading IAF's Bengaluru-based Training Command. As the Deputy Chief, he was the chairman of the Indian negotiating team for the 36 Rafale combat aircraft deal with France. Bhadauria was commissioned into the fighter stream of the Air Force on June 15, 1980, with the 'Sword of Honour.' Delhi: Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria pays tribute at the National War Memorial after taking charge as the IAF Chief, today. pic.twitter.com/SjQfN43o8W — ANI (@ANI) September 30, 2019 × He went on to hold several important positions such as Commandant of the National Defence Academy, Senior Air Staff Officer at the Central Air Command and Deputy Chief of the Air Staff from January 2016 to February 28, 2017. Bhadauria served as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), Southern Air Command from March 1, 2017. He took over as the chief of Bengaluru-based Training Command on August 1, 2018. Earlier today, prior to demitting his post as the Chief of Air Staff on superannuation, Dhanoa visited the National War Memorial in New Delhi to pay tributes to the defence personnel who had given up their lives in service of the nation.

Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria takes over as new Indian Air Force chief

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/heavy-rainfall-throws-life-out-of-gear-in-patna-17-dead-252694">death toll</a> due to incessant <a href="http://13.235.153.162/india-news/floods-hit-normal-life-as-floodwater-swamps-roads-in-india-252770">rainfall and flood</a> in different areas of the state has risen to 29, officials said on Monday.

According to the Bihar State Disaster Management Authority, till now, 29 people have died in the state due to rainfall.

The state government has requested the Indian Air Force (IAF) for two helicopters for lifting and airdropping food packets and medicines, in the flood-affected areas of the region.

Dewatering machines have also been sought by state to provide relief in the flood-affected areas.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday afternoon visited the severely flooded areas of the state capital and issued necessary instructions to the officials for resolving the issue.

The Chief Minister first visited the Dak Bungalow Chauraha.

He then visited Gandhi Maidan, Exhibition road, Kankarbagh Road, NMCH, Agamkuan bridge and Anishabad which are severely waterlogged.

Earlier while speaking to media in Patna, the Chief Minister said, "There has been heavy rainfall in some areas since yesterday and water in Ganga River is rising constantly. But there are proper arrangements and administration is at the spot and making all the efforts to help people."

According to the India Meteorological Department, Patna will receive <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/imd-predicts-heavy-rainfall-over-bihar-sikkim-252670">more rainfall</a> for the next few days accompanied by thunderstorms.

The death toll due to incessant rainfall and flood in different areas of the state has risen to 29, officials said on Monday. According to the Bihar State Disaster Management Authority, till now, 29 people have died in the state due to rainfall.

The death toll due to incessant rainfall and flood in different areas of the state has risen to 29, officials said on Monday. According to the Bihar State Disaster Management Authority, till now, 29 people have died in the state due to rainfall. The state government has requested the Indian Air Force (IAF) for two helicopters for lifting and airdropping food packets and medicines, in the flood-affected areas of the region. Dewatering machines have also been sought by state to provide relief in the flood-affected areas. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday afternoon visited the severely flooded areas of the state capital and issued necessary instructions to the officials for resolving the issue. The Chief Minister first visited the Dak Bungalow Chauraha. He then visited Gandhi Maidan, Exhibition road, Kankarbagh Road, NMCH, Agamkuan bridge and Anishabad which are severely waterlogged. Earlier while speaking to media in Patna, the Chief Minister said, "There has been heavy rainfall in some areas since yesterday and water in Ganga River is rising constantly. But there are proper arrangements and administration is at the spot and making all the efforts to help people." According to the India Meteorological Department, Patna will receive more rainfall for the next few days accompanied by thunderstorms.

Bihar: Death toll due to incessant rains, flood rises to 29

With <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/we-are-running-a-big-campaign-to-free-the-country-of-single-use-plastic-pm-modi-at-unga-252498">India set to impose a nationwide ban on several single-use plastics</a> ranging from bags, cups and straws on Wednesday, many are cheering the environment-friendly move while some, quintessentially those belonging to the plastic industry, are living in the fear of loss of employment.

In an Independence Day speech on August 15, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/spooked-by-narendra-modis-plastics-ban-companies-seek-clarity-exemptions-250235">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> had urged people and government agencies to "take the first big step" on October 2 towards freeing India of single-use plastic.

However, what is being termed as India's most sweeping measure yet to stamp out single-use plastics from cities and villages that rank among the world's most polluted, has left many distressed - especially the small-time plastic manufacturers and street snack sellers who say the ban would deal a death blow to their business.

"There is no work from one month. I have to pay for the school fees of my children and other expenses of my family and it is a lot of trouble for us," said Bijendra Singh, a worker employed in a disposable plastic cup making factory.

The disposable plastic cup is one of the six items proposed to be banned.

The ban is likely to be imposed on plastic bags, cups, small bottles, straws and some types of sachets.

However, environmentalists say the government should not rush to ban before lining up the alternatives. They say managing waste and finding alternatives with environmental, social, and economic feasibility should be the first step toward curbing plastic pollution.

Globally, concerns are growing about plastic pollution, with particular focus on the oceans, where nearly 50 per cent of single-use plastic products end up, killing marine life and entering the human food chain, studies show.

India lacks an organised system for management of plastic waste, leading to widespread littering across its towns and cities.

The ban on the first six items of single-use plastics will clip 5 per cent&nbsp;to 10 per cent&nbsp;from India's annual consumption of about 14 million tonnes of plastic, the first official said.

Penalties for violations of the ban will probably take effect after an initial six-month period to allow people time to adopt alternatives, officials said.

With India set to impose a nationwide ban on several single-use plastics ranging from bags, cups and straws on Wednesday, many are cheering the environment-friendly move while some, quintessentially those belonging to the plastic industry, are living in the fear of loss of employment.

With India set to impose a nationwide ban on several single-use plastics ranging from bags, cups and straws on Wednesday, many are cheering the environment-friendly move while some, quintessentially those belonging to the plastic industry, are living in the fear of loss of employment. In an Independence Day speech on August 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had urged people and government agencies to "take the first big step" on October 2 towards freeing India of single-use plastic. However, what is being termed as India's most sweeping measure yet to stamp out single-use plastics from cities and villages that rank among the world's most polluted, has left many distressed - especially the small-time plastic manufacturers and street snack sellers who say the ban would deal a death blow to their business. "There is no work from one month. I have to pay for the school fees of my children and other expenses of my family and it is a lot of trouble for us," said Bijendra Singh, a worker employed in a disposable plastic cup making factory. The disposable plastic cup is one of the six items proposed to be banned. The ban is likely to be imposed on plastic bags, cups, small bottles, straws and some types of sachets. However, environmentalists say the government should not rush to ban before lining up the alternatives. They say managing waste and finding alternatives with environmental, social, and economic feasibility should be the first step toward curbing plastic pollution. Globally, concerns are growing about plastic pollution, with particular focus on the oceans, where nearly 50 per cent of single-use plastic products end up, killing marine life and entering the human food chain, studies show. India lacks an organised system for management of plastic waste, leading to widespread littering across its towns and cities. The ban on the first six items of single-use plastics will clip 5 per cent to 10 per cent from India's annual consumption of about 14 million tonnes of plastic, the first official said. Penalties for violations of the ban will probably take effect after an initial six-month period to allow people time to adopt alternatives, officials said.

India's upcoming plastic ban will bring cheer to many, despair to some

Floods&nbsp;triggered by torrential <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/imd-predicts-heavy-rainfall-over-bihar-sikkim-252670">rains</a> have inundated houses, swamped&nbsp;roads, and paralysed&nbsp;normal&nbsp;life&nbsp;in&nbsp;India's northern Uttar Pradesh and eastern Bihar states on Sunday (September 29).

Scores of people in Bihar's capital city, Patna were rendered homeless by the&nbsp;floods&nbsp;as water inundated their houses and forced them to wade through waist-deep water with their belongings clenched in their hands.

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At least 17 people have been killed in the region due to flash&nbsp;floods, local media reports said on Saturday (September 28).

Water-logged&nbsp;roads&nbsp;have made emergency services like ambulances inaccessible in the region, owing to which, a man was seen carrying a body on a cart.

An administrative official said rescue forces have been posted to evacuate stranded locals and around 8000-9000 people have been evacuated.

"SDRF (State Disaster Response Force) and NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) teams have been posted here.

Almost 8000-9000 people have been evacuated today since morning," said District Magistrate, Patna, Kumar Ravi.

In the temple city of Varanasi, water-logging affected commuters.

Uttar Pradesh has <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-after-heavy-rains-fish-swim-into-bihar-hospital-icu-155484">witnessed constant rainfall</a> in the recent few days and water from the rain-swollen rivers have reached the low-lying residential areas inundating houses and property.

India's monsoon usually starts retreating at the start of September but has been delayed by a month this year. Intense rainfall in many parts of the country has triggered&nbsp;floods&nbsp;that have swamped cane and rice fields and caused deaths in some cases.

Floods triggered by torrential rains have inundated houses, swamped roads, and paralysed normal life in India's northern Uttar Pradesh and eastern Bihar states on Sunday (September 29).

Floods triggered by torrential rains have inundated houses, swamped roads, and paralysed normal life in India's northern Uttar Pradesh and eastern Bihar states on Sunday (September 29). Scores of people in Bihar's capital city, Patna were rendered homeless by the floods as water inundated their houses and forced them to wade through waist-deep water with their belongings clenched in their hands. Watch Video: Floods in India: Parts of Bihar and Eastern Uttar Pradesh face deluge × At least 17 people have been killed in the region due to flash floods, local media reports said on Saturday (September 28). Water-logged roads have made emergency services like ambulances inaccessible in the region, owing to which, a man was seen carrying a body on a cart. An administrative official said rescue forces have been posted to evacuate stranded locals and around 8000-9000 people have been evacuated. "SDRF (State Disaster Response Force) and NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) teams have been posted here. Almost 8000-9000 people have been evacuated today since morning," said District Magistrate, Patna, Kumar Ravi. In the temple city of Varanasi, water-logging affected commuters. Uttar Pradesh has witnessed constant rainfall in the recent few days and water from the rain-swollen rivers have reached the low-lying residential areas inundating houses and property. India's monsoon usually starts retreating at the start of September but has been delayed by a month this year. Intense rainfall in many parts of the country has triggered floods that have swamped cane and rice fields and caused deaths in some cases.

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Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is scheduled to visit <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/death-toll-rises-to-37-in-pakistan-earthquake-as-families-bury-loved-ones-252018">earthquake-hit</a> areas of Mirpur district in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Monday.

He will stay in PoK for two-day and will also inspect the nearby areas on Tuesday.

Khan would be briefed about the damage and rescue relief and rehabilitation operations reported Dawn.

Last week, two <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/one-dead-several-injured-in-58-magnitude-quake-near-jhelum-pakistan-government-official-251783">earthquakes</a> struck PoK and adjoining areas.

Chaudhry Mohammad Tayyab, the divisional commissioner of Mirpur, said that 40 people were killed while 680 others suffered injuries in Mirpur and Jhelum district of Pakistan's Punjab.

Tayyab has said that according to preliminary reports 454 concrete houses and 1200 Katcha houses had been destroyed. Meanwhile, 6,660 concrete and 500 Katcha houses were partially damaged.

Nearly 140 school building and 200 vehicles were also marred by the natural disaster.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/differing-narratives-while-pm-modi-ticks-all-boxes-at-un-pak-pm-harps-on-kashmir-252145">Khan was in New York</a> to attend 74th session of United Nations General Assembly during the disaster.

The Prime Minister had on Friday announced Pakistani Rupees 5 lakh compensation to people killed in the quake.

However, no compensation to injured has been issued yet.

Meanwhile, the government has deployed 22 teams, comprising 107 officials, to survey the area for property losses.

They are expected to file a report in the coming 10 days.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is scheduled to visit earthquake-hit areas of Mirpur district in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Monday. He will stay in PoK for two-day and will also inspect the nearby areas on Tuesday.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is scheduled to visit earthquake-hit areas of Mirpur district in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Monday. He will stay in PoK for two-day and will also inspect the nearby areas on Tuesday. Khan would be briefed about the damage and rescue relief and rehabilitation operations reported Dawn. Last week, two earthquakes struck PoK and adjoining areas. Chaudhry Mohammad Tayyab, the divisional commissioner of Mirpur, said that 40 people were killed while 680 others suffered injuries in Mirpur and Jhelum district of Pakistan's Punjab. Tayyab has said that according to preliminary reports 454 concrete houses and 1200 Katcha houses had been destroyed. Meanwhile, 6,660 concrete and 500 Katcha houses were partially damaged. Nearly 140 school building and 200 vehicles were also marred by the natural disaster. Khan was in New York to attend 74th session of United Nations General Assembly during the disaster. The Prime Minister had on Friday announced Pakistani Rupees 5 lakh compensation to people killed in the quake. However, no compensation to injured has been issued yet. Meanwhile, the government has deployed 22 teams, comprising 107 officials, to survey the area for property losses. They are expected to file a report in the coming 10 days.

Imran Khan to visit earthquake-hit areas in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

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Russia on Friday said that it detained more than 260 North Korean fishermen off its Far Eastern coast for poaching.

The mass arrests came after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/russian-court-to-consider-freeing-jailed-actor-after-outcry-250659">Russia</a> detained more than 160 North Korean fishermen in the Sea of Japan last week.

The FSB security service said that it stopped "three schooners and five motorboats with 262 North Koreans on board", Russian news agencies reported.

The fishermen did not resist arrest and were brought to the Far Eastern port of Nakhodka, it said.&nbsp;

Around 30,000 squids were seized along with illegal fishing equipment from the North Koreans, the security service added.

Last week, the FSB said three <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/russia-joins-gulf-states-in-coaching-sudans-military-227032">Russian</a> coastguards were injured in a clash with a North Korean fishing boat, which it accused of carrying out an "armed attack."

Coastal patrols, planes and special forces were used to detain two schooners and 11 motorboats that carried 161 North Koreans.&nbsp;

They were also brought to Nakhodka and the FSB later said that one of the North Koreans injured in the clash died from his wounds.&nbsp;

After the incident Moscow summoned the North Korean charge d'affaires, expressing "serious concern" over the clash.

The Russian coastguard in the Far East frequently detain North Korean fishermen, many of whom use rudimentary wooden boats. Some receive prison sentences.&nbsp;

There are frequent disputes over fishing rights in the Sea of Japan, which is bordered by Japan, Russia and North and South Korea.

In July, North Korea released a Russian fishing boat with a crew of 15 Russians and two South Koreans after it was detained for violating entry regulations.

Russia on Friday said that it detained more than 260 North Korean fishermen off its Far Eastern coast for poaching. The mass arrests came after Russia detained more than 160 North Korean fishermen in the Sea of Japan last week.

Russia on Friday said that it detained more than 260 North Korean fishermen off its Far Eastern coast for poaching. The mass arrests came after Russia detained more than 160 North Korean fishermen in the Sea of Japan last week. The FSB security service said that it stopped "three schooners and five motorboats with 262 North Koreans on board", Russian news agencies reported. The fishermen did not resist arrest and were brought to the Far Eastern port of Nakhodka, it said. Around 30,000 squids were seized along with illegal fishing equipment from the North Koreans, the security service added. Last week, the FSB said three Russian coastguards were injured in a clash with a North Korean fishing boat, which it accused of carrying out an "armed attack." Coastal patrols, planes and special forces were used to detain two schooners and 11 motorboats that carried 161 North Koreans. They were also brought to Nakhodka and the FSB later said that one of the North Koreans injured in the clash died from his wounds. After the incident Moscow summoned the North Korean charge d'affaires, expressing "serious concern" over the clash. The Russian coastguard in the Far East frequently detain North Korean fishermen, many of whom use rudimentary wooden boats. Some receive prison sentences. There are frequent disputes over fishing rights in the Sea of Japan, which is bordered by Japan, Russia and North and South Korea. In July, North Korea released a Russian fishing boat with a crew of 15 Russians and two South Koreans after it was detained for violating entry regulations.

Russia detains over 260 North Korean fishermen

Despite support from China and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/saudi-crown-prince-expected-to-seal-multi-billion-dollar-deals-in-pakistan-196969">Saudi Arabia</a> and a huge <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/imf-approves-6-billion-loan-for-pakistan-to-right-the-nations-economy-232863">IMF loan that helped Pakistan</a> to address its immediate economic crisis, the United Nations on Thursday said that the country is still in the midst of a crisis.

In a brief comment on Pakistan in the Asia section, UN's Trade and Development Report 2019 said that "Pakistan is in the midst of a crisis" as the growth rate has halved, the balance of payments is in poor shape, the rupee has depreciated significantly and external debt is large and rising, reported The Dawn.

Meanwhile, the report also stated that slowdown observed in the rate of growth of the Chinese economy from 2017 onwards is projected to intensify in 2019 because of the trade and technology tensions.

The slowing of China's trade growth has a major impact on other East Asian and South-East Asian economies since it is likely that the integrated value chains spread across these economies and linked to China would be disrupted, the report noted.

The report further stated that public banking should be given back its traditional, bigger role if the environmental and economic landscape is to be transformed by 2030.

The annual fiscal deficit of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistans-belly-dance-formula-to-revive-economy-248440">Pakistan</a>&nbsp;to the highest in the last three decades at 8.9 per cent for the financial year 2018-19.

The fiscal deficit is a difference between revenues and expenditures of the federal government.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who was elected on an anti-corruption plank and a pledge to end austerity measures, had vowed to improve the depleting economic situation of the cash-strapped country.

In reality, prices of gas and oil products and electricity in Pakistan have risen considerably, burning a hole in common man's pocket.

Despite support from China and Saudi Arabia and a huge IMF loan that helped Pakistan to address its immediate economic crisis, the United Nations on Thursday said that the country is still in the midst of a crisis.

Despite support from China and Saudi Arabia and a huge IMF loan that helped Pakistan to address its immediate economic crisis, the United Nations on Thursday said that the country is still in the midst of a crisis. In a brief comment on Pakistan in the Asia section, UN's Trade and Development Report 2019 said that "Pakistan is in the midst of a crisis" as the growth rate has halved, the balance of payments is in poor shape, the rupee has depreciated significantly and external debt is large and rising, reported The Dawn. Meanwhile, the report also stated that slowdown observed in the rate of growth of the Chinese economy from 2017 onwards is projected to intensify in 2019 because of the trade and technology tensions. The slowing of China's trade growth has a major impact on other East Asian and South-East Asian economies since it is likely that the integrated value chains spread across these economies and linked to China would be disrupted, the report noted. The report further stated that public banking should be given back its traditional, bigger role if the environmental and economic landscape is to be transformed by 2030. The annual fiscal deficit of Pakistan to the highest in the last three decades at 8.9 per cent for the financial year 2018-19. The fiscal deficit is a difference between revenues and expenditures of the federal government. Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who was elected on an anti-corruption plank and a pledge to end austerity measures, had vowed to improve the depleting economic situation of the cash-strapped country. In reality, prices of gas and oil products and electricity in Pakistan have risen considerably, burning a hole in common man's pocket.

Pakistan in midst of economic crisis despite support from China, IMF: U.N.

The India Meteorological Department (<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/all-schools-to-remain-shut-as-indian-meteorological-department-predicts-heavy-rainfall-in-mumbai-250483">IMD</a>) on Friday said that isolated places over Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Gujarat are likely to receive heavy rainfall today.

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"Heavy to very <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-monsoon-rains-above-average-for-third-straight-week-imd-250421">heavy rainfall</a> very likely at isolated places over Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Saurashtra, Kutch, Konkan and Goa," stated IMD in its All India Weather Warning Bulletin.

Thunderstorm accompanied by lightning is also very likely to occur at isolated places over Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim and Odisha, as per weather forecasting agency.

Squally weather is likely to prevail over Gujarat coast.

The organisation had advised fishermen not to venture into these areas for the next few days.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday said that isolated places over Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Gujarat are likely to receive heavy rainfall today. The weather forecast agency also predicted that heavy rains are also likely to fall over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Punjab.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday said that isolated places over Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Gujarat are likely to receive heavy rainfall today. The weather forecast agency also predicted that heavy rains are also likely to fall over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Punjab. "Heavy to very heavy rainfall very likely at isolated places over Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Saurashtra, Kutch, Konkan and Goa," stated IMD in its All India Weather Warning Bulletin. Thunderstorm accompanied by lightning is also very likely to occur at isolated places over Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim and Odisha, as per weather forecasting agency. Squally weather is likely to prevail over Gujarat coast. The organisation had advised fishermen not to venture into these areas for the next few days.

Parts of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Gujarat likely to receive heavy rainfall: IMD

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