More than one cloudburst in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, triggered flash floods, causing significant damage in high-altitude villages during the monsoon season. Defined by the IMD as rainfall exceeding 100 mm per hour, cloudbursts pose increasing risks due to climate change, impacting densely populated Himalayan regions and necessitating stronger disaster management policies.
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‘Cultural misunderstanding 101’: Indian family’s havan in Texas invites firefighters
A Hindu housewarming ceremony in Texas was interrupted when the Bedford fire department responded to a report of a fire, mistakenly interpreting the traditional havan ritual as a fire emergency. Viral footage captures firefighters inspecting the scene while the family continued their ceremony, highlighting a humorous misunderstanding of cultural practices. Want More Context? 🔎
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