Officials said no casualties had been reported, though several houses and vehicles were damaged due to the floods. The Delhi-Yamunotri highway was blocked after the incident, leading to traffic congestion, PTI reported. Read on to know more on this and what causes a cloudburst.

Punjab is reeling from the impact of relentless rainfall and overflowing rivers, with multiple villages inundated and thousands of residents struggling to access necessities. Check how many people are rescued and the death count. What are the most affected areas?

The directive builds on previous guidelines and targets municipal corporations and municipalities. It prioritises humane treatment under the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2023 (ABC Rules, 2023), while emphasising public safety, particularly for children and senior citizens.