Heavy rainfall has caused significant damage across several parts of Himachal Pradesh, with incidents of landslides, waterlogging, and disrupted connectivity being reported from multiple districts.

At least 12 people have been killed and many others suffered injuries in an explosion at a pharmaceutical plant in Sangareddy district on Monday, authorities said. Several workers are also feared trapped at the accident site, which belongs to the Sigachi Industries. Read on to know more.

The official date of Muharram is currently listed as July 6, but it may shift to July 7.