Torrential rains across the country have caused widespread floods, causing massive damage to lives and properties. Both the central and state governments have stepped up disaster management measures in a bid to provide relief to flood-hit regions.

A National Lok Adalat is being held on September 13, and will allow vehicle owners across the country to get their challans cancelled or settle them at discounted rates. The initiative aims to clear a large backlog of traffic challans. Read on for more details on this.

According to eyewitness accounts, the procession was moving along, with a large number of youths participating. It is being said that the truck hit the divider.