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Rain causes slight disruptions to Sabarimala pilgrimage in Kerala
Heavy rain and a landslip-triggered road blockade caused minor disruptions to the Sabarimala pilgrimage on Monday (August 3, 2026), forcing authorities to impose temporary restrictions on devotees travelling to the hill temple for the annual Nira Puthari festival. Pilgrims travelling from Nilackal were temporarily stopped following reports of a landslip at Attathodu, while those arriving…
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Ujjaini Mahankali Rangam 2026: Oracle predicts heavy rains in Telangana, warns of fires, accidents and loss of lives
The annual Rangam (soothsayer ritual) at the Sri Ujjaini Mahankali Temple in Secunderabad on Monday (August 3, 2026), saw the oracle forecast heavy rainfall across Telangana during the year, while warning of fire incidents, accidents and possible loss of lives. The oracle also expressed displeasure over an unfulfilled promise concerning the Goddess’ idol. What is…
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Traffic curbs imposed on Thamarassery Ghat Pass amid heavy rainfall and landslip risks
With heavy rainfall lashing Kozhikode district, the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Saturday (August 1, 2026) imposed traffic restrictions on the Thamarassery Ghat Road and ordered the immediate closure of all eco-tourism centres and water tourism destinations across the district. Issuing orders under Sections 30 and 34 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, District…
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Karnataka rain: Holiday for primary schools, anganwadi centres in Koppa, Sringeri taluks and Balehonnur hobli
Primary schools and anganwadi centres in Sringeri, Koppa, and Balehonnur hobli in N.R. Pura taluk of Chikkamagaluru district in Karnataka will remain closed on August 1 following heavy rain across the region. The respective taluk tahsildars issued the order declaring a holiday. The order applies to government, aided, and unaided primary institutions. School administrators have…