INDIA

July 18 The continual weather systems, although feeble in nature, are approaching the Western Himalayas, leading to on and off good rains over Jammu Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. In fact, Uttarakhand and parts of Himachal Pradesh received few heavy to very heavy rains that ensued instances of cloudbursts mainly over Uttarakhand. During the course of 24 hours from 08:30 am on Tuesday, Batote recorded heavy rains to the tune of 43 mm, followed by Manali 28 mm, Pithoragarh 23 mm, Gulmarg 19 mm, Katra 13 mm, Shimla 11 mm, Bhadarwah 9 mm, Mukteshwar 7 mm, Uttarkashi 6 mm, Kupwara 6 mm, Banihal 6 mm, Dharamshala 4 mm, Kalpa 3 mm and Nainital saw 2 mm of light rains. Now, the Western Disturbance is seen moving away eastwards, nonetheless the easterly winds would still sus...