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Heavy Rains Cause Disruptions in India and Japan
Heavy rainfall has led to significant disruptions in parts of India and Japan. In Himachal Pradesh, India, 136 roads were blocked due to continuous rain, with alerts extending until August 19. Meanwhile, Japan experienced record rains that killed eight people, stranded thousands at Narita airport, and cut power to over 20,000 households. India's meteorological department issued heavy rain warnings for 15 states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar, with specific alerts for regions like Uttarakhand and Punjab. In Japan, the storm's intensity led to widespread travel chaos.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Centre (7): Dainik Bhaskar, Haribhoomi, Mathrubhumi English, Nai Dunia, Navbharat Times, Outlook India, The Tribune
- Right (5): Aaj Tak, Dainik Jagran, News18 Hindi, Punjab Kesari, The Pioneer
- International (12): ABC Australia, Al Jazeera English, BBC News, Channel News Asia, Deutsche Welle, Euronews, France 24, Reuters, Sky News, South China Morning Post, The Guardian, The New York Times