Several parts of North and West India, including Delhi, are experiencing a severe heat wave. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, predicting temperatures to reach 44 degrees Celsius. The heat wave is expected to persist in Delhi, Rajasthan, and Gujarat over the next few days. On Sunday, Ayanagar in Delhi recorded 44.1°C, while Shri Ganga Nagar in Rajasthan touched 47.4°C. North-East India, North-Uttar Pradesh, and North-Madhya Pradesh may also face heat wave conditions.
An Air India flight AI-171 bound for London has crashed in Ahmedabad, resulting in at least 204 people feared dead. The plane crashed into a hostel for medical students, causing fires and widespread destruction. Rescue operations are ongoing with over 1000 personnel on the ground.
Air India Flight 171, headed from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick Airport, crashed shortly after take-off on the 12th of June. The aircraft, a Boeing 787, had 242 passengers and crew on board. A video has emerged showing the aircraft's undercarriage lowered and flaps retracted, which is unusual for take-off. Investigators are focusing on this video and the black box to understand the cause of the crash.
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has died in an Air India crash in Ahmedabad.
What is the origin of the Mayday call that AI 171 issued in the final moments of crisis?
