Heavy rains break 41-year record in Indian capital, waterlogging reported in several areas

STORY: Heavy rains break 41-year record in Indian capital, waterlogging reported in several areas DATELINE: July 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of heavy rains 3. various of waterlogging STORYLINE: Heavy rains lashed the Indian capital of New Delhi on Sunday, breaking a 41-year record for rainfall in a single day. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi recorded a rainfall of 153 mm within 24 hours, ending at 8:30 am on Sunday. This marked the highest rainfall ever recorded in the month of July since 1982, shattering the previous 41-year record. The heavy downpour caused waterlogging in several areas of the city, making it difficult for vehicles to move and impacting the public transportation system. The city's infrastructure, including the drainage systems designed to handle rainfall, faced a significant challenge as they struggled to cope with the large volume of water. The heavy rain is the result

Famed Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto dies

Famed Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto dies

Japanese musician-actor Ryuichi Sakamoto (L) attends a press conference in Tokyo on July 30, 1982, to announce production of the film "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence" with costars, including comedian-actor Beat Takeshi (R). A world-renowned musician and composer, Sakamoto, also the keyboardist of the legendary electronic music band Yellow Magic Orchestra, known as YMO, died of cancer at 71 in late March 2023.

Famed Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto dies

Famed Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto dies

Japanese musician-actor Ryuichi Sakamoto (L) attends a press conference in Tokyo on July 30, 1982, to announce production of the film "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence" with the director of the film, Nagisa Oshima (C), and costars including comedian-actor Beat Takeshi (R). A world-renowned musician and composer, Sakamoto, also the keyboardist of the legendary electronic music band Yellow Magic Orchestra, known as YMO, died of cancer at 71 in late March 2023.

Night Shift (1982)

Night Shift (1982)

Henry Winkler, Shelley Long & Michael Keaton Characters: Chuck Lumley,Belinda Keaton & Bill Blazejowski Film: Night Shift (USA 1982) Director: Ron Howard 30 July 1982 Date: 30 July 1982