More than 2,000 tourists who were stranded due to flash floods in the Indian state of Sikkim have been rescued, according to local authorities. Heavy rains caused the floods, which left the tourists trapped in the state’s northern district. After being alerted to the situation, the National Disaster Response Force formed a rescue team, which was able to evacuate the tourists. While the tourists are safe, the flooding has caused damage to roads and infrastructure in the area.
Meanwhile, in Uganda, around 40 people – mostly students – have been killed in a terrorist attack on a school. The attackers, who were armed with guns and grenades, stormed the school in the early hours of the morning, before opening fire on students and staff. The attack is the latest in a series of violent incidents in the country.
In sporting news, Indian badminton players Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have reached the final of the men’s doubles at the Indonesia Open. The duo defeated a Chinese pair in the semi-finals to secure their spot in the final.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will share his thoughts in his regular radio address, Mann Ki Baat, on Akashvani on Sunday. The address will focus on a range of topics, including agriculture, climate change and the importance of self-reliance in the face of geopolitical tensions.
Elsewhere in India, Home Minister Amit Shah has visited the state of Gujarat to review the situation in the aftermath of Cyclone Biparjoy. The cyclone made landfall earlier this week, causing significant damage in Gujarat and other nearby states.
Finally, in sporting news, Australia is trailing England by 245 runs after the second day of the first Ashes Test. At the end of play, Australia had scored 148-4.
