TEXT OF THE REFERENCE MADE BY THE HON'BLE CHAIRMAN, RAJYA SABHA TODAY EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES AND SYMPATHY ON BEHALF OF THE HOUSE TO THE VICTIMS OF NATURAL CALAMITIES IN DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE COUNTRY INVOLVING LOSS OF LIVES AND PROPERTY

India, July 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

CHAIRMAN: Hon'ble Members, as you might be aware, several persons have lost their lives and many have been adversely affected by heavy rains and associated disasters such as floods, lightning strikes and landslides in various parts of the country, particularly in the States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Union territory of Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Mizoram, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, during June and July, 2026.

It has also caused extensive damage to property, crops and public infrastructure. The flora and fauna of these regions have also been severely affected. The respective Governments, ably supported by NDRF teams, are undertaking th...