The Chairman of Rajya Sabha made a formal reference to the House expressing condolences for the victims of natural calamities that occurred across multiple Indian states and union territories during June and July 2026. The disasters primarily involved heavy rains that triggered floods, lightning strikes, and landslides, particularly affecting Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Mizoram, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
The calamities resulted in loss of human lives and injuries to many people, along with extensive damage to property, agricultural crops, and public infrastructure. The ecological impact included severe effects on the flora and fauna of the affected regions. Rescue and relief measures are being undertaken by the respective state governments with support from National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams.
The House joined the Chairman in expressing heartfelt condolences to bereaved families and prayers for the speedy recovery and rehabilitation of the injured and affected persons. Members observed a moment of silence as a mark of respect for those who lost their lives in these natural disasters.
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