BJP President Amit Shah pays tribute to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, at his Krishna Menon Marg residence, in New Delhi on Thursday, Aug 16, 2018. Vajpayee, 93, passed away at AIIMS hospital after a prolonged illness. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist)

Air Force personnel carry out rescue operations at a flood-affected region following heavy monsoon rainfall, in Kochi on Thursday, Aug 16, 2018. (PTI Photo)

A child selling the tricolour waits for customers at a roadside during the 72nd Independence day celebration at Manesk Shaw parade ground in Bengaluru on Wednesday, Aug 15, 2018. (PTI Photo)

Hindu devotees perform 'Abhishekam' to Lord Shiva in the holy month of 'Shravan' at a temple, in Allahabad on Monday, August 13, 2018. (PTI Photo)

An aerial view of Aluva town following a flash flood after heavy rain, in Kochi on Sunday, August 12, 2018. (PTI Photo)