Assam floods: Over 16 lakh affected in 22 districts
4 years, 6 months ago

Assam floods: Over 16 lakh affected in 22 districts

Live Mint  

According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, over 16 lakh people have been affected in 22 districts due to flood situation in the state. One death was reported in Matia district on Thursday, taking the death toll to 34. while 16,03,255 has been affected in 22 districts of Assam and 12,597 people are staying in 163 relief camps, said the authority. The 22 affected districts include Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Biswanath, Darrang, Nalbari, Barpeta, among others. Heavy rains have created havoc across several districts across the state.

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Four dead in rain-related incidents across Tamil Nadu
1 month ago

Four dead in rain-related incidents across Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

At least four persons died in different rain related incidents in different parts of Tamil Nadu on Friday. The State government said over 2,000 people had been accommodated in 50 relief camps in districts where heavy rain had been reported. Stalin visited the State Emergency Operations Centre to review the situation in Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, and Tenkasi districts, which received heavy …

CM surveys Odisha flood damage, stresses on prompt relief
3 months, 3 weeks ago

CM surveys Odisha flood damage, stresses on prompt relief

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday made an aerial survey of the flood-hit areas in Balasore and directed the district administration to reach out to the affected people promptly and expedite rescue and relief operations. He also reviewed the situation in presence of Health and Family Welfare minister Mukesh Mahaling, Balasore MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi, government chief whip …

Central team arrives in Andhra Pradesh to assess flood damage
4 months ago

Central team arrives in Andhra Pradesh to assess flood damage

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: An inter-ministerial central team comprising six members has started inspecting the flood-hit areas of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday to assess the extent of loss to crops and properties. The team members include: Union home joint secretary Anil Subrahmanyam, agriculture welfare director AL Wagmer, surface transport chief engineer Rakesh Kumar, finance consultant RB Koul rural development deputy secretary Pradeep Kumar, …

Heavy rain pounds Malkangiri, Koraput districts of Odisha
4 months ago

Heavy rain pounds Malkangiri, Koraput districts of Odisha

The Hindu  

Torrential rain battered Odisha’s Malkangiri district, severing its connections with the rest of the State as roads were submerged at multiple locations on Monday. Sundhansu Sarangi, Director General of Police,, Bishnupada Sethi, Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department Secretary and Charan Meena, Deputy Inspector General of Police have been deputed to Malkangiri to supervise and assist district …

A.P. floods: About 2.37 lakh people affected in Krishna district
4 months ago

A.P. floods: About 2.37 lakh people affected in Krishna district

The Hindu  

Balaji has said that nearly 2.37 lakh people were affected due to heavy rains and floods in Krishna district. He said that 41 relief camps have been arranged and food, drinking water, biscuits and milk was distributed to the victims in the rehabilitation camps. Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra, Machilipatnam MP Vallabhaneni Balashowry, Gudivada MLA Venigandla Ramu, along with the officials …

Red alert for parts of Gujarat as rains continued to batter flood-hit state
4 months, 1 week ago

Red alert for parts of Gujarat as rains continued to batter flood-hit state

Hindustan Times  

The India Metrological Department has issued a red alert for places such as Bharuch and Valsad as rains continued to batter parts of Gujarat, where heavy rainfall and floods have left at least 40 people dead and over 55,000 displaced across 25 districts since August 25. A study of the Machine Intelligence and Resilience Laboratory at the Indian Institute of …

Andhra Pradesh rains | 17 deaths reported due to rains and floods in the State
4 months, 1 week ago

Andhra Pradesh rains | 17 deaths reported due to rains and floods in the State

The Hindu  

At least 17 people have died due to severe rain-related and flood-related incidents in the State, while two persons were found missing. Nine deaths were reported in the NTR district, while seven deaths were reported in the Guntur district as of Tuesday 6 a.m. Five persons died in Mogalrajapuram of Vijayawada City after boulders slipped down from a hillock and …

16 killed as torrential rains lash Telangana
4 months, 1 week ago

16 killed as torrential rains lash Telangana

Hindustan Times  

The torrential rains that have been lashing different parts of Telangana claimed at least 16 lives and another five people reported missing, the official reports said on Monday evening, even as chief minister A Revanth Reddy said as per the preliminary estimates, the damage to the state due to heavy rains at ₹5,000 crore. Stating that the preliminary estimates put …

Floods: Andhra Pradesh government intensifies relief measures, death toll pegged at 17 in three districts
4 months, 1 week ago

Floods: Andhra Pradesh government intensifies relief measures, death toll pegged at 17 in three districts

The Hindu  

A respite from rains in the last 24 hours helped Andhra Pradesh government intensify the flood relief and rescue measures in the flood-ravaged parts of the State, especially Vijayawada city and its suburbs which bore the brunt of nature’s fury. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu visited the affected areas in Vijayawada well past midnight and was on the field till …

Andhra Floods: Heavy Rains Impact Nearly 4.5 Lakh People; 15 Dead, 31,238 Evacuated
4 months, 1 week ago

Andhra Floods: Heavy Rains Impact Nearly 4.5 Lakh People; 15 Dead, 31,238 Evacuated

ABP News  

Amaravati: Nearly 4.5 lakh people were affected by the unprecedented rainfall and floods in Andhra Pradesh over the past three days, leading to the evacuation of 31,238 people to 166 relief camps. As per the request of Guntur and NTR district administrations, the Indian Navy agreed to deploy two choppers for search and rescue operations in the affected areas; one …

Rain death toll rises to eight in NTR district, three others missing
4 months, 1 week ago

Rain death toll rises to eight in NTR district, three others missing

The Hindu  

The death toll in NTR district due to heavy rain and floods in the last three days rose to eight while three persons were reported missing. Three persons were reported missing in the floods at other places, officials said on Monday. Governor’s plea to NGOs Governor S. Abdul Nazeer requested the Red Cross, Scouts and Guides, and other NGOs to …

Monsoon floods kill dozens in India, thousands in relief camps
4 months, 1 week ago

Monsoon floods kill dozens in India, thousands in relief camps

Al Jazeera  

The Indian Air Force flies more than 200 rescue officers and 30 tonnes of emergency aid to Telangana and Andhra Pradesh states. Intense monsoon rains and floods in India’s southern states have killed at least 25 people, with thousands rescued and taken to relief camps, officials say. According to local media reports, the Telangana government has also urged India’s federal …

Tripura floods: IMD issues red alert, death toll at 26
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Tripura floods: IMD issues red alert, death toll at 26

Hindustan Times  

The India Meteorological Department has maintained a red alert in South Tripura district and orange alert in Dhalai and Gomati districts with predictions of heavy rainfall as the state faces a crippling flood situation. Rescuers from Tripura Disaster Management Authority evacuate flood-affected people to a safer place The death toll as of Sunday stood at 26, an official from of …

At least 13 killed after floods in eastern Bangladesh affect 4.5 million people
4 months, 3 weeks ago

At least 13 killed after floods in eastern Bangladesh affect 4.5 million people

Hindustan Times  

Flooding in 12 districts of Bangladesh has affected more than 4.5 million people, adding to the pressure on the interim government led by Nobel laurate Muhammad Yunus, which is grappling with a host of political and economic challenges. The latest report from Bangladesh’s Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre said five rivers in the eastern part of the country were flowing …

Tripura floods: 22 killed, two missing; 65,400 people rendered homeless
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Tripura floods: 22 killed, two missing; 65,400 people rendered homeless

Hindustan Times  

The death toll due to floods in Tripura rose to 22 on Thursday with 10 more casualties in the last 24 hours, as floods triggered by heavy, incessant rainfall rendered over 65,000 people homeless with two people missing, according to the Relief, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Department of the state government. NDRF personnel evacuate people from a flood-affected area following …

14 killed in heavy rains in Uttarakhand; Kedarnath Yatra halted
5 months, 1 week ago

14 killed in heavy rains in Uttarakhand; Kedarnath Yatra halted

The Hindu  

Fourteen people died and 10 persons were injured in heavy overnight rains that triggered flooding and a house collapse as several rivers swelled in Uttarakhand, officials said here on Thursday. Officials said 14 people have died in rain-related incidents since Wednesday evening — four in Dehradun, six in Haridwar, three in Tehri and one in Chamoli. Two drowned in canal …

Monsoon mayhem: Over 20 killed as rains trigger landslides, flooding in parts of north India
5 months, 1 week ago

Monsoon mayhem: Over 20 killed as rains trigger landslides, flooding in parts of north India

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, More than 20 people were killed, homes washed away and hundreds left stranded as torrential rains triggered landslides and caused rivers to swell in parts of north India. Monsoon mayhem: Over 20 killed as rains trigger landslides, flooding in parts of north India Down south, the death toll in the devastating landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district climbed to …

Heavy rains batter south Gujarat, more than 2,500 evacuated
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Heavy rains batter south Gujarat, more than 2,500 evacuated

India TV News  

As heavy rains continued to lash parts of South Gujarat, authorities reported that around 2,500 people residing in inundated low-lying areas in Navsari and Tapi districts were relocated to shelter homes on Friday. Navsari Collector Kshipra Agre, during a media briefing on the state's efforts to assist affected residents, stated that 2,200 individuals in Navsari town and surrounding areas were …

Heavy rains wreak havoc in Madhya Pradesh’s Katni district, 1700 affected people shifted to relief camps
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Heavy rains wreak havoc in Madhya Pradesh’s Katni district, 1700 affected people shifted to relief camps

New Indian Express  

BHOPAL: Heavy rains and resultant flash flooding has forced the shifting of around 2000 people to safer places in parts of Bundelkhand and Mahakoshal/Vindhya region of Madhya Pradesh, particularly Katni district. Around 1700 people have been shifted to safer places by rescue teams, including SDERF and NDRF teams in Katni district of Mahakoshal/Vindhya region. According to Katni district’s joint collector …

Govt extends financial support for flood mitigation in five states
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Govt extends financial support for flood mitigation in five states

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced financial assistance for Bihar, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Sikkim for the damage caused by floods and other natural calamities. Our government, through the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme and other sources, will provide financial support for projects with estimated cost of ₹11,500 crore such as the Kosi-Mechi intrastate link and 20 other ongoing and …

Assam flood situation continues to improve, water receding fast
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Assam flood situation continues to improve, water receding fast

The Hindu  

“The flood situation in Assam improved on July 19, with water levels receding across the State,” officials said. According to a report by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority on July 18, 2,72,037 people across 695 villages in 31 revenue circles of 13 districts are currently affected. Currently, 12,929 displaced people are housed in 62 relief camps, with 14 relief …

Assam relaxes flood-related restrictions on vehicular movement near Kaziranga
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Assam relaxes flood-related restrictions on vehicular movement near Kaziranga

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday announced the relaxation of restrictions on vehicular movements on highways near the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve citing improvement in the flood situation. “In view of the improvement in the overall flood situation, from today, light motor vehicles and buses will be allowed to move through the Kaziranga section of the …

Heavy Rain Causes Distress In Day-To-Day Life, Relief Awaited Countrywide| ABP News
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Heavy Rain Causes Distress In Day-To-Day Life, Relief Awaited Countrywide| ABP News

ABP News  

Monsoon is currently at its peak in the country. Heavy rains in Gujarat have turned cities into lakes. Rain has wreaked havoc in many areas of Gujarat also. The water level of rivers has increased after heavy rains in Maharashtra. In Sangameshwar taluka of Ratnagiri district, the Fanaswane areas of Kond, Ambed-Dingani-Karjuve, Dhamani, Kasba and Zilla Parishad roads are flooded.

Assam flood situation improving as water level recedes
6 months ago

Assam flood situation improving as water level recedes

The Hindu  

The flood situation in Assam continued to improve significantly on July 15 as water level has been receding fast from different parts of the State, officials said. Meanwhile, a report by Assam State Disaster Management Authority on July 14 night said that one person each died in Karimganj and Nilambazar revenue circles of Karimganj district. The report said more than …

Assam flood situation improves, death toll rises to 109
6 months ago

Assam flood situation improves, death toll rises to 109

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam continued to improve significantly on Monday as water level has been receding fast from different parts of the state, officials said. Meanwhile, a report by Assam State Disaster Management Authority on Sunday night said that one person each died in Karimganj and Nilambazar revenue circles of Karimganj district. The report said more than 5,97,600 …

Flood situation: Amit Shah speaks to CMs of Assam, UP, Gujarat, assures central help
6 months ago

Flood situation: Amit Shah speaks to CMs of Assam, UP, Gujarat, assures central help

India TV News  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday spoke to chief ministers of Assam, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat to review the flood situation in their respective states. While speaking to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over the telephone, he enquired about the flood situation in the state. Shah speaks to Yogi Shah in conversation with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi …

Assam flood situation continues to improve; water receding fast
6 months ago

Assam flood situation continues to improve; water receding fast

The Hindu  

“The flood situation in Assam continued to improve on July 14 as water level is receding fast across the State,” officials said. Meanwhile, a report by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority on July 13 said that one person died at Gogamukh revenue circle of Dhemaji district. The report said more than 8,40,000 people are hit due to the floods …

Assam floods: More than 12.33 lakh people are reeling under the deluge across 23 districts
6 months ago

Assam floods: More than 12.33 lakh people are reeling under the deluge across 23 districts

The Hindu  

“The flood situation in Assam remained grim on July 13 even though the water levels have started receding in many parts of the State,” officials said. Meanwhile, a report by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority on July 12 said that seven more people lost their lives and more than 12.33 lakh people are reeling under the deluge across 23 …

Assam flood situation remains grim, nearly 14 lakh affected
6 months ago

Assam flood situation remains grim, nearly 14 lakh affected

India TV News  

The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Thursday as the number of inundated districts increased to 26 and major rivers flowed above the danger mark in multiple locations, an official bulletin said. Cachar, Barpeta, Kamrup, Nagaon, Dhubri, Darrang, Biswanath, Golaghat, Goalpara, Hailakandi, Sivsagar, Dibrugarh, Morigaon, Tinsukia and Nalbari were among the 26 inundated districts, the Assam State Disaster Management …

Assam floods: Over 33% of flood deaths in 8.82% area
6 months ago

Assam floods: Over 33% of flood deaths in 8.82% area

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI More than 33% of the people who died in two waves of floods in Assam since May were from Barak Valley comprising 8.82% of the State’s total geographical area. The death of two more people – both in the Kamrup district – has been listed separately under the category of urban floods while two others died in a rain-induced …

Assam flood situation improves marginally; 17 lakh affected in 26 districts
6 months ago

Assam flood situation improves marginally; 17 lakh affected in 26 districts

The Hindu  

“The flood situation in Assam improved marginally on July 10 with water levels of major rivers showing a receding trend, reducing the affected population to 1.7 million across 26 districts,” according to an official bulletin. Seven deaths were reported on July 9 with two in Cachar and one each in Dhubri, Dhemaji, South Salmara, Nagaon and Sivasagar, according to the …

Assam flood waters recede; death toll reaches 79
6 months ago

Assam flood waters recede; death toll reaches 79

The Hindu  

The flood situation in Assam eased a bit over the last 24 hours but left seven people dead. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, the flood-related death toll since May reached 79 on Tuesday. Moreover, 48,021 people are currently taking shelter in 240 relief camps,” she said, adding that 39,870.3 hectares of cropland remained submerged. Forest guards patrolling …

Why Assam reels under devastating floods every year? EXPLAINED
6 months ago

Why Assam reels under devastating floods every year? EXPLAINED

India TV News  

Assam has witnessed unprecedented floods this year. Prominent reasons of floods Natural reasons: Heavy rains in upper reaches: Assam is one of the most flood-prone states and one of many reasons is its topography. Southwest monsoon: Among other reasons, which also pertains to rains is that the southwest monsoon bring heavy rainfall in the state that leads to a rise …

Floods batter 10 U.P. districts, 17 more dead
6 months ago

Floods batter 10 U.P. districts, 17 more dead

Hindustan Times  

The flood fury in Uttar Pradesh killed 17 more people after swollen rivers took 10 Uttar Pradesh districts under their spate. In Lakhimpur Kheri, 41 villages were affected and 221 people were evacuated from the Nighasan area of the district, Kumar said, adding 82 villages in Shravasti and 16 in Kushinagar were also flooded. In Nighasan tehsil, flood fury caused …

Assam floods: Governor says more casualties, more areas affected this year
6 months ago

Assam floods: Governor says more casualties, more areas affected this year

Hindustan Times  

Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Tuesday said there have been more casualties this year in floods and large swathes have been affected. Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria said there have been more casualties this year in floods and large swathes have been affected. People are always prepared for this situation because the region is always prone to floods owing …

Assam flood situation improves marginally, 18.80 lakh still affected
6 months ago

Assam flood situation improves marginally, 18.80 lakh still affected

The Hindu  

The flood situation in Assam improved marginally as the number of people reeling under the deluge in 27 districts decreased to around 18.80 lakh, officials said on July 9. The affected population was 18,80,700 in 27 districts as compared to almost 22.75 lakh people suffering from the deluge on Sunday, the officials said. Dhubri with nearly 4.75 lakh people reeling …

Flood-hit Assam’s death toll climbs to 72
6 months ago

Flood-hit Assam’s death toll climbs to 72

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI In receding mode, the floods in Assam claimed six lives on Monday, taking the death toll to 72. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, the number of affected districts decreased from 30 on July 6 to 27 on Monday. BJP’s mismanagement, says Rahul Gandhi Earlier in the day, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the extreme devastation caused …

Breaking News: Rahul Gandhi Meets Flood Affected People In Silchar, Watch Video | ABP News
6 months, 1 week ago

Breaking News: Rahul Gandhi Meets Flood Affected People In Silchar, Watch Video | ABP News

ABP News  

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi visited Assam on Monday to meet with flood victims, as the state faces a grim situation with nearly 23 lakh people affected across 28 districts. During his visit, Gandhi toured a relief camp at Thalai In Youth Care Center in Fulertal, Assam, where he interacted with the flood victims. The second wave …

Assam Floods: Chaos Intensifies As Flood Hits Assam, Affects More Than 2.3 Million | ABP LIVE
6 months, 1 week ago

Assam Floods: Chaos Intensifies As Flood Hits Assam, Affects More Than 2.3 Million | ABP LIVE

ABP News  

Floods have wreaked havoc in Assam, causing widespread devastation and affecting millions. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, floods over the past month have claimed 58 lives and impacted 2.3 million people. State Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reported a gradual decrease in the water levels of these rivers. In response to the crisis, the state has established …

Assam flood situation grim; nearly 23 lakh people affected in 28 districts
6 months, 1 week ago

Assam flood situation grim; nearly 23 lakh people affected in 28 districts

The Hindu  

“Assam’s flood situation remained grim on July 8 with a population of nearly 23 lakh affected in 28 districts as the water level of most rivers continue to flow above the danger mark,” according to an official bulletin. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said all relief camps in flood-affected districts are well maintained and stocked with enough essential items …

Assam Floods: Rahul Gandhi To Meet Affected Families Today, Watch Big Updates Of The Hour On ABP News
6 months, 1 week ago

Assam Floods: Rahul Gandhi To Meet Affected Families Today, Watch Big Updates Of The Hour On ABP News

ABP News  

Assam Flood: Floods have wreaked havoc in Assam at this time. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority has reported in its report that in the last one month, 58 people have lost their lives in the state due to floods. State Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the water level of the rivers is gradually decreasing. Due to the …

Breaking News: Rahul Gandhi Leaves For Assam To Visit The Flood Affected Families | ABP News
6 months, 1 week ago

Breaking News: Rahul Gandhi Leaves For Assam To Visit The Flood Affected Families | ABP News

ABP News  

Assam Flood: Floods have wreaked havoc in Assam at this time. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority has reported in its report that in the last one month, 58 people have lost their lives in the state due to floods. State Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the water level of the rivers is gradually decreasing. Due to the …

8 More People Die as Flood Situation Remains Grim in Assam
6 months, 1 week ago

8 More People Die as Flood Situation Remains Grim in Assam

News 18  

Eight more people lost their lives as the flood situation in Assam remained grim on Sunday, an official bulletin said. Two deaths each were reported from Dhubri and Nalbari, and one each from Cachar, Goalpara, Dhemaji and Sivsagar, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority bulletin said. Altogether 22,74,289 people in 3,446 villages of 28 districts were affected by the flood. …

Flood-hit Assam’s death toll reaches 66
6 months, 1 week ago

Flood-hit Assam’s death toll reaches 66

The Hindu  

Eight people, including two children, died during the past 24 hours, taking the death toll in two waves of floods in Assam since May to 66. An update provided by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority on Sunday night said the eight people who drowned or were washed away since Saturday evening included three children. They have also been asked …

14 killed, 9 missing following flood and landslide in Nepal
6 months, 1 week ago

14 killed, 9 missing following flood and landslide in Nepal

The Hindu  

Lashing rains in Nepal causing flash floods and landslides have killed at least 14 persons across the country, with disaster teams searching for nine missing, police said on July 7. Monsoon rains from June to September bring widespread death and destruction every year across South Asia, but the numbers of fatal floods and landslides have increased in recent years. Parts …

Nepal: 11 killed, 8 missing in flash floods and landslides amid heavy rain
6 months, 1 week ago

Nepal: 11 killed, 8 missing in flash floods and landslides amid heavy rain

Hindustan Times  

Heavy rains triggered landslides and flash floods killing at least 11 people in the last 36 hours in Nepal and blocking key highways and roads, officials said on Sunday. AP/PTI Eight people were missing, either washed away by floods or buried in landslides, while 12 others were injured and being treated in hospitals, police spokesperson Dan Bahadur Karki said. In …

Assam floods: 58 people dead, 23 lakh affected by torrential rain
6 months, 1 week ago

Assam floods: 58 people dead, 23 lakh affected by torrential rain

Hindustan Times  

The floods in Assam over the past month have claimed 58 lives and affected 23 lakh people according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority. Assam floods: 58 people dead, 23 lakh affected by torrential rains Assam is dealing with loss of lives as well as the destruction of infrastructure, road closures, livestock loss and crop damage. Though most rivers …

Death Toll Reaches 58 In Flood-Hit Assam, Rains Affect Train Ops In Maharashtra, IMD Issues Alerts
6 months, 1 week ago

Death Toll Reaches 58 In Flood-Hit Assam, Rains Affect Train Ops In Maharashtra, IMD Issues Alerts

News 18  

Light to moderate rains are likely in Delhi-NCR on Sunday. Heavy Rains To Hit Uttarkhand, IMD Issues Red Alert The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy to hefty rainfall in Uttarakhand and has issued a red alert in the state for the next 24 hours. IMD Predicts Heavy Rains In Punjab Haryana Rajasthan According to IMD’s weather bulletin, the isolated …

Monsoon creates havoc in Nepal: Floods, landslides and lightning kill 47 people, major dams at risk | VIDEO
6 months, 1 week ago

Monsoon creates havoc in Nepal: Floods, landslides and lightning kill 47 people, major dams at risk | VIDEO

India TV News  

At least 47 people were killed after heavy monsoon rains in Nepal triggered flash floods, landslides, and lightning strikes, an official said. VIDEO: Heavy water-logging witnessed in Kathmandu following heavy downpour Major rivers flooded, settlements at risk across Nepal According to Kathmandu Post, several major rivers in Nepal have overflowed, posing significant risks to numerous settlements. In Koshi Province, continuous …

Fourteen killed in Nepal as monsoon rains cause flooding in South Asia
6 months, 1 week ago

Fourteen killed in Nepal as monsoon rains cause flooding in South Asia

Al Jazeera  

At least 14 people have been killed after heavy rains triggered flash floods and landslides across Nepal, with disaster teams searching for nine missing, police said on Sunday. Monsoon rains from June to September bring widespread death and destruction every year across South Asia, but the numbers of fatal floods and landslides have increased in recent years. Parts of Nepal …

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