Assam flood situation improves marginally; 17 lakh affected in 26 districts
5 months, 1 week 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 State Disaster Management Authority. Among the worst-hit districts are Dhubri where 3,54,045 people are affected, Cachar, Sivasagar, Barpeta and Golaghat. Dhubri, Cachar, Kamrup, Goalpara, Lakhimpur, Dibrugarh, Charaideo, South Salmara, Nalbari, Karimganj, Dhemaji, Morigaon, Nagaon, Sivasagar, Golaghat, Sonitpur, Hailakandi, Biswanath, Barpeta, Darrang, Kamrup, Majuli, Jorhat, Kokrajhar, Tinsukia and Chirang are among the affected districts.

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

Govt. declares NTR district as Flood-affected District
3 months, 1 week ago

Govt. declares NTR district as Flood-affected District

The Hindu  

The State government has declared NTR district as a “Flood-affected District” for the calamity of unprecedented, extremely heavy rainfall on August 30 and 31, 2024 due to depression in the Bay of Bengal. The unprecedented rainfall on August 30 and 31 had far exceeded the season’s normal rainfall at many places, even exceeding the annual rainfall for the region, in …

Central team arrives in Andhra Pradesh to assess flood damage
3 months, 1 week 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, …

Red alert for parts of Gujarat as rains continued to batter flood-hit state
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Gujarat rain: Flood-like situation in Vadodara; IMD predicts more showers | Details
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Gujarat rain: Flood-like situation in Vadodara; IMD predicts more showers | Details

Hindustan Times  

Heavy rain for the past two days has led to severe waterlogging in Gujarat's Vadodara causing a flood-like situation. A flooded road in Vadodara on Tuesday after heavy rainfall caused waterlogging in the city According to the weather department Vadodara received 26 cm of rainfall on Monday. People are facing a lot of difficulty.” The Kashi Vishwanath Mahadev Temple complex …

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

Heavy rains lash Kurnool district, streams and canals overflow
4 months ago

Heavy rains lash Kurnool district, streams and canals overflow

The Hindu  

Kurnool district experienced substantial rainfall from Monday night to Tuesday morning, causing streams and canals to overflow in several areas, particularly in the Western parts of the region. Flood waters also overflowed on the Hagari and Vedavati rivers in Holagunda mandal, severely impacting traffic toward Kadapa, Hyderabad, and Karnataka. The heavy rainfall in Pattikonda is expected to bring significant flood …

After 29% deficient rain in July, monsoon activity to increase HP
4 months, 2 weeks ago

After 29% deficient rain in July, monsoon activity to increase HP

Hindustan Times  

Himachal received 29% less rainfall with 180.55 mm actual rainfall against the 255.9 mm normal rainfall in July, India Meteorological Department data showed, Rain wreaked havoc in Himachal in the first week of August. 581.5 mm, Kullu, Mandi and Shimla districts received normal rainfall, whereas Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kinnaur, Sirmaur, Solan and Una received deficient rainfall. The IMD in its …

Heavy rains wreak havoc in Madhya Pradesh’s Katni district, 1700 affected people shifted to relief camps
4 months, 4 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
4 months, 4 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 …

Depression weakens, crosses Odisha coast near Chilika Lake
5 months ago

Depression weakens, crosses Odisha coast near Chilika Lake

The Hindu  

The depression in the Bay that triggered heavy rains across Andhra Pradesh in the last two days weakened on July 20, and moved towards neighbouring Odisha, where it crossed the coast near Chilika Lake and then moved northwestwards at a speed of 3 kmph, a bulletin issued by the India Meteorological Department said. In the 24 hours ending 8.30 a.m. …

Assam flood situation continues to improve, water receding fast
5 months 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, 1 week 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 …

Assam flood situation improving as water level recedes
5 months, 1 week 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
5 months, 1 week 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
5 months, 1 week 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
5 months, 1 week 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
5 months, 1 week 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
5 months, 1 week 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
5 months, 1 week 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 waters recede; death toll reaches 79
5 months, 1 week 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
5 months, 1 week 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
5 months, 1 week 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 flood situation improves marginally, 18.80 lakh still affected
5 months, 2 weeks 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
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Assam Floods: Chaos Intensifies As Flood Hits Assam, Affects More Than 2.3 Million | ABP LIVE
5 months, 2 weeks 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
5 months, 2 weeks 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
5 months, 2 weeks 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
5 months, 2 weeks 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
5 months, 2 weeks 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
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Assam floods: 58 people dead, 23 lakh affected by torrential rain
5 months, 2 weeks 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
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Assam flood situation critical with 24 lakh people affected, Rahul Gandhi asks Centre, state to extend support
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam flood situation critical with 24 lakh people affected, Rahul Gandhi asks Centre, state to extend support

India TV News  

Assam flood: The flood situation in Assam continued to be critical on Saturday, with six more people losing their lives and nearly 2.4 million affected, an official bulletin said. According to the bulletin issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, the devastating floods claimed the lives of two persons in Charaideo and one each in Goalpara, Morigaon, Sonitpur and …

Weather news Highlights: Rajasthan hit by severe rain, IMD issues flood alert
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Weather news Highlights: Rajasthan hit by severe rain, IMD issues flood alert

Hindustan Times  

India weather news Highlights: Flood situation in Assam remains grim due to heavy rainfall, with major rivers flowing above the danger mark and nearly 24 lakh people affected. Heavy rainfall has affected people's lives in other states across India like Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Manipur etc. Anganwadis, schools, and pre-university colleges in the state's Dakshina Kannada district are closed on …

Heavy rains and floods wreak havoc in N-E states, over 21 lakh affected in Assam
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Heavy rains and floods wreak havoc in N-E states, over 21 lakh affected in Assam

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: Heavy rainfall has caused havoc in northeastern states. Pointing out that over 21 lakh people were affected in Assam, official sources said that at least seven districts of Arunachal Pradesh in the central and eastern parts of the state were cut off due to landslides caused by flash floods. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the …

Assam Floods: 16.5 Lakh People In 29 Districts Affected As Rivers Cross Danger Mark
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam Floods: 16.5 Lakh People In 29 Districts Affected As Rivers Cross Danger Mark

News 18  

Many people have been affected by the ongoing floods in Assam, including the Cachar district. Among these districts, Dhubri is the worst hit, with over 2.23 lakh people suffering. It is followed by Darrang with nearly 1.84 lakh people and Lakhimpur with more than 1.66 lakh people reeling under flood waters. According to an official bulletin by the Press Trust …

Assam floods: 24 lakh hit by Assam floods, two killed in landslide
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam floods: 24 lakh hit by Assam floods, two killed in landslide

The Hindu  

The flood situation in Assam worsened in the last 24 hours, affecting 24.21 lakh people across 30 of the State’s 35 districts by Friday evening. Officials of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority said no loss of human lives was recorded from the affected districts although an eight-year-old boy was reported missing in Guwahati.They said two persons, including a male …

Assam floods: Brahmaputra above danger mark, CM Himanta says water receding
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam floods: Brahmaputra above danger mark, CM Himanta says water receding

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the flood situation was improving as the water flowing above the danger mark in Brahmaputra river and its tributaries continued to recede.. Chief Minister Sarma has claimed that the Assam flood situation has improved and water is receding, while the SDRF also begins rescues in Hailakandi district CM Sarma, who was …

Weather Update: Mathura To Assam, Entire Country Faces Floods In Early July | ABP News
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Weather Update: Mathura To Assam, Entire Country Faces Floods In Early July | ABP News

ABP News  

Eight people were killed in Assam on Wednesday, taking the death toll to 56. According to a PTI report, more than 16.25 lakh people are reeling under the deluge across 27 districts, an official bulletin stated. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority report said that two persons died in Tezpur revenue circle of Sonitpur district, while one each drowned at …

Assam Floods: 6 more dead in floods as toll mounts to 52; over 21 lakh people affected
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam Floods: 6 more dead in floods as toll mounts to 52; over 21 lakh people affected

The Hindu  

At least six persons, including two children, drowned on Thursday, taking the death toll in two waves of floods in Assam since May to 52. Officials of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority said the water levels of the Brahmaputra and other rivers dipped marginally on Thursday, but the flood situation continued to be grim with 21.13 lakh forced to …

Assam floods: 10 rivers in spate, over 24 lakh affected, two more dead in landslide
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam floods: 10 rivers in spate, over 24 lakh affected, two more dead in landslide

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam has remained unchanged with the death toll standing at 52. While no human lives were lost in the floods in the past 24 hours, two persons died and one was injured in an incident of landslide in the Kamrup district. The landslides also affected six villages in the hill district of Dima Hasao. According …

16.5 lakh people hit by Assam floods, toll rises to 56; Kaziranga inundated
5 months, 2 weeks ago

16.5 lakh people hit by Assam floods, toll rises to 56; Kaziranga inundated

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: Over 16.50 lakh people in Assam are affected by floods in 29 districts with the major rivers flowing above the danger level in the state. At the famed Kaziranga National Park, a total of 31 animals have died due to drowning, while 82 others have been rescued in the worst deluge in recent years, a park official said. Out …

Floods in north-east leave people dead, extreme rainfall to continue for next 4-5 days
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Floods in north-east leave people dead, extreme rainfall to continue for next 4-5 days

Live Mint  

More than 1.6 million people have been displaced in unabated flooding in the northeast, with Assam and Manipur the hardest hit by incessant rainfall. The weather bureau said two cyclonic circulations over northeast Rajasthan and a trough running from northeast Rajasthan to Bangladesh and over west Jharkhand may cause widespread rainfall accompanied by thunderstorm and lightning over east and northeast …

Assam flood situation deteriorates, 16.50 lakh people affected in 29 districts
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam flood situation deteriorates, 16.50 lakh people affected in 29 districts

The Hindu  

The flood situation in Assam further deteriorated with over 16.50 lakh population affected in 29 districts with the major rivers flowing above the danger level across the state on July 4, an official bulletin said. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is scheduled to visit flood-affected areas in Maligaon, Pandu Port and Temple Ghat areas in Guwahati Metropolitan area on Thursday …

Assam, Manipur floods: 48 killed, thousands evacuated amid heavy rains | Top updates
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam, Manipur floods: 48 killed, thousands evacuated amid heavy rains | Top updates

Hindustan Times  

As heavy rains continue to lash northeastern states, the flood situation in Manipur and Assam remains critical. Heavy rains continue to lash both Assam and Manipur, and the India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for all northeastern states this week. Army, Assam Rifles, state police, Manipur Fire Service, NDRF and SDRF personnel, and local volunteers used boats to …

Weather Bee | How unusual is the heavy rain flooding northeastern states
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Weather Bee | How unusual is the heavy rain flooding northeastern states

Hindustan Times  

Almost all the eight states in India’s northeastern region have been affected by floods and landslides this monsoon season. An analysis of 2024 monsoon rain shows that four of the eight northeastern states — Meghalaya, Sikkim, Assam, and Nagaland — have more than 20% surplus over the LPA, which is IMD’s threshold for “excess” or “large excess” rain. In all …

Assam flood update: 31 animals dead, 82 rescued in Kaziranga National Park
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam flood update: 31 animals dead, 82 rescued in Kaziranga National Park

India TV News  

In the wake of the worst deluge in recent years, Kaziranga National Park has reported the death of 31 animals due to drowning, while 82 others have been rescued, a park official said on Thursday. Rescue efforts Forest officials have successfully rescued 73 hog deer, two otters, two sambar deer, a scops owl, one rhino calf, an Indian hare, and …

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