Delhi floods Highlights: Incessant rainfall leads to waterlogging, floods as Yamuna swells
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi floods Highlights: Incessant rainfall leads to waterlogging, floods as Yamuna swells

India TV News  

Weather HIGHLIGHTS: The water level in Yamuna, which stood at 208.63 metres at 10 pm on Thursday, went down to 208.40 at 9 am in the morning today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also made phone calls to Delhi LG Vinai Kumar Saxena and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to inquire about the flood situation in Delhi. Meanwhile, a flood situation has also arisen in several districts–Chirang & Bongaigaon– of Assam after an increase in the water level of the Brahmaputra river due to incessant rainfall in different parts across the state. Several other states like Haryana and Uttar Pradesh are also affected due to heavy rainfall and waterlogging. In Haryana, lakhs of people were affected as flood water reached around 854 villages and towns in 11 districts of the state and damaged crops on around 1.24 lakh hectares.

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Ammonia spike: Delhi water supply crisis worsens, more plants impacted
8 hours, 11 minutes ago

Ammonia spike: Delhi water supply crisis worsens, more plants impacted

Hindustan Times  

An ongoing water supply disruption in the northern and central parts of the city, triggered by a spike in pollutants and an increase in ammonia levels in the Yamuna, worsened on Monday due to limited supply from five of nine water treatment plants in the city, according to relevant authorities and resident groups. “Due to regular receipt of high pollutants …

Floods in Tiruchi
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1 week, 2 days ago

Floods in Tiruchi

The Hindu  

After the heavy downpour over the past two days, several parts of Tiruchi, especially residential areas, remain inundated on Saturday, throwing life out of gear. Meanwhile, Karumandapam and Selva Nagar areas continue to reel under the impact of heavy rain. Several houses flooded Viswas Nagar Extension Street and Manthoppu in Karumandapam were worst hit. If it rains again, Viswas Nagar …

Water supply to be hit for 16 hours in Delhi's Rohini on this day
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Water supply to be hit for 16 hours in Delhi's Rohini on this day

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Jal Board on Saturday said that water supply in the national capital's Rohini area will be disrupted on November 11 for 16 hours due to “maintenance work”, news agency PTI reported. Water supply crisis in Delhi The national capital faced an acute water supply crisis over the last week as high levels of ammonia contamination in the Yamuna …

Lack of annual flush leaves Yamuna highly polluted this year
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lack of annual flush leaves Yamuna highly polluted this year

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Iceberg-like foam in the Yamuna. This year, the water level of the Yamuna failed to cross the warning level of 204.5 metres at Old Railway Bridge, a first since 2014 and only one of six instances recorded since 1963. For a river such as the Yamuna, the four-month monsoon cycle when low-level flooding occurs is critical for annual …

'Precautionary measures not taken…': BJP's Suvendu Adhikari on floods in West Bengal
3 months ago

'Precautionary measures not taken…': BJP's Suvendu Adhikari on floods in West Bengal

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal Assembly Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari hit out at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and said that the government did not work at all on pre-monsoon work and infrastructure in the last three years adding that the precautionary measures ahead of monsoons were not taken. Suvendu Adhikari said, "Pre-monsoon work has not been done for the …

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 …

Floods imminent in West Bengal as depression, dam water make things worse
3 months ago

Floods imminent in West Bengal as depression, dam water make things worse

The Hindu  

Heavy rain in West Bengal and the release of water by the Damodar Valley Corporation are likely to develop into a flood in seven districts. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said water levels are already above danger levels and will rise further. Speaking late on Monday night, she said, “I have spoken to Hemant Soren about the issue three times today.” …

Weather Update: How Will The Weather Be In Your City? Watch To Know Complete Details | ABP News
3 months, 1 week ago

Weather Update: How Will The Weather Be In Your City? Watch To Know Complete Details | ABP News

ABP News  

In Delhi, heavy rainfall is forecasted to continue throughout the day, prompting the India Meteorological Department to issue a yellow alert. By late evening, roads near Saket Metro Station had become so submerged that they resembled swimming pools, making travel almost impossible. The IMD has issued a warning for continued rainfall in the coming hours, advising residents to exercise caution …

‘Forget Friday The 13th…’: Heavy Rains Trigger Traffic Chaos In Delhi NCR
3 months, 1 week ago

‘Forget Friday The 13th…’: Heavy Rains Trigger Traffic Chaos In Delhi NCR

News 18  

Parts of the Delhi-National Capital Region experienced heavy rainfall on Friday afternoon, causing waterlogging and disruptions in various areas. A hovercraft is the perfect commuter vehicle for Gurgaon pic.twitter.com/ua8NbZXYix— Akshay September 13, 2024 This user pointed out the Friday The 13th connection and wrote, “Forget Friday the 13th horror movies. Just try driving in Delhi rain— anushka September 13, 2024 …

Andhra Pradesh floods: Central team gets down to task; govt. pegs preliminary damage at ₹6,880 crore
3 months, 1 week ago

Andhra Pradesh floods: Central team gets down to task; govt. pegs preliminary damage at ₹6,880 crore

The Hindu  

The six-member Inter-Ministerial Central Team, led by Anil Subramaniam, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, took stock of the flood situation and the damage caused by it, during a meeting at the office of the State Disaster Management Authority, at Kunchanapalli in Guntur district on September 11. Mr. Sisodia told the team members that seven districts — West Godavari, Eluru, …

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 …

Marathwada rain toll touches 10
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Marathwada rain toll touches 10

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The death toll in Marathwada due to torrential rains since Sunday has climbed to 10 while over 500 people have been displaced and 3,487 villages have been affected by the flood-like situation. The rains have also damaged kharif crops spread across 1.16 million hectares in the region, affecting 1.46 million farmers. Divisional commissioner Dilip Gawade said the 1.16 million …

Delhi Weather Today: Heavy Rainfall Wrecks Havoc In The Capital, Roads Submerged | ABP News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Weather Today: Heavy Rainfall Wrecks Havoc In The Capital, Roads Submerged | ABP News

ABP News  

A few hours of rainfall has led to significant waterlogging in several areas of Delhi. Many vehicles have come to a halt due to the waterlogged roads, exacerbating the traffic congestion. The authorities are facing challenges in managing the situation, and efforts are underway to address the waterlogging and restore normal traffic flow. The unexpected rainfall has highlighted the need …

Delhi Weather Updates: Watch Big Updates Of The Hour Only On ABP News | Heavy Rainfall
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Weather Updates: Watch Big Updates Of The Hour Only On ABP News | Heavy Rainfall

ABP News  

A few hours of rainfall has led to significant waterlogging in several areas of Delhi. Many vehicles have come to a halt due to the waterlogged roads, exacerbating the traffic congestion. The authorities are facing challenges in managing the situation, and efforts are underway to address the waterlogging and restore normal traffic flow. The unexpected rainfall has highlighted the need …

Thousands evacuated as monsoon rains and flooding kill 28 people in India
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Thousands evacuated as monsoon rains and flooding kill 28 people in India

ABC  

Heavy rains have battered India and Pakistan's coastal areas, flooding cities in India's Gujarat state and forcing thousands from their homes. Intense monsoon rains and floods have killed at least 28 people in India in the past few days. Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated since Sunday from cities near the coast, with more heavy downpours and strong …

Delhi: Heavy rain causes waterlogging, traffic snarls
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi: Heavy rain causes waterlogging, traffic snarls

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Overnight rains led to waterlogging in many parts of Delhi, affecting traffic movement on Thursday morning. According to IMD parameters, 2.5-15.5 mm of rain is considered light rainfall, 15.6 mm-64.4 mm moderate, 64.5-115.5 mm heavy, 115.6-204.4 mm very heavy and over 204.5 mm extremely heavy rainfall. Traffic movement is affected on both the carriageways of GTK Road, from …

Gujarat flood toll rises to 28, with over 40,000 displaced
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Gujarat flood toll rises to 28, with over 40,000 displaced

Hindustan Times  

Several regions in Gujarat were facing acute flood situation as heavy rainfall lashed parts of the western state for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday, with Vadodara city being the worst-affected urban pocket where some areas were submerged under 10 to 12 feet of water. Rain-related incidents have claimed at least 28 lives in Gujarat in the last three days, …

Gujarat Floods: Toll Rises To 26 As Rains Claim 19 More Lives, PM Modi Dials CM To Assure Aid
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Gujarat Floods: Toll Rises To 26 As Rains Claim 19 More Lives, PM Modi Dials CM To Assure Aid

ABP News  

Rain-related incidents claimed 19 more lives in Gujarat, taking the toll to 26 in three days, while around 17,800 people were evacuated from flood-affected areas as heavy showers lashed parts of the state for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday, officials said. The deceased include seven persons who went missing after the tractor trolley they were travelling in was swept …

Gujarat: Heavy rainfall floods low-lying areas in parts of state; IMD issues ‘red alert’
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Gujarat: Heavy rainfall floods low-lying areas in parts of state; IMD issues ‘red alert’

Hindustan Times  

Amid heavy rainfall over the past two days, parts of Gujarat have been inundated, displacing hundreds of affected residents to safer locations. The weather department predicts a ‘heavy to very heavy’ rain in several areas, with isolated instances of ‘extremely heavy’ rainfall expected in the south Gujarat districts of Vadodara, Surat, Bharuch, Navsari, Valsad, as well as in Amreli and …

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 …

30 deaths in rain-related incidents during monsoon: deceased’s kin slam ‘laxity’ on part of civic agencies
4 months ago

30 deaths in rain-related incidents during monsoon: deceased’s kin slam ‘laxity’ on part of civic agencies

The Hindu  

Over the past nearly one and a half months of monsoon, Delhi has seen nearly 30 rain-related deaths. The fatalities include a cab driver who died after a portion of a canopy at IGI Airport fell on him on June 28 and three Civil Services aspirants who drowned in the basement of a coaching institute on July 27 after it …

Delhi lost water bodies to administrative failure
4 months, 1 week ago

Delhi lost water bodies to administrative failure

Hindustan Times  

Delhi, among the most water-stressed cities in the world, has lost close to half of the water bodies it officially lists. This summer, when the hottest days saw temperatures rise to almost 50 degree Celsius, the city’s struggle with water adequacy was underlined by visuals of women and children running after water tankers even as the Aam Aadmi Party government …

Eight killed in rain-related incidents in Rajasthan; Bengaluru goes under water after downpour
4 months, 1 week ago

Eight killed in rain-related incidents in Rajasthan; Bengaluru goes under water after downpour

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi/Jaipur, Eight people were killed in Rajasthan, roads were blocked and normal life was brought to a halt in different parts of the country on Monday as rain wreaked havoc. Eight killed in rain-related incidents in Rajasthan; Bengaluru goes under water after downpour Heavy rainfall has created a flood-like situation in Karauli and Hindaun of Rajasthan, where 22 people …

Bihar: Water enters assembly, minister's homes after heavy rains in Patna
4 months, 1 week ago

Bihar: Water enters assembly, minister's homes after heavy rains in Patna

Hindustan Times  

Heavy rain in Patna on Sunday left the Bihar assembly premises, the bungalows of several ministers and hospitals in the city waterlogged. Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inspects the drainage pumping plant after heavy rain caused waterlogging in Patna on Sunday. Rivers are flowing above the danger mark at certain places in Patna, Gopalganj, East Champaran, West Champaran, Bagaha, …

Govt working 24x7 to help flood victims, says Yogi
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Govt working 24x7 to help flood victims, says Yogi

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow/Gorakhpur: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath, who visited the flood-affected areas of Kushinagar on Sunday, said the state government is committed to the safety of its citizens in times of disaster, adding that it is working 24x7 to help the flood victims. Addressing concerns of the public representatives about the villages across the Narayani river, the CM emphasized the need for …

Rain lashes parts of Delhi, overcast conditions likely to remain
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rain lashes parts of Delhi, overcast conditions likely to remain

Hindustan Times  

Rain lashed parts of Delhi on Sunday with the Indian Meteorological Department predicting generally cloud skies for the city with very light to light rainfall accompanied with strong surface winds ranging from 25 to 35 km per hour till Monday. According to the IMD, Delhi will receive heavy rainfall at isolated places on August 8 Delhi's Air Quality Index stands …

Delhi rains: Unraveling the cloudburst conundrum
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi rains: Unraveling the cloudburst conundrum

Hindustan Times  

Last week, Delhi faced an extraordinary rainfall event, leading to significant flooding in various parts of the city. “The heavy rainfall in Delhi last week was significant but did not qualify as a cloudburst,” said Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director general, IMD. While Delhi's rainfall totalled 160-200 mm in 24 hours, it was classified as very to extremely heavy rain, not a …

Flood alert issued for south of West Bengal after water released from two Jharkhand dams
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Flood alert issued for south of West Bengal after water released from two Jharkhand dams

The Hindu  

The West Bengal government has issued a flood alert for the southern parts of the State in view of water release from two dams in Jharkhand. Directing local authorities to stay vigilant, Alapan Bandopadhyay, the Chief Adviser to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, said on August 3 that the Damodar Valley Corporation had released a massive 75,000 cusecs of water through …

Monsoon mayhem: Over 20 killed as rains trigger landslides, flooding in parts of north India
4 months, 3 weeks 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 rainfall paralyses Delhi: Schools shut, 2 drown in Ghazipur
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Heavy rainfall paralyses Delhi: Schools shut, 2 drown in Ghazipur

Hindustan Times  

Delhi was thrown into chaos as heavy rainfall led to severe waterlogging and structural collapses, causing widespread disruption and raising serious safety concerns. Delhi minister Atishi announced on social media that all schools, both government and private, would remain closed on August 1 due to the forecast of continued heavy rainfall. Delhi Govt and MCD are maintaining a close watch …

Delhi disrupted as heavy rain batters city, traffic stalled
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi disrupted as heavy rain batters city, traffic stalled

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Heavy rains pounded the national capital on Wednesday evening, resulting in severe water-logging in several parts, including Old Rajinder Nagar where three UPSC aspirants recently drowned at the basement of a coaching centre. Widespread light/moderate rainfall with isolated intense to very intense spell likely over Delhi during next 2 hours,” the met department said. The downpour triggered water-logging …

More rains expected in Delhi, 1 killed, 3 injured in building collapse incidents
4 months, 3 weeks ago

More rains expected in Delhi, 1 killed, 3 injured in building collapse incidents

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: More rain is expected in Delhi on Thursday, the meteorological department has forecast, a day after heavy showers inundated large parts of the city and caused 27 building collapses that claimed one life and injured three. Till 12 am, the Delhi Police received 26 calls of building collapse and one more such incident was reported till 7 am …

Delhi turns into swimming pool after heavy rainfall, netizens share videos | WATCH
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi turns into swimming pool after heavy rainfall, netizens share videos | WATCH

India TV News  

Life in Delhi came to a halt on Wednesday as a severe rainstorm brought the national capital to a standstill. An X user Yasmin Kidwai wrote, “South Delhi - ring road all traffic blocked within two mins of rain -there is NO Drainage in Delhi. Another person shared footage of a staircase that had become a waterfall and wrote, “Just …

AP to have new paddy varieties capable of withstanding cyclone havocs
4 months, 3 weeks ago

AP to have new paddy varieties capable of withstanding cyclone havocs

Deccan Chronicle  

Kakinada: Agriculture Minister K Atchannaidu has said the AP government is making efforts to bring new varieties of paddy that would withstand the impact of cyclones and other natural disasters. He along with agriculture commissioner Delhi Rao, district collector Prashanthi, joint collector Tej Bharat and others visited the flood-affected areas in Rapaka village in Seethanagaram mandal on Sunday evening.The minister …

Heavy rain floods parts of Gujarat; 2,500 rescued, 18,000 moved to safer locations
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Heavy rain floods parts of Gujarat; 2,500 rescued, 18,000 moved to safer locations

The Hindu  

Around 2,500 people were rescued and more than 18,000 were shifted to safer locations in many districts affected by floods caused by incessant rain in south Gujarat and Saurashtra regions. In the latest monsoon spell, the State has witnessed significant rainfall, leading to severe flooding and damage to properties in 13 districts, including Tapi, Dang, Surat, Navsari and Dwarka. In …

Heavy rains batter south Gujarat, more than 2,500 evacuated
4 months, 4 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 …

Govt extends financial support for flood mitigation in five states
5 months 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 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 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 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 …

Bihar flood: Houses inundated in Muzaffarpur as Bagmati river swells
5 months, 1 week ago

Bihar flood: Houses inundated in Muzaffarpur as Bagmati river swells

India TV News  

Hundreds of houses in Barri and Basghatta Panchayat of Muzaffarpur flooded due to a rapid rise in the water level of the Bagmati River. Water levels of Bihar rivers rise The Bihar government asked district administrations to remain alert as water levels of several rivers were rising, following continuous rainfall in the last few days. Recently, Disaster Management Department Additional …

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 …

Dateline Lakhimpur: Flood situation grim, over 2 lakh people hit
5 months, 1 week ago

Dateline Lakhimpur: Flood situation grim, over 2 lakh people hit

Hindustan Times  

The flood situation in Pallia, Nighasan, Gola, Lakhimpur and Dhaurahra tehsils remained grim on Friday even as the water level in almost all major rivers started receding. Though the flood waters from Pallia town receded on the fifth day, neighbouring villages with agricultural lands remained inundated. Here, SDM Rajesh Kumar along with NDRF teams were on alert and keeping a …

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 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 …

Floods batter 10 U.P. districts, 17 more dead
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Waterlogging woes in Delhi after short, intense spell of rain
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Waterlogging woes in Delhi after short, intense spell of rain

Hindustan Times  

A series of intense spells of showers in the first half of the day threw afternoon traffic into chaos again with several reports of waterlogging across Delhi as the city experienced another humid day with relatively clean air on Tuesday. Air quality remains satisfactory Delhi’s average air quality index meanwhile stood at 84 at 4pm on Tuesday, when the Central …

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 …

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