India floods: At least 27 dead as walls collapse on shanty homes in Mumbai and western cities
5 years, 6 months ago

India floods: At least 27 dead as walls collapse on shanty homes in Mumbai and western cities

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 27 people have died in western India as heavy monsoon rains caused walls to collapse onto homes and widespread disruption. And the main runway at Mumbai airport, India's second biggest, was closed from midnight after a SpiceJet flight overshot the runway while landing, an airport spokeswoman said. India’s monsoon season runs from June to September across the country, and each year Mumbai - despite hopes of transforming itself into a global financial hub - suffers extensive disruption as its often poorly-built infrastructure struggles to cope with the huge influx of rain.

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Four dead in rain-related incidents across Tamil Nadu
4 weeks 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 …

At least 13 people dead as Thailand and Malaysia face worst floods in decades
1 month, 1 week ago

At least 13 people dead as Thailand and Malaysia face worst floods in decades

The Independent  

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Floods displace 1.22 lakh people in Malaysia
1 month, 1 week ago

Floods displace 1.22 lakh people in Malaysia

New Indian Express  

KUALA LUMPUR: More than 122,000 people have been forced out of their homes as massive floods caused by relentless rains swept through Malaysia's northern states, disaster officials said Saturday. Kelantan state bore the brunt of the flooding, accounting for 63 percent of the 122,631 people displaced, according to data from the National Disaster Management Agency. Heavy rains, which began early …

Expert: Bengaluru should adopt proven solutions to flooding
2 months, 1 week ago

Expert: Bengaluru should adopt proven solutions to flooding

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Tech hub Bengaluru has transformed into a waterlogged nightmare, with back-to-back floods in 2022, 2023, and again this year. Dr Ranga Raju, a specialist who has advised the Supreme Court and high courts on major water disputes, expressed frustration in a recent interview with The New Indian Express. Cities like New York, Washington, Tokyo, London and Hong Kong have …

Why Bengaluru's Floods Are So Severe: A Deep Dive into Urbanization and Climate Change
2 months, 1 week ago

Why Bengaluru's Floods Are So Severe: A Deep Dive into Urbanization and Climate Change

The Hindu  

Bengaluru has been hit hard by heavy rainfall this week, causing widespread flooding. The city was under a yellow alert for moderate to heavy rainfall, with lightning and thunder accompanying the heavy downpour. The high vulnerability of Bengaluru to flooding is due to several factors, including its high population density, limited green space, and high urbanisation rates. The city's infrastructure, …

Monsoon flooding closes schools and offices in India’s IT hubs
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Monsoon flooding closes schools and offices in India’s IT hubs

The Independent  

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Three people killed and 7,000 forced to leave homes as heavy rainfall causes floods in Sri Lanka
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Three people killed and 7,000 forced to leave homes as heavy rainfall causes floods in Sri Lanka

The Independent  

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At least 46 drown in India as major festival goes ahead despite widespread flooding
3 months, 2 weeks ago

At least 46 drown in India as major festival goes ahead despite widespread flooding

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 46 people, most …

Four dead and flights cancelled as Mumbai gets flooding red alert after heavy rains
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Four dead and flights cancelled as Mumbai gets flooding red alert after heavy rains

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least four people are …

10 people killed in building collapse in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut, rescue ops end
3 months, 3 weeks ago

10 people killed in building collapse in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut, rescue ops end

Hindustan Times  

At least ten people have died and five others were injured after a three-storey building collapsed in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut on Saturday. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Amid continuous rain, teams from the National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force are conducting rescue efforts at the spot. Following the collapse, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath instructed officials to …

Fort wall collapse kills seven of a family in Madhya Pradesh’s Datia
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Fort wall collapse kills seven of a family in Madhya Pradesh’s Datia

The Hindu  

At least seven people died and two others were injured after a portion of a wall in the 17th century Rajgarh Fort in Madhya Pradesh’s Datia collapsed, officials said. The incident took place at around 4 a.m. on Thursday when about a 35-metre-wide portion of the wall collapsed on at least two houses after incessant rains in the region. He …

Rains cause extensive damage to standing crop, claim 49 lives in Gujarat
4 months ago

Rains cause extensive damage to standing crop, claim 49 lives in Gujarat

The Hindu  

Heavy downpours in Gujarat since the last week of August have caused massive damage to standing crops and claimed 49 lives. Rescue operations Since August 25, the rainfall has caused floods that have damaged roads, cut off villages, and residential areas, requiring the rescue of over 37,000 people by multiple agencies, including the NDRF and Army. “Cash relief of ₹ …

Heavy rains inundate fields, homes in Marathwada, 4 dead
4 months, 1 week ago

Heavy rains inundate fields, homes in Marathwada, 4 dead

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Heavy rains lashed Marathwada on Sunday, leading to a flood-like situation in the region known for frequent droughts and farm suicides. With rains continuing on Monday, deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis reviewed the situation in the evening and ordered the administration to start the assessment of crop damage due to floods immediately. Several residential areas in Hingoli were flooded …

Drought-prone Marathwada region battered by torrential rains, leaving four dead
4 months, 1 week ago

Drought-prone Marathwada region battered by torrential rains, leaving four dead

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Marathwada region of Maharashtra, historically known for its frequent droughts, was hit by torrential rains over the past 24 hours, resulting in the deaths of four people who drowned in flood waters. According to preliminary reports, the deluge has also claimed the lives of 88 cattle and damaged 135 houses, with 284 revenue circles experiencing heavy rainfall that …

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 …

Floods in Yemen kill at least 33 people, damage more than 200 homes
4 months, 1 week ago

Floods in Yemen kill at least 33 people, damage more than 200 homes

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Floods that swept through a district in northern Yemen this week have killed at least 33 people and damaged more than 200 houses, a local official said. Heavy rains that began Tuesday as part of Yemen’s monsoon season have caused major flooding and unleashed rockslides in the Melhan district of Al-Mahwit province. The floods have killed 33 people, …

Gujarat Floods: Heavy Rain Disrupts Livelihood, Watch Big Updates If The Hour Only On ABP News
4 months, 1 week ago

Gujarat Floods: Heavy Rain Disrupts Livelihood, Watch Big Updates If The Hour Only On ABP News

ABP News  

Heavy rains continue to wreak havoc in Gujarat, leading to flood-like conditions in several districts as rivers overflow. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Thursday, predicting extremely heavy rainfall in parts of Saurashtra and Kutch. Along the Gujarat coast, bordering Pakistan and the northeastern and east-central Arabian Sea, winds could reach 55 to 65 km/h. The …

Thousands evacuated as monsoon rains and flooding kill 28 people in India
4 months, 1 week 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 …

At least 13 killed after floods in eastern Bangladesh affect 4.5 million people
4 months, 2 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 …

As more floods batter Bangladesh and India, death toll rises to 30
4 months, 2 weeks ago

As more floods batter Bangladesh and India, death toll rises to 30

The Independent  

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Tripura floods: 22 killed, two missing; 65,400 people rendered homeless
4 months, 2 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 …

30 deaths in rain-related incidents during monsoon: deceased’s kin slam ‘laxity’ on part of civic agencies
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Heavy rains hit Pakistan’s south as this monsoon’s death toll rises to 209
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Heavy rains hit Pakistan’s south as this monsoon’s death toll rises to 209

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Flash floods triggered by monsoon rains swept through streets in southern Pakistan and blocked a key highway in the north, officials said Monday, as the death toll from rain-related incidents rose to 209 since July 1. Fourteen people died across Punjab province in the past 24 hours, said Irfan Ali, an official at the provincial disaster management authority. …

Heavy rains hit Pakistan's south, as deaths from flash floods and downpours jump to 209 since July
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Heavy rains hit Pakistan's south, as deaths from flash floods and downpours jump to 209 since July

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Flash floods triggered by the …

Watch: The great Kerala floods of 1924
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: The great Kerala floods of 1924

The Hindu  

Kerala recently witnessed massive landslides in the Wayanad district claiming hundreds of lives But this isn’t the first time that the “God’s own country” is facing a natural calamity of this scale. Several roads and 500 acres of paddy fields are underwater” As per the IMD records, Kerala recorded the highest rainfall in its recorded history in 1924 — 3451.3 …

Eight killed in rain-related incidents in Rajasthan; Bengaluru goes under water after downpour
4 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Death toll crosses 100 as heavy rains continue in Himachal Pradesh, 338 roads closed
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Death toll crosses 100 as heavy rains continue in Himachal Pradesh, 338 roads closed

The Hindu  

Landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy rain since Sunday led to the closure of 338 roads, including four national highways in Himachal Pradesh, officials said. The State Emergency Operation Centre said of the 338 roads closed, 104 were in Shimla, 71 in Mandi, 58 in Sirmaur, 55 in Chamba, 26 in Kullu, seven each in Solan and Lahaul & …

Death toll rises to 156 as weeks of heavy monsoon rains wreak havoc in Pakistan
5 months ago

Death toll rises to 156 as weeks of heavy monsoon rains wreak havoc in Pakistan

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — The death toll from nearly six weeks of monsoon rains and flash floods across Pakistan has risen to 156, officials said Thursday, as downpours continued in much of the country, inundating some villages and causing landslides. More than 1,800 homes have been damaged since July 1, when the monsoon rains began, the National Disaster Management Authority said. Nearly …

Death toll from 6 weeks of monsoon rains jumps to 154 in Pakistan
5 months ago

Death toll from 6 weeks of monsoon rains jumps to 154 in Pakistan

The Independent  

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Torrential rains have claimed more than 150 lives in China in the past 2 months
5 months ago

Torrential rains have claimed more than 150 lives in China in the past 2 months

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Landslides and flooding have killed …

Rain-damaged wall collapses, kills four children in Madhya Pradesh
5 months, 1 week ago

Rain-damaged wall collapses, kills four children in Madhya Pradesh

The Hindu  

At least four children died on Saturday in Madhya Pradesh’s Rewa district after a wall near a private school fell on them following incessant rains in the area, police said. Mangawan Sub-Divisional Magistrate P. S. Tripathi said that a total of eight people were trapped under the wall of which four children passed away. However, Congress leader and former Chief …

50 dead in areas affected by cloudburst in Himachal, says minister; heavy rain to continue in Kerala
5 months, 1 week ago

50 dead in areas affected by cloudburst in Himachal, says minister; heavy rain to continue in Kerala

Hindustan Times  

Himachal Pradesh minister Vikramaditya Singh on Saturday said that around 50 people are feared dead in the areas affected by the cloud-burst incidents. The IMD has also predicted isolated, extremely heavy rainfall very likely over Madhya Maharashtra, Konkan and Goa and Meghalaya on Saturday in its daily forecast bulletin released at 2:30 pm. IMD has also predicted isolated extremely heavy …

Rain-related disasters have killed more than 200 in a deadly week across Asia
5 months, 1 week ago

Rain-related disasters have killed more than 200 in a deadly week across Asia

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Heavy rains sent torrents of mud and water through tea estates and villages in Kerala state in southern India …

Rain-related disasters have killed more than 250 in a deadly week across Asia
5 months, 1 week ago

Rain-related disasters have killed more than 250 in a deadly week across Asia

Associated Press  

In India and China, torrential rains have killed more than 250 people in the past week. India: 201 dead, nearly 200 missing Heavy rains sent torrents of mud and water through tea estates and villages in Kerala state in southern India early Tuesday, destroying bridges and flattening houses. North Korea: Damage, but no information on deaths The tropical storm also …

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 …

Delhi rain fury may continue; cloudbursts in Himachal and Uttarakhand claim over 10 lives, ‘Venice-like’ scenes unfold
5 months, 1 week ago

Delhi rain fury may continue; cloudbursts in Himachal and Uttarakhand claim over 10 lives, ‘Venice-like’ scenes unfold

Live Mint  

Many cities and hilly areas witnessed distressing scenes on Thursday after extremely heavy rainfall, accompanied by cloudbursts, lashed several parts of the country over the past two days. A footbridge and three makeshift sheds, including a liquor shop, were washed away following a flash flood triggered by a cloudburst in Tosh Nullah in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district, officials said on …

Uttarakhand Cloudburst: 2 Dead, Over 200 Stranded In Kedarnath, Rescue Ops On
5 months, 1 week ago

Uttarakhand Cloudburst: 2 Dead, Over 200 Stranded In Kedarnath, Rescue Ops On

ABP News  

Uttarakhand Cloudburst News: At least two people lost their lives in a cloudburst at Ghansali in Uttarakhand's Tehri district as heavy rains throughout Wednesday wreaked havoc across the state. #WATCH | Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says, "I have directed the officials to help those people who are affected by heavy rainfall and also to shift those who are affected …

Heavy Rainfall Causes Widespread Flooding and Landslides in Jammu and Kashmir | ABP News
5 months, 1 week ago

Heavy Rainfall Causes Widespread Flooding and Landslides in Jammu and Kashmir | ABP News

ABP News  

In recent days, Jammu and Kashmir have faced severe impacts from heavy rainfall. The downpours have caused widespread flooding in several areas, particularly affecting low-lying regions where roads and bridges have been submerged or damaged, disrupting transportation and connectivity. The relentless rain has also triggered landslides in the hilly and mountainous areas, leading to road blockages and posing risks to …

Rain hinders rescue efforts as death toll rises in India
5 months, 1 week ago

Rain hinders rescue efforts as death toll rises in India

China Daily  

Indian rescuers cross a temporary bridge to reach a landslide site in Wayanad district, Kerala state, on Wednesday. FRANCIS MASCARENHAS/REUTERS CHOORALMALA, India — Soldiers and rescuers worked through slush and rocks under steady rain, looking for survivors and searching for bodies in the hills of India's Kerala state on Wednesday, a day after more than 167 people were killed in …

Heavy rain in Uttarakhand triggers landslides, road closures and six fatalities reported
5 months, 1 week ago

Heavy rain in Uttarakhand triggers landslides, road closures and six fatalities reported

India TV News  

Heavy rains have continued to batter Uttarakhand, leading to severe disruptions across the state. The intense downpours have triggered landslides, road closures, and unfortunately, resulted in six fatalities. Landslides and Road Closures: The torrential rains have caused landslides that have damaged crucial infrastructure. In addition, several rural motor roads are also closed across various districts, including Rudraprayag, Bageshwar, Champawat, and …

Death toll from Kerala landslides rises above 165 as rescuers race to find survivors
5 months, 1 week ago

Death toll from Kerala landslides rises above 165 as rescuers race to find survivors

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Soldiers and rescuers are facing a race against time to find survivors in the hills …

Delhi rains: One injured as house collapses after heavy showers in Sabzi Mandi area, IMD issues red alert
5 months, 1 week ago

Delhi rains: One injured as house collapses after heavy showers in Sabzi Mandi area, IMD issues red alert

India TV News  

Delhi rains: A house collapsed in the Sabji Mandi area of north Delhi following heavy rainfall today, a Delhi Fire Services official said. Delhi recorded more than a hundred millimetres of rainfall in one hour, leading to waterlogging in several areas of the national capital and prompting the weather office to issue a red warning. According to the India Meteorological …

Landslides caused by heavy rains kill 93 and bury many others in southern India
5 months, 1 week ago

Landslides caused by heavy rains kill 93 and bury many others in southern India

LA Times  

Rescuers try to reach affected people after landslides hit hilly villages in Wayanad district, Kerala state, India, on Tuesday. Multiple landslides in southern India have killed 93 people and many others are feared trapped under the debris, officials said Tuesday, after torrential rains triggered torrents of mud and water that swept through tea estates and villages. The landslides hit hilly …

Heavy rainfall triggers landslide on Shimla-Chandigarh highway, 1 dead
5 months, 1 week ago

Heavy rainfall triggers landslide on Shimla-Chandigarh highway, 1 dead

Hindustan Times  

Heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours disrupted normal traffic in Himachal Pradesh and claimed the life of one person after landslides triggered by the downpour buried his vehicle on the Shimla Chandigarh highway as more than 80 roads, both lateral and main, were shut in the region. The car got buried under the debris on the Mehli Shoghi road …

A city submerged: The unforgettable saga of Mumbai's 26/7 deluge
5 months, 2 weeks ago

A city submerged: The unforgettable saga of Mumbai's 26/7 deluge

Firstpost  

The catastrophic 26/7 Mumbai floods of 2005 highlighted the city’s infrastructural deficiencies and the need for effective disaster management strategies Commuters walk through floodwaters after heavy torrential rains paralysed the city of Mumbai on 27 July 2005. AFP July 26, 2005, is a date etched in the memory of Mumbai’s residents marking one of the most catastrophic natural disasters in …

Rain triggers landslides, flooding across 4 states
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rain triggers landslides, flooding across 4 states

Hindustan Times  

Heavy rains triggered landslides and flash floods across four states on Thursday, throwing normal life out of gear and prompting authorities to deploy the army and disaster response personnel to rescue hundreds of stranded people as the toll in rain-related incidents mounted. Our teams are deployed there, and rescue operations are going on,’’ Pune district collector Suhas Diwse Residents of …

Mumbai Rains 2024: Echoes of July 26, 2005 Deluge? Remembering the Past, Facing the Present
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Mumbai Rains 2024: Echoes of July 26, 2005 Deluge? Remembering the Past, Facing the Present

News 18  

ON THIS DAY IN 2005: The people of Mumbai remember the year 2005 for what was a devastating monsoon season. WATCH: When Rain Brought Mumbai To A Standstill Meanwhile on July 25, 2024, India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for Mumbai, Pune and Raigad district where heavy to very heavy rainfall has been predicted in the coming 24 hours. …

Karnataka rains: Teenager killed after part of retaining wall collapses near Mangaluru
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka rains: Teenager killed after part of retaining wall collapses near Mangaluru

The Hindu  

A 17-year-old boy died after part of a retaining wall collapsed near Mangaluru, as moderate to heavy rains continued across Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts on Thursday. Dakshina Kannada district recorded an average of 62.1 mm rainfall in 24 hours ending at 8.30 a.m. on Thursday. Holiday for schools in Udupi Heavy rains led the Udupi administration to declare a …

4 dead in rain-related incidents in Pune; low-lying areas inundated, people being evacuated
5 months, 2 weeks ago

4 dead in rain-related incidents in Pune; low-lying areas inundated, people being evacuated

Hindustan Times  

Pune, Heavy and incessant rains wreaked havoc in Maharashtra's Pune, where at least four persons died in rain-related incidents on Thursday, while several houses and residential societies in low-lying areas in the city were inundated, following which people are being evacuated, officials said. Pune city and other parts of the district, including Velha, Mulshi, Bhor talukas and the catchments areas …

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