Kerala suffers 80 percent tourism cancellations, government says overall loss due to floods is Rs 8,316 cr
6 years, 5 months ago

Kerala suffers 80 percent tourism cancellations, government says overall loss due to floods is Rs 8,316 cr

Firstpost  

Floods due to the unprecedented monsoon fury in Kerala have wrecked the tourism industry and seriously impacted the plantation sector, which are among the major revenue sources for the state. Thiruvananthapuram: Floods due to the unprecedented monsoon fury in Kerala have wrecked the tourism industry and seriously impacted the plantation sector, which are among the major revenue sources for the state. The government is presently busy with relief and rescue operations due to the floods and landslides in various parts of the state,” Kerala Tourism Director P Bala Kiran told PTI. The loss suffered by tea, coffee, cardamom and rubber planters due to the rains since the onset of the South West Monsoon on 29 May has been pegged at Rs 600 crore, secretary of Association of Planters of Kerala Ajit BK said.

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Cyclone Fengal devastates southern India with heavy rain and flooding
1 month, 1 week ago

Cyclone Fengal devastates southern India with heavy rain and flooding

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 Cyclone Fengal has continued to cause widespread disruption across southern India, with heavy rainfall triggering …

Kerala will restrict mass tourism in vulnerable hill regions, says Tourism Minister Mohamed Riyas
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala will restrict mass tourism in vulnerable hill regions, says Tourism Minister Mohamed Riyas

The Hindu  

Close to two months after the worst landslide catastrophe in Wayanad which claimed several lives and dashed the hopes of the tourism sector in the popular hill station in Kerala, State Tourism Minister P.A. Though the road to recovery will depend on a host of factors, it’s important for the State to cut back on the recovery period, especially in …

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

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, …

Watch: The great Kerala floods of 1924
4 months, 4 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 …

Study finds rains that led to deadly Indian landslides were made worse by climate change
5 months ago

Study finds rains that led to deadly Indian landslides were made worse by climate change

Associated Press  

BENGALURU, India — The heavy rains that resulted in landslides killing hundreds in southern India last month were made worse by human-caused climate change, a rapid analysis by climate scientists found Tuesday. The study by the World Weather Attribution, a group of scientists who use established climate models to quickly determine whether human-caused climate change played a part in extreme …

I’ll show you who’s boss: Mother Nature
5 months, 1 week ago

I’ll show you who’s boss: Mother Nature

Deccan Chronicle  

The natural disaster was not just an isolated event, but a stark reminder of the fragile balance between human development and the environment. Dr. Madhav Gadgil, an ecologist and the chair of the Western Ghats Ecology Experts Panel, has repeatedly cautioned that disrupting natural drainage systems makes regions like Wayanad more vulnerable to flooding and landslides. We’ve ignored the warnings …

₹767 crore made available for flood relief works in the State: Revenue Minister
5 months, 1 week ago

₹767 crore made available for flood relief works in the State: Revenue Minister

The Hindu  

A total of ₹ 767 crore have been made available to take up flood relief works in the State, said Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda. Speaking to reporters after visiting the flood-hit village of Dasanapura in Kollegal taluk on Friday, Mr. Gowda said the heavy rains and floods had caused considerable damage to the crops. 118 relief centres A total …

Kerala rains: Several farmers in Kozhikode suffer large crop loss in rain-related calamities
5 months, 1 week ago

Kerala rains: Several farmers in Kozhikode suffer large crop loss in rain-related calamities

The Hindu  

The destruction of several hectares of cultivated land in the recent episodes of rain-related calamities has shut the means of livelihood for several farmers in Kozhikode district of Kerala. Field-level reports submitted by various agriculture department officials to the district authorities confirm that the total loss in last month alone is about ₹17 crore. Neighbourhood groups in Kozhikode district are …

Landslides caused by heavy rains kill 93 and bury many others in southern India
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 mounts as floods in northeast India displace over 2 million people
6 months, 1 week ago

Death toll mounts as floods in northeast India displace over 2 million people

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 More than 2.1 million people have been displaced due to floods and landslides triggered by …

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

Assam flood situation continues to improve; water receding fast

Hindustan Times  

Guwahati, The flood situation in Assam continued to improve on Sunday as water level is receding fast across the state, officials said. Assam flood situation continues to improve; water receding fast The India Meteorological Department's Regional Meteorological Centre in Guwahati has also not issued any warning except predicting some rains in Barak valley and a few districts of central Assam. …

Assam floods: Situation remains grim, over 1.17 lakh people affected
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Assam floods: Situation remains grim, over 1.17 lakh people affected

The Hindu  

The flood situation in Assam continued to remain grim on June 23 with over 1.17 lakh people still reeling under the deluge across 10 districts of the State, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The flood waters have inundated 968 villages in 27 revenue circles in these districts, he said in a post on X. — Himanta Biswa Sarma June …

Flood situation remains grim in Assam, over 1.17 lakh people still affected
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Flood situation remains grim in Assam, over 1.17 lakh people still affected

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI – The flood situation in Assam continued to remain grim on Sunday, with over 1.17 lakh people still reeling under the deluge across 10 districts of the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. "The authorities are presently running 134 relief camps and 94 relief distribution centres, where a total of 17,661 people are taking shelter currently," he added. …

Kerala suffers Rs 260-crore loss as drought destroys crops
8 months ago

Kerala suffers Rs 260-crore loss as drought destroys crops

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: The report compiled by the agriculture department based on a field survey by senior officials at the block level, draws a gruesome picture of the severe drought that has devastated the farm sector in Kerala. As per the report, the drought has destroyed crops in 46,587 hectares of land, causing a loss of Rs 260 crore and devastating the …

Understanding and tackling urban floods in India
10 months, 1 week ago

Understanding and tackling urban floods in India

Hindustan Times  

Given their frequent recurrence in Indian cities, the problem of urban flooding is gaining focus in policy discussions. Indeed, urban floods can cause massive loss of infrastructure, property, and lives, and have a substantial economic impact. To ensure they remain functional and secure, Indian cities must tackle the issue of floods by examining the urban over-densification problem and adopting innovative …

2018, India's Official Oscars Entry, A Grim Reminder of Kerala Floods
1 year, 3 months ago

2018, India's Official Oscars Entry, A Grim Reminder of Kerala Floods

News 18  

India on Wednesday announced survival drama 2018 as the official entry for the 2024 Academy Awards, officially acknowledging the Malayalam film’s status as both a critical and box office hit. The film, starring Tovino Thomas, Kunchacko Boban, Asif Ali, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Narain and Lal and directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, is based on the devastating floods in Kerala in 2018 …

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar sends Rs 5 crore aid to flood-hit Himachal Pradesh
1 year, 4 months ago

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar sends Rs 5 crore aid to flood-hit Himachal Pradesh

Firstpost  

Since the onset of monsoon on June 24 till September 12, Himachal Pradesh has suffered losses of Rs 8,679 crore. About 270 people have died in rain-related incidents, according to the state emergency operation centre Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday contributed Rs 5 crore for relief and rehabilitation work in Himachal Pradesh — a state that witnessed damage …

5 years after floods, is Kerala equipped for heavy rain?
1 year, 4 months ago

5 years after floods, is Kerala equipped for heavy rain?

Hindustan Times  

On August 15, 2018, 40-year-old Jijo Abraham was across the Indian Ocean in Muscat, but his eyes were glued to visuals from Kerala. Five years later, Jijo’s two storey home, white and brown with a green roof still stands, but carries the markers of the Kerala’s “nootandile pralayam” that claimed lives of 480 and affected over five million people, swallowing …

Sinking Himachal? Death, Devastation, Destruction Only Sight in Hill State After Monsoon Mayhem
1 year, 4 months ago

Sinking Himachal? Death, Devastation, Destruction Only Sight in Hill State After Monsoon Mayhem

News 18  

Shimla in Himachal Pradesh, 400 km from Delhi, is usually a seven-hour drive but it is now taking 10 hours to reach the district, which continues to be the worst-hit by rain fury in the hill state. The tourism sector is the backbone of Himachal Pradesh and accounts for Rs 11,000 crore, contributing 7.5 percent to the state’s total GDP. …

Karnataka donates ₹15 crore towards Disaster Relief Fund in Himachal Pradesh
1 year, 4 months ago

Karnataka donates ₹15 crore towards Disaster Relief Fund in Himachal Pradesh

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government has provided ₹15 crore towards the State Disaster Relief Fund to address the damage caused by heavy rains, floods, and landslides in Himachal Pradesh, the government informed through an official statement. Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu informing this here today thanked his Karnataka counterpart, Siddaramaiah for this noble gesture and stated that the assistance would prove …

257 deaths and losses worth Rs 7,000 crore: How floods and landslides have ravaged Himachal Pradesh
1 year, 5 months ago

257 deaths and losses worth Rs 7,000 crore: How floods and landslides have ravaged Himachal Pradesh

Firstpost  

Officials have announced a staggering loss of Rs 7,020.28 crore as a result of the monsoon’s destructive impact on Himachal Pradesh. Since the start of the monsoon in Himachal Pradesh on 24 June to 12 August, the hill state has sustained damages of Rs 7,020.28 crore, with 257 people killed in rain-related events and traffic accidents. Himachal Pradesh faces devastating …

Over 17,000 people died in floods and heavy rains between 2012-2021: Centre
1 year, 5 months ago

Over 17,000 people died in floods and heavy rains between 2012-2021: Centre

The Hindu  

Over 17,000 people died in floods and heavy rains between 2012 and 2021 in the country, the government said on July 31. Responding to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Jal Shakti Bishweswar Tudu said the increased incidence of high intensity rainfall of short duration is mainly responsible for urban floods, which is further compounded by …

Assam Floods: Many villages submerged, nearly 5 lakh affected amid heavy rain
1 year, 6 months ago

Assam Floods: Many villages submerged, nearly 5 lakh affected amid heavy rain

Live Mint  

The Assam flood situation continues to remain grim with houses washed away and nearly 3 lakh people affected. Nearly 4.96 lakh people have been severely affected in 22 districts of Assam as the flood situation deteriorated on Thursday. According to reports, nearly 2.61 lakh people in 196 villages of Bajali district have been affected by the flood. This is followed …

Atmospheric rivers caused 70% of India's floods between 1985 and 2020: Study
1 year, 8 months ago

Atmospheric rivers caused 70% of India's floods between 1985 and 2020: Study

The Hindu  

The devastating floods that occurred in the country between 1985 and 2020 during the summer monsoon season were directly associated with atmospheric rivers, a phenomenon of a stream of water vapour moving in the sky like a river flowing on the land, says a new study. Data Point | Looking back at three devastating floods in India The research team …

9 districts impacted due to fresh Assam floods
2 years, 3 months ago

9 districts impacted due to fresh Assam floods

Hindustan Times  

GUWAHATI: The fresh spate of floods, the third wave of flooding this season, has impacted nine districts in Assam, disaster management officials informed on Thursday. Flooding is reported from 199 villages in 20 revenue circles and also in Dispur, the state capital According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, Dhemaji, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Nagaon, Lakhimpur, Darrang, Golaghat, Majuli and Kamrup …

Fresh floods, erosion in three districts of Assam; over 33,000 affected
2 years, 3 months ago

Fresh floods, erosion in three districts of Assam; over 33,000 affected

Hindustan Times  

Heavy rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh over the past few days triggered fresh floods and erosion in three districts of Assam, state disaster management officials said on Tuesday. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, 46 villages in eight revenue circles of Dhemaji, Dibrugarh and Lakhimpur districts are grappling with flood-related situations, and 33,836 persons have been affected so far. …

Data | Bengaluru flood woes are a recent phenomenon
2 years, 3 months ago

Data | Bengaluru flood woes are a recent phenomenon

The Hindu  

Heavy rainfall during the last week of August and first week of September brought Bengaluru to a standstill. In the last decade and the one before, Karnataka’s share in India’s flood-related deaths ranged between 7-8%. The State’s share in India’s flood-related deaths ranged between 0-3% in all the previous decades. Table 1lists a State’s share in India’s total deaths due …

Rains claimed 96 lives, destroyed crops on 5.8 lakh hectares since June
2 years, 4 months ago

Rains claimed 96 lives, destroyed crops on 5.8 lakh hectares since June

The Hindu  

The rains have claimed 96 lives since the onset of south-west monsoon this year in June, besides resulting in destruction of crops on 5.8 lakh hectares of land, according to Revenue Minister R. Ashok. In addition to this, 1,471 bridges and 2,223 km of roads had been damaged due to heavy rains and the subsequent floods, the Minister said. The …

Data and dams: How Kerala cracked flood management | Data Point podcast
2 years, 4 months ago

Data and dams: How Kerala cracked flood management | Data Point podcast

The Hindu  

In 2018, Kerala saw one of the worst floods in its history. Monsoon rains are not a new phenomenon for Kerala, but what threw Kerala’s flood management department off in 2018, was the fact that it was still raining in August, by which time the rain’s intensity should have subsided. But this time, the State analysed flood and dam data, …

Floods batter multiple states; Madhya Pradesh and Odisha on alert amid heavy rainfall
2 years, 4 months ago

Floods batter multiple states; Madhya Pradesh and Odisha on alert amid heavy rainfall

Firstpost  

Over 400 people have been rescued from disaster-hit areas in Madhya Pradesh in the last 24 hours. Here’s a state-wise look at the flood situation: Madhya Pradesh The Indian Air Force will deploy two helicopters for relief operations in Madhya Pradesh’s flood-hit Vidisha district, officials said on Tuesday. Odisha The flood situation in several northern Odisha districts was alarming on …

Kerala stares at repeat of 2018 floods as rain fury continues
2 years, 5 months ago

Kerala stares at repeat of 2018 floods as rain fury continues

The Hindu  

Kerala once again stares at a flood-like situation with high intensity rain triggered by strong monsoon winds lashing central Kerala. The situation is precarious in the State, especially in central Kerala where swollen rivers have already started inundating several low lying areas. Haunted by the bitter experience of 2018 flood, the State administration in central Kerala districts swung into action …

Telangana flood loss at Rs 1,400 cr
2 years, 5 months ago

Telangana flood loss at Rs 1,400 cr

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The state government on Wednesday estimated losses incurred on account of recent heavy rains in the state and the resultant floods in the river Godavari at Rs 1,400 crore and is expected to submit a report to the Centre shortly. According to a media statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office on Wednesday, various departments have submitted preliminary estimates …

Assam flood situation remains grim with food, drinking water shortage; toll touches 159
2 years, 6 months ago

Assam flood situation remains grim with food, drinking water shortage; toll touches 159

India Today  

The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Thursday with eight more people, including three children, losing their lives in the past 24 hours. On the other hand, nearly 30 lakh people in 2,608 villages spread across 25 districts of the state still remain affected by the floods. NO FOOD, DRINKING WATER India Today visited some of the remotest and …

Assam floods: Situation improves marginally in few districts; toll rises to 118
2 years, 6 months ago

Assam floods: Situation improves marginally in few districts; toll rises to 118

Firstpost  

However, Silchar town continues to remain under water for the sixth day in a row, while Cachar district administration is engaged in rescue operations to evacuate marooned people to safety from there Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Saturday with the death count rising to 118 and Silchar town in Cachar district submerged for the sixth straight …

The Fury of Assam Floods | In Graphics
2 years, 6 months ago

The Fury of Assam Floods | In Graphics

India Today  

Two rivers in Assam, the Brahmaputra and the Barak, which have over 50 tributaries feeding them, overflow and cause floods in Assam, year after year. Assam's vulnerability to floods is high because almost 40 per cent of the total land area is flood-prone. The average annual loss due to floods in Assam is estimated to be around Rs 200 crore, …

Assam floods: 8 dead, 5 go missing as heavy rain swamps over 1,000 villages
2 years, 7 months ago

Assam floods: 8 dead, 5 go missing as heavy rain swamps over 1,000 villages

India Today  

The flood situation continues to remain grim in Assam with more than 1,089 villages across 26 districts still submerged. While two in Cachar and one person in Udalguri lost their lives due to the floods, four in Dima Hasao and one person in Lakhimpur, have died in landslides. 2 people died.#indiafloods @GaiaNewsIntl pic.twitter.com/kzaDPpQrUS — GNI GAIA NEWS INTERNATIONAL May 17, …

Assam Floods: Incessant Rain Wreaks Havoc, Over 2 Lakh People Affected In 20 Districts
2 years, 7 months ago

Assam Floods: Incessant Rain Wreaks Havoc, Over 2 Lakh People Affected In 20 Districts

ABP News  

New Delhi: Around 2 lakh people in 20 districts of Assam have been affected by floods, with the hill district of Dima Hasao getting cut off from the rest of the state after landslides triggered by incessant rain snapped rail and road links, an official bulletin said on Monday. Around 1,97,248 people have been affected by the deluge, with Hojai …

Assam floods: Around two lakh affected by deluge as landslides snap rail and road links
2 years, 7 months ago

Assam floods: Around two lakh affected by deluge as landslides snap rail and road links

Firstpost  

Around 1,97,248 people have been affected by the floods, with Hojai and Cachar being the worst hit with 78,157 and 51,357 being affected respectively Guwahati/Haflong: Around 2 lakh people in 20 districts of Assam have been affected by floods, with the hill district of Dima Hasao getting cut off from the rest of the state after landslides triggered by incessant …

Categorise rain damage as national disaster, says CPI
3 years, 1 month ago

Categorise rain damage as national disaster, says CPI

The Hindu  

Communist Party of India State secretary K. Ramakrishna, after a visit to Kadapa, Anantapur, and Kurnool districts to assess flood damage, wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday seeking financial assistance from the Centre to overcome the heavy loss by recognising the rain-induced damage as a ‘national disaster’. Two dams, ponds, and canals were severely damaged leading to the …

Andhra floods: 44 dead, 16 still missing; 211 villages completely inundated
3 years, 1 month ago

Andhra floods: 44 dead, 16 still missing; 211 villages completely inundated

India TV News  

As many as 44 people have lost their lives due to floods caused by the unprecedented rain in Andhra Pradesh, the state government on Friday said. According to a statement by the state government, a total of 1990 villages in 119 mandals of four districts - Kadapa, Chittoor, Anantapur, and Nellore - were affected by floods, of which 211 villages …

Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu bear the brunt of floods | Live updates
3 years, 1 month ago

Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu bear the brunt of floods | Live updates

The Hindu  

The swelling Chitravathi, Papagni and Penna rivers continue to pose a threat at various places in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. Karnataka ₹500 crore for repair of roads and bridges: Karnataka CM Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on November 22 said ₹500 crore will be released for repair of roads and bridges that have been damaged due to incessant …

From Uttarakhand floods to cyclone Tauktae, a list of extreme weather events India witnessed in 2021
3 years, 2 months ago

From Uttarakhand floods to cyclone Tauktae, a list of extreme weather events India witnessed in 2021

Firstpost  

In the first seven months of this year alone, the country of 1.3 billion people experienced two cyclones, a deadly glacier collapse in the Himalayas, a sweltering heatwave and killer floods Swathes of India have battled deadly floods and landslides after heavy monsoon rains which is the latest example of how the country is on the frontline of climate change. …

Heavy rains trigger floods in northern India, killing 22
3 years, 2 months ago

Heavy rains trigger floods in northern India, killing 22

Associated Press  

LUCKNOW, India — At least 22 people have died and others are missing in floods triggered by heavy rains in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, officials said Tuesday. The Indian Meteorological Department predicted that heavy to very heavy rain would continue to fall in the state for the next two days. Jyoti Negi, who heads the state’s Disaster Management …

Kerala floods: The impact of the climate crisis on India’s vulnerable ecology
3 years, 2 months ago

Kerala floods: The impact of the climate crisis on India’s vulnerable ecology

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Kerala saw three devastating floods in four years that together killed at least 600 people and wiped out entire habitations, drawing the world’s attention to how the climate crisis is impacting ecologically vulnerable parts of India. On October 14, the India Meteorological Department warned that two low-pressure areas — one over east-central and the adjoining southeast Arabian Sea, …

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