Heavy rains trigger floods and landslides in India’s Himalayan region, leaving at least 48 dead
1 year, 7 months ago

Heavy rains trigger floods and landslides in India’s Himalayan region, leaving at least 48 dead

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Heavy monsoon rains triggered floods and landslides in India’s Himalayan region, leaving at least 48 people dead and many others trapped, officials told local media on Monday. In the capital city of Shimla, 14 people died following two landslides and a cloudburst — a sudden, very heavy rain — in the state’s Solan district on Sunday night killed nine people in the area, they added. The death toll rose through the day as heavy rains battered various parts of the state, sparking flash floods and more landslides, authorities said. India’s weather department warned that moderate to heavy rainfall were hitting various parts of the state on Monday, and said rains could continue until the end of the week.

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After Uttarakhand Avalanche, Himachal Snowfall Triggers Landslides As North India Grapples With Snow And Rains
4 weeks, 2 days ago

After Uttarakhand Avalanche, Himachal Snowfall Triggers Landslides As North India Grapples With Snow And Rains

ABP News  

After several parts of North India received showers, the heavy rains and snowfall caused massive landslides leading to roadblocks in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday, resulting in disruption of normal life in the state. The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, which covers 270 KM, was shut on Thursday evening after heavy snowfall and multiple landslides in the Ramban district, and has been opened …

Center declares Wayanad landslide as 'Disaster of Severe Nature', Priyanka Gandhi says, 'Glad Amit Shah ji...'
3 months ago

Center declares Wayanad landslide as 'Disaster of Severe Nature', Priyanka Gandhi says, 'Glad Amit Shah ji...'

India TV News  

Wayanad MP and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday lauded the Home Ministry for declaring the Wayanad landslide tragedy as a 'Disaster of Severe nature'. Taking to social media platform X, she said, "I am glad Amit Shah ji has finally taken the decision to declare the Wayanad tragedy as a “Disaster of Severe Nature”. Centre communicates to Kerala …

Four dead in rain-related incidents across Tamil Nadu
3 months, 2 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 …

Family of 7 killed after landslide triggered by Cyclone Fengal hits Indian town
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Family of 7 killed after landslide triggered by Cyclone Fengal hits Indian town

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 A family of seven lost their lives in Tiruvannamalai in the southern Indian state of …

Cyclone Fengal devastates southern India with heavy rain and flooding
3 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Tamil Nadu rains: 7 trapped after mudslide in Tiruvannamalai amid heavy rain
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu rains: 7 trapped after mudslide in Tiruvannamalai amid heavy rain

Live Mint  

At least seven people are feared trapped inside a building after it collapsed due to a mudslide in Tiruvannamalai district on Sunday. According to the Press Trust of India, a large boulder fell on huts located on the lower slopes of the famous Annamalaiyar Hill amid heavy rainfall in the region due to cyclone Fengal. The NDRF team began rescue …

One dead, thousands displaced as floods hit southern Thailand
4 months ago

One dead, thousands displaced as floods hit southern Thailand

Deccan Chronicle  

Bangkok: Flooding triggered by three days of heavy rain has killed one person and displaced thousands in southern Thailand, with more days of rain forecast, authorities said Thursday. The floods killed one student in Narathiwat province and have displaced more than 2,700 people, Wasan Chaitaweewong, the head of the local department of disaster prevention and mitigation, told AFP. A heavy …

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

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

The Independent  

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View from the Himalayas | Kathmandu’s record rainfall has cross-border implications
5 months, 3 weeks ago

View from the Himalayas | Kathmandu’s record rainfall has cross-border implications

Hindustan Times  

Those in high places decided to ignore it. What made the Nepali public even angrier was Oli’s claim, upon his return, that his government had done the best it could to fight the crisis Home minister Ramesh Lekhak was roundly criticised for insisting that the people crying out for help for hours could not be reached “due to poor visibility.” …

More than 193 people dead as Nepal hit by landslides and flash floods
6 months ago

More than 193 people dead as Nepal hit by landslides and flash floods

The Independent  

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Flooding deaths in Nepal reach 193 as recovery work is stepped up
6 months ago

Flooding deaths in Nepal reach 193 as recovery work is stepped up

LA Times  

In this aerial image of the Kathmandu valley, Bagmati River is seen flooded due to heavy rains in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Saturday. The number of people killed in Nepal by flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall over the weekend reached 193 while recovery and rescue work stepped up Monday. A landslide killed three dozen people on a blocked highway …

192 dead, several missing in Nepal floods and landslides
6 months ago

192 dead, several missing in Nepal floods and landslides

New Indian Express  

KATHMANDU: The death toll from rain-induced floods and landslides across Nepal reached nearly 200 on Monday, with at least 30 people still missing, according to the police. Incessant rainfall from last Friday triggered floods and landslides, wreaking havoc in the Himalayan nation. At least 192 people have been killed in the continuous rainfall, floods, landslides and inundation, officials from the …

Nepal Floods Leave 66 Dead, 79 Missing; Power Outage In Kathmandu, Blocked Highways Add To Crisis
6 months ago

Nepal Floods Leave 66 Dead, 79 Missing; Power Outage In Kathmandu, Blocked Highways Add To Crisis

ABP News  

Kathmandu, Sep 28 Floods and landslides caused by incessant rain killed at least 66 people and injured 60 others in Nepal, officials said on Saturday. Nepal Police Deputy Spokesperson Bishwo Adhikari said that out of the 66 people killed in the Himalayan nation due to the continuous rainfall, 34 were killed in the Kathmandu valley. Meanwhile, Acting Prime Minister and …

Bihar Weather Today, September 28: Sudden Flash Flood Threat In 13 Districts As IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall
6 months ago

Bihar Weather Today, September 28: Sudden Flash Flood Threat In 13 Districts As IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall

ABP News  

Bihar Weather Today: The India Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy rainfall in several parts of Bihar over the next 24 hours, with a sudden threat of low to moderate “flash flood risk” looming in 13 districts, news agency PTI reported. In addition to the general heavy rain warning, five districts — West Champaran, East Champaran, Araria, Kishanganj, …

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

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

The Independent  

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

28 dead in floods in West Bengal, says Mamata
6 months, 1 week ago

28 dead in floods in West Bengal, says Mamata

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said that 28 persons had died in the recent floods in the State. West Bengal is not flooded because of heavy rain,” the Chief Minister said, addressing a press conference in the State’s Birbhum district. The Chief Minister blamed the geography of the State for the floods, and said that she could …

Weather Update: Rain Alert Issued for UP, Bihar, MP, and Other States | ABP News
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Weather Update: Rain Alert Issued for UP, Bihar, MP, and Other States | ABP News

ABP News  

The sheer force of nature has rendered life helpless as a significant portion of the country is currently engulfed by floods. Several states across India are still under a rain alert today, with continued warnings of heavy rainfall. Uttar Pradesh, eastern Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh are also facing warnings, urging residents to remain cautious as more rain is expected to …

Weather Update: How Will The Weather Be In Your City? Watch To Know Complete Details | ABP News
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Weather Update: Alert Issued For Multiple States Ahead Of Heavy Downpour | ABP News
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Weather Update: Alert Issued For Multiple States Ahead Of Heavy Downpour | 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. Public transportation services, including buses and autos, experienced delays, and pedestrians found it difficult to move due to …

‘Forget Friday The 13th…’: Heavy Rains Trigger Traffic Chaos In Delhi NCR
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Monsoon Deluge: Heavy Rainfall Across India with Alerts for Multiple States | ABP News
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Monsoon Deluge: Heavy Rainfall Across India with Alerts for Multiple States | ABP News

ABP News  

The monsoon is currently active across India, bringing heavy rainfall to various regions. In Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, intense rain has been ongoing, resulting in waterlogging on roads and power outages in several areas. In addition, parts of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, and some districts in Madhya Pradesh are also likely to experience heavy rainfall. The India Meteorological Department reports …

Rains cause extensive damage to standing crop, claim 49 lives in Gujarat
6 months, 3 weeks 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 ₹ …

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

16 killed as torrential rains lash Telangana
6 months, 4 weeks ago

16 killed as torrential rains lash Telangana

Hindustan Times  

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

Heavy rains inundate fields, homes in Marathwada, 4 dead
6 months, 4 weeks 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 …

35 killed in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh as rains continue to wreak havoc
6 months, 4 weeks ago

35 killed in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh as rains continue to wreak havoc

Hindustan Times  

Unprecedented rainfall and floods in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh over the past three days have killed 35 people, battered roads and rail tracks, submerged thousands of acres of crops and left people scrambling for essentials, as agencies engaged in relief and rescue operations and the chief ministers of the two states stepped up efforts to tackle the situation. Sixteen people …

Drought-prone Marathwada region battered by torrential rains, leaving four dead
6 months, 4 weeks 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
6 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Andhra Pradesh: Rains pound 'Blazewada'
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh: Rains pound 'Blazewada'

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Unprecedented rains, unseen in around 50 years, battered Vijayawada, Mangalagiri and Guntur since Friday night. Three people, including two children, died when the car they were travelling washed away in a stream in Peddakakani mandal of Guntur district. National highways passing through the city were completely under water, causing severe traffic jams at Benz Circle, Ramavarapadu, Kaza and Keesara …

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

Monsoon floods tear through a village in Yemen and kill 13 people
7 months ago

Monsoon floods tear through a village in Yemen and kill 13 people

Associated Press  

SANAA, Yemen — Rescue workers in northern Yemen have recovered the bodies of 13 people who went missing after a flash flood inundated a village, authorities said Wednesday, as officials said 99 people have been killed since the start of heavy seasonal rains. Yemen’s current monsoon season has been particularly deadly, with some experts saying the war-wrecked country is increasingly …

Rains claim 9 more lives in Gujarat, flood-like situation in many areas; PM holds talks with CM
7 months ago

Rains claim 9 more lives in Gujarat, flood-like situation in many areas; PM holds talks with CM

Hindustan Times  

Ahmedabad, Rain-related incidents claimed nine more lives in Gujarat, taking the death toll to 16 in two days, while another 8,500 people were relocated and rescued from flood-affected areas with rains continuing to lash some parts of the state for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday, officials said. Authorities are carrying out relief and rescue operations involving the National Disaster …

Gujarat Flood: Devastating Deluge Engulfs Everything from Ahmedabad to Rajkot | ABP News
7 months ago

Gujarat Flood: Devastating Deluge Engulfs Everything from Ahmedabad to Rajkot | ABP News

ABP News  

In Gujarat, relentless heavy rains over the past 48 hours have shattered several records, leading to severe flooding in more than a dozen districts. The downpour has been so intense that it has disrupted normal life, causing rivers to overflow and submerging several areas. The National Disaster Response Force has deployed 13 teams, while the State Disaster Response Force has …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Gujarat: Heavy rainfall floods low-lying areas in parts of state; IMD issues ‘red alert’
7 months 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
7 months, 1 week 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
7 months, 1 week 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
7 months, 1 week 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 …

Deadly floods leave millions stranded in Bangladesh
7 months, 1 week ago

Deadly floods leave millions stranded in Bangladesh

Al Jazeera  

At least 13 people have been killed and 4.5 million affected by floods triggered by heavy rains in eastern Bangladesh, the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief says. Floods triggered by torrential rains have swamped swaths of low-lying Bangladesh and rescuers are scrambling to evacuate flooded communities. The South Asian nation of 170 million people, crisscrossed by hundreds of rivers, …

Floods maroon many people in Bangladesh and India and cause at least 15 deaths
7 months, 1 week ago

Floods maroon many people in Bangladesh and India and cause at least 15 deaths

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Floodwaters have stranded hundreds of thousands of people in India’s northeast and neighboring Bangladesh’s eastern region, causing at least 15 deaths as rescuers struggled to reach those who needed help, officials and media reports said Thursday. At least 11 people were killed and thousands displaced from homes as floods and mudslides have ravaged India’s northeastern Tripura state, …

Flash floods wreak havoc in Uttarakhand: Three dead, one missing after cloudburst in Tehri
7 months, 1 week ago

Flash floods wreak havoc in Uttarakhand: Three dead, one missing after cloudburst in Tehri

New Indian Express  

DEHRADUN: Three dead and one missing in flash floods as heavy rainfall continues to batter Uttarakhand. According to District Disaster Management Officer, Brijesh Bhatt, "The incident resulted in the loss of eight cows, three calves, and one ox, which were buried under debris." Chamoli District Disaster Management Officer, Nandkishore Joshi, told TNIE, “The rainfall in Uttarakhand had slowed down in …

30 deaths in rain-related incidents during monsoon: deceased’s kin slam ‘laxity’ on part of civic agencies
7 months, 1 week 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
7 months, 1 week 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
7 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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31 killed in 51 events of cloudburst, flash flood in Himachal Pradesh since onset of monsoon
7 months, 1 week ago

31 killed in 51 events of cloudburst, flash flood in Himachal Pradesh since onset of monsoon

New Indian Express  

SHIMLA: Thirty-one people were killed in 51 events of cloudburst and flash flood between June 27 and August 16 in Himachal Pradesh during the ongoing monsoon season, the State Emergency Operation Centre said. Thirty-one people were killed and 33 went missing in 51 incidents of cloudburst and flash flood between June 27 and August 16 in Himachal Pradesh, the State …

Flash floods on rise in Himachal Pradesh; traditional water sources to bear the brunt
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Flash floods on rise in Himachal Pradesh; traditional water sources to bear the brunt

The Hindu  

Even as torrential rains, followed by flash floods have been causing havoc in the hill State of Himachal Pradesh, the erratic rainfall pattern is Himachal Pradesh has seen a steep rise in flash flood events during the past few years, especially in the monsoon season. These flash floods have killed hundreds of people, damaged critical infrastructure, and raised concerns about …

Watch: The great Kerala floods of 1924
7 months, 2 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 …

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