Rains wreak havoc in north India, 15 killed
1 year, 5 months ago

Rains wreak havoc in north India, 15 killed

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: As heavy rains wreaked havoc at several places in north and Northwest India for the second consecutive day on Sunday, 15 people were killed in landslides and other rain-related incidents, while most rivers in north India, including the Yamuna in Delhi, were in spate. As most parts of north and northwest India, including the national capital region, received torrential rains, all schools in Delhi and its adjoining NCR cities of Gurugram and Noida will be closed on Monday. "In view of the heavy rains, schools in Noida will remain closed," Rakesh Chauhan, district information officer, Gautam Buddha Nagar, said. In three separate incidents of landslides in Himachal Pradesh, where a red alert for extremely heavy rains has been issued for seven districts, five people were killed.

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Four dead in rain-related incidents across Tamil Nadu
1 week, 4 days 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 …

Widespread rain in southern districts of Tamil Nadu
1 week, 5 days ago

Widespread rain in southern districts of Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

Widespread rainfall since late Wednesday night across the southern districts of Tamil Nadu led to the district administrators announcing a holiday for schools in Ramanathapuram, Dindigul, Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi on Thursday. Incidentally, there was not much rain in Theni district during the last 24 hours ending 6 a.m. on Thursday and the IMD prediction was ‘very light rainfall.’ This came …

Family of 7 killed after landslide triggered by Cyclone Fengal hits Indian town
3 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 weeks, 1 day 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 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Tamil Nadu rains: 7 NDRF teams deployed amid IMD warnings; Several schools closed tomorrow
4 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu rains: 7 NDRF teams deployed amid IMD warnings; Several schools closed tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

Heavy rain lashed several parts of Tamil Nadu and its neighbouring regions on Tuesday. Chennai and nearby regions of Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, Tiruvallur, Cuddalore and Cauvery delta areas, including Nagapattinam, were among the many places that received heavy rains on Tuesday. Additionally, the weather office issued a red alert for Tamil Nadu's Mayiladuthurai, Karaikal, Thiruvarur, and Nagapattinam for November 26. CM …

Red alert for heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu; coastal districts to witness intense rain for next 5 days
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4 weeks ago

Red alert for heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu; coastal districts to witness intense rain for next 5 days

Live Mint  

As a deep depression is developing over the Bay of Bengal, which is moving towards Sri Lanka, the Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai said Tamil Nadu's coastal and delta districts are likely to experience intense rainfall activity for the next five days from Tuesday, November 26. Meanwhile, the Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in …

Monsoon flooding closes schools and offices in India’s IT hubs
2 months, 1 week 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
2 months, 2 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
2 months, 3 weeks 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
2 months, 3 weeks 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
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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

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

The Independent  

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Weather updates: Rain lashes Mumbai; IMD issues heavy rainfall alerts for Maharashtra, Himachal and these states
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Weather updates: Rain lashes Mumbai; IMD issues heavy rainfall alerts for Maharashtra, Himachal and these states

Hindustan Times  

The India Meteorological Department issued an ‘orange’ alert on Friday predicting heavy rainfall in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Uttarakhand, east Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal, predicting very heavy rainfall. “Heavy to very Heavy rainfall with extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places very likely over Madhya Maharashtra on September 27, and isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall on September 28,” it …

Four dead and flights cancelled as Mumbai gets flooding red alert after heavy rains
2 months, 4 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Mumbai Rain: Waterlogging In Several Areas, Schools & Colleges Closed Today Amid Red Alert Warning
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Mumbai Rain: Waterlogging In Several Areas, Schools & Colleges Closed Today Amid Red Alert Warning

News 18  

Heavy rain lashed Mumbai and surrounding areas on Wednesday following which the India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for the city and its neighbouring districts until Thursday. In light of the heavy rain, all schools and colleges in Mumbai were declared closed on Thursday, 26 September 2024, for the safety of students. pic.twitter.com/OZpuMnPFGI — ANI September 25, 2024 Officials …

Weather Update: Rain Alert Issued for UP, Bihar, MP, and Other States | ABP News
3 months, 1 week 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 …

31 roads closed in Himachal Pradesh as rain continues to lash parts of State
3 months, 1 week ago

31 roads closed in Himachal Pradesh as rain continues to lash parts of State

The Hindu  

A total of 31 roads were closed for vehicular movement in Himachal Pradesh on Friday evening as rain continues to lash parts of the state, officials said on Friday. Light rain continued in some parts of the state and Guler recorded the maximum rainfall at 64.2 mm since Thursday evening followed by 46.4 mm in Palampur, 43 mm in Dharamshala, …

‘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 …

Monsoon Deluge: Heavy Rainfall Across India with Alerts for Multiple States | ABP News
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Uttarakhand Rain News: Schools Closed In 4 Districts As IMD Issues Red Alert; Kedarnath Pilgrims Stranded
3 months, 1 week ago

Uttarakhand Rain News: Schools Closed In 4 Districts As IMD Issues Red Alert; Kedarnath Pilgrims Stranded

ABP News  

Uttarakhand Rain News: Following a 'red' alert issued by the India Meteorological Department, schools and anganwadi centres have been closed in four districts of the state to prioritise safety in view of potential weather emergencies. In Dehradun district, where the IMD has predicted heavy rain and thunderstorms, all government and private schools, anganwadi centres, and colleges will remain closed. The …

Schools closed today in THIS state due to heavy rainfall, check when classes will resume
3 months, 1 week ago

Schools closed today in THIS state due to heavy rainfall, check when classes will resume

India TV News  

Following a heavy rainfall alert in Uttarakhand from the Indian Meteorological Department and increased water levels of the Yamuna River, all the schools have been ordered to remain closed on today, September 13. Following the directive, the District Magistrates of Dehradun, Nainital, Pauri, Champawat, Pithoragarh, Chamoli, Uttarkashi, Tehri, Almora, Bageshwar, Udham Singh Nagar and Haridwar have issued orders to keep …

Heavy rain pounds Malkangiri, Koraput districts of Odisha
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Heavy rain pounds Malkangiri, Koraput districts of Odisha

The Hindu  

Torrential rain battered Odisha’s Malkangiri district, severing its connections with the rest of the State as roads were submerged at multiple locations on Monday. Sundhansu Sarangi, Director General of Police,, Bishnupada Sethi, Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department Secretary and Charan Meena, Deputy Inspector General of Police have been deputed to Malkangiri to supervise and assist district …

Rains cause extensive damage to standing crop, claim 49 lives in Gujarat
3 months, 2 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
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 …

Andhra Pradesh rains | 17 deaths reported due to rains and floods in the State
3 months, 3 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 …

12 Die As Rain Wreaks Havoc In Marathwada: Major Crop Damage In Beed, Parbhani, Latur, Nanded, Hingoli
3 months, 3 weeks ago

12 Die As Rain Wreaks Havoc In Marathwada: Major Crop Damage In Beed, Parbhani, Latur, Nanded, Hingoli

News 18  

The relentless rainfall in Marathwada over the past two days has claimed 12 lives, battering Parbhani, Hingoli and Nanded districts and destroying crops across 5,08,068 hectares. The sudden and intense rain has left many areas reeling, with more than half of the revenue divisions in the region recording extreme rainfall events. AUTHORITIES ADVISE CAUTION The downpour has caused 12 lives, …

16 killed as torrential rains lash Telangana
3 months, 3 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
3 months, 3 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
3 months, 3 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 …

Rain death toll rises to eight in NTR district, three others missing
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rain death toll rises to eight in NTR district, three others missing

The Hindu  

The death toll in NTR district due to heavy rain and floods in the last three days rose to eight while three persons were reported missing. Three persons were reported missing in the floods at other places, officials said on Monday. Governor’s plea to NGOs Governor S. Abdul Nazeer requested the Red Cross, Scouts and Guides, and other NGOs to …

Drought-prone Marathwada region battered by torrential rains, leaving four dead
3 months, 3 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 …

Telangana govt steps up relief measures following heavy rains
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana govt steps up relief measures following heavy rains

The Hindu  

The Telangana government on Monday stepped up relief measures following heavy rains in the state which led to the death of at least nine people and inundation of low-lying areas. State Panchayat Raj Minister Danasari Anasuya visited rain-affected areas in the Mahabubabad district and enquired about the relief measures taken up and about help provided to those who were shifted …

Monsoon floods kill dozens in India, thousands in relief camps
3 months, 3 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'
3 months, 3 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 …

Red Alert: Telangana Braces for More Rain
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Red Alert: Telangana Braces for More Rain

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: One person was killed as heavy rain engulfed most parts of the state, the result of a deep depression off the coast of Andhra Pradesh, on Saturday, prompting a statewide alert. The India Meteorological Department has issuing a red alert for almost half the state and an orange alert for rain in several other districts till September 3. The …

On Cam: House Collapses Like Pack Of Cards In Faridabad Due To Heavy Rain
3 months, 3 weeks ago

On Cam: House Collapses Like Pack Of Cards In Faridabad Due To Heavy Rain

ABP News  

Scary visual came to the fore on Thursday from Haryana's Faridabad where a two-storey house collapsed like a pack of cards due to heavy rains in the Delhi and the adjoining regions. The heavy rainfall was not limited to Delhi, as other parts of the country, including Kerala and Gujarat, are also experiencing similar conditions. The IMD has also forecast …

Gujarat Floods: Heavy Rain Disrupts Livelihood, Watch Big Updates If The Hour Only On ABP News
3 months, 3 weeks 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
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 …

Rains claim 9 more lives in Gujarat, flood-like situation in many areas; PM holds talks with CM
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 4 weeks 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’
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 …

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 …

Floods maroon many people in Bangladesh and India and cause at least 15 deaths
4 months 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, …

Three die in rain triggered mudslides, floods in Tripura
4 months ago

Three die in rain triggered mudslides, floods in Tripura

The Hindu  

At least three people, including a 14-year-old boy, were killed as incessant rains caused flooding and mudslides in different areas of Tripura. Officials reported that two people, including the boy, died in Khowai district, while 52-year-old Maiung Reang died in a mudslide in Karbook of Gomati district. Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha in a statement on Tuesday said the district …

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 …

31 killed in 51 events of cloudburst, flash flood in Himachal Pradesh since onset of monsoon
4 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
4 months, 1 week 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 …

IMD issues very heavy rain warning for Kerala’s Wayanad; ‘red’, ‘orange’ alert in THESE states for next few days
4 months, 1 week ago

IMD issues very heavy rain warning for Kerala’s Wayanad; ‘red’, ‘orange’ alert in THESE states for next few days

Live Mint  

The India Meteorological Department on Wednesday issued 'orange' alert, warning of heavy rainfall in parts of Kerala's Wayanad district. Isolated heavy rainfall very likely over Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan Muzaffarabad & West Rajasthan during 15th -17th; Uttarakhand & Uttar Pradesh during 15th -21st; Himachal Pradesh during 15th -21st; Punjab on 15th; Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi on 15th &16th August. Isolated very heavy rainfall also very likely …

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