Floods in Bangladesh force military to help millions marooned in towns and villages as Indian flood crisis eases
2 years, 9 months ago

Floods in Bangladesh force military to help millions marooned in towns and villages as Indian flood crisis eases

ABC  

Soldiers on small boats have delivered relief material across flooded towns and villages in Bangladesh, after more than nine million people were marooned in the low-lying country and neighbouring India following heavy rains, officials said. Key points: Bangladesh's Sylhet region has seen its worst flooding in 122 years, according to a local official Of its population of around 15 million, around one-quarter of Bangladeshis remain stranded At least 32 people have died in Bangladesh's flooding, while flooding has eased in nearby India At least 32 people have been killed in Bangladesh since late last week when monsoon downpours triggered catastrophic flooding in the north-eastern Sylhet administrative division. In India's Assam state, where at least 26 people have been killed since heavy rains began about a fortnight ago, flood waters have started receding, the state government said. "The overall flood situation is improving the biggest challenge is to reach out to the displaced people and provide them with relief materials," said Pijush Hazarika, Assam's Water Resources Minister.

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6 killed, 130,000 displaced in floods in Malaysia
3 months, 3 weeks ago

6 killed, 130,000 displaced in floods in Malaysia

China Daily  

An aerial views shows flooded rice paddy fields following heavy rain in Kota Bharu, in Malaysia's Kelantan state on Dec 1, 2024. KUALA LUMPUR - Flooding in Malaysia has claimed six lives as of Monday, with the latest deaths being two elderly individuals drowning in Kelantan state while monitoring livestock, authorities said. Flood victims numbering 134,524 are being housed in …

6 killed, 130,000 displaced in floods in Malaysia
3 months, 3 weeks ago

6 killed, 130,000 displaced in floods in Malaysia

China Daily  

An aerial views shows flooded rice paddy fields following heavy rain in Kota Bharu, in Malaysia's Kelantan state on Dec 1, 2024. KUALA LUMPUR - Flooding in Malaysia has claimed six lives as of Monday, with the latest deaths being two elderly individuals drowning in Kelantan state while monitoring livestock, authorities said. Flood victims numbering 134,524 are being housed in …

At least 13 people dead as Thailand and Malaysia face worst floods in decades
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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 13 people died …

Floods displace 1.22 lakh people in Malaysia
3 months, 4 weeks 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
4 months, 4 weeks 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 …

West Bengal Weather Today: Floods fuel political tensions as heavy rains continue to disrupt life
6 months ago

West Bengal Weather Today: Floods fuel political tensions as heavy rains continue to disrupt life

The Hindu  

Kolkata As heavy rains continued to lash Kolkata and large parts of south Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asked government officials to stay vigilant about flood situations and water borne diseases. The West Bengal State administration and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has claimed multiple times that this flood is “man-made” due to unrestricted water release from DVC dams. On September …

28 dead in floods in West Bengal, says Mamata
6 months 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 …

'Precautionary measures not taken…': BJP's Suvendu Adhikari on floods in West Bengal
6 months, 1 week ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Floods imminent in West Bengal as depression, dam water make things worse
6 months, 1 week ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Monsoon floods kill dozens in India, thousands in relief camps
6 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 …

54 die in Bangladesh floods; Unicef says 2mn children at risk
6 months, 3 weeks ago

54 die in Bangladesh floods; Unicef says 2mn children at risk

Hindustan Times  

Dhaka: Fifty-four people have died so far in devastating floods in Bangladesh, authorities said on Friday even as Unicef warned that more than two million children were at risk. “In all, these floods, the worst in eastern Bangladesh in 34 years, have affected 5.6 million people,” Unicef said in a statement. Far too many children have lost loved ones, their …

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

‘I have lost everything’: Bangladesh floods strand 1.24 million families
7 months ago

‘I have lost everything’: Bangladesh floods strand 1.24 million families

Al Jazeera  

As floodwaters recede after heavy monsoon rains, many have lost their homes – and some blame India for a dam release. Shafiqul Alam, press secretary for Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate leading Bangladesh’s new interim government, told reporters in Dhaka that Pranay Verma, India’s high commissioner to Bangladesh, informed the interim government that the water from the dam …

Bangladesh Floods Affect Millions, Death Toll Rises Amid Political Turmoil | ABP News
7 months ago

Bangladesh Floods Affect Millions, Death Toll Rises Amid Political Turmoil | ABP News

ABP News  

Flooding has stranded about five million people in Bangladesh's low-lying areas, with strong currents causing river embankments to collapse. The death toll has risen to 15, and at least five rivers are experiencing the worst flooding since 2018, affecting eleven districts. This catastrophic flooding adds to the challenges facing Bangladesh, a nation of 170 million that has recently been grappling …

More than 300,000 in emergency shelters after Bangladesh floods
7 months ago

More than 300,000 in emergency shelters after Bangladesh floods

Al Jazeera  

River waters in low-lying Bangladesh are receding after days of deadly floods but 300,000 people are still in emergency shelters requiring aid, disaster officials said on Sunday. Rescue teams, including joint forces of the army, air force and navy, are helping people forced from their homes and bringing aid to those who have lost everything, Disaster Management Minister Faruk-e-Azam said. …

Bangladesh floods: Chief Adviser Yunus urges prominent NGO leaders, students to help in relief work
7 months ago

Bangladesh floods: Chief Adviser Yunus urges prominent NGO leaders, students to help in relief work

Hindustan Times  

Dhaka, Chief Adviser of the interim government in Bangladesh Muhammad Yunus on Saturday warned that health and food risks may arise once floodwaters recede and urged the people to unite in the relief work “with encouragement from the youth.” Bangladesh floods: Chief Adviser Yunus urges prominent NGO leaders, students to help in relief work The toll in the devastating floods …

At least 13 killed after floods in eastern Bangladesh affect 4.5 million people
7 months ago

At least 13 killed after floods in eastern Bangladesh affect 4.5 million people

Hindustan Times  

Flooding in 12 districts of Bangladesh has affected more than 4.5 million people, adding to the pressure on the interim government led by Nobel laurate Muhammad Yunus, which is grappling with a host of political and economic challenges. The latest report from Bangladesh’s Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre said five rivers in the eastern part of the country were flowing …

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

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

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 Floods wreaked more havoc in …

Tripura floods: 22 killed, two missing; 65,400 people rendered homeless
7 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 …

Deadly floods leave millions stranded in Bangladesh
7 months 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, …

Bangladesh’s Yunus proposes high-level collaboration on floods with India
7 months ago

Bangladesh’s Yunus proposes high-level collaboration on floods with India

Hindustan Times  

The head of Bangladesh’s interim government, Mohammad Yunus, on Thursday proposed that India and his country should consider a mechanism for high-level collaboration to tackle floods since the two sides share several rivers and catchment areas. Referring to regular meetings between India’s Border Security Force and Border Guard Bangladesh, the interim government’s chief adviser called for a mechanism for high-level …

India refutes claims that opening of Dumbur dam gates in Tripura caused floods in Bangladesh
7 months ago

India refutes claims that opening of Dumbur dam gates in Tripura caused floods in Bangladesh

Op India  

The flood situation in southern Bangladesh has deteriorated due to continuous rainfall and rising river water levels, stranding nearly 1.5 million people. Students of Dhaka University protest the sudden opening of the Dambur Hydroelectric Project in India’s Tripura state, which has caused devastating floods in Bangladesh’s Feni, Comilla, Noakhali, and Lakshmipur districts. Video: Md Al Amin Saf on Facebook pic.twitter.com/ZOtNSAZBqI …

Floods maroon many people in Bangladesh and India and cause at least 15 deaths
7 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, …

People of Bhagalpur district in Bihar facing flood-like situation, several villages under water
7 months, 1 week ago

People of Bhagalpur district in Bihar facing flood-like situation, several villages under water

The Hindu  

Several villages in Bihar’s Bhagalpur district are facing a flood-like situation after a breach in a dam in Naugachia town. Many villages, including Bind Toli embankment’s Budhu Chak, have been submerged in the fast-flowing waters of Ganga river. An official of the flood control division in Bhagalpur told The Hindu that due to the breach in a portion of the …

Watch: The great Kerala floods of 1924
7 months, 1 week 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 …

Bengaluru rains: Ordeal of residents in layouts prone to flooding continues
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru rains: Ordeal of residents in layouts prone to flooding continues

The Hindu  

The daily wage labourers residing at an independent house at Sri Sai Layout woke up when their shirts started to feel moist, only to see water surrounding them. Neelufar Ahmed, the owner of the house who has rented the ground floor to daily wage labourers, said at least 25-30 houses in the layout were flooded following heavy rain on Sunday …

Eight killed in rain-related incidents in Rajasthan; Bengaluru goes under water after downpour
7 months, 2 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 …

Monsoon mayhem: Over 20 killed as rains trigger landslides, flooding in parts of north India
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Monsoon mayhem: Over 20 killed as rains trigger landslides, flooding in parts of north India

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, More than 20 people were killed, homes washed away and hundreds left stranded as torrential rains triggered landslides and caused rivers to swell in parts of north India. Monsoon mayhem: Over 20 killed as rains trigger landslides, flooding in parts of north India Down south, the death toll in the devastating landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district climbed to …

Govt extends financial support for flood mitigation in five states
8 months ago

Govt extends financial support for flood mitigation in five states

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced financial assistance for Bihar, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Sikkim for the damage caused by floods and other natural calamities. Our government, through the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme and other sources, will provide financial support for projects with estimated cost of ₹11,500 crore such as the Kosi-Mechi intrastate link and 20 other ongoing and …

Assam flood situation continues to improve, water receding fast
8 months, 1 week ago

Assam flood situation continues to improve, water receding fast

The Hindu  

“The flood situation in Assam improved on July 19, with water levels receding across the State,” officials said. According to a report by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority on July 18, 2,72,037 people across 695 villages in 31 revenue circles of 13 districts are currently affected. Currently, 12,929 displaced people are housed in 62 relief camps, with 14 relief …

Assam flood situation improving as water level recedes
8 months, 1 week ago

Assam flood situation improving as water level recedes

The Hindu  

The flood situation in Assam continued to improve significantly on July 15 as water level has been receding fast from different parts of the State, officials said. Meanwhile, a report by Assam State Disaster Management Authority on July 14 night said that one person each died in Karimganj and Nilambazar revenue circles of Karimganj district. The report said more than …

Assam flood situation improves, death toll rises to 109
8 months, 1 week ago

Assam flood situation improves, death toll rises to 109

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam continued to improve significantly on Monday 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 Sunday night said that one person each died in Karimganj and Nilambazar revenue circles of Karimganj district. The report said more than 5,97,600 …

Flood situation: Amit Shah speaks to CMs of Assam, UP, Gujarat, assures central help
8 months, 1 week ago

Flood situation: Amit Shah speaks to CMs of Assam, UP, Gujarat, assures central help

India TV News  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday spoke to chief ministers of Assam, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat to review the flood situation in their respective states. While speaking to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over the telephone, he enquired about the flood situation in the state. Shah speaks to Yogi Shah in conversation with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi …

Assam flood situation continues to improve; water receding fast
8 months, 1 week ago

Assam flood situation continues to improve; water receding fast

The Hindu  

“The flood situation in Assam continued to improve on July 14 as water level is receding fast across the State,” officials said. Meanwhile, a report by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority on July 13 said that one person died at Gogamukh revenue circle of Dhemaji district. The report said more than 8,40,000 people are hit due to the floods …

Assam floods: More than 12.33 lakh people are reeling under the deluge across 23 districts
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam floods: More than 12.33 lakh people are reeling under the deluge across 23 districts

The Hindu  

“The flood situation in Assam remained grim on July 13 even though the water levels have started receding in many parts of the State,” officials said. Meanwhile, a report by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority on July 12 said that seven more people lost their lives and more than 12.33 lakh people are reeling under the deluge across 23 …

Dateline Lakhimpur: Flood situation grim, over 2 lakh people hit
8 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Assam floods: Over 33% of flood deaths in 8.82% area
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam floods: Over 33% of flood deaths in 8.82% area

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI More than 33% of the people who died in two waves of floods in Assam since May were from Barak Valley comprising 8.82% of the State’s total geographical area. The death of two more people – both in the Kamrup district – has been listed separately under the category of urban floods while two others died in a rain-induced …

Why Assam reels under devastating floods every year? EXPLAINED
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Assam reels under devastating floods every year? EXPLAINED

India TV News  

Assam has witnessed unprecedented floods this year. Prominent reasons of floods Natural reasons: Heavy rains in upper reaches: Assam is one of the most flood-prone states and one of many reasons is its topography. Southwest monsoon: Among other reasons, which also pertains to rains is that the southwest monsoon bring heavy rainfall in the state that leads to a rise …

Floods batter 10 U.P. districts, 17 more dead
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Floods batter 10 U.P. districts, 17 more dead

Hindustan Times  

The flood fury in Uttar Pradesh killed 17 more people after swollen rivers took 10 Uttar Pradesh districts under their spate. In Lakhimpur Kheri, 41 villages were affected and 221 people were evacuated from the Nighasan area of the district, Kumar said, adding 82 villages in Shravasti and 16 in Kushinagar were also flooded. In Nighasan tehsil, flood fury caused …

Assam flood situation improves marginally, 18.80 lakh still affected
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam flood situation improves marginally, 18.80 lakh still affected

The Hindu  

The flood situation in Assam improved marginally as the number of people reeling under the deluge in 27 districts decreased to around 18.80 lakh, officials said on July 9. The affected population was 18,80,700 in 27 districts as compared to almost 22.75 lakh people suffering from the deluge on Sunday, the officials said. Dhubri with nearly 4.75 lakh people reeling …

Flood-hit Assam’s death toll climbs to 72
8 months, 2 weeks 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: Chaos Intensifies As Flood Hits Assam, Affects More Than 2.3 Million | ABP LIVE
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam Floods: Chaos Intensifies As Flood Hits Assam, Affects More Than 2.3 Million | ABP LIVE

ABP News  

Floods have wreaked havoc in Assam, causing widespread devastation and affecting millions. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, floods over the past month have claimed 58 lives and impacted 2.3 million people. State Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reported a gradual decrease in the water levels of these rivers. In response to the crisis, the state has established …

Assam flood situation grim; nearly 23 lakh people affected in 28 districts
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam flood situation grim; nearly 23 lakh people affected in 28 districts

The Hindu  

“Assam’s flood situation remained grim on July 8 with a population of nearly 23 lakh affected in 28 districts as the water level of most rivers continue to flow above the danger mark,” according to an official bulletin. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said all relief camps in flood-affected districts are well maintained and stocked with enough essential items …

Assam Floods: Rahul Gandhi To Meet Affected Families Today, Watch Big Updates Of The Hour On ABP News
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam Floods: Rahul Gandhi To Meet Affected Families Today, Watch Big Updates Of The Hour On ABP News

ABP News  

Assam Flood: Floods have wreaked havoc in Assam at this time. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority has reported in its report that in the last one month, 58 people have lost their lives in the state due to floods. State Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the water level of the rivers is gradually decreasing. Due to the …

Breaking News: Rahul Gandhi Leaves For Assam To Visit The Flood Affected Families | ABP News
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Breaking News: Rahul Gandhi Leaves For Assam To Visit The Flood Affected Families | ABP News

ABP News  

Assam Flood: Floods have wreaked havoc in Assam at this time. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority has reported in its report that in the last one month, 58 people have lost their lives in the state due to floods. State Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the water level of the rivers is gradually decreasing. Due to the …

Assam floods: Death toll rises to 72, over 18.8 lakh affected across 27 districts
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam floods: Death toll rises to 72, over 18.8 lakh affected across 27 districts

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: The death toll in Assam floods has risen to 72 after the destruction due to torrential rains claimed the lives of six people on Monday. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, over 18.8 lakh people are still affected across 3,154 villages in 27 of the state’s 35 districts. Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday criticized the …

8 More People Die as Flood Situation Remains Grim in Assam
8 months, 2 weeks ago

8 More People Die as Flood Situation Remains Grim in Assam

News 18  

Eight more people lost their lives as the flood situation in Assam remained grim on Sunday, an official bulletin said. Two deaths each were reported from Dhubri and Nalbari, and one each from Cachar, Goalpara, Dhemaji and Sivsagar, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority bulletin said. Altogether 22,74,289 people in 3,446 villages of 28 districts were affected by the flood. …

Flood-hit Assam’s death toll reaches 66
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Flood-hit Assam’s death toll reaches 66

The Hindu  

Eight people, including two children, died during the past 24 hours, taking the death toll in two waves of floods in Assam since May to 66. An update provided by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority on Sunday night said the eight people who drowned or were washed away since Saturday evening included three children. They have also been asked …

14 killed, 9 missing following flood and landslide in Nepal
8 months, 2 weeks ago

14 killed, 9 missing following flood and landslide in Nepal

The Hindu  

Lashing rains in Nepal causing flash floods and landslides have killed at least 14 persons across the country, with disaster teams searching for nine missing, police said on July 7. Monsoon rains from June to September bring widespread death and destruction every year across South Asia, but the numbers of fatal floods and landslides have increased in recent years. Parts …

Nepal: 11 killed, 8 missing in flash floods and landslides amid heavy rain
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Nepal: 11 killed, 8 missing in flash floods and landslides amid heavy rain

Hindustan Times  

Heavy rains triggered landslides and flash floods killing at least 11 people in the last 36 hours in Nepal and blocking key highways and roads, officials said on Sunday. AP/PTI Eight people were missing, either washed away by floods or buried in landslides, while 12 others were injured and being treated in hospitals, police spokesperson Dan Bahadur Karki said. In …

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