Cyclone Titli: Over 60 lakh affected by heavy rainfall, flood in Odisha; state govt speeds up rescue and relief ops
6 years, 3 months ago

Cyclone Titli: Over 60 lakh affected by heavy rainfall, flood in Odisha; state govt speeds up rescue and relief ops

Firstpost  

The flood situation in three south Odisha districts – Ganjam, Gajapati and Rayagada is grim as the water levels in major rivers have crossed danger marks. Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Friday deployed NDRF and ODRAF personnel to speed up rescue and relief operation mainly in three districts where over 60 lakh people were affected by flood due to heavy rainfall triggered by Cyclone Titli. The flood situation in three south Odisha districts – Ganjam, Gajapati and Rayagada is grim as the water levels in major rivers like Rushikulya and Bansadhara have crossed their danger marks, official sources said. Two helicopters were requisitioned from the Indian Navy mainly for rescue and air dropping of relief materials in villages located in 125 gram panchayats in Ganjam district as these areas are cut off from rest of the state due to the submergence of roads with rain and flood water, Chief Secretary AP Padhi said.

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Floods in Tiruchi
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1 month ago

Floods in Tiruchi

The Hindu  

After the heavy downpour over the past two days, several parts of Tiruchi, especially residential areas, remain inundated on Saturday, throwing life out of gear. Meanwhile, Karumandapam and Selva Nagar areas continue to reel under the impact of heavy rain. Several houses flooded Viswas Nagar Extension Street and Manthoppu in Karumandapam were worst hit. If it rains again, Viswas Nagar …

Central team visits areas hit by landslip in Tiruvannamalai
1 month ago

Central team visits areas hit by landslip in Tiruvannamalai

The Hindu  

: A three-member inter-Ministerial team, deputed by the Union government to assess the damage caused by Cyclone Fengal to crops and propertyto crops and property, visited the landslip and flood-affected areas in Tiruvannamalai district on Tuesday. Accompanied by Tiruvannamalai Collector D. Bhaskara Pandian, the team began the day-long exercise at the landslip site of Arunachala Hills near Arunachaleswara temple by …

Centre approves ₹944 crore as Cyclone Fengal relief to Tamil Nadu, promises more after assessment reports
1 month, 1 week ago

Centre approves ₹944 crore as Cyclone Fengal relief to Tamil Nadu, promises more after assessment reports

Hindustan Times  

The Centre on Friday approved the release of ₹944.80 crore to Tamil Nadu as two instalments of its share from the State Disaster Response Fund to help the state government's relief efforts in areas ravaged by Cyclone Fengal. “The Ministry of Home Affairs has approved the release of ₹944.80 crore to the Tamil Nadu government as both the instalments of …

Relief materials distributed to 1.6K cyclone-affected families: TN agriculture minister
1 month, 1 week ago

Relief materials distributed to 1.6K cyclone-affected families: TN agriculture minister

New Indian Express  

VILLUPURAM: Tamil Nadu Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister MRK Panneerselvam on Wednesday distributed relief materials to 1,600 families affected by cyclone Fengal. The relief materials including mats, blankets, clothes, bread, biscuits, groceries, and rice were provided at relief centres in Manjakuppam private wedding hall, Villvarayanatham, and Kanganankuppam under Cuddalore Corporation and Panchayat Union. The meeting was attended by Special Monitoring …

Villupuram struggles to recover as Cyclone Fengal claim 14 lives, displace over 20,000
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1 month, 1 week ago

Villupuram struggles to recover as Cyclone Fengal claim 14 lives, displace over 20,000

New Indian Express  

VILLUPURAM: The district is limping back to normalcy, as the floodwaters, caused by cyclone Fengal and the accompanying torrential rain over the last four days, has receded in most of the places. Heavy rains have claimed 14 lives across the district, including six in Vikravandi, two in Thiruvennainallur, five in Villupuram and one in Vanur. In a coordinated effort, relief …

Sathanur Dam flood alert failure? Tiruvannamalai villagers left in chaos after sudden release
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1 month, 1 week ago

Sathanur Dam flood alert failure? Tiruvannamalai villagers left in chaos after sudden release

New Indian Express  

S Venkatesan from Puthur Chekkadi, which is home to over 500 houses, said that only a few people in the village received SMS alerts from the Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority, that too on Monday morning, when the village was already flooded. However, there was no specific warning about release of such a huge quantity of water on Monday …

PM calls Stalin, assures all help in cyclone relief
1 month, 1 week ago

PM calls Stalin, assures all help in cyclone relief

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Tuesday to enquire about the situation in the state in the aftermath of Cyclone Fengal, assuring him of all possible help from the Centre. “The Prime Minister spoke to me over the telephone and enquired about the damages caused by Cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu,” Stalin posted …

Video: Locals throw mud at Tamil Nadu minister as he visits cyclone-hit areas
1 month, 1 week ago

Video: Locals throw mud at Tamil Nadu minister as he visits cyclone-hit areas

India Today  

Tamil Nadu minister K Ponmudi on Tuesday visited a Cyclone Fengal-hit area in the state where he was welcomed with handfuls of mud by villagers who were reportedly angry over the inadequate drainage systems that have left their homes waterlogged. As per the reports, the incident took place in the Iruevelpattu area on the Tiruchirapalli-Chennai road, where the agitated villagers …

Another landslide hits Tamil Nadu; 4 bodies recovered
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Another landslide hits Tamil Nadu; 4 bodies recovered

Hindustan Times  

A landslide hit the Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu on Monday even as operations to rescue three members of a family after a mudslide flattened their house in the region on Sunday continued for the second straight day. On Monday, Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking aid, and highlighting that the cyclone has …

Cyclone Fengal: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin writes to PM Modi, seeks ₹2,000 crore NDRF assistance
1 month, 1 week ago

Cyclone Fengal: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin writes to PM Modi, seeks ₹2,000 crore NDRF assistance

Live Mint  

Cyclone Fengal: In view of the unprecedented devastation caused by flooding in the aftermath of Cyclone Fengal, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking assistance of ₹2,000 crore. Stalin stated that the cyclone affected 1.5 crore people in 14 districts of Tamil Nadu. Puducherry govt announces relief assistance ₹5,000 relief assistance has been …

Tamil Nadu: Floods Triggered By Cyclone Fengal Sweep Away Buses As Uthangarai Hit By Historic Rainfall — WATCH
1 month, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu: Floods Triggered By Cyclone Fengal Sweep Away Buses As Uthangarai Hit By Historic Rainfall — WATCH

ABP News  

Cyclone Fengal has caused widespread disruption in Tamil Nadu, with severe flooding sweeping away parked buses in Uthangarai, Krishnagiri district. The Parasaneri Lake in Uthangarai overflowed following heavy rains, leading to floodwaters rushing onto the Tirupathur-Uthangarai road and washing away several parked vehicles. #CycloneFengal #Tamilnadu #Floods #Krishnagiri pic.twitter.com/K8Jla22VUc — Chennai Weatherman December 2, 2024 Cyclone Fengal: Floods In Krishnagiri's Uthangarai, …

Tamil Nadu: Another landslide hits Tiruvannamalai, hours after seven people were trapped amid heavy rainfall
1 month, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu: Another landslide hits Tiruvannamalai, hours after seven people were trapped amid heavy rainfall

Live Mint  

A second landslide hit Tiruvannamalai on Monday afternoon as Tamil Nadu continued to grapple with the aftereffects of Cyclone Fengal. Rescue operations in the area have hampered by heavy rainfall and the threat posed by another boulder that reportedly remains precariously balanced further uphill. Cyclone Fengal hit the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast on Saturday night — causing severe flooding and heavy …

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 …

Cyclone Fengal: TN battles rain fury; schools shut in Nilgiri, 7 trapped after mudslide
1 month, 1 week ago

Cyclone Fengal: TN battles rain fury; schools shut in Nilgiri, 7 trapped after mudslide

Hindustan Times  

Parts of Tamil Nadu have been hit by heavy rain under the influence of Cyclone Felang, which made landfall on Saturday and is moving towards Kerala and Karnataka as a weakened storm. The heavy rain has led to school closure in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiri district and also a mudslide in Tiruvannamalai, where seven people are feared to be trapped below …

Cyclone Fengal causes widespread flooding in Krishnagiri; relief centres set up
1 month, 1 week ago

Cyclone Fengal causes widespread flooding in Krishnagiri; relief centres set up

New Indian Express  

KRISHNAGIRI: Heavy rain battered Krishnagiri district on Sunday due to Cyclone Fengal, with Uthangarai taluk recording the highest rainfall of 503 mm. Apart from Uthangarai, Pochampalli recorded 250 mm, Pambar Dam received 205 mm, and Barur recorded 200.20 mm. Due to water inundation at Kennedy Nagar near Singarapettai, people were moved to a relief centre at the Government Boys Higher …

Minister Agri. officials to be alert for coastal regions
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Minister Agri. officials to be alert for coastal regions

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Agriculture minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu has directed agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, and fisheries departments to remain on high alert ahead of Cyclone Fengal. TTD closes Papa Vinasanam, Srivari Padalu routes The minister warned of heavy rainfall, strong winds, and flash floods in Tirupati, Kadapa, Nellore, and Prakasam. Nagabhushanam Hoskote | DC Anantapur, November 30: Cyclone Fengal brought heavy rains to …

Odisha CM Warns of Severe Flood-Like Conditions Following Cyclone Dana Impact
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha CM Warns of Severe Flood-Like Conditions Following Cyclone Dana Impact

Deccan Chronicle  

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has conducted an aerial survey to assess the damage caused by Cyclone Dana in the state. The CM expressed concern about the flood-like conditions in several regions caused by intense rains during the cyclone. He also highlighted the successful evacuation of 810,896 people to safe locations prior to the cyclone's impact.

Odisha Ambulance Worker Carries Patient For 2 km Amid Heavy Rains Amid Cyclone Dana
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha Ambulance Worker Carries Patient For 2 km Amid Heavy Rains Amid Cyclone Dana

ABP News  

An ambulance worker carried a woman patient for 2 km amid heavy rains due to Cyclone Dana in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. The video shows the worker carrying the woman in heavy rain, accompanied by another man holding a stretcher. The ambulance reached an ambulance, and two other workers assisted with her care.

Flooding in Mayurbhanj and Balasore: Rivers at Risk of Another Flood
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Flooding in Mayurbhanj and Balasore: Rivers at Risk of Another Flood

New Indian Express  

Flooding continues in Mayurbhanj and Balasore districts, with water levels rising in several rivers. The water level of Budhabalanga at Poda Asita near Baripada was 25.08 metre against the danger level at 30.09 metre, while the water level of Subarnarekha was 5.25 metre against the danger level of 9.45 metre. The flood in the rivers in September caused significant damage …

Bihar Flood Situation Remains Grim; Schools, Power Grid Flooded — WATCH
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bihar Flood Situation Remains Grim; Schools, Power Grid Flooded — WATCH

ABP News  

The flood situation in Bihar remained grim as major rivers like the Kosi, Gandak, and Bagmati, in districts bordering Nepal were in spate. Currently, 12 NDRF teams and 22 State Disaster Response Force teams are actively involved in flood relief and rescue operations throughout Bihar. pic.twitter.com/eY6jxZeFnC — ANI September 30, 2024 "The water levels of Gandak, Kosi, Bagmati, Burhi Gandak, …

CM surveys Odisha flood damage, stresses on prompt relief
3 months, 3 weeks ago

CM surveys Odisha flood damage, stresses on prompt relief

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday made an aerial survey of the flood-hit areas in Balasore and directed the district administration to reach out to the affected people promptly and expedite rescue and relief operations. He also reviewed the situation in presence of Health and Family Welfare minister Mukesh Mahaling, Balasore MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi, government chief whip …

Odisha CM makes aerial survey of flood-affected areas, seeks report in seven days
4 months ago

Odisha CM makes aerial survey of flood-affected areas, seeks report in seven days

New Indian Express  

MALKANGIRI : Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi who conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected Malkangiri district on Thursday has directed collector Asish Iswar Patil to submit the damage assessment report within seven days. Majhi, who was accompanied by Revenue and Disaster Management minister Suresh Pujari, chief secretary Manoj Ahuja and additional chief secretary-cum-SRC DK Singh, also took stock of the …

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, …

Odisha's Malkangiri faces flood-like situation, over 1.8K people shifted
4 months ago

Odisha's Malkangiri faces flood-like situation, over 1.8K people shifted

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR/MAKANGIRI: Torrential rains triggered by the deep depression left Malkangiri district grappling with a flood-like situation as large parts of the district remained cut off from both Odisha and Andhra Pradesh ends on Monday. Over 1,800 people had to be shifted to safer places as storm water submerged roads and bridges, inundating may areas in two blocks of the district …

Heavy rain pounds Malkangiri, Koraput districts of Odisha
4 months 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 …

Andhra floods: Officials say plugging Budameru breaches proves to be daunting task
4 months, 1 week ago

Andhra floods: Officials say plugging Budameru breaches proves to be daunting task

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Efforts are on to plug the breaches to Budameru rivulet, which is proving to be a challenge given the extent of the breach which is reported to be 50-60 metres each. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said HRD Minister Nara Lokesh and Minister for Water Resources Nimmala Rama Naidu are supervising the works to plug the breaches at the …

Andhra Pradesh Ministers advocate relocation of low-lying villages in Bapatla district
4 months, 1 week ago

Andhra Pradesh Ministers advocate relocation of low-lying villages in Bapatla district

The Hindu  

There is an urgent need for relocation of the villages in the low-lying areas abutting the Krishna River in Repalle Assembly constituency of Bapatla district in Andhra Pradesh, Ministers Anagani Satya Prasad and Gottipati Ravi Kumar have observed. Mr. Satya Prasad and Mr. Ravi Kumar on September 4 visited the flooded Lankevani Dibba island village, the last habitation in Bapatla …

Ministers Anagani, Gottipati visit flood-hit villages in Repalle constituency
4 months, 1 week ago

Ministers Anagani, Gottipati visit flood-hit villages in Repalle constituency

The Hindu  

Ministers Anagani Satyaprasad and Gottipati Ravikumar have been actively touring several villages in the Repalle constituency in the Bapatla district of Andhra Pradesh that have been severely affected by recent floods. Follow Andhra Pradesh, Telangana September 4 rain updates here The villages include Chatagadda, Rudravaram, Morthota, Tiratla Lanka, Chandupallivari Palem, Rajula Cheruvu, Lankavani Dibba, Tummala, Potu Meraka, and Nalluri Palem. …

Floods: Andhra Pradesh government intensifies relief measures, death toll pegged at 17 in three districts
4 months, 1 week ago

Floods: Andhra Pradesh government intensifies relief measures, death toll pegged at 17 in three districts

The Hindu  

A respite from rains in the last 24 hours helped Andhra Pradesh government intensify the flood relief and rescue measures in the flood-ravaged parts of the State, especially Vijayawada city and its suburbs which bore the brunt of nature’s fury. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu visited the affected areas in Vijayawada well past midnight and was on the field till …

Gujarat Flood: Devastating Deluge Engulfs Everything from Ahmedabad to Rajkot | ABP News
4 months, 2 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 …

PM Modi Likely To Visit Landslide-hit Wayanad To Review Flood Situation This Week: Sources
5 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi Likely To Visit Landslide-hit Wayanad To Review Flood Situation This Week: Sources

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit the landslide-hit regions of Kerala’s Wayanad later this week, sources said. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday while speaking at the Parliament demanded a ‘higher compensation’ and ‘comprehensive rehabilitation package’ for the people affected due to the landslide in Wayanad. Meanwhile, the Kerala government on Wednesday said …

Gujarat Rains: Heavy rains battered Navsari and Valsad districts in south Gujarat; over thousand people evacuated
5 months, 1 week ago

Gujarat Rains: Heavy rains battered Navsari and Valsad districts in south Gujarat; over thousand people evacuated

The Hindu  

Heavy rains battered Navsari and Valsad districts in south Gujarat, sending rivers in spate and prompting the evacuation of more than 1,000 people from water-logged low-lying areas on Monday. Khergam taluka in Navsari district received 229 mm of rainfall in 24 hours up to 6 a.m. on Monday while 12 talukas in Dangs and Tapi districts in South Gujarat received …

Kerala: Death toll in landslides in Wayanad district reaches 150
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala: Death toll in landslides in Wayanad district reaches 150

Op India  

Death toll in landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad district has climbed to 148, the Kerala State Revenue Department said on Tuesday. However, the Commandant of the Para Regimental Training, Brigadier Arjun Seagan said “150 deaths have been recorded so far.” He said that “around 200 to 250 individuals have been rescued.” Further, a dog squad has joined the search and rescue …

AP to have new paddy varieties capable of withstanding cyclone havocs
5 months, 2 weeks ago

AP to have new paddy varieties capable of withstanding cyclone havocs

Deccan Chronicle  

Kakinada: Agriculture Minister K Atchannaidu has said the AP government is making efforts to bring new varieties of paddy that would withstand the impact of cyclones and other natural disasters. He along with agriculture commissioner Delhi Rao, district collector Prashanthi, joint collector Tej Bharat and others visited the flood-affected areas in Rapaka village in Seethanagaram mandal on Sunday evening.The minister …

Heavy rains batter south Gujarat, more than 2,500 evacuated
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Heavy rains batter south Gujarat, more than 2,500 evacuated

India TV News  

As heavy rains continued to lash parts of South Gujarat, authorities reported that around 2,500 people residing in inundated low-lying areas in Navsari and Tapi districts were relocated to shelter homes on Friday. Navsari Collector Kshipra Agre, during a media briefing on the state's efforts to assist affected residents, stated that 2,200 individuals in Navsari town and surrounding areas were …

Govt extends financial support for flood mitigation in five states
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Heavy rains lash southern Odisha, government sounds alert
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Heavy rains lash southern Odisha, government sounds alert

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: The depression over Odisha coast brought the season’s first deluge-like situation as extreme heavy rainfall lashed southern districts of the state with Malkangiri bearing the brunt in the last 24 hours. The district headquarters town of Malkangiri remained cut off from the state as well as neighbouring Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said …

Depression weakens, crosses Odisha coast near Chilika Lake
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Depression weakens, crosses Odisha coast near Chilika Lake

The Hindu  

The depression in the Bay that triggered heavy rains across Andhra Pradesh in the last two days weakened on July 20, and moved towards neighbouring Odisha, where it crossed the coast near Chilika Lake and then moved northwestwards at a speed of 3 kmph, a bulletin issued by the India Meteorological Department said. In the 24 hours ending 8.30 a.m. …

Assam flood situation improves marginally; 17 lakh affected in 26 districts
6 months ago

Assam flood situation improves marginally; 17 lakh affected in 26 districts

The Hindu  

“The flood situation in Assam improved marginally on July 10 with water levels of major rivers showing a receding trend, reducing the affected population to 1.7 million across 26 districts,” according to an official bulletin. Seven deaths were reported on July 9 with two in Cachar and one each in Dhubri, Dhemaji, South Salmara, Nagaon and Sivasagar, according to the …

Floods batter 10 U.P. districts, 17 more dead
6 months 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
6 months 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 …

Assam flood situation grim; nearly 23 lakh people affected in 28 districts
6 months, 1 week 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: 24 lakh hit by Assam floods, two killed in landslide
6 months, 1 week ago

Assam floods: 24 lakh hit by Assam floods, two killed in landslide

The Hindu  

The flood situation in Assam worsened in the last 24 hours, affecting 24.21 lakh people across 30 of the State’s 35 districts by Friday evening. Officials of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority said no loss of human lives was recorded from the affected districts although an eight-year-old boy was reported missing in Guwahati.They said two persons, including a male …

Assam flood situation deteriorates, 16.50 lakh people affected in 29 districts
6 months, 1 week ago

Assam flood situation deteriorates, 16.50 lakh people affected in 29 districts

The Hindu  

The flood situation in Assam further deteriorated with over 16.50 lakh population affected in 29 districts with the major rivers flowing above the danger level across the state on July 4, an official bulletin said. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is scheduled to visit flood-affected areas in Maligaon, Pandu Port and Temple Ghat areas in Guwahati Metropolitan area on Thursday …

Assam floods: Gaurav Gogoi urges immediate NDRF deployment, asks Jal shakti minister to visit
6 months, 1 week ago

Assam floods: Gaurav Gogoi urges immediate NDRF deployment, asks Jal shakti minister to visit

Hindustan Times  

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday urged the Centre to rush a team of the National Disaster Relief Force to his flood-affected state of Assam due to the heavy rains that have inundated it for the past several days. Gaurav Gogoi is an MP from Jorhat Lok Sabha seat in Assam Gogoi, the parliamentarian from Jorhat, also requested that the …

Nilgiris district advises tourists to postpone trips amid heavy rain forecast, flash floods in Tenkasi
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Nilgiris district advises tourists to postpone trips amid heavy rain forecast, flash floods in Tenkasi

Hindustan Times  

The torrential rain on Friday prompted the Nilgiris district administration to ask tourists to defer their holiday plans till May 20 and in Tenkasi district, the heavy downpour triggered flash floods at Old Courtallam waterfall leading to the death of a 17-year-old boy. Tenkasi: Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services personnel at the spot after heavy rain triggered flash floods …

Heavy rain continues to wreak havoc in Tamil Nadu: Indian Air Force, Navy conduct rescue operations
1 year ago

Heavy rain continues to wreak havoc in Tamil Nadu: Indian Air Force, Navy conduct rescue operations

India TV News  

Widespread damage ensued in Tamil Nadu as heavy rain lashed the region, prompting relief and rescue operations by the Indian Air Force and Navy. Stranded individuals were rescued from various parts of south Tamil Nadu, with Indian Navy personnel distributing food and relief materials in Madurai and Tuticorin on Wednesday. The office of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh affirmed the Centre's …

Indian Army's Team Reaches Tamil Nadu To Join Relief Efforts As Several Districts Flooded
1 year ago

Indian Army's Team Reaches Tamil Nadu To Join Relief Efforts As Several Districts Flooded

ABP News  

Tamil Nadu is battling a flood scare amid heavy rains in the state leading to the inundation of several areas, houses and building complexes. News agency PTI shared a video of rescue teams distributing food, and essential items and evacuating people from the flooded Muthammal Colony in Thoothukudi. VIDEO | Rescue teams distribute food, essential items and evacuate people from …

Intense relief and rescue operations underway in Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi districts - The Hindu
1 year ago

Intense relief and rescue operations underway in Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi districts - The Hindu

The Hindu  

After heavy rains lashed the southern districts of Tamil Nadu leading to floods, 10 people have died in the battered Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli districts, even as the focus of the administration remains on relief and rescue operations. Over 3,500 people from the worst-hit 36 villages and two town panchayats in Tirunelveli district were relocated to 75 relief camps from their …

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges PM Modi for Rs 2,000 crore interim relief amid flood crisis
1 year ago

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges PM Modi for Rs 2,000 crore interim relief amid flood crisis

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for urgent assistance, seeking Rs 2,000 crore from the National Disaster Relief Fund to address the aftermath of devastating floods in the southern districts of the state. Stalin emphasised the need for immediate support to facilitate livelihood assistance and temporary rehabilitation efforts in areas severely impacted by …

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