Bengal Flood: ’10,000 people rescued so far; Guv CV Bose to visit affected areas
1 year, 3 months ago

Bengal Flood: ’10,000 people rescued so far; Guv CV Bose to visit affected areas

Live Mint  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has voiced her concern regarding the flood-like conditions in the state. Sikkim Flash Floods Live Updates West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose is scheduled to visit the flood-affected districts in the northern part of the state on Thursday. The northern part of West Bengal shares a border with Sikkim which witnessed a flash flood in the Teesta River leaving at least 10 people dead, scores injured and around 80 others missing. Taking stock of the situation at a meeting, Banerjee asked Chief Secretary HK Dwivedi and Home Secretary BP Gopalika to immediately send a team of senior officials to flood-affected areas of West Bengal. "The governor also sought details of the situation from West Bengal Chief Secretary HK Dwivedi regarding the situation and also enquired about the precautionary measures taken by the state government," the official said.

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Expert: Bengaluru should adopt proven solutions to flooding
2 months, 1 week 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 …

City Under Siege: Bengaluru Battles Unprecedented Floods
2 months, 2 weeks ago

City Under Siege: Bengaluru Battles Unprecedented Floods

The Hindu  

Bengaluru faces widespread flooding aftermath of heavy rains. The city has been hit hard by the torrential downpour, with water entering buses, submerged cars, and boats navigating the roads for rescue operations. The situation has caused significant damage to property and infrastructure, with several areas being completely inundated. The Deputy Chief Minister has visited affected areas and announced compensation measures …

West Bengal Weather Today: Floods fuel political tensions as heavy rains continue to disrupt life
3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Mamata Banerjee distributes flood relief, warns of more rain
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mamata Banerjee distributes flood relief, warns of more rain

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday chaired an administrative review meeting in the State’s Purba Bardhaman to assess the flood situation in the region and urged the administration to remain alert in the wake of cyclonic storm formation in the Bay of Bengal. The Chief Minister who distributed relief materials to the people said all officers and staff …

Mamata Banerjee seals Bengal-Jharkhand border over floods, Assam CM slams JMM for silence
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mamata Banerjee seals Bengal-Jharkhand border over floods, Assam CM slams JMM for silence

Op India  

On Friday, Assam CM and BJP’s In-charge for Jharkhand elections, Himanta Biswa Assam came down heavily on Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren. He accused the JMM leader of not “protecting the dignity of the state” and maintaining ‘silence’ on Mamata Banerjee’s remarks blaming Jharkhand for causing floods in Bengal. ডিভিসি'র ছাড়া বিপুল পরিমাণ জলে দক্ষিণবঙ্গের বিস্তীর্ণ এলাকা আজ বন্যা কবলিত। ঝাড়খণ্ডের …

'Precautionary measures not taken…': BJP's Suvendu Adhikari on floods in West Bengal
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Mamata blames Damodar Valley Corporation for south Bengal floods, says her government will cut off all ties with it
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mamata blames Damodar Valley Corporation for south Bengal floods, says her government will cut off all ties with it

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday blamed the release of water from the reservoirs of the Damodar Valley Corporation for flooding in Purba Medinipur and Howrah, and said that her government would sever all association with the DVC. We want to know why Bengal will drown in the water of the DVC,” Ms. Banerjee said, while visiting water-logged …

Floods imminent in West Bengal as depression, dam water make things worse
3 months, 3 weeks 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.” …

At least 13 killed after floods in eastern Bangladesh affect 4.5 million people
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Every spell leaves Bengaluru in a flood of misery
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Every spell leaves Bengaluru in a flood of misery

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Every time the city receives heavy rain, roads turn into rivers, homes get flooded, underpasses become death traps, and business gets affected. Citizens and civic activists are left wondering if the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike learns any lessons at all and why it can’t take permanent measures to prevent a repeat of rain-related emergencies. Many residents, frustrated with having …

Govt working 24x7 to help flood victims, says Yogi
5 months ago

Govt working 24x7 to help flood victims, says Yogi

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow/Gorakhpur: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath, who visited the flood-affected areas of Kushinagar on Sunday, said the state government is committed to the safety of its citizens in times of disaster, adding that it is working 24x7 to help the flood victims. Addressing concerns of the public representatives about the villages across the Narayani river, the CM emphasized the need for …

Mamata Banerjee urges Hemant Soren to monitor the water release from Jharkhand dams causing floods in southern Bengal
5 months ago

Mamata Banerjee urges Hemant Soren to monitor the water release from Jharkhand dams causing floods in southern Bengal

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held talks with her Jharkhand counterpart Hemant Soren on Sunday to discuss the excessive water flow from the Damodar Valley Corporation dams in Jharkhand, which is causing a flood-like situation in many parts of southern Bengal. When the Tenughat dam, which is managed by the Jharkhand government, releases water, pressure also increases on the …

Flood alert issued for south of West Bengal after water released from two Jharkhand dams
5 months, 1 week ago

Flood alert issued for south of West Bengal after water released from two Jharkhand dams

The Hindu  

The West Bengal government has issued a flood alert for the southern parts of the State in view of water release from two dams in Jharkhand. Directing local authorities to stay vigilant, Alapan Bandopadhyay, the Chief Adviser to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, said on August 3 that the Damodar Valley Corporation had released a massive 75,000 cusecs of water through …

Govt extends financial support for flood mitigation in five states
5 months, 2 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 …

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 …

Breaking News: Rahul Gandhi Meets Flood Affected People In Silchar, Watch Video | ABP News
6 months ago

Breaking News: Rahul Gandhi Meets Flood Affected People In Silchar, Watch Video | ABP News

ABP News  

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi visited Assam on Monday to meet with flood victims, as the state faces a grim situation with nearly 23 lakh people affected across 28 districts. During his visit, Gandhi toured a relief camp at Thalai In Youth Care Center in Fulertal, Assam, where he interacted with the flood victims. The second wave …

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

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

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

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy More than 2.1 million people have been displaced due to floods and landslides triggered by …

Assam floods: Brahmaputra above danger mark, CM Himanta says water receding
6 months ago

Assam floods: Brahmaputra above danger mark, CM Himanta says water receding

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the flood situation was improving as the water flowing above the danger mark in Brahmaputra river and its tributaries continued to recede.. Chief Minister Sarma has claimed that the Assam flood situation has improved and water is receding, while the SDRF also begins rescues in Hailakandi district CM Sarma, who was …

Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in India's northeast kill at least 16 people
6 months, 1 week ago

Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in India's northeast kill at least 16 people

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 and landslides triggered by …

Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in India’s northeast kill at least 16 people
6 months, 1 week ago

Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in India’s northeast kill at least 16 people

Associated Press  

GUWAHATI, India — Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains have killed at least 16 people over the last two weeks in India’s northeast, where more than 300,000 have been displaced from their submerged homes, authorities said on Tuesday. The Indian army and air force have been assisting with rescue efforts in Assam, one of the worst-hit states, where a …

Landslides cut off North Sikkim; swollen Teesta leaves hundreds homeless
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Landslides cut off North Sikkim; swollen Teesta leaves hundreds homeless

Hindustan Times  

Heavy rains triggered multiple landslides and cut off North Sikkim from the rest of the state even as a swollen River Teesta flooded its banks and left hundreds of people homeless. Landslides in North Sikkim blocked roads and damaged houses and electricity poles. In October last year, a flash flood, triggered by a glacial lake outburst in North Sikkim, left …

Assam floods leave three dead
7 months, 1 week ago

Assam floods leave three dead

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: The aftermath of Cyclone Remal has left Assam grappling with severe floods following incessant rains. According to official sources, the floods have claimed at least three lives—two in Cachar and one in Karimganj district—and affected 41,719 people as relentless rains and cyclone-induced conditions ravaged the state on Thursday. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority reported that at least eight …

Mamata Banerjee, governor CV Ananda Bose take stock of storm-hit areas in Bengal
9 months, 1 week ago

Mamata Banerjee, governor CV Ananda Bose take stock of storm-hit areas in Bengal

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday visited the storm-hit areas of Alipurduar and assured those affected of all possible help in relief and rehabilitation. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee meets a cyclone-affected person at the Jalpaiguri Super Specialty Hospital, on Sunday. West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose interacts with the storm-affected people, …

Thoothukudi Flood: DMK MP Kanimozhi Blames Unexpected Rain, Defends Govt Response
1 year ago

Thoothukudi Flood: DMK MP Kanimozhi Blames Unexpected Rain, Defends Govt Response

ABP News  

Days after heavy rainfall wreaked havoc in Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli districts, DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi addressed the ongoing flood crisis, expressing her concerns and shedding light on the challenges faced by the government in responding to the unprecedented situation. According to ANI, DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi said, ".The weather department did not expect this, we had been checking regularly. They …

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to conduct aerial survey of flood-hit Tamil Nadu in wake of cyclone Michaung
1 year, 1 month ago

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to conduct aerial survey of flood-hit Tamil Nadu in wake of cyclone Michaung

India TV News  

Cyclone Michaung: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit cyclone-hit Tamil Nadu on Thursday and conduct aerial visit of flood-affected areas which were hit by the devastating storm ‘Michuang’. After the aerial visit, the Defence Minister will have a meeting with the Chief Minister MK Stalin and take a review of the relief work being carried out by various agencies, the …

Sikkim floods: 33 bodies recovered, over 60,000 people affected. Top 10 updates
1 year, 3 months ago

Sikkim floods: 33 bodies recovered, over 60,000 people affected. Top 10 updates

Live Mint  

Sikkim flash flood was triggered by a cloudburst in the early hours of October 4 over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim resulted in a flood like situation in the Teesta River in Lachen Valley and affected 60,870 people, reported PTI. Also read: Sikkim floods: Heavy rain continues, rescuers struggle to reach flood-hit areas, over 100 still missing According to latest …

Central assistance for flood-hit Sikkim triggers political slugfest in Bengal
1 year, 3 months ago

Central assistance for flood-hit Sikkim triggers political slugfest in Bengal

Hindustan Times  

Siliguri: The release of Central funds to the tune of Rs.44.8 crore as advance for flood-hit Sikkim has triggered a political slugfest in West Bengal. Cloudburst over Lhonak Lake triggered a flash flood in the Teesta river basin in Sikkim West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday lashed out at the Centre for not considering the districts in West …

Over 4,000 people in 4 district affected by fresh floods in Assam
1 year, 3 months ago

Over 4,000 people in 4 district affected by fresh floods in Assam

Hindustan Times  

Over 4000 people in 20 villages across four districts of Assam have been affected by the fresh floods caused by heavy rainfall, according to the State Disaster Management Authority. A large part of Guwahati, especially the low-lying areas,has been struggling with flood water for the last three days. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday chaired a meeting in …

Sikkim floods: Heavy rain continues, rescuers struggle to reach flood-hit areas
1 year, 3 months ago

Sikkim floods: Heavy rain continues, rescuers struggle to reach flood-hit areas

Live Mint  

Sikkim floods: Indian rescue teams are finding it difficult to reach flood-hit areas in the north-eastern state of Sikkim where more than 140 people are missing because the region is still experiencing bouts of heavy rain, said officials on Saturday. VB Pathak, the state's chief secretary said, “We are waiting for weather conditions to improve as only then Air Force …

Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang questions quality of hydel dam destroyed in flood
1 year, 3 months ago

Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang questions quality of hydel dam destroyed in flood

Hindustan Times  

Sikkim chief minister Prem Singh Tamang questioned the quality of the 1200 MW hydro power project on Friday, days after the dam was destroyed by flash floods in the Teesta river in the Chungthang area of the state. Teesta Urja, the second largest run-of-the-river hydro power project in India, was washed away due to flood caused by the breach in …

Bengal floods: Swollen Teesta river damages houses, roads, vehicles in Kalimpong
1 year, 3 months ago

Bengal floods: Swollen Teesta river damages houses, roads, vehicles in Kalimpong

Live Mint  

West Bengal is among the states hit by flash floods following the cloudburst over the South Lhonak Lake in the Northeastern state of Sikkim. Videos shared by news agency ANI showed the overflowing Teesta river damaging vehicles and residential structures, as it gushes past Bengal's Kalimpong, the town located close to neighbouring Sikkim. Expressing concern over the flood-like situation in …

Residents pick up pieces after Sikkim floods leave behind trail of destruction
1 year, 3 months ago

Residents pick up pieces after Sikkim floods leave behind trail of destruction

Hindustan Times  

Around 2am on Wednesday, Nimesh Chetri and his wife were woken up as sudden announcements over loudspeakers warned people of gushing flood waters in Ghel Khola in West Bengal’s Kalimpong district. A glacial lake overflowed upstream in Sikkim following torrential rains and triggered flash floods down the Teesta, which flows through West Bengal before entering Bangladesh. Three kilometres upstream from …

Sikkim floods: CM Prem Singh Tamang blames ‘sub-standard dam construction’
1 year, 3 months ago

Sikkim floods: CM Prem Singh Tamang blames ‘sub-standard dam construction’

Live Mint  

Sikkim flash floods: As the death toll in the Sikkim floods climbed to 40, including 7 soldiers, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang spoke with news platform NDTV and blamed the "inferior construction" of Chungthang Dam for the tragedy. Prem Singh Tamang said that the previous Sikkim Democratic Front government should be blamed for the tragedy due their "sub-standard" work. but, …

Icy flood that killed at least 41 in India’s northeast was feared for years
1 year, 3 months ago

Icy flood that killed at least 41 in India’s northeast was feared for years

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Hundreds of rescuers dug through slushy debris and fast-flowing, icy water Friday in a search for survivors after a glacial lake overflowed and burst through a dam in India’s Himalayan north, a disaster that many had warned was possible for years. A vehicle is seen partially submerged in water after flash floods triggered by a sudden heavy …

Sikkim flood | Centre approves relief worth ₹44.8 crore for flood-hit State
1 year, 3 months ago

Sikkim flood | Centre approves relief worth ₹44.8 crore for flood-hit State

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved release of both installments of Central share of State Disaster Response Fund to Sikkim, amounting to ₹44.80 crore in advance, for the year 2023-24, to help the State in providing relief measures to people affected by the flash floods in the State. The toll in the flash flood in Sikkim mounted to 21 …

Deadly floods in India’s Himalayas after lake bursts through major dam
1 year, 3 months ago

Deadly floods in India’s Himalayas after lake bursts through major dam

Al Jazeera  

Ice-cold floodwaters have swept through mountain towns in India’s Himalayan northeast, killing at least 40 people, washing away houses and bridges, and forcing thousands of people to leave their homes. The Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority said in a statement that more than 2,000 people had been rescued, adding that state authorities set up 26 relief camps for more than …

Sikkim flash flood: Disaster relief team fails to land, death toll rises to 30 | 10 points
1 year, 3 months ago

Sikkim flash flood: Disaster relief team fails to land, death toll rises to 30 | 10 points

India Today  

At least 30 people, including four Army personnel, died and over 100 remained missing following a cloudburst over Lhonak Lake in north Sikkim district that triggered flash floods in the region earlier this week. The flash flood led to the swelling of the river Teesta, sweeping away several houses in towns and villages and dozens of people, including Army personnel. …

Sikkim floods a natural disaster? Activists question the role of ongoing hydel projects along Teesta
1 year, 3 months ago

Sikkim floods a natural disaster? Activists question the role of ongoing hydel projects along Teesta

The Hindu  

With roads and bridges washed away and rescue teams yet to reach the epicentre of the north Sikkim flash floods, activists who have opposed the construction of large hydel projects on river Teesta are refusing to call the tragedy only a natural disaster. This led the water in river Teesta to rise abnormally and swept away several areas including the …

Sikkim flash floods updates | Schools, colleges to remain shut till Oct 15 as toll rises to 14, over 100 missing
1 year, 3 months ago

Sikkim flash floods updates | Schools, colleges to remain shut till Oct 15 as toll rises to 14, over 100 missing

The Hindu  

The confirmed death toll from the flash floods in Sikkim rose to 14 on Thursday with 102 people, including 22 Army personnel, still missing after the glacier-fed Lhonak lake in north Sikkim triggered a flash flood in the Teesta river basin on October 4. The floods have severely damaged the Chungthang dam that is the mainstay of a key hydropower …

Bengal floods: 10,000 rescued, Mamata says 'personally monitoring situation'
1 year, 3 months ago

Bengal floods: 10,000 rescued, Mamata says 'personally monitoring situation'

India Today  

Expressing concern over the flood-like situation in the state, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said that 10,000 people have been rescued and kept in 190 relief camps in nine districts in the southern and northern parts of the state. Taking stock of the situation at a meeting, Banerjee asked Chief Secretary HK Dwivedi and Home Secretary BP …

'Teesta flowing within touching distance': Locals recall Sikkim flash floods horror
1 year, 3 months ago

'Teesta flowing within touching distance': Locals recall Sikkim flash floods horror

India Today  

Mishti Haldar, 28, woke up on Wednesday morning to find that the Teesta was flowing almost within touching distance from her porch at Matigara near Siliguri. Camps, which must have been struck by tourists or Army people upstream, had been uprooted and the debris was flowing byâ€æ It was an incredible scene," said Haldar, a housewife. A group of tourists …

Sikkim flood | 10 dead, 22 army men among 82 missing as flash flood wreaks havoc; PM Modi dials CM Tamang
1 year, 3 months ago

Sikkim flood | 10 dead, 22 army men among 82 missing as flash flood wreaks havoc; PM Modi dials CM Tamang

The Hindu  

At least ten people died and 80 others, including 22 army personnel, went missing on Wednesday after a cloudburst over Lhonak Lake in north Sikkim triggered a flash flood in the Teesta River basin, officials said. "All other Indian Army personnel posted in Sikkim and North Bengal are safe but they are unable to contact their family members due to …

Sikkim flash floods updates | One soldier, among missing 23, rescued
1 year, 3 months ago

Sikkim flash floods updates | One soldier, among missing 23, rescued

The Hindu  

At least seven people have died and scores more were injured or missing after flash floods inundated Sikkim on Wednesday. This destroyed the Chungthang dam, a key component of the State’s largest hydroelectric project, and washed away highways, villages, and towns. Several bridges in the State have been washed away, while drinking water supply lines are reported to be totally …

Floods in India’s Sikkim kill 10; dozens including 23 army soldiers missing
1 year, 3 months ago

Floods in India’s Sikkim kill 10; dozens including 23 army soldiers missing

Al Jazeera  

Heavy rainfall causes a glacial lake to overflow, spurring catastrophic flooding in the remote Himalayan region. At least 10 people have been killed in India’s state of Sikkim and 82 others, including 23 army personnel, are missing after heavy rainfall caused the glacial Lhonak Lake to overflow, spurring catastrophic flooding in the region. “Intense rain has led to this catastrophic …

Himachal, Punjab, Haryana grapple with floods, health issues amid incessant rain
1 year, 5 months ago

Himachal, Punjab, Haryana grapple with floods, health issues amid incessant rain

India Today  

Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana have been reeling from catastrophic floods following incessant rain since the onset of the monsoon season this year. Amid the monsoon mayhem, health officials have also raised concerns about snake bites, along with health issues arising out of fever and diarrhea, especially in areas worst hit. Haryana Health and Home Minister Anil Vij told India …

CM Mamata to send high-level disaster management team to flood-hit North Bengal
1 year, 5 months ago

CM Mamata to send high-level disaster management team to flood-hit North Bengal

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday announced that she will send a high-level disaster management team to flood-hit North Bengal following a red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department. Sending a high- level disaster management team tomorrow to flood- hit North Bengal under my Irrigation Minister and including Secretaries of Disaster Management, Irrigation and Agriculture. North Bengal …

Bengaluru Rains: Called Out for Silence on Floods, BJP's Tejasvi Surya Says He Was on Ground with People
2 years, 4 months ago

Bengaluru Rains: Called Out for Silence on Floods, BJP's Tejasvi Surya Says He Was on Ground with People

News 18  

Leaders like Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Were Pushed to Corners of Our History: Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore BJP leader Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore said leaders like Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose were “pushed to the corners of our history.” “Over the years there was a segment of people who were ruling the country and wanted that only a limited number of people should …

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