Opinion | Kerala floods: An unprecedented tragedy foretold
6 years, 4 months ago

Opinion | Kerala floods: An unprecedented tragedy foretold

Live Mint  

Last week, Kerala faced the brunt of an unprecedented flood, which has almost brought the state to a standstill. 80 dams opened, 324 lives lost and 223,139 people are in about 1,500+ relief camps.” Worse is feared, with most of the 44 rivers of the state still in spate and the heavy downpour refusing to yield. This deadly impact of extreme weather got exacerbated when it intersected with the fallout of continued environmental neglect combined with the high density of population and unique geography of the state. Call it climate change or whatever, but the incidence of extreme weather has been going up rather dramatically in the last three to four decades. More recently, we had the disaster that hit Kashmir when the Jhelum river overflowed and virtually drowned Srinagar; a year earlier, Odisha bore the brunt of the cyclonic storm Phailin, the worst since 1999; in the same year the Chaurabari lake spilled over and inundated Kedarnath ; and then in 2010 there was a cloudburst in Leh—given its remote location even rescue work was hampered.

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After an eventful 2024, a harsh summer is on the cards for Kerala
2 weeks ago

After an eventful 2024, a harsh summer is on the cards for Kerala

The Hindu  

The year 2024 witnessed many aberrations in the climate of Kerala. Extreme rainfall events The southwest monsoon, which provides close to 80% of the total rainfall in Kerala, was 13% deficient. According to the data available with the India Meteorological Department, there were four extreme rainfall events—a localised intense rainfall of more than 204 mm in 24 hours—in the State …

Center declares Wayanad landslide as 'Disaster of Severe Nature', Priyanka Gandhi says, 'Glad Amit Shah ji...'
2 weeks, 2 days ago

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

India TV News  

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

26 extreme weather events led to 3,700 deaths globally in 2024: Report
2 weeks, 5 days ago

26 extreme weather events led to 3,700 deaths globally in 2024: Report

Hindustan Times  

Climate change contributed to the deaths of at least 3,700 people and the displacement of millions in 26 extreme weather events that two climate attribution and research organisations studied in 2024. Extreme rain in Kerala and surrounding areas was one of the 219 extreme weather events studied for the report. “It’s likely the total number of people killed in extreme …

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 …

Kerala rains: Five districts on red alert for extremely heavy rainfall
1 month, 1 week ago

Kerala rains: Five districts on red alert for extremely heavy rainfall

The Hindu  

Kerala remains on high alert with the India Meterological Department warning that the northern and central districts are likely to receive very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall on Monday. In a 10 a.m. weather update, the IMD put northern districts Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod on red alert for extremely heavy rainfall. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, in a Facebook …

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

Bihar Weather Today, September 28: Sudden Flash Flood Threat In 13 Districts As IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

ABP News  

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

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

Over 85% of Indian districts exposed to extreme climate events: Study
4 months, 1 week ago

Over 85% of Indian districts exposed to extreme climate events: Study

The Hindu  

More than 85% of districts in India are exposed to extreme climate events such as floods, droughts and cyclones, according to a new study. The study by IPE Global and Esri India also found that 45% of the districts were experiencing a "swapping" trend, where traditionally flood-prone areas were becoming drought-prone and vice versa. Using a penta-decadal analysis, the study …

Some Wayanad landslides-hit areas may be out of bounds forever; survivors pin hope on govt help
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Some Wayanad landslides-hit areas may be out of bounds forever; survivors pin hope on govt help

Hindustan Times  

Wayanad/Thiruvananthapuram, Some of the landslides-affected areas of the Wayanad district may be declared permanent "no habitation" zones following the large devastation caused to their topography, Kerala government authorities fear. Some Wayanad landslides-hit areas may be out of bounds forever; survivors pin hope on govt help The aftermath of the July 30 disaster has left many survivors traumatised, with many not …

At least 13 killed after floods in eastern Bangladesh affect 4.5 million people
4 months, 3 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 …

Watch: The great Kerala floods of 1924
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Watch: The great Kerala floods of 1924

The Hindu  

Kerala recently witnessed massive landslides in the Wayanad district claiming hundreds of lives But this isn’t the first time that the “God’s own country” is facing a natural calamity of this scale. Several roads and 500 acres of paddy fields are underwater” As per the IMD records, Kerala recorded the highest rainfall in its recorded history in 1924 — 3451.3 …

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

Kerala Weather Update: IMD’s Predicts that Kerala will likely receive widespread rains in the next 72 hours
5 months ago

Kerala Weather Update: IMD’s Predicts that Kerala will likely receive widespread rains in the next 72 hours

The Hindu  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday put 14 districts in the State on red/orange alert given the India Meteorological Department’s forecast that Kerala will likely receive widespread rains, including isolated heavy showers, in the next 72 hours. Mr. Vijayan said a LIDAR survey team from National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal will create a three-dimensional model of the disaster …

Global Warming Made 24-Hour Downpour 10% More Intense, Say Scientists on Wayanad Disaster
5 months ago

Global Warming Made 24-Hour Downpour 10% More Intense, Say Scientists on Wayanad Disaster

News 18  

Human-induced climate change has made short bursts of extreme rainfall events almost 10 per cent more intense in Wayanad, said a team of international scientists who analysed the devastating landslide that impacted Kerala, claiming over 231 lives while many others were reported missing. Under a future warming scenario where the global temperature is 2°C higher than pre-industrial levels, the climate …

10% heavier rainfall led to disaster in Wayanad
5 months ago

10% heavier rainfall led to disaster in Wayanad

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The catastrophic landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad on July 30 were caused by climate change, says a new analysis by World Weather Attribution. It says the shift in weather patterns, caused by human activities, triggered a 10% heavier rainfall burst in the region, which in turn resulted in the landslips. To mitigate the impact of such natural calamities in …

Study finds rains that led to deadly Indian landslides were made worse by climate change
5 months ago

Study finds rains that led to deadly Indian landslides were made worse by climate change

Associated Press  

BENGALURU, India — The heavy rains that resulted in landslides killing hundreds in southern India last month were made worse by human-caused climate change, a rapid analysis by climate scientists found Tuesday. The study by the World Weather Attribution, a group of scientists who use established climate models to quickly determine whether human-caused climate change played a part in extreme …

Study finds rains that led to deadly Indian landslides were made worse by climate change
5 months ago

Study finds rains that led to deadly Indian landslides were made worse by climate change

The Independent  

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I’ll show you who’s boss: Mother Nature
5 months, 1 week ago

I’ll show you who’s boss: Mother Nature

Deccan Chronicle  

The natural disaster was not just an isolated event, but a stark reminder of the fragile balance between human development and the environment. Dr. Madhav Gadgil, an ecologist and the chair of the Western Ghats Ecology Experts Panel, has repeatedly cautioned that disrupting natural drainage systems makes regions like Wayanad more vulnerable to flooding and landslides. We’ve ignored the warnings …

50 dead in areas affected by cloudburst in Himachal, says minister; heavy rain to continue in Kerala
5 months, 1 week ago

50 dead in areas affected by cloudburst in Himachal, says minister; heavy rain to continue in Kerala

Hindustan Times  

Himachal Pradesh minister Vikramaditya Singh on Saturday said that around 50 people are feared dead in the areas affected by the cloud-burst incidents. The IMD has also predicted isolated, extremely heavy rainfall very likely over Madhya Maharashtra, Konkan and Goa and Meghalaya on Saturday in its daily forecast bulletin released at 2:30 pm. IMD has also predicted isolated extremely heavy …

Wayanad landslides: Kerala CM stresses need to contemporise weather prediction mechanisms
5 months, 1 week ago

Wayanad landslides: Kerala CM stresses need to contemporise weather prediction mechanisms

The Hindu  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has stressed the need to make weather prediction models more contemporary, location-specific, and accurate so that disaster mitigation measures can kick in early to save lives. Mr. Vijayan’s comment assumed political significance against the backdrop of the brewing controversy over whether India Meteorological Department, Central Water Commission and Geological Survey of India had adequately warned …

Quarrying and the rains: Chronicles of disaster foretold
5 months, 1 week ago

Quarrying and the rains: Chronicles of disaster foretold

Hindustan Times  

Governments would like to lay the entire blame for the recent Wayanad landslide and the humongous loss of lives on the very heavy rains, claiming that the whole range of human interventions, such as quarrying of the rocks in the vicinity and levelling of the land to create tourist resorts with their lakes had no role to play in triggering …

How older landslide led to Wayanad tragedy: ISRO shows in before-after satellite images
5 months, 1 week ago

How older landslide led to Wayanad tragedy: ISRO shows in before-after satellite images

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Space Research Organisation has released images showing the severe landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district that have resulted in at least 201 deaths and around 300 missing, as per the state government's latest updates. Three possible reasons behind Wayanad landslides Climate change, fragile terrain and loss of forest cover created the perfect recipe for the devastating landslides in Kerala's …

Kerala rain: Schools closed in 7 districts; reports say Wayanad landslides death toll now 290 | Top updates
5 months, 1 week ago

Kerala rain: Schools closed in 7 districts; reports say Wayanad landslides death toll now 290 | Top updates

Hindustan Times  

Wayanad landslides updates: All educational institutions, including schools, colleges and tuition centres, in Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasragod districts will remained closed on Friday, August 2, in view of heavy rain predictions. The holiday announcement comes even as the India Meteorological Department of Kerala has issued an ‘orange’ alert in the Wayanad district until Saturday that has already …

Monsoon mayhem: Over 20 killed as rains trigger landslides, flooding in parts of north India
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Erratic rain pattern, topography behind Kerala’s vulnerability to disasters
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Erratic rain pattern, topography behind Kerala’s vulnerability to disasters

Hindustan Times  

A day after landslides flattened entire settlements in Kerala’s Wayanad, experts said the monsoon’s changed character due to climate change has made several parts of the country susceptible to climate disasters, and Kerala especially so because of its unique location and topography. The immediate reason for continued heavy rainfall over Kerala in the last few days is an active off-shore …

IMD weather update: Heavy rains forecast for Kerala, Delhi
5 months, 2 weeks ago

IMD weather update: Heavy rains forecast for Kerala, Delhi

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Kerala, forecasting more rains. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur at isolated places in Kerala till August 1. The national capital Delhi is likely to receive heavy rainfall which is expected to bring relief from the sultry heat in the city. In Gujarat, the IMD has forecast …

Wayanad Landslides: What Exactly Happened? Why Western Ghats Region Of Kerala Is Prone To Disasters
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayanad Landslides: What Exactly Happened? Why Western Ghats Region Of Kerala Is Prone To Disasters

News 18  

Kerala’s fragile ecosystem, extreme rainfall and increasing population are the many reasons behind the landslides that struck the hilly region of north Kerala’s Wayanad district on Monday, killing at least 150 people and leaving more than 100 injured. A study published by Springer in 2021 said all landslide hotspots in Kerala were in the Western Ghats region and concentrated in …

Kerala's Athirapally Falls turns deadly amid torrential rains and landslides. Watch
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala's Athirapally Falls turns deadly amid torrential rains and landslides. Watch

Hindustan Times  

After the heavy rains triggered major landslides and flood-like situations in parts of Kerala, another scary visual from the state has gone viral. Snapshot of Athirapally falls amid heavy rain in Kerala. “Kerala rains triggering huge landslides and flooding across North Kerala, Wayanad region. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan stated in a press conference on Tuesday evening that 93 dead …

Kerala: Wayanad landslides linked to warming of Arabian Sea? What climate expert said
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala: Wayanad landslides linked to warming of Arabian Sea? What climate expert said

Hindustan Times  

Scientists have said the devastating Wayanad landslides in Kerala could be the result of a combination of climate change, excessive mining and loss of forest cover in the region. Landslides in Wayanad may be a result of climate change and environmental neglect, say scientists On Tuesday, heavy rain set off a series of landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district, leaving more …

More disasters can be expected in these areas, says top ecologist
5 months, 2 weeks ago

More disasters can be expected in these areas, says top ecologist

Hindustan Times  

Kerala’s Wayanad region can expect more such disasters in coming years in eco-sensitive areas identified by the Madhav Gadgil chaired Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel if a cautious approach is not taken on which activities can be permitted, the veteran ecologist said on Tuesday. The Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel has designated the entire Western Ghats as an ecologically sensitive …

Kerala landslides: Experts say change in land-use, forest cover likely triggers
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala landslides: Experts say change in land-use, forest cover likely triggers

Hindustan Times  

The absence of forest cover and land use change such as construction activities and expansion of monoculture plantations may have exacerbated the impact of continuous heavy rainfall that triggered landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad on Tuesday and left at least 121 people dead and scores injured, experts said. This needs to be investigated further.” Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology scientist Roxy …

It rained buckets on the fateful night in Wayanad that led to the landslide
5 months, 2 weeks ago

It rained buckets on the fateful night in Wayanad that led to the landslide

The Hindu  

The outpour had slowed on July 30, but not enough to avert the tragedy that struck Wayanad in Kerala in the wee hours of the day. Even Vadakkanecherry in central Kerala received 340 mm of rainfall during the same period, perhaps one of the heaviest rains the State had seen during the opening two months of the southwest monsoon season …

Major landslides in India- a timeline
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Major landslides in India- a timeline

The Hindu  

Massive landslides struck various hilly areas in Kerala’s Wayanad district early on July 30, 2024, leaving hundreds of people suspected to be trapped. This is one of the major landslides to occur in the 2024 monsoon season, with states like Karnataka, Mizoram, and Assam, also being affected. Earlier, a landslide occurred on National Highway 66 near Shirur in Ankola taluk …

Wayanad Landslides Kerala Weather Update More Rains In Meppadi IMD Issues Red Alert Amid Rising Toll
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayanad Landslides Kerala Weather Update More Rains In Meppadi IMD Issues Red Alert Amid Rising Toll

ABP News  

Amid Wayanad in Kerala devastated by massive landslides triggered by heavy rains, leading to widespread destruction and loss. The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for four districts including Wayanad on Tuesday. The IMD also issued red alert to Kozhikode, Malappuram and Kasaragod in the state on Tuesday. Kerala | IMD issued Red alert for 4 districts - …

Kerala rains: Red alert for five districts on Tuesday; Wayanad receives extreme heavy rainfall in 24 hours
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala rains: Red alert for five districts on Tuesday; Wayanad receives extreme heavy rainfall in 24 hours

The Hindu  

Heavy monsoon rainfall is likely to pound Kerala with the India Meteorological Department issuing a red alert for five districts warning of extreme heavy rainfalls, an orange alert for seven districts and a yellow alert for two districts on July 30. Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragad will continue to receive extreme heavy rainfall, while very heavy rainfall is likely …

Landslides caused by heavy rains kill 93 and bury many others in southern India
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Landslides caused by heavy rains kill 93 and bury many others in southern India

LA Times  

Rescuers try to reach affected people after landslides hit hilly villages in Wayanad district, Kerala state, India, on Tuesday. Multiple landslides in southern India have killed 93 people and many others are feared trapped under the debris, officials said Tuesday, after torrential rains triggered torrents of mud and water that swept through tea estates and villages. The landslides hit hilly …

Centennial anniversary of 1924 flood throws light on changing climatic pattern of Kerala
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Centennial anniversary of 1924 flood throws light on changing climatic pattern of Kerala

The Hindu  

July 2024 marks 100 years of the greatest flood in the history of Kerala that tested the endurance and the mettle of a generation. As the State silently observes its centennial anniversary, a cursory glance at the meteorological features of the three devastating floods elicits some interesting facets about the changing climate scenario in Kerala. As per the IMD records, …

Kerala rains: Red alert for Wayanad; Rahul Gandhi expresses concern
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala rains: Red alert for Wayanad; Rahul Gandhi expresses concern

Hindustan Times  

The India Meteorological Department on Thursday issued a red alert for Wayanad and Kannur districts in Kerala. A flooded locality of Thalappuzha following a heavy downpour, in Wayanad, Thursday A red alert indicates heavy to extremely heavy rain of over 20 cm in 24 hours, while an orange alert means very heavy rain. Heavy rainfall was witnessed on Thursday in …

IMD Issues Red Alert In These Districts of Kerala As Rains Continue to Batter State; Flood Warning In Costal Areas Of Karnataka
5 months, 3 weeks ago

IMD Issues Red Alert In These Districts of Kerala As Rains Continue to Batter State; Flood Warning In Costal Areas Of Karnataka

News 18  

Heavy rains continued to lash several parts of Kerala on Thursday disrupting the normal life. Red Alert in Three Districts of Kerala Widespread heavy rains in the hilly areas of Wayanad district has partially damaged 29 houses with over 700 people being shifted to 22 camps and a rise in water levels of rivers flowing through the region. Apart from …

Kerala Rains: IMD forecasts heavy rains in Kerala, puts Wayanad and Kannur districts on red alert
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Kerala Rains: IMD forecasts heavy rains in Kerala, puts Wayanad and Kannur districts on red alert

The Hindu  

The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rains in central and northern Kerala on July 18. The IMD has placed Kasaragod, Kannur, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Idukki and Kottayam districts under orange alert. The IMD has said that Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta, Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram would also receive widespread rains and declared a yellow alert in these districts. The Kerala …

Kerala Rains: Four killed as rain fury continues in State
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Kerala Rains: Four killed as rain fury continues in State

The Hindu  

Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds lashed many parts of Kerala for the third consecutive day on July 18, hitting normal life in northern and central Kerala and high-range areas. A 30-year-old man who sustained serious injuries after a tree fell on him near Mattancherry bridge in Alappuzha municipality died on Wednesday. In Alappuzha waterlogging continued unabated in low-lying areas, …

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

Weather Update: Harsh Weather Triggers Floods and Landslides in Dual Natural Disasters | ABP News
6 months ago

Weather Update: Harsh Weather Triggers Floods and Landslides in Dual Natural Disasters | ABP News

ABP News  

Recent severe weather conditions have unleashed a wave of devastation across diverse landscapes, with contrasting yet equally destructive outcomes. The resulting floods have submerged roads, disrupted essential services, and prompted large-scale relief efforts to assist affected communities in their recovery. Conversely, in mountainous areas and hilly terrains, the relentless downpour has triggered landslides, unleashing torrents of mud and debris that …

Flood-hit Assam’s death toll climbs to 72
6 months 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 …

Weather news Highlights: Rajasthan hit by severe rain, IMD issues flood alert
6 months, 1 week ago

Weather news Highlights: Rajasthan hit by severe rain, IMD issues flood alert

Hindustan Times  

India weather news Highlights: Flood situation in Assam remains grim due to heavy rainfall, with major rivers flowing above the danger mark and nearly 24 lakh people affected. Heavy rainfall has affected people's lives in other states across India like Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Manipur etc. Anganwadis, schools, and pre-university colleges in the state's Dakshina Kannada district are closed on …

Death toll mounts as floods in northeast India displace over 2 million people
6 months, 1 week 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 …

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 …

How to experience the monsoon in Kerala
6 months, 2 weeks ago

How to experience the monsoon in Kerala

The Hindu  

The Kerala monsoon has a reputation that precedes it. Viral frog Hadlee Renjith, a naturalist and Kerala Tourism guide in Munnar, has been getting a steady stream of calls this monsoon from trekkers who want to catch a glimpse of the “viral” frog in Western Ghats. Hadlee, who also runs Resplendent Experiences, a personalised travel and tourism company in Munnar, …

Heavy rains leave trail of destruction in Kerala’s central Travancore region
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Heavy rains leave trail of destruction in Kerala’s central Travancore region

The Hindu  

From inundating roads to damaging crops, the heavy rains that is lashing Central Travancore in Kerala have left a trail of destruction across the region. In response to the heavy rains, the Kottayam District Collector has declared a holiday for all educational institutions in the district for June 26. Traffic along the Kottayam-Kumily route faced disruptions due to fallen trees, …

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