Nepal: 11 killed, 8 missing in flash floods and landslides amid heavy rain
5 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 southeastern Nepal, the Koshi River, which causes deadly floods in the eastern Indian state of Bihar almost every year, was flowing above the danger level, a district official said. Hundreds of people die every year in landslides and flash floods that are common in mostly mountainous Nepal during the monsoon season which normally starts in mid-June and continues through mid-September.

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Landslides and flash floods hit Indonesia's Java island, leaving 10 dead and forcing hundreds to evacuate
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Landslides and flash floods hit Indonesia's Java island, leaving 10 dead and forcing hundreds to evacuate

ABC  

At least 10 people have died and two people are missing after flash floods and landslides hit villages on Indonesia's main island of Java. Landslides, flash floods and strong winds devastated 172 villages and forced more than 3,000 people to flee to temporary government shelters, Yudi Hariyanto, who heads a rescue command post in Sukabumi told AP. Videos circulating on …

Thailand flooding kills nine, displaces thousands
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Thailand flooding kills nine, displaces thousands

New Indian Express  

BANGKOK: Flooding driven by heavy rains in southern Thailand has killed nine people and displaced more than 13,000, officials said Saturday, as rescue teams using boats and jet skis worked to reach stranded residents. Local media footage showed residents wading through murky, chest-deep water and cars submerged in flooded streets. "Flooding across eight provinces in southern Thailand has affected 553,921 …

Flash floods and landslides kill 16 people on Indonesia’s Sumatra island
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Flash floods and landslides kill 16 people on Indonesia’s Sumatra island

Al Jazeera  

At least 16 people have been killed on Sumatra when flash floods and a landslide struck the Indonesian island. Rescuers on Sunday pulled two bodies from a river after flash floods swept away at least 10 houses and damaged about 150 houses and other buildings in villages in South Tapanuli district, said Puput Mashuri, who heads the local disaster management …

View from the Himalayas | Kathmandu’s record rainfall has cross-border implications
2 months, 2 weeks ago

View from the Himalayas | Kathmandu’s record rainfall has cross-border implications

Hindustan Times  

Those in high places decided to ignore it. What made the Nepali public even angrier was Oli’s claim, upon his return, that his government had done the best it could to fight the crisis Home minister Ramesh Lekhak was roundly criticised for insisting that the people crying out for help for hours could not be reached “due to poor visibility.” …

Flooding and Landslides in Nepal Kill 224, Disrupting Dasain Festivities
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Flooding and Landslides in Nepal Kill 224, Disrupting Dasain Festivities

Hindustan Times  

Nepal is grappling with a devastating flood and landslide disaster that has resulted in the loss of over 200 lives. The disaster, which occurred during Nepal's monsoon season, has caused widespread damage and left hundreds of people trapped and injured. Rescuers are searching for missing people and trying to recover the bodies of those killed. The country's biggest festival, Dasain, …

Rescuers search for people still missing in Nepal after flooding and landslides that killed 217
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rescuers search for people still missing in Nepal after flooding and landslides that killed 217

New Indian Express  

KATHMANDU: Rescuers on Tuesday searched for people still missing and tried to recover bodies of those killed in weekend flooding and landslides in Nepal that killed more than 200 people. The disaster came just ahead of the country’s biggest festival Dasain, which begins on Thursday when people return home to celebrate with their families. Nepal police said the death toll …

More than 193 people dead as Nepal hit by landslides and flash floods
2 months, 3 weeks ago

More than 193 people dead as Nepal hit by landslides and flash floods

The Independent  

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. open image in gallery People gather at the edge …

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

Flooding deaths in Nepal reach 193 as recovery work is stepped up
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Flooding deaths in Nepal reach 193 as recovery work is stepped up

LA Times  

In this aerial image of the Kathmandu valley, Bagmati River is seen flooded due to heavy rains in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Saturday. The number of people killed in Nepal by flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall over the weekend reached 193 while recovery and rescue work stepped up Monday. A landslide killed three dozen people on a blocked highway …

192 dead, several missing in Nepal floods and landslides
2 months, 3 weeks ago

192 dead, several missing in Nepal floods and landslides

New Indian Express  

KATHMANDU: The death toll from rain-induced floods and landslides across Nepal reached nearly 200 on Monday, with at least 30 people still missing, according to the police. Incessant rainfall from last Friday triggered floods and landslides, wreaking havoc in the Himalayan nation. At least 192 people have been killed in the continuous rainfall, floods, landslides and inundation, officials from the …

Nepal Floods Leave 66 Dead, 79 Missing; Power Outage In Kathmandu, Blocked Highways Add To Crisis
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Nepal Floods Leave 66 Dead, 79 Missing; Power Outage In Kathmandu, Blocked Highways Add To Crisis

ABP News  

Kathmandu, Sep 28 Floods and landslides caused by incessant rain killed at least 66 people and injured 60 others in Nepal, officials said on Saturday. Nepal Police Deputy Spokesperson Bishwo Adhikari said that out of the 66 people killed in the Himalayan nation due to the continuous rainfall, 34 were killed in the Kathmandu valley. Meanwhile, Acting Prime Minister and …

Monsoon floods kill dozens in India, thousands in relief camps
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Monsoon floods kill dozens in India, thousands in relief camps

Al Jazeera  

The Indian Air Force flies more than 200 rescue officers and 30 tonnes of emergency aid to Telangana and Andhra Pradesh states. Intense monsoon rains and floods in India’s southern states have killed at least 25 people, with thousands rescued and taken to relief camps, officials say. According to local media reports, the Telangana government has also urged India’s federal …

Thousands evacuated as monsoon rains and flooding kill 28 people in India
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Thousands evacuated as monsoon rains and flooding kill 28 people in India

ABC  

Heavy rains have battered India and Pakistan's coastal areas, flooding cities in India's Gujarat state and forcing thousands from their homes. Intense monsoon rains and floods have killed at least 28 people in India in the past few days. Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated since Sunday from cities near the coast, with more heavy downpours and strong …

Ten people dead in northern Ethiopia landslide: State media
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Ten people dead in northern Ethiopia landslide: State media

Al Jazeera  

At least eight people are seriously hurt in landslide in northern region of Amhara. Ten people have been killed in a landslide in northern Ethiopia’s Amhara region, according to state media, in the latest natural disaster to strike the country. The Amhara Media Corporation quoted local administrator Tesfaye Workneh as saying on Saturday that “10 people have died in the …

14 people killed as Indian-registered bus plunges into river in Nepal
4 months ago

14 people killed as Indian-registered bus plunges into river in Nepal

Deccan Chronicle  

At least 14 people were killed after an Indian-registered passenger bus plunged into the Marsyangdi River in central Nepal on Friday, according to media reports.The bus from Gorakhpur was heading toward the capital Kathmandu from the resort town of Pokhara when it drove off the highway in Aaina Pahara in the Tanahun district.At least 29 passengers have been rescued from …

Tripura floods: 22 killed, two missing; 65,400 people rendered homeless
4 months ago

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

Hindustan Times  

The death toll due to floods in Tripura rose to 22 on Thursday with 10 more casualties in the last 24 hours, as floods triggered by heavy, incessant rainfall rendered over 65,000 people homeless with two people missing, according to the Relief, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Department of the state government. NDRF personnel evacuate people from a flood-affected area following …

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

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

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Floodwaters have stranded hundreds of thousands of people in India’s northeast and neighboring Bangladesh’s eastern region, causing at least 15 deaths as rescuers struggled to reach those who needed help, officials and media reports said Thursday. At least 11 people were killed and thousands displaced from homes as floods and mudslides have ravaged India’s northeastern Tripura state, …

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

Three die in rain triggered mudslides, floods in Tripura

The Hindu  

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

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

31 killed in 51 events of cloudburst, flash flood in Himachal Pradesh since onset of monsoon

New Indian Express  

SHIMLA: Thirty-one people were killed in 51 events of cloudburst and flash flood between June 27 and August 16 in Himachal Pradesh during the ongoing monsoon season, the State Emergency Operation Centre said. Thirty-one people were killed and 33 went missing in 51 incidents of cloudburst and flash flood between June 27 and August 16 in Himachal Pradesh, the State …

Eight killed in rain-related incidents in Rajasthan; Bengaluru goes under water after downpour
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Heavy rain continues to lash Himachal Pradesh, 197 roads closed
4 months, 1 week ago

Heavy rain continues to lash Himachal Pradesh, 197 roads closed

Hindustan Times  

Shimla, A total 197 roads, including two national highways, were closed in Himachal Pradesh following landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy rain during the past week, officials said on Monday. Heavy rain continues to lash Himachal Pradesh, 197 roads closed Several areas in Una were waterlogged and flash floods and landslides were reported in Chamba, Mandi, Kinnaur, Shimla, Sirmaur …

Death toll crosses 100 as heavy rains continue in Himachal Pradesh, 338 roads closed
4 months, 1 week ago

Death toll crosses 100 as heavy rains continue in Himachal Pradesh, 338 roads closed

The Hindu  

Landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy rain since Sunday led to the closure of 338 roads, including four national highways in Himachal Pradesh, officials said. The State Emergency Operation Centre said of the 338 roads closed, 104 were in Shimla, 71 in Mandi, 58 in Sirmaur, 55 in Chamba, 26 in Kullu, seven each in Solan and Lahaul & …

Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh, landslides and flash floods block 288 roads
4 months, 1 week ago

Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh, landslides and flash floods block 288 roads

The Hindu  

Landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy rains over the last two days has led to the closure of more than 280 roads in Himachal Pradesh, with 150 being closed on Saturday, according to officials. State emergency operation centre data stated that 96 roads have been closed in Mandi, 76 in Shimla, 37 in Kullu, 33 in Sirmaur, 26 in …

Uttarakhand: Two die as vehicle ferrying pilgrims to temple swept away in flooded stream
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Uttarakhand: Two die as vehicle ferrying pilgrims to temple swept away in flooded stream

India TV News  

Uttarakhand news: At least two people died and five were injured and a child went missing today after an SUV ferrying devotees to the Purnagiri Dham temple in Champawat district of Uttarakhand was swept away in a stream flooded by heavy rain. The accident occurred in the Kirauda stream, which was in spate after heavy rain, District Magistrate Navneet Pande …

Torrential rains have claimed more than 150 lives in China in the past 2 months
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Torrential rains have claimed more than 150 lives in China in the past 2 months

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Landslides and flooding have killed more than 150 people around China in the past two months as torrential rainstorms batter the region. The early Saturday morning disaster destroyed homes and killed at least seven people in the village of Ridi, state broadcaster CCTV said in an online report. An annual government report on climate said last month that …

Torrential rains have claimed more than 150 lives in China in the past 2 months
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Torrential rains have claimed more than 150 lives in China in the past 2 months

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 Landslides and flooding have killed …

India Faces Severe Natural Disasters, Landslides and Heavy Rainfall Wreak Havoc | ABP News
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India Faces Severe Natural Disasters, Landslides and Heavy Rainfall Wreak Havoc | ABP News

ABP News  

India is currently grappling with severe natural disasters. Meanwhile, the cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand have triggered massive landslides, instilling fear among the residents. The heavy rainfall and resulting calamities are putting the nation's resilience to the test. Most parts of Himachal Pradesh have been affected by the heavy rains, and there is no immediate relief in sight as …

Rain-related disasters have killed more than 250 in a deadly week across Asia
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rain-related disasters have killed more than 250 in a deadly week across Asia

Associated Press  

In India and China, torrential rains have killed more than 250 people in the past week. India: 201 dead, nearly 200 missing Heavy rains sent torrents of mud and water through tea estates and villages in Kerala state in southern India early Tuesday, destroying bridges and flattening houses. North Korea: Damage, but no information on deaths The tropical storm also …

Uttarakhand Rains: Death count reaches 14, over 2,200 evacuated as rescue operation continues
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Uttarakhand Rains: Death count reaches 14, over 2,200 evacuated as rescue operation continues

India TV News  

As heavy rain continues to lash parts of Uttarakhand, the State Disaster Response Fund spokesperson on Friday reported that more than 2,200 passengers from Kedarnath have been safely evacuated. 14 Dead, Many Injured in Rain-Related Incidents Tragically, the heavy rains in the state have so far claimed 14 lives and injured 10 others in separate rain-related incidents. Missing Persons Amid …

Rain-related disasters have killed more than 250 in a devastating week across Asia
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rain-related disasters have killed more than 250 in a devastating week across Asia

LA Times  

Rescuers use a small boat to evacuate villagers trapped by floodwaters in Jingtang village in southern China’s Hunan province. India: 201 dead, nearly 200 missing Heavy rains sent torrents of mud and water through tea estates and villages in Kerala state in southern India early Tuesday, destroying bridges and flattening houses. North Korea: Damage, but no information on deaths The …

14 killed in heavy rains in Uttarakhand; Kedarnath Yatra halted
4 months, 3 weeks ago

14 killed in heavy rains in Uttarakhand; Kedarnath Yatra halted

The Hindu  

Fourteen people died and 10 persons were injured in heavy overnight rains that triggered flooding and a house collapse as several rivers swelled in Uttarakhand, officials said here on Thursday. Officials said 14 people have died in rain-related incidents since Wednesday evening — four in Dehradun, six in Haridwar, three in Tehri and one in Chamoli. Two drowned in canal …

Monsoon mayhem: Over 20 killed as rains trigger landslides, flooding in parts of north India
4 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 …

Heavy rain in Uttarakhand triggers landslides, road closures and six fatalities reported
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Heavy rain in Uttarakhand triggers landslides, road closures and six fatalities reported

India TV News  

Heavy rains have continued to batter Uttarakhand, leading to severe disruptions across the state. The intense downpours have triggered landslides, road closures, and unfortunately, resulted in six fatalities. Landslides and Road Closures: The torrential rains have caused landslides that have damaged crucial infrastructure. In addition, several rural motor roads are also closed across various districts, including Rudraprayag, Bageshwar, Champawat, and …

Rain hinders rescue efforts as death toll rises in India
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rain hinders rescue efforts as death toll rises in India

China Daily  

Indian rescuers cross a temporary bridge to reach a landslide site in Wayanad district, Kerala state, on Wednesday. FRANCIS MASCARENHAS/REUTERS CHOORALMALA, India — Soldiers and rescuers worked through slush and rocks under steady rain, looking for survivors and searching for bodies in the hills of India's Kerala state on Wednesday, a day after more than 167 people were killed in …

Landslides caused by heavy rains kill 93 and bury many others in southern India
4 months, 3 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 …

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

19 bodies recovered after landslide swept two buses into river in Nepal
5 months ago

19 bodies recovered after landslide swept two buses into river in Nepal

Deccan Chronicle  

Kathmandu: Rescuers in Nepal have so far recovered 19 bodies, including that of four Indians, after two buses were swept into a swollen river following a landslide in the Chitwan district last week, sources here said on Thursday. Twenty-four people, including seven Indian nationals, were travelling on the first bus heading towards Kathmandu from Birgunj. Bodies of nineteen people have …

Nepal: Bodies of 4 Indians recovered a week after two buses swept away in landslide, 36 still missing | VIDEO
5 months ago

Nepal: Bodies of 4 Indians recovered a week after two buses swept away in landslide, 36 still missing | VIDEO

India TV News  

Kathmandu: Rescuers in Nepal have so far recovered 19 bodies, including that of four Indians, after two buses were swept into a swollen river following a landslide in the Chitwan district last week, news agency PTI reported citing its sources on Thursday. VIDEO: Nepal searches for survivors after landslide sweeps buses into river Seven Indians were travelling on the bus …

Nepal authorities say 65 people were on board buses that fell in river
5 months, 1 week ago

Nepal authorities say 65 people were on board buses that fell in river

The Hindu  

There were 65 people on board the two buses that were pushed into a swollen river in Nepal, of which rescuers have been able to recover 14 bodies, authorities said Tuesday. The two buses were on the key highway connecting Nepal's capital to southern parts of the country when they were swept away Friday morning near Simaltal, about 120 kilometers …

Nepal authorities say 65 people were on board the buses missing in a river since Friday
5 months, 1 week ago

Nepal authorities say 65 people were on board the buses missing in a river since Friday

The Independent  

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Assam flood situation improving as water level recedes
5 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
5 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 …

Assam flood situation continues to improve; water receding fast
5 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 …

Nepal: Search Underway for 2 Buses with Over 50 People Swept into River
5 months, 1 week ago

Nepal: Search Underway for 2 Buses with Over 50 People Swept into River

Deccan Chronicle  

Searchers scoured a mountain river and surrounding areas Saturday for two buses carrying more than 50 people that were swept away by a landslide a day earlier.Police said they had not found any traces of the buses or the people on board in the Trishuli river that was swollen by continuous rainfall over the past few days.Weather conditions improved Saturday …

Assam floods: More than 12.33 lakh people are reeling under the deluge across 23 districts
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Nepal searches for 63 missing after highway landslide
5 months, 1 week ago

Nepal searches for 63 missing after highway landslide

Hindustan Times  

Nepali rescue teams resumed their search early Saturday for at least 63 people missing after monsoon rains triggered a landslide that swept two buses off a highway and into a river. Nepal searches for 63 missing after highway landslide The force of Friday's landslide in central Chitwan district pushed the vehicles over concrete crash barriers and down a steep embankment, …

Landslide in Nepal: 7 Indians including 65 passengers feared dead after buses sweep into river; what we know so far
5 months, 1 week ago

Landslide in Nepal: 7 Indians including 65 passengers feared dead after buses sweep into river; what we know so far

Live Mint  

At least 65 individuals, including seven Indian nationals, are feared missing following a landslide in Nepal that swept two buses carrying 65 passengers into the swollen Trishuli River at Simaltal along the Narayanghat-Mugling road in Chitwan district, according to reports from the myRepublica news portal. On Friday, a landslide on the Madan-Ashrit Highway in central Nepal swept two buses carrying …

Assam flood situation remains grim, nearly 14 lakh affected
5 months, 1 week ago

Assam flood situation remains grim, nearly 14 lakh affected

India TV News  

The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Thursday as the number of inundated districts increased to 26 and major rivers flowed above the danger mark in multiple locations, an official bulletin said. Cachar, Barpeta, Kamrup, Nagaon, Dhubri, Darrang, Biswanath, Golaghat, Goalpara, Hailakandi, Sivsagar, Dibrugarh, Morigaon, Tinsukia and Nalbari were among the 26 inundated districts, the Assam State Disaster Management …

12 killed, 65 missing in Nepal's landslides
5 months, 1 week ago

12 killed, 65 missing in Nepal's landslides

China Daily  

KATHMANDU -- Twelve people were killed and 65 others went missing after their buses were swept away by landslides in separate incidents on Thursday night and Friday morning, local police said. On Thursday night, seven members of one family and three others died in landslides in Pokhara of Kaski district, while another person lost her life in Madi Rural Municipality …

Assam flood waters recede; death toll reaches 79
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam flood waters recede; death toll reaches 79

The Hindu  

The flood situation in Assam eased a bit over the last 24 hours but left seven people dead. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, the flood-related death toll since May reached 79 on Tuesday. Moreover, 48,021 people are currently taking shelter in 240 relief camps,” she said, adding that 39,870.3 hectares of cropland remained submerged. Forest guards patrolling …

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