India floods: Torrential rainfall claims several lives, triggers catastrophe in Northern India
1 year, 5 months ago

India floods: Torrential rainfall claims several lives, triggers catastrophe in Northern India

Firstpost  

The incessant rain in northern India triggers flash floods and landslides, causing casualties and widespread damage. Torrential rain has unleashed havoc across northern India, killing at least 22 people and causing landslides and flash floods in the region, with Delhi receiving the most rainfall in decades. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with senior ministers and officials and took stock of the situation in the wake of excessive rainfall in parts of the country, his office said on Monday. According to the Times of India newspaper, the northern states of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Punjab recorded casualties caused by floods and landslides. A senior weather department official revealed that multiple districts in Himachal Pradesh witnessed a month’s worth of rainfall in just one day over the weekend.

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Rains destroy paddy over 400 hectares in N. Andhra; depression moves northeast
3 days, 19 hours ago

Rains destroy paddy over 400 hectares in N. Andhra; depression moves northeast

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Incessant rainfall over the past three days has inundated at least 400 hectares of paddy fields in parts of north coastal Andhra Pradesh, causing distress among farmers. Stagnant water has discoloured both harvested and ready-to-harvest paddy even as rainfall continued in north Andhra region on Saturday, with the depression over west central Bay of Bengal off north Andhra Pradesh …

Heavy Rain Alert for Andhra Pradesh
1 week, 4 days ago

Heavy Rain Alert for Andhra Pradesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: A fresh low-pressure area is developing in the Bay of Bengal, which is expected to bring heavy rainfall to south coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema on December 16 and 17, according to an IMD Amaravati report issued on Friday. The report states that an upper-air cyclonic circulation is likely to form over the south Andaman Sea around December 14 …

Chennai rains: IMD predicts heavy rainfall in THESE districts; schools open or closed? details here
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1 week, 5 days ago

Chennai rains: IMD predicts heavy rainfall in THESE districts; schools open or closed? details here

Live Mint  

Chennai rains: The India Meteorological Department has forecast light to moderate rainfall across most areas of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning at isolated locations. Here are the top ten updates: The IMD also predicts isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall, with extremely heavy showers at one or two places, particularly in the Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, and …

Rain lashes Delhi-NCR, brings respite from air pollution; IMD predicts cold wave from Dec 9
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Rain lashes Delhi-NCR, brings respite from air pollution; IMD predicts cold wave from Dec 9

Live Mint  

Delhi Rains: Several areas in Delhi-NCR received rains on Sunday, December 8, bringing some relief from pollution and poor air quality in the region. Light rain is expected in Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi,” Naresh Kumar, a scientist at IMD, told the news agency ANI on Sunday. Kumar also said that the temperatures might rise in Punjab, Delhi-NCR and Haryana on …

Schools, colleges closed today in Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiris district due to heavy rainfall
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Schools, colleges closed today in Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiris district due to heavy rainfall

Live Mint  

All schools and colleges will remain shut in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris district due to heavy rainfall, announced District Collector Lakshmi Bhavya on Monday. Cyclone Fengal update The cyclonic storm Fengal has weakened and is likely to transform into a “well-marked low-pressure area over north interior Tamil Nadu during the next six hours,” said IMD. “The depression over the north coastal …

Weather update: IMD predicts heavy rains for Tamil Nadu, Andhra for next 3 days, check full forecast
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Weather update: IMD predicts heavy rains for Tamil Nadu, Andhra for next 3 days, check full forecast

India TV News  

IMD Weather Update: The India Meteorological Department on Tuesday predicted heavy rainfall for Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh and fog across multiple regions of India over the next week. Heavy rainfall predicted for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra The cyclonic circulation is expected to move northwestward, bringing heavy to very heavy rainfall to coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry on November 26 and …

Tamil Nadu: Schools closed today in 5 districts as heavy rains intensify
1 month ago

Tamil Nadu: Schools closed today in 5 districts as heavy rains intensify

Live Mint  

Tamil Nadu Rains: With the northeast monsoon gaining strength, Tamil Nadu has been experiencing intense rainfall, leading to the closure of schools in several districts. Tamil Nadu Rains: Schools Closed in Affected Districts The Tamil Nadu administration has announced that the schools will remain closed in Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, and Tiruvarur districts due to the ongoing heavy rainfall. Tamil …

Schools closed in several Tamil Nadu districts as northeast monsoon intensifies
1 month ago

Schools closed in several Tamil Nadu districts as northeast monsoon intensifies

India Today  

The ongoing Northeast Monsoon has intensified across Tamil Nadu, bringing heavy rainfall to various districts, particularly in southern and delta regions. In Tirunelveli, heavy rains over the past two days have prompted District Collector KP Karthikeyan to declare a holiday for all government and private schools on Wednesday. The rains, caused by an intensified Northeast Monsoon and an atmospheric upper …

Tamil Nadu: Rain lashes parts of Tiruvallur city, Chennai, schools closed
1 month, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu: Rain lashes parts of Tiruvallur city, Chennai, schools closed

India TV News  

Intermittent, widespread rains lashed Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, bringing residential neighbourhoods and roads under knee-deep water and leading to traffic congestion besides affecting public transport services. In light of the heavy rain forecast, holiday has been declared for all schools in Chennai Heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, …

Why Bengaluru's Floods Are So Severe: A Deep Dive into Urbanization and Climate Change
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why Bengaluru's Floods Are So Severe: A Deep Dive into Urbanization and Climate Change

The Hindu  

Bengaluru has been hit hard by heavy rainfall this week, causing widespread flooding. The city was under a yellow alert for moderate to heavy rainfall, with lightning and thunder accompanying the heavy downpour. The high vulnerability of Bengaluru to flooding is due to several factors, including its high population density, limited green space, and high urbanisation rates. The city's infrastructure, …

Monsoon flooding closes schools and offices in India’s IT hubs
2 months, 1 week ago

Monsoon flooding closes schools and offices in India’s IT hubs

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 Schools, colleges and government offices …

View from the Himalayas | Kathmandu’s record rainfall has cross-border implications
2 months, 3 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.” …

Bihar Weather Today: Heavy Rain With Lightning And Thunderstorm Predicted In 14 Districts
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Bihar Weather Today: Heavy Rain With Lightning And Thunderstorm Predicted In 14 Districts

ABP News  

Bihar Weather Alert: The India Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain alert across Bihar for Friday, warning that the monsoon will remain active throughout the day, particularly in capital Patna. Bihar Yellow Alert: Lightning And Thunderstorms Likely A yellow alert for lightning was issued early Friday morning, covering several districts in the western parts of Bihar. The IMD warned …

Weather updates: Rain lashes Mumbai; IMD issues heavy rainfall alerts for Maharashtra, Himachal and these states
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Weather updates: Rain lashes Mumbai; IMD issues heavy rainfall alerts for Maharashtra, Himachal and these states

Hindustan Times  

The India Meteorological Department issued an ‘orange’ alert on Friday predicting heavy rainfall in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Uttarakhand, east Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal, predicting very heavy rainfall. “Heavy to very Heavy rainfall with extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places very likely over Madhya Maharashtra on September 27, and isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall on September 28,” it …

Mumbai Rain: Waterlogging In Several Areas, Schools & Colleges Closed Today Amid Red Alert Warning
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Mumbai Rain: Waterlogging In Several Areas, Schools & Colleges Closed Today Amid Red Alert Warning

News 18  

Heavy rain lashed Mumbai and surrounding areas on Wednesday following which the India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for the city and its neighbouring districts until Thursday. In light of the heavy rain, all schools and colleges in Mumbai were declared closed on Thursday, 26 September 2024, for the safety of students. pic.twitter.com/OZpuMnPFGI — ANI September 25, 2024 Officials …

Bihar Rain Alert: IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall, Along With Thunderstorm And Lightning, In 6 Districts
3 months, 1 week ago

Bihar Rain Alert: IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall, Along With Thunderstorm And Lightning, In 6 Districts

ABP News  

Bihar Rain Alert, September 16: The monsoon is set to remain active in Bihar on Monday, with significant rainfall anticipated across the region. A warning has been issued for six districts in the region, alerting residents to the potential for severe weather, including heavy rainfall, lightning, and thunderstorms. In particular, Rohtas, Kaimur, and Aurangabad are expected to experience very heavy …

Weather Update: Rain Alert Issued for UP, Bihar, MP, and Other States | ABP News
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Weather Update: How Will The Weather Be In Your City? Watch To Know Complete Details | ABP News
3 months, 1 week ago

Weather Update: How Will The Weather Be In Your City? Watch To Know Complete Details | ABP News

ABP News  

In Delhi, heavy rainfall is forecasted to continue throughout the day, prompting the India Meteorological Department to issue a yellow alert. By late evening, roads near Saket Metro Station had become so submerged that they resembled swimming pools, making travel almost impossible. The IMD has issued a warning for continued rainfall in the coming hours, advising residents to exercise caution …

31 roads closed in Himachal Pradesh as rain continues to lash parts of State
3 months, 1 week ago

31 roads closed in Himachal Pradesh as rain continues to lash parts of State

The Hindu  

A total of 31 roads were closed for vehicular movement in Himachal Pradesh on Friday evening as rain continues to lash parts of the state, officials said on Friday. Light rain continued in some parts of the state and Guler recorded the maximum rainfall at 64.2 mm since Thursday evening followed by 46.4 mm in Palampur, 43 mm in Dharamshala, …

Monsoon Deluge: Heavy Rainfall Across India with Alerts for Multiple States | ABP News
3 months, 1 week ago

Monsoon Deluge: Heavy Rainfall Across India with Alerts for Multiple States | ABP News

ABP News  

The monsoon is currently active across India, bringing heavy rainfall to various regions. In Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, intense rain has been ongoing, resulting in waterlogging on roads and power outages in several areas. In addition, parts of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, and some districts in Madhya Pradesh are also likely to experience heavy rainfall. The India Meteorological Department reports …

Uttarakhand Rain News: Schools Closed In 4 Districts As IMD Issues Red Alert; Kedarnath Pilgrims Stranded
3 months, 1 week ago

Uttarakhand Rain News: Schools Closed In 4 Districts As IMD Issues Red Alert; Kedarnath Pilgrims Stranded

ABP News  

Uttarakhand Rain News: Following a 'red' alert issued by the India Meteorological Department, schools and anganwadi centres have been closed in four districts of the state to prioritise safety in view of potential weather emergencies. In Dehradun district, where the IMD has predicted heavy rain and thunderstorms, all government and private schools, anganwadi centres, and colleges will remain closed. The …

Schools closed today in THIS state due to heavy rainfall, check when classes will resume
3 months, 1 week ago

Schools closed today in THIS state due to heavy rainfall, check when classes will resume

India TV News  

Following a heavy rainfall alert in Uttarakhand from the Indian Meteorological Department and increased water levels of the Yamuna River, all the schools have been ordered to remain closed on today, September 13. Following the directive, the District Magistrates of Dehradun, Nainital, Pauri, Champawat, Pithoragarh, Chamoli, Uttarkashi, Tehri, Almora, Bageshwar, Udham Singh Nagar and Haridwar have issued orders to keep …

Delhi witnesses light rain, more showers expected till friday, IMD issues alert
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi witnesses light rain, more showers expected till friday, IMD issues alert

The Hindu  

The national capital woke up to cloudy skies followed by light rainfall on Wednesday morning. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall caused severe waterlogging in Ajmer, Rajasthan, earlier this week. According to their prediction, "Fairly widespread light/moderate rainfall is very likely over Uttarakhand, East Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh; isolated to scattered rainfall over the remaining region during the week. Isolated very heavy rainfall …

Heavy rain pounds Malkangiri, Koraput districts of Odisha
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Over 85% of Indian districts exposed to extreme climate events: Study
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Andhra Floods: Southern India in Deluge This Monsoon With Seasonal Rains in Excess of 26%
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Andhra Floods: Southern India in Deluge This Monsoon With Seasonal Rains in Excess of 26%

News 18  

After disastrous floods in Gujarat, the southwest monsoon has turned vigorous over the south causing floods in parts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The entire region from coastal Andhra Pradesh to Telangana, Karnataka and Kerala is forecasted to receive isolated spells of heavy rains till September 10. The southern peninsular region has by far received surplus rains from June to …

Heavy rains predicted in parts of Andhra Pradesh till Sept 8
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Heavy rains predicted in parts of Andhra Pradesh till Sept 8

New Indian Express  

VISAKHAPATNAM: Heavy rainfall is expected in one or two places within Eluru and Alluri Sitarama Raju districts on Thursday,. The cyclonic circulation over Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam has shifted to North Coastal Andhra Pradesh and its neighbouring areas. As a result, heavy to very heavy rainfall is anticipated at isolated locations in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and South …

Rains cause extensive damage to standing crop, claim 49 lives in Gujarat
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rains cause extensive damage to standing crop, claim 49 lives in Gujarat

The Hindu  

Heavy downpours in Gujarat since the last week of August have caused massive damage to standing crops and claimed 49 lives. Rescue operations Since August 25, the rainfall has caused floods that have damaged roads, cut off villages, and residential areas, requiring the rescue of over 37,000 people by multiple agencies, including the NDRF and Army. “Cash relief of ₹ …

Red alert for parts of Gujarat as rains continued to batter flood-hit state
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Red alert for parts of Gujarat as rains continued to batter flood-hit state

Hindustan Times  

The India Metrological Department has issued a red alert for places such as Bharuch and Valsad as rains continued to batter parts of Gujarat, where heavy rainfall and floods have left at least 40 people dead and over 55,000 displaced across 25 districts since August 25. A study of the Machine Intelligence and Resilience Laboratory at the Indian Institute of …

16 killed as torrential rains lash Telangana
3 months, 3 weeks ago

16 killed as torrential rains lash Telangana

Hindustan Times  

The torrential rains that have been lashing different parts of Telangana claimed at least 16 lives and another five people reported missing, the official reports said on Monday evening, even as chief minister A Revanth Reddy said as per the preliminary estimates, the damage to the state due to heavy rains at ₹5,000 crore. Stating that the preliminary estimates put …

In frames: Rains ravage Andhra Pradesh
3 months, 3 weeks ago

In frames: Rains ravage Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

The India Meteorological Department has said Andhra Pradesh would experience heavy to very heavy rains considering the well-marked low-pressure area over West Central and Northwest Bay of Bengal, off the north Andhra Pradesh coast, intensified into a depression on Saturday. State Disaster Response Force and the police shifting a body retrieved from a house collapsed due to landslide and heavy …

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 …

PM Modi speaks to Telangana, Andhra Pradesh CMs as rain wreaks havoc | 10 points
3 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi speaks to Telangana, Andhra Pradesh CMs as rain wreaks havoc | 10 points

Hindustan Times  

Heavy rainfall continued to wreak havoc across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Sunday, leading to severe flooding, loss of life, and widespread disruption. Emergency meetings were held by the respective chief ministers of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, A Revanth Reddy and N Chandrababu Naidu, to assess the situation and coordinate rescue operations. “Informed Hon’ble Union Home Minister Shri @AmitShah ji …

Depression-induced rain lashes parts of Odisha
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Depression-induced rain lashes parts of Odisha

The Hindu  

“Heavy rain lashed parts of Odisha on Sunday under the impact of a depression that lay centered over the southern part of the State and north Andhra Pradesh,” officials said. “The system moved with a speed of 15 kilometre per hour during the past six hours and lay centered over south Odisha and adjoining north Andhra Pradesh,” the India Meteorological …

Red Alert: Telangana Braces for More Rain
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Red Alert: Telangana Braces for More Rain

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: One person was killed as heavy rain engulfed most parts of the state, the result of a deep depression off the coast of Andhra Pradesh, on Saturday, prompting a statewide alert. The India Meteorological Department has issuing a red alert for almost half the state and an orange alert for rain in several other districts till September 3. The …

India likely to experience above normal rainfall in September: IMD
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India likely to experience above normal rainfall in September: IMD

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: After a wetter-than-normal August, India is likely to experience above normal rainfall in September, with heavy to very heavy precipitation expected in northwest India and the surrounding areas. Above normal rainfall is likely over most parts of India, except for some areas in extreme northwest India, many parts of the southern peninsula, northern Bihar, and northeastern Uttar Pradesh, …

India Likely to Experience Above Normal Rainfall in September: IMD
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India Likely to Experience Above Normal Rainfall in September: IMD

News 18  

After a wetter-than-normal August, India is likely to experience above normal rainfall in September, with heavy to very heavy precipitation expected in northwest India and the surrounding areas. Above normal rainfall is likely over most parts of India, except for some areas in extreme northwest India, many parts of the southern peninsula, northern Bihar, and northeastern Uttar Pradesh, as well …

Heavy Rains Forecast Till September 4 for North Andhra
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Heavy Rains Forecast Till September 4 for North Andhra

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Heavy rains lashed many parts of north coastal Andhra Pradesh and a few areas of south coastal AP on Friday, leading to waterlogging on roads and traffic snarls. India Meteorological Department has sounded for Saturday an orange alert for five coastal districts of Srikakulam, Manyam, Alluri Sitarama Raju, Eluru and NTR districts and yellow alert for districts including Visakhapatnam, …

Gujarat Floods: Heavy Rain Disrupts Livelihood, Watch Big Updates If The Hour Only On ABP News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Gujarat Floods: Heavy Rain Disrupts Livelihood, Watch Big Updates If The Hour Only On ABP News

ABP News  

Heavy rains continue to wreak havoc in Gujarat, leading to flood-like conditions in several districts as rivers overflow. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Thursday, predicting extremely heavy rainfall in parts of Saurashtra and Kutch. Along the Gujarat coast, bordering Pakistan and the northeastern and east-central Arabian Sea, winds could reach 55 to 65 km/h. The …

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 …

Rains claim 9 more lives in Gujarat, flood-like situation in many areas; PM holds talks with CM
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rains claim 9 more lives in Gujarat, flood-like situation in many areas; PM holds talks with CM

Hindustan Times  

Ahmedabad, Rain-related incidents claimed nine more lives in Gujarat, taking the death toll to 16 in two days, while another 8,500 people were relocated and rescued from flood-affected areas with rains continuing to lash some parts of the state for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday, officials said. Authorities are carrying out relief and rescue operations involving the National Disaster …

Gujarat Flood: Devastating Deluge Engulfs Everything from Ahmedabad to Rajkot | ABP News
3 months, 3 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 …

Gujarat: Heavy rainfall floods low-lying areas in parts of state; IMD issues ‘red alert’
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Gujarat: Heavy rainfall floods low-lying areas in parts of state; IMD issues ‘red alert’

Hindustan Times  

Amid heavy rainfall over the past two days, parts of Gujarat have been inundated, displacing hundreds of affected residents to safer locations. The weather department predicts a ‘heavy to very heavy’ rain in several areas, with isolated instances of ‘extremely heavy’ rainfall expected in the south Gujarat districts of Vadodara, Surat, Bharuch, Navsari, Valsad, as well as in Amreli and …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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 …

30 deaths in rain-related incidents during monsoon: deceased’s kin slam ‘laxity’ on part of civic agencies
4 months ago

30 deaths in rain-related incidents during monsoon: deceased’s kin slam ‘laxity’ on part of civic agencies

The Hindu  

Over the past nearly one and a half months of monsoon, Delhi has seen nearly 30 rain-related deaths. The fatalities include a cab driver who died after a portion of a canopy at IGI Airport fell on him on June 28 and three Civil Services aspirants who drowned in the basement of a coaching institute on July 27 after it …

Flash floods on rise in Himachal Pradesh; traditional water sources to bear the brunt
4 months, 1 week ago

Flash floods on rise in Himachal Pradesh; traditional water sources to bear the brunt

The Hindu  

Even as torrential rains, followed by flash floods have been causing havoc in the hill State of Himachal Pradesh, the erratic rainfall pattern is Himachal Pradesh has seen a steep rise in flash flood events during the past few years, especially in the monsoon season. These flash floods have killed hundreds of people, damaged critical infrastructure, and raised concerns about …

Watch: The great Kerala floods of 1924
4 months, 1 week ago

Watch: The great Kerala floods of 1924

The Hindu  

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

10% heavier rainfall led to disaster in Wayanad
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 1 week 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 …

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