Incessant rain takes the toll to 47 in Uttarakhand
3 years, 2 months ago

Incessant rain takes the toll to 47 in Uttarakhand

The Hindu  

Forty-two more people were reported killed in Uttarakhand’s Kumaon region on Tuesday as several houses collapsed following the incessant downpour, taking the toll due to rain-related incidents to 47. Twenty-eight people were killed in Nainital district, six each in Almora and Champawat, and one each in Pithoragarh and Udham Singh Nagar districts, the official said. Interacting with the disaster-affected people in Rudraprayag, Nainital and Udham Singh Nagar districts, Mr. Dhami said people need to have patience in this hour of crisis. Director General of Police Ashok Kumar, who accompanied the Chief Minister on his visit to Kumaon, said roads, bridges and railway tracks have been damaged in Kathgodam and Lalkuan in Nainital and Rudrapur in Udham Singh Nagar district.

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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  

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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 …

Uttarakhand: Snowfall In Garhwal, IMD Issues 'Red Alert' For Heavy Rain
3 months, 1 week ago

Uttarakhand: Snowfall In Garhwal, IMD Issues 'Red Alert' For Heavy Rain

ABP News  

Dehradun: Snowfall was reported in higher reaches of Uttarakhand’s Garhwal region as the Indian Meteorological Department on Thursday issued a ‘red’ alert for heavy rainfall across the state in the coming days. The IMD said Uttarakhand is likely to experience light to moderate rainfall from September 12 to 14, with heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in isolated areas. Gaurikund Vyapar …

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 …

Incessant rain drenches Vizag; schools to remain closed on Monday
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Incessant rain drenches Vizag; schools to remain closed on Monday

The Hindu  

Continuous rain lashed Visakhapatnam and its outskirts from Saturday night, causing significant waterlogging and disrupting normal life in various parts on Sunday, September 8. According to the AP State Development Planning Society website, many areas, including Pendurthi, Anandapuram, Pedagantyada, Arilova, Bheemunipatnam, Maharanipeta, Seethammadhara, and Gajuwaka, were drenched on Sunday after receiving around 50 mm of rainfall between 8.30 a.m. and …

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 …

Rain death toll rises to eight in NTR district, three others missing
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rain death toll rises to eight in NTR district, three others missing

The Hindu  

The death toll in NTR district due to heavy rain and floods in the last three days rose to eight while three persons were reported missing. Three persons were reported missing in the floods at other places, officials said on Monday. Governor’s plea to NGOs Governor S. Abdul Nazeer requested the Red Cross, Scouts and Guides, and other NGOs to …

Gujarat Floods: Toll Rises To 26 As Rains Claim 19 More Lives, PM Modi Dials CM To Assure Aid
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Gujarat Floods: Toll Rises To 26 As Rains Claim 19 More Lives, PM Modi Dials CM To Assure Aid

ABP News  

Rain-related incidents claimed 19 more lives in Gujarat, taking the toll to 26 in three days, while around 17,800 people were evacuated from flood-affected areas as heavy showers lashed parts of the state for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday, officials said. The deceased include seven persons who went missing after the tractor trolley they were travelling in was swept …

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: 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 …

Flash floods wreak havoc in Uttarakhand: Three dead, one missing after cloudburst in Tehri
4 months ago

Flash floods wreak havoc in Uttarakhand: Three dead, one missing after cloudburst in Tehri

New Indian Express  

DEHRADUN: Three dead and one missing in flash floods as heavy rainfall continues to batter Uttarakhand. According to District Disaster Management Officer, Brijesh Bhatt, "The incident resulted in the loss of eight cows, three calves, and one ox, which were buried under debris." Chamoli District Disaster Management Officer, Nandkishore Joshi, told TNIE, “The rainfall in Uttarakhand had slowed down in …

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 …

Bengaluru Rains: Heavy rain disrupts life; IMD predicts light to moderate rains
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru Rains: Heavy rain disrupts life; IMD predicts light to moderate rains

The Hindu  

Bengaluru faced significant disruption on Monday, August 5 evening as heavy rains caused severe traffic jams across the city. By 11:30 pm on Monday, the IMD reported 38.1 mm of rainfall at its Bengaluru city observatory and 28 mm at the HAL airport observatory. Rainfall in coastal Karnataka Shirali Pto 9 mm, Manki 4 mm, Kadra 4 mm, Gersoppa 3 …

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 …

50 dead in areas affected by cloudburst in Himachal, says minister; heavy rain to continue in Kerala
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Uttarakhand rains: Amit Shah speaks to Dhami to take update on rescue operations
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Uttarakhand rains: Amit Shah speaks to Dhami to take update on rescue operations

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on August 2 spoke to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami over phone to enquire about the relief and rescue operations underway in the wake of damages caused by heavy rain in different parts of the state. In a post on X, Mr. Dhami said the home minister was given detailed information about the operations …

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 …

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 …

Uttarakhand: Cloudburst leads to 10 deaths, pathway to Kedarnath blocked, 100 more routes clogged
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Uttarakhand: Cloudburst leads to 10 deaths, pathway to Kedarnath blocked, 100 more routes clogged

Op India  

At least ten persons lost their lives after severe rains in Uttarakhand destroyed a concrete bridge and footbridge on the Kedarnath path. On Thursday morning, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met with authorities at the State Emergency Operation Centre to assess the status of rescue and relief activities in districts affected by the downpour. During the assessment meeting, CM Dhami …

Uttarakhand Cloudburst: 2 Dead, Over 200 Stranded In Kedarnath, Rescue Ops On
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Uttarakhand Cloudburst: 2 Dead, Over 200 Stranded In Kedarnath, Rescue Ops On

ABP News  

Uttarakhand Cloudburst News: At least two people lost their lives in a cloudburst at Ghansali in Uttarakhand's Tehri district as heavy rains throughout Wednesday wreaked havoc across the state. #WATCH | Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says, "I have directed the officials to help those people who are affected by heavy rainfall and also to shift those who are affected …

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 triggers landslides, flooding across 4 states
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rain triggers landslides, flooding across 4 states

Hindustan Times  

Heavy rains triggered landslides and flash floods across four states on Thursday, throwing normal life out of gear and prompting authorities to deploy the army and disaster response personnel to rescue hundreds of stranded people as the toll in rain-related incidents mounted. Our teams are deployed there, and rescue operations are going on,’’ Pune district collector Suhas Diwse Residents of …

Heavy rains batter south Gujarat, more than 2,500 evacuated
4 months, 4 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

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

Heavy rains wreak havoc in Madhya Pradesh’s Katni district, 1700 affected people shifted to relief camps
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Heavy rains wreak havoc in Madhya Pradesh’s Katni district, 1700 affected people shifted to relief camps

New Indian Express  

BHOPAL: Heavy rains and resultant flash flooding has forced the shifting of around 2000 people to safer places in parts of Bundelkhand and Mahakoshal/Vindhya region of Madhya Pradesh, particularly Katni district. Around 1700 people have been shifted to safer places by rescue teams, including SDERF and NDRF teams in Katni district of Mahakoshal/Vindhya region. According to Katni district’s joint collector …

Three of family killed as building collapses in Gujarat’s Dwaraka
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Three of family killed as building collapses in Gujarat’s Dwaraka

The Hindu  

Three women of the same family died after a dilapidated three-storey building collapsed in Jam Khambhalia town in Gujarat's Devbhumi Dwaraka district amid heavy rainfall in the state's Saurashtra region, police said on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Earlier in the day, it was reported that heavy rains in Gujarat's Porbandar district have caused waterlogging in several areas.KD Lakhani, District Collector, …

Bhopal Rain: Roads Submerged In MP Capital, Lightning Strike Claims 4 Lives In 3 Districts
5 months ago

Bhopal Rain: Roads Submerged In MP Capital, Lightning Strike Claims 4 Lives In 3 Districts

ABP News  

Bhopal News: The state of Madhya Pradesh is experiencing heavy rainfall, with capital Bhopal and several other districts, including Rewa, Raisen, and Gwalior, significantly affected. On Thursday, torrential rain began in Bhopal at 2:30 pm and continued for about two hours, resulting in submerged roads and severe disruptions to daily life. In light of the ongoing situation, the meteorological department …

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 …

Assam flood situation improves marginally, 18.80 lakh still affected
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam flood situation improves marginally, 18.80 lakh still affected

The Hindu  

The flood situation in Assam improved marginally as the number of people reeling under the deluge in 27 districts decreased to around 18.80 lakh, officials said on July 9. The affected population was 18,80,700 in 27 districts as compared to almost 22.75 lakh people suffering from the deluge on Sunday, the officials said. Dhubri with nearly 4.75 lakh people reeling …

Flood-hit Assam’s death toll climbs to 72
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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 …

IMD issues 'red' alert for heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand; Chardham Yatra suspended | Latest weather updates
5 months, 2 weeks ago

IMD issues 'red' alert for heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand; Chardham Yatra suspended | Latest weather updates

Hindustan Times  

The India Meteorological Department has issued a ‘red alert’ for Uttarakhand. Isolated heavy rainfall is highly likely over Himachal Pradesh and Punjab on July 7, East Uttar Pradesh on July 8 and 10, East Rajasthan on July 7 and 10, East Madhya Pradesh from July 7 to 11, West Madhya Pradesh from July 7 to 11, Vidarbha on July 8 …

Assam floods: 58 people dead, 23 lakh affected by torrential rain
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam floods: 58 people dead, 23 lakh affected by torrential rain

Hindustan Times  

The floods in Assam over the past month have claimed 58 lives and affected 23 lakh people according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority. Assam floods: 58 people dead, 23 lakh affected by torrential rains Assam is dealing with loss of lives as well as the destruction of infrastructure, road closures, livestock loss and crop damage. Though most rivers …

Death Toll Reaches 58 In Flood-Hit Assam, Rains Affect Train Ops In Maharashtra, IMD Issues Alerts
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Death Toll Reaches 58 In Flood-Hit Assam, Rains Affect Train Ops In Maharashtra, IMD Issues Alerts

News 18  

Light to moderate rains are likely in Delhi-NCR on Sunday. Heavy Rains To Hit Uttarkhand, IMD Issues Red Alert The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy to hefty rainfall in Uttarakhand and has issued a red alert in the state for the next 24 hours. IMD Predicts Heavy Rains In Punjab Haryana Rajasthan According to IMD’s weather bulletin, the isolated …

Fourteen killed in Nepal as monsoon rains cause flooding in South Asia
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Fourteen killed in Nepal as monsoon rains cause flooding in South Asia

Al Jazeera  

At least 14 people have been killed after heavy rains triggered flash floods and landslides across Nepal, with disaster teams searching for nine missing, police said on Sunday. Monsoon rains from June to September bring widespread death and destruction every year across South Asia, but the numbers of fatal floods and landslides have increased in recent years. Parts of Nepal …

Weather news Highlights: Rajasthan hit by severe rain, IMD issues flood alert
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Rainy weekend likely in Delhi, no respite in flood-hit Assam, Uttarakhand
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rainy weekend likely in Delhi, no respite in flood-hit Assam, Uttarakhand

India Today  

More rainfall is predicted in several parts of the country, including Delhi, on Saturday, while floodwaters did not recede in states, including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Assam, as torrential downpours continued to batter these regions. Across North and Central India, isolated heavy rainfall was very likely in Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Chandigarh on July 6, Uttarakhand Uttar Pradesh, East Rajasthan …

Heavy rains and floods wreak havoc in N-E states, over 21 lakh affected in Assam
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Heavy rains and floods wreak havoc in N-E states, over 21 lakh affected in Assam

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: Heavy rainfall has caused havoc in northeastern states. Pointing out that over 21 lakh people were affected in Assam, official sources said that at least seven districts of Arunachal Pradesh in the central and eastern parts of the state were cut off due to landslides caused by flash floods. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the …

Assam floods: 24 lakh hit by Assam floods, two killed in landslide
5 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Assam floods: Brahmaputra above danger mark, CM Himanta says water receding
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Weather Update: Mathura To Assam, Entire Country Faces Floods In Early July | ABP News
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Weather Update: Mathura To Assam, Entire Country Faces Floods In Early July | ABP News

ABP News  

Eight people were killed in Assam on Wednesday, taking the death toll to 56. According to a PTI report, more than 16.25 lakh people are reeling under the deluge across 27 districts, an official bulletin stated. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority report said that two persons died in Tezpur revenue circle of Sonitpur district, while one each drowned at …

16.5 lakh people hit by Assam floods, toll rises to 56; Kaziranga inundated
5 months, 2 weeks ago

16.5 lakh people hit by Assam floods, toll rises to 56; Kaziranga inundated

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: Over 16.50 lakh people in Assam are affected by floods in 29 districts with the major rivers flowing above the danger level in the state. At the famed Kaziranga National Park, a total of 31 animals have died due to drowning, while 82 others have been rescued in the worst deluge in recent years, a park official said. Out …

Assam floods: 10 rivers in spate, over 24 lakh affected, two more dead in landslide
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam floods: 10 rivers in spate, over 24 lakh affected, two more dead in landslide

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam has remained unchanged with the death toll standing at 52. While no human lives were lost in the floods in the past 24 hours, two persons died and one was injured in an incident of landslide in the Kamrup district. The landslides also affected six villages in the hill district of Dima Hasao. According …

High Alert In Uttarakhand, Heavy Rain Causes Flood Like Situation | ABP News
5 months, 2 weeks ago

High Alert In Uttarakhand, Heavy Rain Causes Flood Like Situation | ABP News

ABP News  

Uttarakhand Meteorological Department Center Dehradun has issued a red alert regarding rain in the state. According to Vikram Singh, Director of Meteorological Department Center, heavy to very heavy rains may occur in some areas of Nainital, Bageshwar, Champawat, Almora, Pithoragarh and Udham Singh Nagar districts of Uttarakhand. After the weather department issued the alert, the district magistrates of these districts …

Assam flood situation deteriorates, 16.50 lakh people affected in 29 districts
5 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

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