Kerala rains | As it happened: Kerala govt announces flood relief package; ₹10,000 immediate aid
5 years, 4 months ago

Kerala rains | As it happened: Kerala govt announces flood relief package; ₹10,000 immediate aid

The Hindu  

After a brief respite, rains lashed several parts of Kerala on August 14 under the influence of the ‘vigorous’ South West Monsoon as the death toll in its second spell rose to 102 with 37 people missing. The State government said a total of102 people lost their lives in floods and landslides, triggered by the second spell of monsoon, since August 8. The State government said a total of102 people lost their lives across the state in floods and landslides, triggered by the second spell of monsoon, since August 8. #KeralaFloodspic.twitter.com/xn9s3tLsLH — Pinarayi Vijayan August 13, 2019 In the series of tweets, Vijayan said some people were “spreading false propaganda” that Kerala required no assistance in the wake of the monsoon fury which led to landslides and floods, leaving 95 dead and nearly 2.25 lakh people displaced. 10.00 am Search continues at Kavalappara Search operations being undertaken by the Army personnel and the National Disaster Response Force will continue at Kavalappara in Malappuram district till the bodies of all those missing in the August 8 landslip are recovered, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said.

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U.T. seeks Central assistance of ₹600 crore for flood relief
1 month ago

U.T. seeks Central assistance of ₹600 crore for flood relief

The Hindu  

The Puducherry government has sought ₹600 crore as Central assistance to compensate for the damage caused by heavy downpour under the influence of Cyclone Fengal during last weekend. Raising the issue of compensation in separate letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday, Chief Minister N. Rangasamy said the rainfall under the influence of …

Tamil Nadu CM announces cyclone relief fund of Rs 2,000 to rain-affected families
1 month ago

Tamil Nadu CM announces cyclone relief fund of Rs 2,000 to rain-affected families

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The families in Villupuram, Cuddalore and Kallakurichi districts which bore the brunt of damage caused by Cyclone Fengal would be provided a relief of Rs 2,000 each, Tamil Nadu Chief M K Stalin announced on Tuesday. Chairing a meeting at the Secretariat here to assess the damage due to rain in the state, the chief minister directed the officials …

Kerala government unveils financial aid for victims in landslides-hit Wayanad
5 months ago

Kerala government unveils financial aid for victims in landslides-hit Wayanad

Hindustan Times  

The Kerala government on Friday announced financial assistance for those affected by the landslides in Wayanad who are currently housed at relief camps set up at government and aided schools in the district. The statement from the chief minister’s office added that each family currently housed at relief camps will get an emergency assistance of ₹10,000 each. Read Here: Rahul …

₹767 crore made available for flood relief works in the State: Revenue Minister
5 months, 1 week ago

₹767 crore made available for flood relief works in the State: Revenue Minister

The Hindu  

A total of ₹ 767 crore have been made available to take up flood relief works in the State, said Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda. Speaking to reporters after visiting the flood-hit village of Dasanapura in Kollegal taluk on Friday, Mr. Gowda said the heavy rains and floods had caused considerable damage to the crops. 118 relief centres A total …

Chief Minister should first focus on flood relief works, says R. Ashok
5 months, 1 week ago

Chief Minister should first focus on flood relief works, says R. Ashok

The Hindu  

Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly R. Ashok on Wednesday said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should first focus on flood relief works rather than spend time giving explanations to the party high command about scandals that the government was embroiled in. Expressing his unhappiness over the flood relief works, Mr. Ashok said: “You should stop visits to New …

Kerala: Death toll in landslides in Wayanad district reaches 150
5 months, 1 week ago

Kerala: Death toll in landslides in Wayanad district reaches 150

Op India  

Death toll in landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad district has climbed to 148, the Kerala State Revenue Department said on Tuesday. However, the Commandant of the Para Regimental Training, Brigadier Arjun Seagan said “150 deaths have been recorded so far.” He said that “around 200 to 250 individuals have been rescued.” Further, a dog squad has joined the search and rescue …

AP: Rehab of Polavaram-hit people soon, assure ministers
5 months, 1 week ago

AP: Rehab of Polavaram-hit people soon, assure ministers

Deccan Chronicle  

Kakinada: Ministers assured Polavaram project-hit people to complete the rehabilitation and resettlement issues and shift them to permanent colonies. The four ministers, Vangalapudi Anitha, Nimmala Ramanaidu, K.Atchannaidu and K. Parthasarathy visited flood-affected areas like Dacharam R&R Colony, Kannayyagutta and other places in Velerupadu mandal of Eluru District. Agriculture minister K.Achannaidu said Chief Minister N.Chandrababu Naidu is keen on helping the …

CM Naidu Promises Aid to Rain-Hit Farmers; Ministers to Report on Districts
5 months, 2 weeks ago

CM Naidu Promises Aid to Rain-Hit Farmers; Ministers to Report on Districts

Deccan Chronicle  

Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has said the government will provide all possible support to the people and farmers affected by the recent heavy rains and floods in Andhra Pradesh.Addressing the assembly on Friday, he said the people of East and West Godavari, Konaseema, Kakinada and Eluru districts along with ASR district were affected by the floods. The Chief Minister …

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

Govt extends financial support for flood mitigation in five states

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced financial assistance for Bihar, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Sikkim for the damage caused by floods and other natural calamities. Our government, through the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme and other sources, will provide financial support for projects with estimated cost of ₹11,500 crore such as the Kosi-Mechi intrastate link and 20 other ongoing and …

Assam flood situation continues to improve, water receding fast
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Assam flood situation continues to improve, water receding fast

The Hindu  

“The flood situation in Assam improved on July 19, with water levels receding across the State,” officials said. According to a report by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority on July 18, 2,72,037 people across 695 villages in 31 revenue circles of 13 districts are currently affected. Currently, 12,929 displaced people are housed in 62 relief camps, with 14 relief …

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

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

The Hindu  

“Assam’s flood situation remained grim on July 8 with a population of nearly 23 lakh affected in 28 districts as the water level of most rivers continue to flow above the danger mark,” according to an official bulletin. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said all relief camps in flood-affected districts are well maintained and stocked with enough essential items …

Heavy rain brings misery in Kerala ahead of the onset of monsoon
7 months, 1 week ago

Heavy rain brings misery in Kerala ahead of the onset of monsoon

The Hindu  

The heavy rain that pounded the southern and central districts ahead of the onset of the monsoon aggravated the miseries of the people living in low-lying areas and adjacent to waterbodies in various places. Heavy rainfall exacerbated the situation in cities like Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi as chocked drains caused waterlogging on key roads and arterial stretches. As many as 50 …

Centre sanctions Rs 21,253 crore borrowing limit for Kerala amid economic crisis
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre sanctions Rs 21,253 crore borrowing limit for Kerala amid economic crisis

India TV News  

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Sunday took to social media platform X to announce financial support from the Centre to Kerala. Talking to X, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Chandrasekhar said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has come forward to assist Kerala in a bid to alleviate the state from the economic crisis as the Centre has …

Kerala rains: Four dead amid torrential downpours, IMD issues red alert in five districts
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala rains: Four dead amid torrential downpours, IMD issues red alert in five districts

India TV News  

Kerala rains: Four people were killed as torrential rains lashed several parts of Kerala, with the India Meteorological Department sounding a red alert in five districts that were likely to receive heavy rainfall. Though Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Ernakulam were earlier placed under an orange alert, the IMD later upgraded the warning, predicting extremely heavy rainfall in isolated places there. Red …

Houses flooded, streets waterlogged amid heavy rain in Tamil Nadu, rescue op on
1 year ago

Houses flooded, streets waterlogged amid heavy rain in Tamil Nadu, rescue op on

India Today  

Amid heavy rain causing widespread damage in Tamil Nadu, the Indian Air Force and the Navy undertook relief and rescue operations. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin visited a relief centre on Thursday to distribute relief items to flood-affected people in Thoothukudi and also took stock of the situation. Houses were flooded and streets remained waterlogged in Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin's …

Heavy rain continues to wreak havoc in Tamil Nadu: Indian Air Force, Navy conduct rescue operations
1 year ago

Heavy rain continues to wreak havoc in Tamil Nadu: Indian Air Force, Navy conduct rescue operations

India TV News  

Widespread damage ensued in Tamil Nadu as heavy rain lashed the region, prompting relief and rescue operations by the Indian Air Force and Navy. Stranded individuals were rescued from various parts of south Tamil Nadu, with Indian Navy personnel distributing food and relief materials in Madurai and Tuticorin on Wednesday. The office of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh affirmed the Centre's …

Houses flooded, streets waterlogged amid heavy rain in Tamil Nadu, rescue op on
1 year ago

Houses flooded, streets waterlogged amid heavy rain in Tamil Nadu, rescue op on

India Today  

Amid heavy rain causing widespread damage in Tamil Nadu, the Indian Air Force and the Navy undertook relief and rescue operations. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin visited a relief centre on Thursday to distribute relief items to flood-affected people in Thoothukudi and also took stock of the situation. Houses were flooded and streets remained waterlogged in Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin's …

Nearly 21 lakh beneficiaries in Chennai, nearby districts, covered under cash relief disbursal
1 year ago

Nearly 21 lakh beneficiaries in Chennai, nearby districts, covered under cash relief disbursal

The Hindu  

The disbursement of flood relief amount in cash has covered nearly 21 lakh beneficiaries in Chennai and parts of three neighbouring districts. This will be done separately, says a government official, adding that “we have ensured the payment of relief only after bio-metric verification of the beneficiaries.” Meanwhile, the Madras High Court’s suggestion of Direct Benefit Transfer only through bank …

Floods paralyse life; massive rescue, relief operations on in four districts in south Tamil Nadu
1 year ago

Floods paralyse life; massive rescue, relief operations on in four districts in south Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

Overnight historic rains and flooding paralysed life in the southern districts of Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi and Kanniyakumari on December 18. A massive rescue and relief operation is on with the help of defence forces to evacuate people from marooned homes in the districts, which have been cut off from the rest of Tamil Nadu. In response to the floods in …

Tamil Nadu's southern districts grapples with ongoing heavy rains, relief operations ramp up
1 year ago

Tamil Nadu's southern districts grapples with ongoing heavy rains, relief operations ramp up

India TV News  

Extreme and continuous heavy rainfall persists in the southern districts of Tamil Nadu, with Palayamkottai recording 26 cm and Kanyakumari recording 17 cm on Monday. In response to the adverse weather conditions, the Tamil Nadu government declared a holiday for schools, colleges, private institutions, banks, and financial institutions in Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Kanyakumari, and Tenkasi districts on Monday. District authorities are …

Relief Work Continues, Articles Worth Rs 17.60 Crore Distributed
1 year ago

Relief Work Continues, Articles Worth Rs 17.60 Crore Distributed

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Normal life returned to most parts of Chennai with vehicles started running on the roads causing the usual traffic snarls in some localities and offices, colleges and schools reopening after a long weekend as the dark clouds that hung over the city dispersed, paving way for some sun shine on Monday. However, in the areas that still reeled under …

Cyclone Michaung | Double the flood cash grant to ₹12,000 each, says Edappadi Palaniswami
1 year ago

Cyclone Michaung | Double the flood cash grant to ₹12,000 each, says Edappadi Palaniswami

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, on Sunday, December 10, 2023 urged the Tamil Nadu government to double the cash assistance to ₹12,000 each to all families affected by Cyclone Michaung in Chennai and its neighbouring districts. The Tamil Nadu government must take measures to spray disinfectant and organize special medical camps, the former Chief Minister said. For the damaged …

Heavy rain causes flood-like situation in Kerala; schools shut in Tamil Nadu districts
1 year, 1 month ago

Heavy rain causes flood-like situation in Kerala; schools shut in Tamil Nadu districts

Hindustan Times  

Relentless heavy rains continue to pummel the southern state of Kerala, leading to a flood-like situation in various cities. Heavy rains continue to batter several districts of Kerala disrupting normal life. In response to escalating water levels prompted by incessant heavy rains in their catchment areas, authorities raised the shutters of the Kallarkutty and Pambla dams in Idukki districts early …

Sikkim floods: CM warns against ‘stockpiling’ as he announces additional package
1 year, 3 months ago

Sikkim floods: CM warns against ‘stockpiling’ as he announces additional package

Hindustan Times  

Sikkim chief minister Prem Singh Tamang has warned that stockpiling and overcharging of any goods “will not be accepted” while reiterating the state government's efforts to provide aid in the wake of flash floods, resulting in the loss of at least 27 lives and causing widespread destruction. Special package for four districts The state government has announced a special relief …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

5 years after floods, is Kerala equipped for heavy rain?
1 year, 4 months ago

5 years after floods, is Kerala equipped for heavy rain?

Hindustan Times  

On August 15, 2018, 40-year-old Jijo Abraham was across the Indian Ocean in Muscat, but his eyes were glued to visuals from Kerala. Five years later, Jijo’s two storey home, white and brown with a green roof still stands, but carries the markers of the Kerala’s “nootandile pralayam” that claimed lives of 480 and affected over five million people, swallowing …

Devastating rains in Kerala claim 19 lives, displace over 10,000 people
1 year, 6 months ago

Devastating rains in Kerala claim 19 lives, displace over 10,000 people

India Today  

As many as 19 lives have been lost, and over 10,000 people have been shifted to relief camps in Kerala as relentless monsoon rains continued to pummel the southern state for over a week. Although the intensity of rainfall seemed to be diminishing, certain areas of the state still experienced incessant downpours on Saturday morning, resulting in traffic congestion and …

Rain brings parts of Kerala to a halt, Intensity of rain likely to abate from July 7
1 year, 6 months ago

Rain brings parts of Kerala to a halt, Intensity of rain likely to abate from July 7

The Hindu  

Heavy rain brought parts of Kerala to a halt for the fourth consecutive day with an reinvigorated southwest monsoon continuing to batter central and north Kerala on Thursday, triggering minor landslips in Kannur district and aggravating the coastal erosion along the coastline of the State. In Kannur, the heavy rain triggered landslips at two places in the forest area of …

Heavy rain lashes Kerala, schools shut, red alert in 3 districts
1 year, 6 months ago

Heavy rain lashes Kerala, schools shut, red alert in 3 districts

India Today  

Heavy rain lashed Kerala, causing the uprooting of trees, damage to houses, and waterlogging on Tuesday. The heavy rains have resulted in several incidents where people narrowly escaped harm, as large trees were uprooted in various districts such as Kollam, Alappuzha, Thrissur, Kottayam, and Ernakulam. The heavy rain and strong winds have also caused damage to homes and traffic disruptions, …

Assam flood: Incessant rain continues to wreak havoc, affects 34,000 people
1 year, 6 months ago

Assam flood: Incessant rain continues to wreak havoc, affects 34,000 people

Live Mint  

With rivers gushing near the danger mark in Assam, continuous heavy downpours added to the woes of the local people after it inundated new areas across 11 districts and impacted over 34,000 people. Luckily, none are flowing above the danger mark, reported PTI based on the daily flood report of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority. On Thursday, the number …

Odisha floods: Met department issues rain alerts, CM holds aerial survey | Top points
2 years, 4 months ago

Odisha floods: Met department issues rain alerts, CM holds aerial survey | Top points

Hindustan Times  

The Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre has projected that over the next two days – Friday and Saturday – Odisha will witness a fresh spell of torrential rain, which may worsen the current flood situation in the state. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik conducts an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas of Khurdha, Puri, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur and Kendrapara districts, on Thursday. This …

Kerala stares at repeat of 2018 floods as rain fury continues
2 years, 5 months ago

Kerala stares at repeat of 2018 floods as rain fury continues

The Hindu  

Kerala once again stares at a flood-like situation with high intensity rain triggered by strong monsoon winds lashing central Kerala. The situation is precarious in the State, especially in central Kerala where swollen rivers have already started inundating several low lying areas. Haunted by the bitter experience of 2018 flood, the State administration in central Kerala districts swung into action …

Kerala rains | Flood situation turns grim in Central Travancore
2 years, 5 months ago

Kerala rains | Flood situation turns grim in Central Travancore

The Hindu  

The flood situation in Central Travancore took a turn for the worse on August 4 as incessant rainfall pounded parts of the region after a brief hiatus, triggering a fresh series of landslides on the eastern high-ranges and inundating more villages along the Northern and Upper Kuttanad in the downstream The torrential rains have caused all major rivers, which were …

Kerala weather update: Red alert in 8 districts as heavy rains disrupt normal life; roads cave in
2 years, 5 months ago

Kerala weather update: Red alert in 8 districts as heavy rains disrupt normal life; roads cave in

India TV News  

Highlights Scores of people got displaced from their homes to relief camps An orange alert was also issued in several districts of the state A yellow alert was issued in Thiruvananthapuram Kerala weather update: The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert in eight districts of Kerala on Thursday as heavy rains continued to pound various parts of the state. …

Central aid for TS flood damage only after fresh assessment
2 years, 5 months ago

Central aid for TS flood damage only after fresh assessment

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The state government's wait for Central financial assistance for flood relief seems to be getting longer. The state government received a communication from the Centre that its teams would make a second visit to the flood-affected areas to assess the damage caused by recent heavy rains and the subsequent Godavari floods in north Telangana districts before recommending to the …

KCR directs officials to implement permanent steps to curb floods
2 years, 5 months ago

KCR directs officials to implement permanent steps to curb floods

Deccan Chronicle  

Warangal: Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao on Sunday directed officials of departments concerned to undertake permanent constructions in areas adjoining rivers and waterbodies to avert flooding and related incidents. The CM sanctioned Rs 2.5 crore to Mulugu, Rs 2.3 crore to Bhadrachalam, Rs 2 crore to Jayashankar Bhupalpally and Rs 1.5 crore to Mahububabad for flood-relief measures. The CM also …

Weather Updates LIVE: Maha's Rain-related Toll Reaches 105; Receding Godavari Levels Allay Flood Fears in Andhra
2 years, 5 months ago

Weather Updates LIVE: Maha's Rain-related Toll Reaches 105; Receding Godavari Levels Allay Flood Fears in Andhra

News 18  

The swelling floodwaters Andhra Pradesh’s Godavari river started receding and fell below the 25 lakh cusecs mark on Sunday night, but 626 villages in five districts still remain marooned. • The gloomy flood situation prevailing in parts of Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district has affected normal lives of the people. #WATCH | Maharashtra: Large swathes of land continue to remain inundated in …

Godavari floods | Over 60,000 people shifted to relief camps from 600 villages in Andhra Pradesh
2 years, 5 months ago

Godavari floods | Over 60,000 people shifted to relief camps from 600 villages in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

More than 60,000 people were shifted to rehabilitation centres from the flood-affected villages in six districts in the State, said the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority officials. A team of APSDMA led by Special Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad, who has been monitoring the flood situation from APSDMA headquarters at Kunchanapalli in Guntur district, said that 21 Mandals of …

Floods: CM Jagan releases funds for four districts, puts officials on alert
2 years, 5 months ago

Floods: CM Jagan releases funds for four districts, puts officials on alert

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister Jagan Reddy on Tuesday alerted district collectors to be vigilant as IMD predicts heavy rain in the next two days. The CM held a video conference meeting with officials on Tuesday and released Rs 2 crore each to four districts -- Eluru, Alluri Seetharama Raju, East Godavari, and Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema – that are prone to …

Assam flood situation improves; 174 dead so far, 22.17 lakh remain affected
2 years, 6 months ago

Assam flood situation improves; 174 dead so far, 22.17 lakh remain affected

India TV News  

Highlights The number of people affected due to the floods declined to 22.17 lakh Cachar district administration is taking steps to pump out water from the clogged areas A crop area of 50,741.18 hectares has been inundated while 34,242 animals were washed away Assam flood situation improved on Saturday, with one person losing their life, taking the death toll to …

Assam floods: Situation improves marginally in few districts; toll rises to 118
2 years, 6 months ago

Assam floods: Situation improves marginally in few districts; toll rises to 118

Firstpost  

However, Silchar town continues to remain under water for the sixth day in a row, while Cachar district administration is engaged in rescue operations to evacuate marooned people to safety from there Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Saturday with the death count rising to 118 and Silchar town in Cachar district submerged for the sixth straight …

Assam flood situation grim, Silchar submerged for sixth day
2 years, 6 months ago

Assam flood situation grim, Silchar submerged for sixth day

The Hindu  

The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Saturday with the death count rising to 118 and Silchar town in Cachar district submerged for the sixth straight day, officials said. “The Cachar district administration is engaged in rescue operations in Silchar to evacuate marooned people to safety, with priority on shifting ailing persons to hospital,” said Deputy Commissioner Keerthi Jalli. …

Assam flood situation remains grim; over 7 lakh affected
2 years, 7 months ago

Assam flood situation remains grim; over 7 lakh affected

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam continued to remain grim on Friday as waters entered fresh areas affecting a total of 29 districts, though the number of people hit by the deluge decreased marginally to 7,11,905, a government bulletin said. The state government has allotted an additional Rs 2 crore each to Cachar and Dima Hasao districts for releasing gratuitous …

Assam floods: 9 dead, over 6 lakh affected in 27 districts; army launches relief mission
2 years, 7 months ago

Assam floods: 9 dead, over 6 lakh affected in 27 districts; army launches relief mission

India TV News  

Highlights Flood situation in Assam further deteriorated with death toll reaching 9 Over 6 lakh people have affected due to pre-monsoon rains, army pulled in for rescue ops Key rail link in Assam with other northeastern states remains suspended for last 5 days The flood situation in Assam further deteriorated on Wednesday with one more person dead in Darrang district, …

Centre promises help as nearly 2 lakh people affected by floods in Assam | Visuals
2 years, 7 months ago

Centre promises help as nearly 2 lakh people affected by floods in Assam | Visuals

India Today  

Around two lakh people in 20 districts of Assam have been affected by floods as the incessant rainfall triggered landslides and snapped rain and road links. The Higher Secondary first year examinations in Assam starting from Wednesday have been suspended partially due to floods and extensive damage caused by heavy rains in the last few days, the Assam Higher Secondary …

Assam flood: Road, rail links cut off, nearly 2 lakh people affected in state
2 years, 7 months ago

Assam flood: Road, rail links cut off, nearly 2 lakh people affected in state

India Today  

Road and rail links were cut off as heavy rain and flooding with landslides continued to wreak havoc in Assam. A deadly mudslide triggered by the incessant deluge claimed three lives Haflong revenue circle, while two flood-related deaths were reported in Cachar district. A tractor being used to transport flood-affected villagers in Jamunamukh village, Nagaon district, Assam To further compound …

Assam Floods: Incessant Rain Wreaks Havoc, Over 2 Lakh People Affected In 20 Districts
2 years, 7 months ago

Assam Floods: Incessant Rain Wreaks Havoc, Over 2 Lakh People Affected In 20 Districts

ABP News  

New Delhi: Around 2 lakh people in 20 districts of Assam have been affected by floods, with the hill district of Dima Hasao getting cut off from the rest of the state after landslides triggered by incessant rain snapped rail and road links, an official bulletin said on Monday. Around 1,97,248 people have been affected by the deluge, with Hojai …

Rain toll rises to 24 in Andhra Pradesh; 17 go missing
3 years, 1 month ago

Rain toll rises to 24 in Andhra Pradesh; 17 go missing

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Heavy rains in the last few days claimed 24 lives while 17 persons went missing apart from causing damage to property worth Rs 231 lakhs mainly in Kadapa, Chittoor, Anantapur and Nellore districts in Andhra Pradesh. Continuous rainfall inundated 1,337 villages located in 172 mandals and four towns affecting nearly 23,994 people in the four districts. With regard to …

Flood relief will be sought from Centre soon, says Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin
3 years, 1 month ago

Flood relief will be sought from Centre soon, says Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin

India Today  

Following completion of assessment of damage to crops in Cauvery Delta districts due to heavy rains, flood relief would be sought from the Centre, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said here on Sunday. Speaking to reporters after distributing flood assistance to affected people here, Stalin said if necessary, state ministers or MPs would call on Prime Minister Narendra …

Kerala to pay Rs 5 lakh to kin of those that died in recent floods, landslides
3 years, 2 months ago

Kerala to pay Rs 5 lakh to kin of those that died in recent floods, landslides

Firstpost  

The state government will also provide Rs 10 lakh to those who lost their homes and land in rain-related disasters Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has decided to provide Rs 5 lakh as compensation to the kin of those who lost their lives in the recent landslides and floods due to the heavy rains in the state, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan …

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