Heavy rains trigger flood fear in Odisha's Phulbani
5 months ago

Heavy rains trigger flood fear in Odisha's Phulbani

New Indian Express  

PHULBANI: After a brief respite, heavy rains since Monday have severely disrupted life in Kandhamal district, cutting off communication in several areas. Flooding has isolated villages including Dakapala, Damigaon, Alami, Nuaripadar, Sujapaju and Arapaju, and continuous rain has damaged several thatched houses. The district has experienced intermittent rain for the past month and recent devastating landslides in Kerala and Uttarakhand have heightened fears in the minds of the people. The district administration had previously issued warnings and prohibited travel on vulnerable roads, and no untoward incidents have been reported so far.

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Kerala rains: Heavy rainfall prompts ban on Sabarimala pilgrim activities in rivers and forest routes
1 month, 1 week ago

Kerala rains: Heavy rainfall prompts ban on Sabarimala pilgrim activities in rivers and forest routes

The Hindu  

In light of the heavy rainfall in Pathanamthitta and Idukki districts of Kerala, authorities have issued orders prohibiting Sabarimala pilgrims from entering rivers or using bathing ghats and have imposed a ban on pilgrim travel through the forest route via Sathram to the hill temple. The ban on pilgrims venturing into rivers and ghats in Pathanamthitta district will remain in …

CM surveys Odisha flood damage, stresses on prompt relief
3 months, 3 weeks ago

CM surveys Odisha flood damage, stresses on prompt relief

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday made an aerial survey of the flood-hit areas in Balasore and directed the district administration to reach out to the affected people promptly and expedite rescue and relief operations. He also reviewed the situation in presence of Health and Family Welfare minister Mukesh Mahaling, Balasore MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi, government chief whip …

Odisha's Malkangiri faces flood-like situation, over 1.8K people shifted
4 months ago

Odisha's Malkangiri faces flood-like situation, over 1.8K people shifted

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR/MAKANGIRI: Torrential rains triggered by the deep depression left Malkangiri district grappling with a flood-like situation as large parts of the district remained cut off from both Odisha and Andhra Pradesh ends on Monday. Over 1,800 people had to be shifted to safer places as storm water submerged roads and bridges, inundating may areas in two blocks of the district …

Heavy rain pounds Malkangiri, Koraput districts of Odisha
4 months 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 …

Met office warns of low flash flood risk in 5 districts of Himachal, 40 roads closed
4 months ago

Met office warns of low flash flood risk in 5 districts of Himachal, 40 roads closed

The Hindu  

As rains forced closure of 40 roads in Himachal Pradesh, the local Met office on Friday warned of low flash flood risk in five districts of the state. The local meteorological office has warned of low flash flood risk in parts of Shimla, Solan, Sirmaur, Mandi and Bilaspur districts till Saturday. A total of 40 roads including 16 in Mandi, …

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

Kufos map showed Mundakkai, Chooralmala as landslide hotspots
5 months, 1 week ago

Kufos map showed Mundakkai, Chooralmala as landslide hotspots

The Hindu  

An artificial intelligence -assisted map prepared by the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies to track the State’s vulnerability to landslides had said in January this year that Mundakkai and Chooralmala were landslide hotspots, while it portrayed 32% of Meppadi village in Wayanad as extremely vulnerable. Both Mundakkai and Chooralmala fall under Meppadi panchayat, and they witnessed massive landslides …

Heavy rain in Uttarakhand triggers landslides, road closures and six fatalities reported
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Kerala CM counters Amit Shah's 'early warnings' claim on Wayanad landslides: ‘Red alert issued only after…’
5 months, 1 week ago

Kerala CM counters Amit Shah's 'early warnings' claim on Wayanad landslides: ‘Red alert issued only after…’

Hindustan Times  

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday refuted Union home minister Amit Shah's claim that early weather warnings were issued to the state government ahead of heavy rainfall which caused devastating landslides killing scores of people. Replying to a discussion on the Calling Attention Motion in the Lok Sabha, Amit Shah claimed that the India Meteorological Department had issued warnings …

Wayanad Landslides: What Exactly Happened? Why Western Ghats Region Of Kerala Is Prone To Disasters
5 months, 1 week ago

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

News 18  

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

116 killed in Wayanad landslides, Kerala declares 2-day mourning as IMD sounds red alert for more rains – Firstpost
5 months, 1 week ago

116 killed in Wayanad landslides, Kerala declares 2-day mourning as IMD sounds red alert for more rains – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Massive landslides struck the hilly areas near Meppadi in Wayanad district of Kerala on Tuesday morning. Several people are feared trapped and the NDRF and the Indian Army along with local officials are working on war footing to rescue them Rescuers carry the body of a victim at the landslide site after multiple landslides in the hills, in Kerala's Wayanad …

Karnataka rains Highlights: Heavy rains cause landslips at Shiradi Ghat, Sakleshpur; hit vehicular movement on Bengaluru-Mangaluru NH 75
5 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka rains Highlights: Heavy rains cause landslips at Shiradi Ghat, Sakleshpur; hit vehicular movement on Bengaluru-Mangaluru NH 75

The Hindu  

Following incessant heavy rains, multiple areas in Karnataka witnessed landslips on the intervening night of July 29-July 30. A massive landslip was reported near the Harle estate in Sakaleshpur on Monday night, which swept away a portion of the road that serves as an alternative to the Bengaluru-Mangaluru highway, which has seen many landslips in recent weeks. A landslip was …

Kerala's Wayanad sounded rain ‘red’ alert as massive landslides kill over 50
5 months, 1 week ago

Kerala's Wayanad sounded rain ‘red’ alert as massive landslides kill over 50

Hindustan Times  

The India Meteorological Department on Tuesday issued a ‘red’ alert for Wayanad predicting extreme rainfall on Tuesday even as massive landslides struck various hilly areas near Meppadi in the district, killing more than 50 people. The ‘red’ alert has also been issued for neighbouring Malappuram, Kozhikode and Kannur districts, indicating extremely heavy rainfall. The weather department has also issued an …

Forest cover replaced by plantation crops may have contributed to Wayanad tragedy
5 months, 1 week ago

Forest cover replaced by plantation crops may have contributed to Wayanad tragedy

Hindustan Times  

The absence of forest cover and large trees replaced by plantation crops may have exacerbated the impact of continuous rainfall that triggered landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad on Tuesday and left at least 36 people dead and scores injured, experts said. In addition, La Nina conditions are currently underway in the Pacific, which generally results in a stronger monsoon flow.” Koll …

Wayanad Landslides Kerala Weather Update More Rains In Meppadi IMD Issues Red Alert Amid Rising Toll
5 months, 1 week ago

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

ABP News  

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

Landslides caused by heavy rains kill 93 and bury many others in southern India
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Heavy rains lash southern Odisha, government sounds alert
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Heavy rains lash southern Odisha, government sounds alert

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: The depression over Odisha coast brought the season’s first deluge-like situation as extreme heavy rainfall lashed southern districts of the state with Malkangiri bearing the brunt in the last 24 hours. The district headquarters town of Malkangiri remained cut off from the state as well as neighbouring Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said …

Traffic disruption on Karnataka's national highways after multiple landslides, Bengaluru vehicles diverted
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Traffic disruption on Karnataka's national highways after multiple landslides, Bengaluru vehicles diverted

Hindustan Times  

Many vehicles were stuck on Karnataka’s National Highway 75, which connects Bengaluru to Mangaluru, as multiple landslides disrupted the road. Traffic disruption on Karnataka's National Highways after landslides occur According to reports, vehicles travelling from Bengaluru and Hassan are being diverted to Mysuru and Madikeri as the restoration works are on at National Highway 75. Heavy rainfall in Sakleshpur taluk …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Karnataka: Heavy rains wreak havoc, NH 75 faces traffic disruption after mudslides
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka: Heavy rains wreak havoc, NH 75 faces traffic disruption after mudslides

Hindustan Times  

Following the disruption of traffic on NH 75 in Karnataka due to parts of the road being washed away by mudslides following heavy rains, Deputy Divisional Officer Sakleshpura Shruti, informed that nodal officers have been appointed to oversee the areas prone to landslides. Karnataka: Heavy rains wreak havoc, NH 75 see traffic disruption after mudslides Speaking with the reporters, Shruti …

Landslide hits Uttarakhand tunnel on Badrinath National Highway | Watch
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Landslide hits Uttarakhand tunnel on Badrinath National Highway | Watch

Hindustan Times  

Landslides hit the road near the Patal Ganga Langsi tunnel on the Badrinath National Highway in Uttarakhand on Wednesday, leading to road closures. The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand was halted on Sunday due to a heavy rain alert issued by the India Meteorological Department for the next two days, news agency ANI reported. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami …

Heavy rain disrupts traffic on 76 roads in Himachal
6 months ago

Heavy rain disrupts traffic on 76 roads in Himachal

Hindustan Times  

Heavy rain caused widespread disruption in vehicular movement as 76 roads were closed due to landslides and flooding across the state. According to the India Meteorological Deparentert’s Shimla centre, the state received heavy rain in the last 24 hours, with Malron receiving the highest amount of 70 mm, followed by Shimla with 43.8 mm, Salapad with 39.8 mm and Kasauli …

Landslides, Floods Snap Road Links In Arunachal. Itanagar Battles Water Crisis
6 months ago

Landslides, Floods Snap Road Links In Arunachal. Itanagar Battles Water Crisis

ABP News  

Persistent rain has disrupted road links to several districts in Arunachal Pradesh. According to PTI, floods and landslides have caused extensive damage to roads, bridges, culverts, power lines, electric poles, transformers and water supply systems in the northeastern state. A state disaster management department report stated that 76 power lines, 30 electric poles, and three transformers have been damaged so …

Chardham Yatra put on hold in view of heavy rain alert
6 months ago

Chardham Yatra put on hold in view of heavy rain alert

Deccan Chronicle  

Dehradun: The Uttarakhand government has suspended the Char Dham pilgrimage due to intense to extremely intense rain alerts issued by the meteorological department, which predict flash floods, landslides, rock falls, and mudslides across nine districts in the state. Garhwal commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey announced the government’s decision, stating, “The Char Dham pilgrimage management has decided to suspend the Yatra in …

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

Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in India's northeast kill at least 16 people
6 months, 1 week ago

Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in India's northeast kill at least 16 people

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 Floods and landslides triggered by …

Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in India’s northeast kill at least 16 people
6 months, 1 week ago

Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in India’s northeast kill at least 16 people

Associated Press  

GUWAHATI, India — Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains have killed at least 16 people over the last two weeks in India’s northeast, where more than 300,000 have been displaced from their submerged homes, authorities said on Tuesday. The Indian army and air force have been assisting with rescue efforts in Assam, one of the worst-hit states, where a …

Incessant rains cause extensive damage in Kerala
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Incessant rains cause extensive damage in Kerala

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Houses were damaged, trees uprooted, and water levels rose steadily in rivers and dams across Kerala after heavy rains accompanied by strong winds continued to lash several parts of the state on Wednesday. The Indian Meteorological Department sounded an orange alert predicting very heavy rainfall in seven districts -- Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Ernakulam, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod. In view …

Heavy Rains Flood 36 Villages in AP's Satya Sai District, Road Access Cut Off
1 year, 3 months ago

Heavy Rains Flood 36 Villages in AP's Satya Sai District, Road Access Cut Off

Deccan Chronicle  

Anantapur: Heavy rains lashed several parts of the region since Saturday night, disrupting life and road communications. Over 36 villages of Kadiri revenue division in Satya Sai district have lost road access due to the overflowing of the Maddileru river canal system. The canal was flooded between Malakavemula, Batrepalli and Rachavaripalli Tanda in Kadiri rural mandal in Satya Sai district. …

Odisha to receive extremely heavy rainfall today, six districts under Red alert | DETAILS
1 year, 3 months ago

Odisha to receive extremely heavy rainfall today, six districts under Red alert | DETAILS

India TV News  

Odisha weather: The India Meteorological Department. Senior Scientist of IMD Bhubaneswar Uma Shankar Das said that the cyclonic circulation that was formed earlier is now over the northwest adjoining West-Central Bay of Bengal. We are expecting a low pressure to form over the same region and under its influence, we are expecting isolated extremely heavy rainfall which means rainfall amount …

Landslides, cloudburst, bridge collapse as rain batters Himachal; Uttarakhand on alert
1 year, 4 months ago

Landslides, cloudburst, bridge collapse as rain batters Himachal; Uttarakhand on alert

India Today  

A cloudburst was reported in Himachal Pradesh's Subathu on Wednesday with debris and water gushing into the region, instilling a fear of house collapse among the residents. The water level in the Balad river rose due to heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh, causing a bridge to collapse in Baddi. HEAVY RAIN ALERT IN HIMACHAL, UTTARAKHAND Heavy rains continued to lash …

IMD warns of landslides in THESE states for the next 3 days
1 year, 4 months ago

IMD warns of landslides in THESE states for the next 3 days

Live Mint  

The India Meteorological Department has issued a warning for landslides caused by heavy rainfall in several districts of Uttarakhand till August 14, prompting authorities to shift local residents to safer locations. Heavy rainfall also triggered landslides in Himachal Pradesh, blocking a part of the Chandigarh-Shimla National Highway on Thursday night, according to PTI reports. In Himachal Pradesh, Solan Police informed …

Heavy rains in Himalayan foothills fuel flood fears in north Bihar
1 year, 5 months ago

Heavy rains in Himalayan foothills fuel flood fears in north Bihar

Hindustan Times  

PATNA Dozens of villages in Sheohar and East Champaran in north Bihar have begun to face flood fears as the Bagmati river has begun inundating villages located in low-lying areas of the districts on Wednesday, officials said. Local weather officials said a red alert has been issued for districts like Purnia and Araria, while orange alert has been issued for …

There is no immediate threat of floods in Belagavi, says Deputy Commissioner
1 year, 5 months ago

There is no immediate threat of floods in Belagavi, says Deputy Commissioner

The Hindu  

There is no immediate threat of floods in Belagavi district, Deputy Commissioner Nitesh Patil said in Belagavi on Wednesday. Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited is constructing new bridges to replace the old and vulnerable ones, he said. After the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner asked officials to take up repairs of school and Anganwadi buildings that have suffered damage due …

Landslides shut Badrinath national highway, heavy rain alert in Mumbai, Gujarat, Himachal
1 year, 5 months ago

Landslides shut Badrinath national highway, heavy rain alert in Mumbai, Gujarat, Himachal

India Today  

Several states of the country are bracing up for heavy rain as the India Meteorological Department has sounded a red and orange alert across states. Uttarakhand | Road near Nandaprayag and Pursari, on the Badrinath National Highway, blocked due to debris: Chamoli Police pic.twitter.com/CuaRBENKCS — ANI UP/Uttarakhand July 25, 2023 HEAVY RAIN ALERT IN THESE STATES "In Northwest India, light/moderate …

Weather News: 4 Feared Trapped As Building Collapses in Gujarat's Junagadh Amid Heavy Rain; Delhi Yamuna Starts Receding
1 year, 5 months ago

Weather News: 4 Feared Trapped As Building Collapses in Gujarat's Junagadh Amid Heavy Rain; Delhi Yamuna Starts Receding

News 18  

Part of Badrinath Highway Washed Away A 100-metre stretch of the Gauchar-Badrinath highway at Kamera was washed away on Monday following heavy overnight rainfall, disrupting the pilgrimage to the Himalayan temple. Maharashtra Weather: Orange Alert Issued For Various Districts Until July 27 An ‘orange’ alert for heavy rainfall was issued in Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudrug, Pune, Kolhapur and Satara districts until …

India monsoon rains and weather LIVE updates | July 21
1 year, 5 months ago

India monsoon rains and weather LIVE updates | July 21

The Hindu  

The Indian Meteorological department on July 21 predicted that Gujarat, Chhattisgarh and parts of Maharashtra will receive heavy to very heavy rainful in the next 24 hours. Earlier today, The Badrinath National Highway in Chamoli district was blocked at five places between Nandprayag and Badrinath on Friday due to landslides triggered by heavy rains at several places, officials said. According …

Uttarakhand: Three killed, several vehicles buried as rain-triggered landslide hits Uttarkashi | VIDEO
1 year, 5 months ago

Uttarakhand: Three killed, several vehicles buried as rain-triggered landslide hits Uttarkashi | VIDEO

India TV News  

Three people were killed as a few vehicles got covered under debris after a rain-triggered landslide on the Gangotri National Highway in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi. North India has seen ceaseless precipitation throughout the course of recent days, with numerous areas in Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan recording "heavy to extremely heavy" precipitation. As per the …

Rains wreak havoc in north India, 15 killed
1 year, 6 months ago

Rains wreak havoc in north India, 15 killed

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: As heavy rains wreaked havoc at several places in north and Northwest India for the second consecutive day on Sunday, 15 people were killed in landslides and other rain-related incidents, while most rivers in north India, including the Yamuna in Delhi, were in spate. As most parts of north and northwest India, including the national capital region, received …

Himachal weather update: IMD warns of flash floods, avalanches in two districts
1 year, 6 months ago

Himachal weather update: IMD warns of flash floods, avalanches in two districts

Live Mint  

The India Meteorological Department on Saturday warned of flash floods and avalanches in the Lahul and Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh. In an official statement, the national weather forecaster said, “Due to the continuous and heavy rainfall in the district of Lahul and Spiti, there is a great possibility of flash flooding and avalanches.” Apart from a red alert, the …

Heavy rain triggers floods, landslides in Gujarat, Uttarakhand
1 year, 6 months ago

Heavy rain triggers floods, landslides in Gujarat, Uttarakhand

Hindustan Times  

Heavy rain has triggered flash floods and landslides in Uttarakhand and Gujarat along with other parts of northern India. Speaking about the rapid advancement of the monsoon in the country, IMD scientist Soma Sen told ANI earlier, “The monsoon is active currently with its rapid advancement in the last 4-5 days. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday spoke to …

Heavy rainfall lashes Gujarat, waterlogging in several districts
1 year, 6 months ago

Heavy rainfall lashes Gujarat, waterlogging in several districts

Hindustan Times  

Several parts of Gujarat witnessed heavy to very heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours, which led to overwhelming of low-lying areas in cities and villages and creation of flood-like situation. An official told news agency PTI that several National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force teams were deployed in some of the worst-affected districts including in Kutch, …

Heavy Rain Triggers Landslide On Badrinath Highway, Hundreds Of Tourists Stranded. WATCH
1 year, 6 months ago

Heavy Rain Triggers Landslide On Badrinath Highway, Hundreds Of Tourists Stranded. WATCH

ABP News  

Heavy rains have been lashing Uttarakhand for the last few days. In a fresh incident of mudslide triggered by heavy rain, the Badrinath national highway near Chhinka in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district was blocked on Thursday, leaving hundreds of pilgrims stranded. In a video shared by ANI on Twitter, one can see a portion of a mountain break and slide onto …

Himachal flash floods | Hundreds of commuters stranded as Chandigarh-Manali national highway blocked
1 year, 6 months ago

Himachal flash floods | Hundreds of commuters stranded as Chandigarh-Manali national highway blocked

The Hindu  

Hundreds of commuters were stranded in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district as the Chandigarh-Manali national highway was blocked following flash floods and landslides, officials said on Monday. Flash floods were witnessed in Khotinallah near Aut, about 40 km from Mandi town, on the Pandoh-Kullu stretch due to a heavy downpour and the commuters have been stranded since Sunday evening. Public Works …

Himachal Pradesh: 200 Tourists Stuck After Flash Floods, Landslides Lead to Traffic Blockage; Restoration Work On
1 year, 6 months ago

Himachal Pradesh: 200 Tourists Stuck After Flash Floods, Landslides Lead to Traffic Blockage; Restoration Work On

News 18  

Hundreds of commuters were seen stranded on roads amid a heavy traffic jam triggered by landslides and flash floods in Himachal Pradesh, which is a dream destination for Indians, especially in summer. More than 200 people, mostly tourists were stuck near Aut in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district as the Chandigarh-Manali highway due to a block on the national highway connecting …

Watch: Roads inundated, bridges damaged as flood situation worsens in Assam, 1.2 lakh people hit
1 year, 6 months ago

Watch: Roads inundated, bridges damaged as flood situation worsens in Assam, 1.2 lakh people hit

India Today  

The flood situation in Assam worsened severely on Wednesday, which has already affected nearly 1.2 lakh people across 10 districts of the state. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority daily flood report, over 1,19,800 people were hit by the floods in Baksa, Barpeta, Darrang, Dhemaji, Dhubri, Kokrajhar, Lakhimpur, Nalbari, Sonitpur and Udalguri districts. #WATCH | Flood situation in …

Assam floods | 31,000 people affected in 10 districts
1 year, 6 months ago

Assam floods | 31,000 people affected in 10 districts

The Hindu  

The flood situation in Assam was serious on June 20 with nearly 31,000 people still reeling under the deluge across 10 districts of the State, an official said. The India Meteorological Department has issued a 'Red Alert' and predicted 'very heavy' to 'extremely heavy' rainfall across several districts of Assam over the next five days. According to the daily flood …

Floods batter multiple states; Madhya Pradesh and Odisha on alert amid heavy rainfall
2 years, 4 months ago

Floods batter multiple states; Madhya Pradesh and Odisha on alert amid heavy rainfall

Firstpost  

Over 400 people have been rescued from disaster-hit areas in Madhya Pradesh in the last 24 hours. Here’s a state-wise look at the flood situation: Madhya Pradesh The Indian Air Force will deploy two helicopters for relief operations in Madhya Pradesh’s flood-hit Vidisha district, officials said on Tuesday. Odisha The flood situation in several northern Odisha districts was alarming on …

Over 9 lakh affected in flood-hit Odisha, 38 dead in hill states, heavy rain alert in MP | Top points
2 years, 4 months ago

Over 9 lakh affected in flood-hit Odisha, 38 dead in hill states, heavy rain alert in MP | Top points

India Today  

Several states across the country continued to reel under the impact of heavy monsoon rains, with the situation particularly grim in flood-ravaged Odisha, where over 9 lakh people have been affected. A few villages like Ratanpur, Dasamantapur have been fully submerged; 60-70 people rescued, relief work being done: NDRF official pic.twitter.com/Gtuh3j1iUY — ANI August 22, 2022 Authorities in Balasore and …

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