Bihar floods: IMD sounds orange alert in Patna, Vaishali, Begusarai and Khagaria districts for 3-4 Oct; rescue ops in full swing
5 years, 3 months ago

Bihar floods: IMD sounds orange alert in Patna, Vaishali, Begusarai and Khagaria districts for 3-4 Oct; rescue ops in full swing

Firstpost  

Patna was brought to a standstill for the past several days after many areas in the city submerged in chest-deep water. As Bihar continues to reel under the impact of incessant rains and flooding, the Indian Meteorological Department sounded an orange alert on Thursday in Patna, Vaishali, Begusarai and Khagaria districts for 3 and 4 October, as these areas are expected to receive heavy rainfall. In Patna, people have formed long queues to collect food packets and water bottles which were distributed by National Thermal Power Corporation Limited in Rajendra Nagar area. Bihar: People queue up for food packets and water bottles being distributed by National Thermal Power Corporation Limited, in Rajendra Nagar area of Patna. pic.twitter.com/KLSqdYwJlN — ANI October 2, 2019 Meanwhile, to take stock of the situation, Ravi Shankar Prasad, the Union Minister and member Lok Sabha from Patna Sahib Constituency had also visited the flood-affected area.

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

Bihar Flood Situation Remains Grim; Schools, Power Grid Flooded — WATCH

ABP News  

The flood situation in Bihar remained grim as major rivers like the Kosi, Gandak, and Bagmati, in districts bordering Nepal were in spate. Currently, 12 NDRF teams and 22 State Disaster Response Force teams are actively involved in flood relief and rescue operations throughout Bihar. pic.twitter.com/eY6jxZeFnC — ANI September 30, 2024 "The water levels of Gandak, Kosi, Bagmati, Burhi Gandak, …

Bihar Weather Today, September 28: Sudden Flash Flood Threat In 13 Districts As IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bihar Weather Today, September 28: Sudden Flash Flood Threat In 13 Districts As IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall

ABP News  

Bihar Weather Today: The India Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy rainfall in several parts of Bihar over the next 24 hours, with a sudden threat of low to moderate “flash flood risk” looming in 13 districts, news agency PTI reported. In addition to the general heavy rain warning, five districts — West Champaran, East Champaran, Araria, Kishanganj, …

Bihar Weather Today: Heavy Rain With Lightning And Thunderstorm Predicted In 14 Districts
3 months, 2 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 …

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

Andhra Pradesh: Yeleru Canal breach floods Kakinada
4 months ago

Andhra Pradesh: Yeleru Canal breach floods Kakinada

New Indian Express  

KAKINADA: As many as eight mandals have been flooded, while 86 villages in 11 mandals of Kakinada district are under the threat of being inundated following the breach of the Yeleru Canal. This has resulted in a breach of the Yeluru Canal near Rajupalem village, leading to significant flooding across eight administrative divisions,” the Army said in a statement. NDRF, …

Central team to soon visit flood-hit Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
4 months, 1 week ago

Central team to soon visit flood-hit Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

The Hindu  

An Inter-Ministerial Central Team will soon visit the flood-affected areas in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for making an on-the-spot assessment of the damage, said a Ministry of Home Affairs official on Friday. The Centre has been extending all requisite and timely assistance to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for flood relief, Sanjeev Kumar Jindal, Additional Secretary, MHA said. “The Central government …

Centre providing requisite and timely aid to flood-hit Telangana, AP: MHA
4 months, 1 week ago

Centre providing requisite and timely aid to flood-hit Telangana, AP: MHA

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Central government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is providing all requisite and timely assistance to flood-affected Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in relief and rescue efforts. On the directions of Home Minister Amit Shah, a central team of experts has been deputed for Vijaywada to make an on-the-spot assessment of flood-management, reservoir management, issues of dam …

Red alert for parts of Gujarat as rains continued to batter flood-hit state
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Watch: CM Chandrababu Naidu visits flood-affected areas in Vijayawada
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: CM Chandrababu Naidu visits flood-affected areas in Vijayawada

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh CM ChandraBabu Naidu on Monday visited flood-affected areas in Vijayawada and assured support to people struck in flooded water. He visited the city for the second time within 24 hours and spoke to the people who were stuck in their houses amid several feet of swirling water. We need to reach every last house stranded in the flooded …

Flood-ravaged Gujarat to receive more rains next week, warns IMD
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Flood-ravaged Gujarat to receive more rains next week, warns IMD

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Metrological Department has again forecasted more rains in Gujarat's Vadodara between September 2 and 4. Following heavy rains on August 23, water was released from the Ajwa dam into the Vishwamitri river, leading to water levels rising up to six to eight feet in many parts of the city. For September 4, the alert extends to South Gujarat …

Gujarat Flood: Devastating Deluge Engulfs Everything from Ahmedabad to Rajkot | ABP News
4 months, 2 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’
4 months, 3 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 12 dead in Tripura floods; helicopters deployed
4 months, 3 weeks ago

At least 12 dead in Tripura floods; helicopters deployed

The Hindu  

Two IAF Mi-17 helicopters were deployed to Tripura on Thursday to evacuate stranded people from flood affected areas. Besides these, 11 NDRF teams, 26 SDRF units and emergency service teams are working tirelessly in relief and rescue operations as the State grapples with unprecedented flash floods. Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on …

Bihar: Water enters assembly, minister's homes after heavy rains in Patna
5 months ago

Bihar: Water enters assembly, minister's homes after heavy rains in Patna

Hindustan Times  

Heavy rain in Patna on Sunday left the Bihar assembly premises, the bungalows of several ministers and hospitals in the city waterlogged. Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inspects the drainage pumping plant after heavy rain caused waterlogging in Patna on Sunday. Rivers are flowing above the danger mark at certain places in Patna, Gopalganj, East Champaran, West Champaran, Bagaha, …

Himachal flash floods: Toll mounts to 15 as two more bodies recovered, 40 still missing
5 months, 1 week ago

Himachal flash floods: Toll mounts to 15 as two more bodies recovered, 40 still missing

Hindustan Times  

The death toll due to flash floods triggered by cloudbursts in three districts of Himachal Pradesh increased to 15 on Monday while about 40 people are still missing, officials said. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} A team of the National Disaster Response Force retrieved two more bodies on Monday from the Sunni tehsil in Shimla district as rescue and relief operations …

Jharkhand Floods: Heavy Rainfall Grips Ranchi, NDRF Team In Action To Rescue Affected | ABP News
5 months, 1 week ago

Jharkhand Floods: Heavy Rainfall Grips Ranchi, NDRF Team In Action To Rescue Affected | ABP News

ABP News  

From the northernmost regions to the southernmost tips of the country, floods have wreaked havoc, causing unparalleled trouble and destruction. In Ranchi, the situation has escalated to near-crisis levels due to the relentless heavy rainfall, leading to flood-like conditions. The severity of the situation has necessitated the deployment of National Disaster Response Force teams for rescue operations. This unprecedented natural …

Committee formed to expedite flood mitigation plan in Bihar
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Committee formed to expedite flood mitigation plan in Bihar

Hindustan Times  

The Bihar state government has proposed to set up a dedicated cell to fast track execution of flood mitigation plan. The development comes two days after Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a ₹11,500 crore flood mitigation plan for Bihar. The proposal also included construction of another barrage on river Gandak at Areraj in East Champaran, which is about 140km …

Maharashtra rains: NDRF, Army pressed in Pune, flight services hit, 400 people evacuated from low lying areas
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra rains: NDRF, Army pressed in Pune, flight services hit, 400 people evacuated from low lying areas

India TV News  

Maharashtra Rains: About 400 people were evacuated to safety on Thursday following flooding in Sinhagad Road and some other areas along the riverbank in Pune city due to incessant rains, officials said. "So far 400 people from the Sinhagad Road area have been shifted to safety," said Suhas Divsae, district collector. Army personnel were helping with relief operations in Ekta …

Heavy rains wreak havoc in Madhya Pradesh’s Katni district, 1700 affected people shifted to relief camps
5 months, 3 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 …

Govt extends financial support for flood mitigation in five states
5 months, 3 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 grim; nearly 23 lakh people affected in 28 districts
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Weather news Highlights: Rajasthan hit by severe rain, IMD issues flood alert
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Assam floods: Gaurav Gogoi urges immediate NDRF deployment, asks Jal shakti minister to visit
6 months, 1 week ago

Assam floods: Gaurav Gogoi urges immediate NDRF deployment, asks Jal shakti minister to visit

Hindustan Times  

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday urged the Centre to rush a team of the National Disaster Relief Force to his flood-affected state of Assam due to the heavy rains that have inundated it for the past several days. Gaurav Gogoi is an MP from Jorhat Lok Sabha seat in Assam Gogoi, the parliamentarian from Jorhat, also requested that the …

Assam flood: Stranded people rescued by IAF chopper
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam flood: Stranded people rescued by IAF chopper

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI: A team of rescuers stranded on a sandbar or river island had to be airlifted to safety in northeastern Assam after their rescue boat capsized while rescuing flood-hit people on Sunday, June 30. Officials of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority said nine State Disaster Response Force and Fire and Emergency Services personnel were stranded on a near-submerged sandbar …

Manipur floods: 4 killed, 13 injured, over one lakh affected
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Manipur floods: 4 killed, 13 injured, over one lakh affected

Hindustan Times  

Imphal: At least four people have died with 13 injured and over one lakh people have been affected due to the massive flooding in Manipur following heavy rainfall due to cyclone Remal, according to an official report. Incessant rainfall since past one week amid cyclone Remal has caused massive flooding across the northeastern state Incessant rainfall since past one week …

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 …

Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang questions quality of hydel dam destroyed in flood
1 year, 3 months ago

Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang questions quality of hydel dam destroyed in flood

Hindustan Times  

Sikkim chief minister Prem Singh Tamang questioned the quality of the 1200 MW hydro power project on Friday, days after the dam was destroyed by flash floods in the Teesta river in the Chungthang area of the state. Teesta Urja, the second largest run-of-the-river hydro power project in India, was washed away due to flood caused by the breach in …

Gujarat: NDRF personnel rescue over 150 stranded people from low-lying areas
1 year, 3 months ago

Gujarat: NDRF personnel rescue over 150 stranded people from low-lying areas

India TV News  

Gujarat: Heavy rains in the state have affected normal life in various districts including Aravalli. Meanwhile, the Gujarat government's Directorate of Information on Tuesday informed that a total of 157 people stranded in low-lying areas in the district following heavy rainfall in the region were rescued by the National Disaster Response Force teams. Taking to social media platform, X, Gujarat …

Uttarakhand rains: 60 people rescued by NDRF, SDRF teams from waterlogged Udham Singh Nagar district
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarakhand rains: 60 people rescued by NDRF, SDRF teams from waterlogged Udham Singh Nagar district

India TV News  

Uttarakhand weather update: As many as 60 people were trapped in their houses after heavy rainfall caused waterlogging and disrupted normal life in Uttarakhand's Udham Singh Nagar, officials said today. According to the State Disaster Response Force, the SDRF team received information late Tuesday night from Tehsildar, Kashipur that several residents living in Udham Singh Nagar's Kashipur area had been …

Himachal floods: Rescue ops underway in Kangra, water level in Beas recedes
1 year, 4 months ago

Himachal floods: Rescue ops underway in Kangra, water level in Beas recedes

Hindustan Times  

Teams of Indian Air Force, army and NDRF personnel on Thursday continued with the operation to rescue people stranded in flood-hit villages of Kangra district even as the water level receded. More than 27 panchayats of Fatehpur and Indora sub divisions were affected after the Bhakra Beas Management Board authorities released excess water from the Pong Dam reservoir across the …

Heavy rainfall in Himalayan foothills spark fear of floods in north Bihar
1 year, 5 months ago

Heavy rainfall in Himalayan foothills spark fear of floods in north Bihar

Hindustan Times  

Dozens of villages in Sheohar and East Champaran are facing the flood fury as an overflowing Bagmati river is inundating areas located in low-lying areas of the districts. Traffic on the Sheohar-Motihar state highway has also been affected, an engineer in the water resources department said, claiming that efforts are on to plug the leakage in an under-construction safety embankment …

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 …

NDRF, Police, IAF rescue 80 people in Mulugu Dist
1 year, 5 months ago

NDRF, Police, IAF rescue 80 people in Mulugu Dist

Deccan Chronicle  

WARANGAL: Rescue teams, including the NDRF and police personnel, apart from soldiers of the Indian Air Force continued their rescue operations in Mulugu district with water boats and two helicopters on Friday, rescuing people of Kondai village stranded in flood waters to safe zones. As it rained heavily on Thursday too, rescue teams faced considerable problems in reaching Kondai village …

Maharashtra rains | 2 Indian Air Force helicopters sent to Maharashtra’s Yavatmal to rescue people stranded in rain
1 year, 5 months ago

Maharashtra rains | 2 Indian Air Force helicopters sent to Maharashtra’s Yavatmal to rescue people stranded in rain

The Hindu  

As Maharashtra continues to receive heavy rain, two Indian Air Force helicopters have been engaged to rescue people stranded due to floods in Mahagaon taluk of Maharashtra’s Yavatmal district, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Saturday. “Two Indian Air Force helicopters will soon reach Nagpur and from there leave for Mahagaon to rescue the stranded villagers,” he said, adding …

Uttarakhand weather updates: Red alert for heavy rainfall issued by IMD | DETAILS
1 year, 6 months ago

Uttarakhand weather updates: Red alert for heavy rainfall issued by IMD | DETAILS

India TV News  

Uttarakhand weather updates: The India Meteorological Department today predicted more rainfall in Uttarakhand on July 16 and 17. Speaking to media, Vikram Singh, director, Meteorological Department, Dehradun, said, "There is a possibility of more rainfall in Uttarakhand on July 16 and 17. Heavy rainfall in the state over the last few days resulted in several landslide incidents, blocking roads and …

Haryana rains: IAF's helicopters step up relief operations as flood situation remains grim in Ambala | WATCH
1 year, 6 months ago

Haryana rains: IAF's helicopters step up relief operations as flood situation remains grim in Ambala | WATCH

India TV News  

Ambala floods: Indian Air Force deployed two medium lift helicopters to carry out relief operations in Ambala, Haryana which is reeling under flood situation. The helicopters have so far dropped around 2000 kg of relief material comprising water bottles, ration and tarpaulin sheets in the villages of Niharsa and Allaudin Majra. Locals join hands in relief effort Three days of …

IAF pressed into rescue ops as heavy rain leaves roads flooded, villagers stranded in Gujarat
1 year, 6 months ago

IAF pressed into rescue ops as heavy rain leaves roads flooded, villagers stranded in Gujarat

India Today  

The authorities in Junagadh district of Gujarat had to seek the help of an Indian Air Force chopper to airlift two people left stranded near Sutrej village after the area was flooded due to heavy rains. LOW-LYING AREAS FLOODED IN GUJARAT Several districts in Saurashtra-Kutch and south Gujarat regions received extremely heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. Gandhidham railway …

Rajasthan: Flood-like situation in three districts after torrential rains induced by Cyclone Biparjoy
1 year, 6 months ago

Rajasthan: Flood-like situation in three districts after torrential rains induced by Cyclone Biparjoy

Firstpost  

The State Disaster Relief Force rescued at least six persons in the Pali district after they became trapped due to waterlogging in low-lying regions An official in Rajasthan’s three districts of Jalore, Sirohi, and Barmer stated on Sunday that torrential rains induced by cyclonic storm Biparjoy had created a flood-like condition. The State Disaster Relief Force rescued at least six …

Rajasthan weather update: Two washed away in flood-like situation; IAF deployed to airlift locals
2 years, 4 months ago

Rajasthan weather update: Two washed away in flood-like situation; IAF deployed to airlift locals

India TV News  

Highlights Authorities have instructed officials to arrange food and drinking water for the affected people army columns have been deployed in Dholpur and Jhalawar districts Rivers like Chambal, Parvan, Parvati, and Kalisindh are flooded Rajasthan weather update: Two people were washed away in floods and two others went missing in Baran and Bundi districts, as heavy rains continued to lash …

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 …

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 …

Ministers inspect flood-hit areas in Namakkal district
2 years, 5 months ago

Ministers inspect flood-hit areas in Namakkal district

The Hindu  

Municipal Administration Minister K.N. Nehru and Tourism Minister M. Mathiventhan inspected flood-hit areas in Namakkal district and interacted with the people lodged in camps on Saturday. A total of 1,735 people were staying in the camps as of Saturday, including 635 men, 749 women, and 351 children. Mr. Nehru and Mr. Mathiventhan distributed welfare aid to the people in the …

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, 6 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 …

CM Jagan: Senior officials to be in charge of flood hit districts
2 years, 6 months ago

CM Jagan: Senior officials to be in charge of flood hit districts

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister Jagan Reddy held a video conference on the Godavari flood relief measures with officials after he did an aerial survey of the flood-hit districts on Friday. Reviewing the situation, the chief minister said a senior official would be assigned to each flood-affected district to monitor the situation and oversee relief measures. Jagan allowed officials to use helicopters …

Parts of Gujarat get heavy rains; 380 shifted to safer places in Anand district, NDRF deployed
2 years, 6 months ago

Parts of Gujarat get heavy rains; 380 shifted to safer places in Anand district, NDRF deployed

India TV News  

Highlights Heavy rains lash parts of Gujarat Over 300 people were shifted to safer places from rainfall-hit villages in Anand district Several shops in low-lying areas in Deesa town were flooded Heavy rains lashed parts of Gujarat, throwing normal life out of gear and causing flood-like situation in low-lying areas in Surat, Banaskantha and Anand districts, with Palsana taluka in …

Assam flood: IAF airlifts stranded locals as rescue ops continue; wet spell to peak tomorrow
2 years, 7 months ago

Assam flood: IAF airlifts stranded locals as rescue ops continue; wet spell to peak tomorrow

India TV News  

Highlights The IAF said transport aircraft and helicopters have been deployed for rescue operations A total of 24,749 stranded persons have so far been rescued from the flood-affected areas 499 relief camps and 519 relief distribution centres have been opened in all affected areas Relief and rescue operations continued in Assam on Sunday as the Indian Air Force worked to …

11 killed, 12 missing in Andhra Pradesh floods; life thrown out of gear
3 years, 1 month ago

11 killed, 12 missing in Andhra Pradesh floods; life thrown out of gear

Deccan Chronicle  

Amaravati: A heavy downpour of up to 20 cm wreaked havoc in three Rayalaseema districts and one south coastal district in Andhra Pradesh, leaving at least eleven people dead on Friday and Saturday. In the latest update, the Indian Coast Guard Station Krishnapatnam has deployed two flood-relief teams in Nellore district recently for augmenting flood relief operations and render assistance …

8 Dead, 12 Missing After Flash Flood in Andra Pradesh, Life Thrown Out of Gear
3 years, 1 month ago

8 Dead, 12 Missing After Flash Flood in Andra Pradesh, Life Thrown Out of Gear

News 18  

A heavy downpour of up to 20 cm wreaked havoc in three Rayalaseema districts and one south coastal district in Andhra Pradesh, leaving at least eight people dead on Friday. Twelve people were still reported missing in Kadapa district, while the Indian Air Force, SDRF and Fire Services personnel rescued tens of people caught in the flash floods. A breach …

Three dead in flash flood in Andhra Pradesh's Kadapa district
3 years, 1 month ago

Three dead in flash flood in Andhra Pradesh's Kadapa district

Deccan Chronicle  

Amaravati: At least three people were killed and many others feared washed away in a flash flood in Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh on Friday. A breach to the Annamayya project bund caused a flash flood in Cheyyeru rivulet that left some villages along its coursed inundated, official sources said. A group of unsuspecting devotees, offering prayers in a Siva …

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