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20 hours, 58 minutes ago

Rambabu Vavilapalli, Sr Divisional Commercial Manager of Vijayawada Division, awarded prestigious Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar

Vijayawada: In a proud moment for Vijayawada Division, Rambabu Vavilapalli, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, has been honoured with the esteemed Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar. Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, Electronics, and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, presented the award at the 69th Railway Week Awards ceremony held at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, on Saturday. Under his leadership, …

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5 days, 14 hours ago

Locals struggle amidst slow rebuilding works of Eral, Authoor bridges

New Indian Express

THOOTHUKUDI: Even as a year has passed since the historic floods ravaged parts of Thoothukudi and other southern district of Tamil Nadu, in December 2023, the state and central governments have failed to repair and restore the bridges across the Thamirabarani at Eral and Authoor. During the unprecedented rain and subsequent floods on December 17 and 18, 2023, nearly 100 …

Bridge Thoothukudi Eral

1 week, 1 day ago

Incessant rain floods Thoothukudi collectorate, disrupts public life

New Indian Express

THOOTHUKUDI: As heavy rainfall paralysed public life in Thoothukudi on Saturday, the district collectorate campus stood marooned making the premises inaccessible for public servants. "The water level suddenly rose as Soreespuram tank started overflowing," said one S Sahararaj, while returning from the SP office. The Uppar odai, infamous for flooding the Thoothukudi corporation areas, was brimming due to heavy rain …

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Floods in Tiruchi

The Hindu

After the heavy downpour over the past two days, several parts of Tiruchi, especially residential areas, remain inundated on Saturday, throwing life out of gear. Meanwhile, Karumandapam and Selva Nagar areas continue to reel under the impact of heavy rain. Several houses flooded Viswas Nagar Extension Street and Manthoppu in Karumandapam were worst hit. If it rains again, Viswas Nagar …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Floods in Amaravathy

The Hindu

With the Amaravathi in spate, the Water Resources Department on Saturday opened the Kollidam regulator and began discharging surplus water from the Upper Anicut at Mukkombu. The opening of the Kollidam regulator to discharge surplus water is the second time within six months in a year. To prevent flooding in the delta areas and the low-lying areas of Tiruchi, the …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Residents keep fingers crossed over forecast of another spell of heavy rain in Puducherry

The Hindu

People residing in flood prone residential areas in the town and those living on the banks of rivers in rural places are keeping their fingers crossed with the Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai, predicting another spell of heavy rainfall in Puducherry and adjoining districts of Tamil Nadu The forecast for heavy rainfall comes at a time when people of flood prone …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Myanmar’s economy set to contract as floods and fighting take heavy toll, the World Bank says

Associated Press

BANGKOK — Myanmar’s economy is forecast to contract this year, the World Bank said Wednesday, as flooding and fighting take a severe toll nearly four years after the military ousted its elected government headed by Aung San Suu Kyi. Pro-democracy guerrillas and ethnic minority armed forces seeking autonomy have been battling the Myanmar army after it took power in early …

Myanmar Report

Rugby-Ex-England player Tom Voyce feared dead following floods

Hindustan Times

Dec 10 - Former England rugby international Tom Voyce is believed by police to have died after going missing in a flood-affected area during Storm Darragh. HT Image Northumbria Police confirmed they received a report on Sunday morning stating that Voyce, 43, who had played for clubs including Bath and London Wasps, had not returned home after spending the evening …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Deadly landslides, flash floods hit Indonesia’s Java island

Al Jazeera

More than 170 villages in Sukabumi, West Java, have been devastated by torrential rains, landslides and flash floods. Indonesian rescuers have recovered 10 bodies that were swept away in flash floods that hit hilly villages on the country’s main island of Java, officials said, adding that two people were still missing. Torrential rains since last week caused rivers to burst …

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2 weeks ago

Landslides and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Java island, leaving 10 dead and 2 missing

Associated Press

SUKABUMI, Indonesia — Indonesian rescuers recovered 10 bodies that were swept away in flash floods or buried under tons of mud and rocks that hit hilly villages on the country’s main island of Java, officials said Monday. Torrential rains since last week have caused rivers to burst their banks, tearing through more than 170 villages in Sukabumi district of West …

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Landslides and flash floods hit Indonesia's Java island, leaving 10 dead and forcing hundreds to evacuate

ABC

At least 10 people have died and two people are missing after flash floods and landslides hit villages on Indonesia's main island of Java. Landslides, flash floods and strong winds devastated 172 villages and forced more than 3,000 people to flee to temporary government shelters, Yudi Hariyanto, who heads a rescue command post in Sukabumi told AP. Videos circulating on …

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2 weeks ago

Mangroves saved $855 billion that could have been lost to floods globally

India Today

A new study from the Center for Coastal Climate Resilience at UC Santa Cruz has revealed that mangroves provide an astonishing $855 billion in flood protection services globally. The study, titled Building Coastal Resilience with Mangroves: The Contribution of Natural Flood Defenses to the Changing Wealth of Nations, emphasises the critical role mangroves play in shielding coastal communities from floods, …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

US citizens in India urged to enrol in smart travel program after Tamil Nadu floods

India Today

The US Department of State has urged American citizens in India to register in the Smart Traveller Enrolment Program to stay informed during emergencies such as during the recent floods in Tamil Nadu. "STEP is a free digital service that allows US travellers and residents in India to register their contact details and travel plans. Pointing out the program’s secure …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

10,300 killed due to drowning, floods, lightnings in three years: Odisha Minister Suresh Pujari

New Indian Express

BHUBANESWAR: Over 10,300 deaths were reported in the state due to drowning, snakebites and natural disasters like floods and lightnings between 2021-22 and 2023-24. In a written reply to a question from Souvic Biswal in the Assembly on Thursday, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister said property worth Rs 2,301.51 crore was damaged due to natural disasters during the same period. …

2 weeks, 3 days ago

Tamil Nadu's negligence caused more damage: Ramadoss

New Indian Express

VILLUPURAM: PMK founder Dr S Ramadoss accused the state of failing in its efforts to prevent the damages caused by rain and floods during the recent cyclone. "Releasing 1.68 lakh cusecs suddenly from the dam caused massive destruction," he said, further criticising the state for failing to provide immediate relief, such as food and drinking water, to the affected people. …

State Ramadoss

2 weeks, 4 days ago

Floods cause bridge collapse on Puducherry-Cuddalore Highway

New Indian Express

PUDUCHERRY: The 30-year-old bridge at Edayarpalayam on the Puducherry-Cuddalore Highway partially collapsed on Wednesday night due to severe flooding, leading to the closure of the road to traffic. While two-wheelers are being allowed to use an adjoining older bridge over the rivulet, four-wheelers have been diverted through alternate routes via Kanniyakoil, Kirumampakkam, Villianur, and Puducherry to manage the disruption. The …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Puducherry-Cuddalore NH cut off, water floods medical college

New Indian Express

PUDUCHERRY: The Puducherry-Cuddalore highway remains submerged following heavy rains that caused water from Thenpennai river and irrigation channels to overflow, cutting off traffic on the Reddichavady to Mullodai stretch. “The highway was navigable when I travelled at 8:30 a.m., but by evening, floodwaters had taken over with water gushing,” Deputy Registrar Joseph Naresh S of Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Death toll in Thailand flooding jumps to 25

Raw Story

Thousands of people have been displaced by torrential floodwaters that slammed into southern Thailand, where the death toll has risen to 25, officials said on Tuesday. More than 22,000 people have been displaced from their homes due to flooding in Pattani, Narathiwat, Songkhla and Yala provinces, the Thai government's public relations department said on Monday. Malaysian disaster officials said on …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Malaysia PM says six months of rain fell in five days as floods wreak havoc

The Independent

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery An aerial view shows houses surrounded by floodwaters after heavy rain in Tumpat in Malaysia …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Clean-up begins in Malaysia towns hit by six months of rain in five days

Hindustan Times

By Mandy Leong and Danial Azhar Clean-up begins in Malaysia towns hit by six months of rain in five days - Residents in the Malaysian town of Tumpat were returning to submerged homes and shops as deadly floodwaters began to ease after being inundated by more than a metre of rain in a matter of days, but there were forecasts …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Greek party towns devastated by flash floods as Storm Bora destroys roads and bridges after claiming the lives of three people

Daily Mail

A Greek party town has been left devastated by flash floods as Storm Bora - which has claimed the lives of three people - wipes out roads and bridges. Rhodes has been left covered in mud and debris after the deadly storm battered Greece over the weekend, and over 30cm of rain fell over the popular tourist island. A drone …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

California’s Tulare Lake resurfaces after 130 years, floods 94,000 acres of farmland: How long will it last?

Live Mint

California's Tulare Lake is making a big return after disappearing for over 130 years. The lake, located in California’s San Joaquin Valley, has started to rise again, covering more than 94,000 acres of farmland. History of Tulare Lake Tulare Lake once stretched over 100 miles long and 30 miles wide, making it the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi …

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3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu: Floods Triggered By Cyclone Fengal Sweep Away Buses As Uthangarai Hit By Historic Rainfall — WATCH

ABP News

Cyclone Fengal has caused widespread disruption in Tamil Nadu, with severe flooding sweeping away parked buses in Uthangarai, Krishnagiri district. The Parasaneri Lake in Uthangarai overflowed following heavy rains, leading to floodwaters rushing onto the Tirupathur-Uthangarai road and washing away several parked vehicles. #CycloneFengal #Tamilnadu #Floods #Krishnagiri pic.twitter.com/K8Jla22VUc — Chennai Weatherman December 2, 2024 Cyclone Fengal: Floods In Krishnagiri's Uthangarai, …

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3 weeks ago

Cyclone Fengal: Buses submerged as floods hit Tamil Nadu, relief operations underway

Hindustan Times

Dramatic visuals from Tamil Nadu's Uthangiri bus station emerged where floodwaters have submerged buses and other vehicles in the aftermath of Cyclone Fengal, leaving them helplessly adrift. Cyclone Fengal made landfall, Tamil Nadu weather affected Cyclone Fengal, which crossed the North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts on Saturday now weakened into a deep depression within the next, the India Meteorological …

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Rambabu Vavilapalli, Sr Divisional Commercial Manager of Vijayawada Division, awarded prestigious Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar

Locals struggle amidst slow rebuilding works of Eral, Authoor bridges

Incessant rain floods Thoothukudi collectorate, disrupts public life

Floods in Tiruchi

Floods in Amaravathy

Residents keep fingers crossed over forecast of another spell of heavy rain in Puducherry

Myanmar’s economy set to contract as floods and fighting take heavy toll, the World Bank says

Rugby-Ex-England player Tom Voyce feared dead following floods

Deadly landslides, flash floods hit Indonesia’s Java island

Landslides and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Java island, leaving 10 dead and 2 missing

Landslides and flash floods hit Indonesia's Java island, leaving 10 dead and forcing hundreds to evacuate

Mangroves saved $855 billion that could have been lost to floods globally

US citizens in India urged to enrol in smart travel program after Tamil Nadu floods

10,300 killed due to drowning, floods, lightnings in three years: Odisha Minister Suresh Pujari

Tamil Nadu's negligence caused more damage: Ramadoss

Floods cause bridge collapse on Puducherry-Cuddalore Highway

Puducherry-Cuddalore NH cut off, water floods medical college

Death toll in Thailand flooding jumps to 25

Malaysia PM says six months of rain fell in five days as floods wreak havoc

Clean-up begins in Malaysia towns hit by six months of rain in five days

Greek party towns devastated by flash floods as Storm Bora destroys roads and bridges after claiming the lives of three people

California’s Tulare Lake resurfaces after 130 years, floods 94,000 acres of farmland: How long will it last?

Tamil Nadu: Floods Triggered By Cyclone Fengal Sweep Away Buses As Uthangarai Hit By Historic Rainfall — WATCH

Cyclone Fengal: Buses submerged as floods hit Tamil Nadu, relief operations underway