Tag: Brahmaputra
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Ganga continues to be flooded in Bihar, Brahmaputra becoming a concern
Middle reaches of Ganga in districts such as Badaun and Farrukhabad (UP) are in above normal flood situations. River Ghaghra in Barabanki, Ayodhya & Ballia (UP) and Siwan and Saran (Bihar) districts are flowing in above normal to severe flood situations with a rising trend due to the past two days rainfall in the catchment.
August 15, 2021 -
Disaster looms for eastern Himalayas
In the absence of such an approach, a complete survey of the likely impacts on flora and fauna is ignored.
May 6, 2021 -
India to engage China over its plans for hydro project on Brahmaputra
Chinese Embassy spokesperson Ji Rong said Beijing has always taken a "responsible attitude" towards the development and utilisation of cross-border rivers, and adopted a policy that protection went together with development.
December 4, 2020 -
Recurring annual nightmare
It is time now to view the Brahmaputra floods primarily as an ecological as well as a livelihood security issue for Assam and the entire region
August 3, 2020 -
Flood situation grim in Assam as death toll rises to 97; over 26 lakh people of 27 districts in distress
Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) officials said that eight major rivers flowing down from neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya, including the Brahmaputra, are in spate.
July 26, 2020 -
No let up in Assam, Bihar flood fury; nearly 37 lakh people affected
In Assam, nearly 27.80 lakh people across 26 districts have been affected by the deluge. The deaths were reported from the Barpeta, Kokrajhar and Morigaon districts.While, nearly a million people have been affected in Bihar, where the Gandak river breached two embankments at three places, leaving several areas inundated. There was no report of loss of life so far.
July 25, 2020 -
Sachin Pilot condoles lives lost in Assam, Bihar due to floods
Floods have hit over 27 lakh people in 26 of the 33 districts of Assam and destroyed houses, crops, roads, and bridges at several places.
July 19, 2020 -
As floods worsen in Assam six more people die, 22 lakh people affected
Till Sunday, more than 12.97 lakh people have been hit by the deluge across 24 districts of the state.
July 14, 2020 -
Floodwaters receding in Assam, claim one life; death toll climbs to 39
A total of 39 people were killed by floods while 24 died due to landslides, according to the ASDMA.
July 8, 2020 -
2 dead, 10.75 lakh people affected in 18 districts by floods in Assam
Two more persons on Saturday lost their lives in the flood which has affected 10.75 lakh people in 18 districts of Assam, a government report said. One person died in Morigaon and another in Tinsukia district, taking the number of deaths to 61 across the state, of which 37 people were killed in the flood …
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July 5, 2020 -
Assam floods affect over 13.2 lakh people, death toll climbs to 25
Barpeta is the worst-hit district followed by South Salmara and Nalbari. Crop land totalling 75,700 hectares have been damaged across the state.
July 1, 2020 -
Assam floods affect 1.8 lakh people, leave 13 Dead
The authorities are running 49 relief camps and distribution centres in five districts, where 11,468 people have taken shelter.
June 26, 2020 -
6 dead, over 8 lakh affected as flood maroons Assam; Brahmaputra above danger level
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday reviewed the prevailing flood situation and asked Deputy Commissioners and other officials to remain fully alert for tackling the situation.
July 13, 2019 -
Crime on the rise
However, the police in Assam denied reports of such incidents claiming that they have not received any formal complaint from anyone till today.
July 1, 2019 -
Reaching the unreached: Measles Rubella campaign in riverine islands of Brahmaputra
The Measles Rubella (MR) campaign of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is under way in Assam to cover all children aged 9 months to 15 years
January 28, 2019 -
Assam | Boat capsizes in Brahmaputra, many missing
The Kamrup Metro district administration confirmed the incident but could not say if anyone had died. A search operation was on.
September 5, 2018 -
Brahmaputra LitFest closes on Sunday
The second edition of Brahmaputra Literary Festival, which was inaugurated on Friday by Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal, concludes on Sunday. Recognised as the only lit-fest of northeast India, the literary event has attracted hundreds of writers and literary enthusiasts to Shrimanta Shankaradev Kalakshetra in the down town of the city. Organised by the National …
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February 11, 2018