Tag: Floods
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Monsoon claimed 2,155 lives, affected over 26 lakh people in 22 states: Home Ministry
Though monsoon remains active in a few parts of the country, the season officially ended on September 30. During the four-month period, the country recorded the highest rainfall since 1994, according to the India Meteorological Department.
October 25, 2019 -
Over 2.5 lakh people affected by floods in West Bengal’s Malda district
Additional District Magistrate Arnab Chatterjee said cooked food is being distributed to the people who have taken shelter at the 10 relief camps set up across the district.
October 1, 2019 -
500 prisoners shifted out from Eastern UP as heavy rains flood jails
The jail is located near Ganga and borders Bihar, where 29 people have been killed after incessant rain in many parts of the state, including capital Patna.
September 30, 2019 -
India Met department issues red warning as 29 dead in flood-hit Bihar
With water levels of rivers surging due to continuous downpour, Central Water Commission (CWC) has said, river Bagmati is flowing in severe flood situation and is expected to rise at Dheng Bridge, Runisaidpur in Sitamarhi district and Benibad in Muzzafarpur district.
September 30, 2019 -
Kochi’s Maradu flats to be demolished in 90 days; SC orders Rs 25L interim compensation to owners
On May 8, the Supreme Court had ordered demolition of flats in Maradu municipality in Ernakulam district for violation of coastal regulation zone rules.
September 27, 2019 -
Uttarakhand: Chopper carrying flood relief crashes in Uttarkashi
Extreme rainfall in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarkhand, and Punjab has caused lakes and rivers to burst their banks, inundating towns and villages.
August 21, 2019 -
Floods in Goa affect 6,000 farmers: State Deputy Chief Minister
According to the Agriculture Minister, the state government would look at revising the compensation ratio, which according to farmers is quite meagre at present.
August 20, 2019 -
Yamuna above danger mark, 7000 evacuated as Delhi on flood alert; 58 dead in rains in North India
With the Yamuna breaching the danger mark, water may reach Delhi during the next two days with full force, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had informed on Monday evening.
August 20, 2019 -
Yamuna to breach danger mark today evening, water may reach Delhi in 2 days with full force: Kejriwal
The Chief Minister further advised the people living in the Yamuna flood plains to evacuate and shift to tents or relatives' residences as Haryana has released 8.28 lakh cusec of water.
August 19, 2019 -
Pakistan issues flood alert as India releases water into Sutlej
Provincial Disaster Management Authority of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa said India had opened the outlets of Alchi dam "without preschedule" which could lead to a flooding situation in river Indus.
August 19, 2019 -
Kejriwal calls for emergency meet over rising water level in Yamuna; flood alert issued in Delhi, other states
Meanwhile, Himachal Pradesh received the highest ever rainfall for a 24-hour period on Sunday, killing at least 24 people, since records began almost 70 years ago.
August 19, 2019 -
95 dead, 59 missing in Kerala floods; CM announces Rs 4 lakh ex gratia for kin of dead
Meanwhile, the Centre has sanctioned Rs 52 crore immediate assistance to Kerala, while the state government has sanctioned three-month free ration for the victims of the natural disaster.
August 14, 2019 -
Kerala deluge: 88 dead, 40 missing; CM Pinarayi Vijayan visits flood-hit Wayanad, Malappuram
A red alert has been issued for three districts - Alappuzha, Ernakulam and Idukki, whereas, an orange alert has been issued for nine other districts.
August 13, 2019 -
Rahul Gandhi visits relief camps in flood-hit Wayanad, appeals for help in Facebook post
Wayanad has been hit hard with 18 deaths due to rain and flood and displacement of over 40,000 people to more than 203 relief camps.
August 12, 2019 -
Heavy rains, floods disrupt lives across 4 states; 42 dead in Kerala, dozens missing after landslides
The Indian Army said it has rescued around 6000 people and more than 15000 have been evacuated from flood-affected areas in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu till late Friday.
August 10, 2019 -
Maharashtra floods: 30 killed and 2 lakh evacuated
The India Meteorological Department has predicted more rainfall over parts Konkan region and Madhya Maharashtra during the next two days, which is expected to reduce thereafter.
August 9, 2019 -
Kerala: Two dead, 2,600 evacuated as rains continue to lash
Fire brigade team conducted rescue operations after reports of flooding in Nilambur and Perinthalmanna areas of Malappuram district due to heavy rainfall in northern districts of the state.
August 8, 2019