Tag: Floods
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Assam floods: Nearly 6.80 lakh people in 31 districts reeling under deluge
The flood situation in Assam continues to remain critical as nearly 6.80 lakh people in 31 districts have been reeling under the deluge.
May 22, 2022 -
Death toll from floods in Malaysia rises to 33
A number of the victims had been found in houses, while others were discovered as the floodwaters began receding.
December 23, 2021 -
6 more dead, toll mounts to 15 as rains pound Kerala
Travancore Devaswom Board requested Lord Ayyappa devotees to refrain from visiting Sabarimala Temple on 17 and 18 October in view of the continuing heavy rainfall in the state, especially in Pathanamthitta district and the dangerously high water level in Pamba river.
October 17, 2021 -
After the Storms
The centuries-old model of physical verification of the areas affected by natural disasters is rudimentary. It could reduce the effectiveness of post-damage assessment and may increase the cost to the exchequer. Hence, there is a need for a paradigm shift towards technology-driven assessment in 21st century India
September 29, 2021 -
43 killed due to torrential rains, floods in Sudan
On Wednesday, the UN's humanitarian agency OCHA said some 12,000 people in eight out of the country's 18 states had been affected by the heavy rains
August 20, 2021 -
Death toll from floods in China’s Henan reach 302
A total of 292 people were confirmed dead and 47 missing in Zhengzhou, the provincial capital.
August 2, 2021 -
Europe flooding toll over 180 as rescuers dig deeper
Chancellor Angela Merkel was due to visit Schuld, a village near Ahrweiler that was devastated by the flooding, later Sunday
July 18, 2021 -
Germany floods death toll exceeds 100
The district of Ahrweiler alone currently estimates about 1,300 missing people, while around 3,500 are being treated in care facilities
July 17, 2021 -
Europe floods: Search for missing goes on as toll tops 90
Chancellor Angela Merkel and U.S. President Joe Biden expressed their sorrow over the loss of lives
July 16, 2021 -
Floods, landslides wreak havoc in Nepal; scores die
More than 50 people are missing in a massive flood in Sindhupalchowk district which is located some 70 kilometers north from Capital, Kathmandu that has caused a huge loss of life and property.
June 16, 2021 -
Caught between Corona and floods, Bihar villagers reluctant to join poll process
What has kept them in low spirits are the month-long floods leaving them homeless and the surging Covid-19 cases proving deadlier to them.
August 30, 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 -
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 -
Operations suspended at Assam’s Baghjan gas well fire site due to floodwaters
The company said all the rivers in and around Baghjan are rising rapidly, while the Dangori river is overflowing and has submerged the pumps installed for extinguishing the fire at the mouth of the well.
June 28, 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