Tag: Floods
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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 -
Train services suffer, 400 rescued by boats as rains pound Mumbai
The BMC, Indian Army, Navy and Air Force, besides all other agencies, are on a high alert for any eventuality.
August 4, 2019 -
Heavy rains lash Kerala; red alert in 3 districts, landslides, flooding reported
Meanwhile, one shutter of Kallarkutty Dam situated in Idukki district has been opened following heavy rains in the catchment area.
July 20, 2019 -
Bihar floods: Water level recedes after heavy rains, leaves 33 dead
However, the water level is rising in the Burhi Gandak and Ganga rivers, according to the water resource department.
July 17, 2019 -
Bihar floods claim 25 lives till date, confirms CM Nitish Kumar in Assembly
199 relief camps have been set up till date, with 644 community kitchens providing food to the displaced people, said the CM.
July 16, 2019 -
Bihar fears floods as heavy rains swell rivers
According to a state disaster department official here on Saturday, the rising water levels of Koshi, Gandak, Budhi Gandak, Ganga and Bagmati rivers are causing panic among the people living near the banks.
July 13, 2019