FLOOD DAMAGE
Nagaland: Five feared drowned amid flooding and landslide Five individuals, including two children, are feared drowned in Nagaland due to extreme weather events with ongoing flooding and landslides caused by heavy rainfall from the southwest monsoon, resulting in fatalities and infrastructure damage. Searc...
04 Jul, 2024, 08.03 PM ISTUnion Minister Sarbananda Sonowal visits flood affected areas of Dibrugarh Sarbananda Sonowal supervised flood relief efforts in Dibrugarh and Tinsukia. Sonowal also visited the relief camp of flood affected people at Tengakhat.
03 Jul, 2024, 09.48 PM ISTAssam flood death toll stands at 38 after six people die on Wednesday Assam and Manipur grapple with devastating floods, leading to casualties and extensive damage, while authorities mobilize resources for relief efforts amidst challenging weather conditions.
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Flood situation remains grim in Arunachal Pradesh, over 60,000 people affected The flood situation in Arunachal Pradesh remains severe with major rivers above danger levels in four districts: Namsai, Lohit, Changlang, and East Siang. Landslides have also been reported across the state due to heavy rainfall. In Papum Pare distr...
03 Jul, 2024, 12.27 PM ISTNHAI activates flood plan after IMD forecast NHAI's proactive flood plan, joint inspections, and resource availability ensure effective disaster preparedness amid above-normal monsoon forecasts. Collaboration with district administration and constant monitoring safeguard lives and national hig...
03 Jul, 2024, 12.34 AM ISTAssam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inspects flood-affected areas of Golaghat district Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inspected flood damage at Bankuwal, visited relief camps, assured aid, emphasizing relief for affected villages. He oversaw animal rescue efforts in Kaziranga National Park.
02 Jul, 2024, 09.31 PM ISTVadodara man tests Ola EV in flooded street. Here's why you shouldn't mimick him In Gujarat, a man tests an Ola electric scooter in flooded streets, sparking concerns about water damage risks from hidden dangers like potholes and sewer covers.
02 Jul, 2024, 05.21 PM ISTHeavy rain continues to lash Gujarat, causing road closures, flooding in cities The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted that on July 2, parts of south Gujarat and Saurashtra may receive very heavy rains in isolated places, while heavy rain will lash several parts of north Gujarat, central Gujarat, and the Saurashtra...
02 Jul, 2024, 09.33 AM ISTSafety of people, property top priority during floods: UP CM Yogi Adityanath Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasised that ensuring the safety of people and property is the primary focus during floods, highlighting the importance of effective coordination and swift actions for relief and rescue operations in 2...
01 Jul, 2024, 06.16 PM ISTHaridwar flood: Cars swept away in flooded Sukhi river after heavy rain Heavy rains caused the River Ganga in Haridwar to swell, washing away many cars. Viral videos show vehicles floating in the river. The India Meteorological Department forecasts further heavy rainfall in Northwest India, warning of potential flooding...
29 Jun, 2024, 07.16 PM ISTVideo: Delhi floods 'ruin' houses of politicians including Shashi Tharoor, Ram Gopal Yadav, Atishi A heavy downpour caused widespread waterlogging in Delhi, leaving several MPs stranded outside their residences during the ongoing Parliament session. The flooding disrupted daily life for both the public and high-profile politicians, highlighting t...
28 Jun, 2024, 05.57 PM ISTAssam flood situation improves, over 2 lakh hit Assam has seen a decrease in flood cases in eight districts, with over 2,07,500 people affected. The worst hit is Karimganj, with over 1.1 lakh people suffering. The total number of people killed in this year's flood, landslide, and storm is 39. Uni...
23 Jun, 2024, 09.16 PM ISTArunachal Pradesh: Cloudburst triggers floods in Itanagar, houses and vehicles damaged A cloudburst in Arunachal Pradesh's Itanagar city caused flooding, damaging houses and vehicles. Denizens are urged to stay vigilant amid the inclement weather.
23 Jun, 2024, 05.25 PM ISTHistoric flooding in southern China kills 47, with more floods feared in coming days Southern China is grappling with torrential rains that have triggered deadly landslides, killing at least nine and causing massive damage. In contrast, northern China faces severe drought. Fujian and Guangdong provinces are heavily affected, with la...
21 Jun, 2024, 04.46 PM ISTWhy might an insurance company deny your claim during the monsoon?Sandeep Saraf answers A comprehensive policy does not guarantee that all flood-related damages will be covered. Multiple types of damages can occur during a flood, such as engine damage, electrical damage, interior damage due to water seepage, or gearbox damage. A normal...
12 Jun, 2024, 09.43 AM ISTAssam floods: Death toll touches 25, over 10 districts affected The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) reported that 5 people drowned in Cachar district, a woman died in Nagaon district, and a child died due to urban flooding in Kamrup (Metro) district on Tuesday.
05 Jun, 2024, 12.15 PM ISTCyclone Remal: One dead in Kolkata, death toll in Bangladesh rises to 10, around 30,000 homes destroyed Cyclone Remal, after making landfall in West Bengal and Bangladesh, continues to move northwards with gradual weakening. The storm has caused significant damage to infrastructure, power outages, and disruptions in transportation. Extensive precautio...
27 May, 2024, 04.19 PM ISTWidespread rains cause damage to property in Kerala; heavy downpour predicted in isolated places The ongoing spell of heavy rains in Kerala has hit normal life, with scores of houses suffering damage, roads being submerged, trees uprooted, flood water entering houses and trains running late as a result of the steady downpour that continued to l...
25 May, 2024, 04.41 PM ISTAfter the deluge, resilience, recovery, and damage assessment in Dubai Dubai recovers slowly after rains. Flight cancellations, relief efforts, and heroic deeds unfolded. UAE's tourism sector impacted. Indian embassy advises rescheduling travel. Emirates Airline halts local check-in to support operations recovery.
19 Apr, 2024, 10.23 PM ISTUAE witnesses the heaviest rainfall since 1949; authorities issue 'unsettled weather' warning A torrential storm struck the UAE, unleashing heavy rains that wreaked havoc in Dubai and triggered floods across the region. UAE witnessed the heaviest rainfall since 1949. It claimed one life and inflicted widespread damage, with homes submerged, ...
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