FLOOD IN KARNATAKA
IMD issues warning as heavy rainfall continues to disrupt life across India; Check here for complete forecast
IMD Weather Forecast: The IMD has issued warnings of heavy rainfall across Northwest and East India, with Northeast India also bracing for prolonged showers. Recent heavy rains caused severe disruptions in states like Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan. Central India, including Maharashtra and Karnataka, expects heavy rainfall in the next few days. Delhi anticipates intermittent rain and thunderstorms. Tragic incidents like drowning and landslides have been reported in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. Odisha and West Bengal face heavy rainfall threats, while Assam battles critical flooding affecting over 22 lakh people.
'Delhi feels like Venice, boat on road': Few hours of rain brings the capital to knees. Residents share videos of flooded areas
Delhi-NCR experienced heavy rainfall for the second day, offering relief from intense heat but causing significant waterlogging. The IMD predicts more showers. Residents shared concerns over flooded streets on social media. The Safdarjung Observatory recorded 154 mm rainfall, cooling temperatures after nine heatwave days in June. Monsoon is expected in Delhi within days, with forecasts for rain across Rajasthan, Haryana, and more.
Hoping sugar production bounces back in Maharashtra and Karnataka: Atul Chaturvedi, Shree Renuka Sugars
As far as budget is concerned, nowadays most of the decisions are actually taken during the course of the year administratively. So, as far as budget is concerned, budget is no longer the budget which it used to be 10-15 years back
Karnataka forest minister halts leasing of forest land for iron ore mining in Sandur
Karnataka's Minister of Environment has halted the handover of a forest area to a mining company, citing concerns over the felling of over 99,000 trees and potential environmental damage. The decision comes after Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy approved mining in the area. Social activists have raised objections, highlighting the risk of soil erosion and flooding. The mining company has faced allegations of violating forest rules in the past. The minister's directive aims to prevent further environmental degradation and has sparked a campaign against mining on social media.
IMD's heavy rainfall alert for Kerala, Andhra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Telangana amid cyclonic activity over south India
The monsoon is expected to advance further into the remaining central Arabian Sea, Karnataka, southern Maharashtra, Goa, and other regions within the next 4-5 days. Two cyclonic circulations are present over Kerala and Tamil Nadu-Andhra Pradesh.
With people of Himachal opposing Agnipath, will PM commit to scrapping it: Congress
Congress questions PM Modi on scrapping the controversial Agnipath scheme in Himachal Pradesh. Jairam Ramesh poses key questions ahead of rallies, highlighting BJP's alleged undemocratic practices in the state. The Congress has promised to abolish the Agnipath programme and resume normal recruitment to the Armed Forces, Ramesh pointed out.
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Cyclone brewing in Bay of Bengal; moderate rainfall expected across Kerala
The Kerala Disaster Management Authority has forecasted moderate rainfall in several districts. Thiruvananthapuram is experiencing heavy rainfall, prompting alerts for various districts, and residents are advised to be cautious due to potential hazards like flash floods and landslides. A well-marked low pressure system intensifying into a depression in the central Bay of Bengal is likely to develop into a cyclone and cross the Bangladesh and West Bengal coasts.
IMD shares monsoon updates, warns of heavy rains in 5 states due to cyclonic circulation over Tamil Nadu
Isolated heavy rainfall is expected in some regions of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. IMD warns of thunderstorms in coastal areas. Red alert issued for some Kerala districts. Southwest monsoon progresses in the region.
IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Kerala; red alert for 3 districts on May 19-20
IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in Kerala with red alerts in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, and Idukki districts for May 19-20. Orange alert for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, and Ernakulam. Flash floods and landslides possible due to heavy downpours. Very likely heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over south peninsular India, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and South Interior Karnataka.
Patna most vulnerable to floods in India, finds new research
The researchers said the top 10 districts where flood severity is the highest are: Patna, Murshidabad, Thane, North 24 Parganas (West Bengal), Guntur (Andhra Pradesh), Nagpur (Maharashtra), Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), Ballia (Uttar Pradesh), East Champaran (Bihar), and East Medinipur (West Bengal).
Haveri Karnataka Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 3: Date, schedule, result, party-wise candidates and other key details
Among the notable candidates vying for the parliamentary seat are Basavaraj Somappa Bommai from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Anandaswamy Gaddadevara Math from the Indian National Congress (INC). These candidates bring with them a wealth of experience, perspectives, and promises aimed at addressing the needs and aspirations of the people of Haveri.
Bengaluru: Water, end to congestion on roads top demands from techies who voted
The young professionals, who came out to vote in soaring temperatures, said they wanted strong solutions for the city whose tech corridor had been bruised by both flash floods and punishing drought in a span of two years.
Bengaluru Lok Sabha elections 2024: Water woes, flooding, traffic chaos take center stage in India's IT capital
Residents of Bengaluru, India's tech hub, voiced concerns over dire water shortages, flooding, and crumbling infrastructure as they voted in the general election. Despite being a symbol of India's progress, the city faces challenges due to unplanned growth. Both major parties, BJP and Congress, trade blame for the crisis. Locals call for sustainable solutions to address the city's pressing issues, including water scarcity and traffic congestion.
You visit Karnataka only during elections, CM takes dig at PM ahead of his mega events in Mysuru, Mangaluru today
PM Modi will join JDS leaders at rallies in Mysuru and Mangaluru today to boost NDA's campaign in Karnataka against Congress opposition.
Supreme Court cautions against Centre-State governments' disputes
SC directed Centre to respond to Karnataka's plea for drought relief funds, amidst allegations of lack of assistance and arbitrary actions. Earlier, Punjab, Kerala and Tamil Nadu too had approached the apex court to complain about the Centre.
Bengaluru tech belt hit by double whammy of water supply crisis and rising demand due to work from office rules
Bengaluru tech parks face a severe water shortage crisis due to weak monsoon and work-from-office policies. Residents are advised to ration water, and tanker rates are high. The IT industry and areas like Whitefield and Mahadevpura are affected. Images of residents in the area queuing up for water are popping up over social media. A techie living in Mahadevpura said she needs to now book tankers about two days in advance to get water, as well as pay a hefty price.
Top cop to head Karnataka fact-checking unit
For the Karnataka fact-check unit, five firms have been shortlisted - Gauri Media, Logically Infomedia, Trylika Technology, Newsplus Communications, and OW Data Leads. Senior IPS officer Pronab Mohanty, who is currently the additional director general of police (ADGP), cyber economics and narcotics (CEN), criminal investigation department will oversee the fact-checking unit.
‘Respect Kannada, but no violence’: Former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai condemns vandalism over English signboards in Karnataka, lauds govt for arresting miscreants
Karnataka witnessed incessant destruction of several signboards that displayed content in English language recently.
Mallikarjun Kharge asks Centre to release Rs 18,171 crore for Karnataka drought relief
Rajya Sabha leader Mallikarjun Kharge has requested the Central government to release Rs 18,171 crore from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) for Karnataka, which is facing severe drought. The state is grappling with the most severe drought in 123 years, with crop damage estimated at over Rs 35,162 crore. Kharge said the state government is seeking this financial support to provide input subsidies, gratuitous relief, and immediate growth measures due to low rainfall.
Delay over drought relief: Siddaramaiah suspects Centre taking revenue for BJP’s rout in Karnataka
Siddaramaiah complained that the state's 216 taluks have been badly battered by drought. But the Union Government had not given a single paisa of assistance, so far. He took dig at the PM asking why his heart, which beats for everyone else, had been hard on the people of Karnataka.
Panchganga river crosses warning mark after heavy rains in Kolhapur; residents of 6 villages asked to shift to safer places
Heavy rains in Maharashtra's Kolhapur district have caused the water level of the Panchganga river to exceed the warning mark, with officials relocating residents of six villages to safer areas. As a preventive measure, one of the five automated gates of the upstream Radhanagari dam has been closed now and water is being discharged at 7,112 cusec.
Schools and colleges in nine districts announce holiday after heavy rainfall in Karnataka
Heavy southwest monsoon rains have led to fears of flooding in nine Indian districts including Belagavi, Dharwad, Uttara Kannada and Udupi. Schools and colleges in the affected regions have been closed, while the country’s Meteorological Department has issued red alerts for the coast districts of Udupi, Dakshina Kannada and Uttara Kannada.
India must invest more in flood warning systems: Report
India's flood early warning systems (EWSs) only cover a third of people exposed to extreme flood events, according to a report by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). Although 12 states are highly exposed to floods, only three of them have good access to EWSs, responding to a gap in planning. The report emphasised climate action and investment in EWSs and involving local communities.
72 pc districts exposed to extreme floods, only 25 pc of them have early warning systems: report
A report by The Council on Energy Environment and Water reveals that although 72% of districts in India are exposed to extreme flood events, only 25% of them have flood forecasting stations. Assam, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, and Sikkim perform best in terms of early warning systems, while Himachal Pradesh and Delhi face significant challenges. The report emphasizes the need for inclusive, impact-based multi-hazard early warning systems and increased investment in disaster preparedness to protect lives and livelihoods.
Newly inaugurated Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway flooded after rain: Report
As per reports, several vehicles got stuck on the road due to waterlogging, causing bumper-to-bumper accidents.
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