PUNJAB FLOOD
Moradabad: Severe flooding in people city; people forced to use boats to commute
Heavy rains in Moradabad city have caused severe waterlogging, leading to evacuations in Bholenath Colony. Residents are relying on boats for rescue as water levels rise. The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted more rainfall in the region, exacerbating the already challenging conditions for the affected areas.
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.
Monsoon covers entire India six days ahead of schedule: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced that the southwest monsoon has covered the entire country six days ahead of the normal date, completing its advance on July 2, 2024, instead of July 8.
Climate-proofing India's daily bread: The race for resilient wheat
Climate change impacts - including harsher heat, drought and floods - pose a major emerging threat to food security in India and elsewhere, accelerating diverse efforts to introduce crops that are better able to withstand shifting conditions.
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.
Pakistan declares state of emergency in southwest as lightning, rains kill 49
49 people died in Pakistan due to lightning and heavy rains, affecting Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Baluchistan provinces. Relief aid was ordered by the Prime Minister, and an expert linked the unusual rainfall to climate change.
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Pakistani courts flooded with petitions challenging Feb 8 election results
Most of the petitions were filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC), while two PTI-backed candidates moved the Islamabad High Court (IHC) against the results, and at least three petitions were filed in the Sindh High Court (SHC). The Election Commission is still to announce the full results of the polls.
Haryana 2023: Communal violence erupts in Nuh, quota for Haryanvis in private sector jobs ends
Nuh violence which claimed six lives to extraordinary performance of Haryana players at the recent Asiad 2023 marked this year for the state. Haryana players while had a successful run at the tournament, wrestlers had a tough year against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh. Village sarpanchs protested against the new e-tender policy, which the state government claimed would bring more transparency when contracts are awarded for development projects worth over Rs 2 lakh.
Punjab expecting bumper paddy yield despite kharif season marred by floods
Punjab is expecting a bumper output of paddy crop this year, despite floods during the kharif season 2023-24. The state, known as the food bowl of the country, is expecting paddy output to cross 205 lakh metric tonnes, with an average yield going up by more than four quintal per hectare compared to last year.
India saw extreme weather events almost every day in first 9 months this year: Report
In northwest India, Uttar Pradesh had the most extreme weather days at 113. Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan were also significantly affected. In the eastern and northeastern regions, Assam registered maximum extreme weather events (102), with the state losing 159 livestock and over 48,000 hectares of crops devastated. Nagaland saw over 1,900 houses destroyed.
Punjab farmers' 'rail roko' stir ends, movement of nearly 600 trains hit
The 'rail roko' stir by Punjab farmers, demanding compensation for flood-damaged crops, a legal guarantee on MSP, and a debt waiver, entered its third day. The protest has disrupted train movement, leading to cancellations, diversions, and terminations. The agitation has affected railway divisions in Ambala and Ferozepur. Multiple farmer groups are participating in the protest
Farmers' stir in Punjab: Train movement hit; some farmers block Chandigarh-Ambala NH
Farmers in Punjab are protesting by squatting on rail tracks and blocking highways to demand a financial package for flood losses, a legal guarantee to minimum support prices (MSP), and a debt waiver. The 'rail roko' protest has led to train cancellations and diversions, causing inconvenience to passengers. The protest is taking place at 17 locations in Punjab. If their demands are not met by September 30, the farmers will decide on the next course of action.
Farmers in Punjab begin 3-day "rail roko" protest over flood compensation demands, MSP
Farmers in Punjab's Amritsar held a three-day 'rail blockade' to demand financial aid for losses caused by floods and Minimum Support Price (MSP) guarantee. The protest was called by 18 unions in North India, with farmers from Haryana also joining in solidarity. The farmers are demanding compensation for flood-related losses, the implementation of MSP guarantee laws, and withdrawal of cases against protesters.
UNICEF says a year on from Pakistan's catastrophic floods, millions of children still need support
The warning from UNICEF comes as authorities in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province are racing against time to evacuate people from areas affected by the overflowing River Sutlej. Since August 1, rescuers have evacuated over 100,000 people from marooned areas in the districts of Kasur and Bahawalpur.
Around 100,000 people evacuated due to floods in Pakistan
Around 100,000 people have been evacuated from flooded villages in Pakistan's Punjab province, emergency services said on Wednesday. Several hundred villages and thousands of acres of cropland in the central province were inundated when the Sutlej river burst its banks on Sunday.
HP govt to take action against 21 dam managements for violation of safety norms
The Indian state of Himachal Pradesh has declared that 21 out of 23 dams within its borders have violated safety standards. The state has blamed the violations on a lack of monitoring by government agencies. The officials said only the Kol Dam in Bilaspur and the Karcham Wangtoo project in Kinnaur adhered to the water release guidelines.
Punjab suffered losses of nearly Rs 1,000 crore due to floods: CM Bhagwant Mann
Several districts of Punjab and Haryana were battered by heavy rains this month that left normal life paralysed and flooded vast tracts of agricultural land and residential areas. Mann said the water level at the Bhakra dam was below the danger mark and the state government was keeping a strict vigil on the entire situation.
Punjab govt didn't utilise Rs 218 cr released by Centre for flood relief: Sunil Jakhar
Addressing the media, Jakhar said the Central government released Rs 218 crore for Punjab without even considering the previous year's utilisation certificate of the funds meant for the disaster relief from the state government. Jakhar said people had to suffer loss of life and property because of the "gross negligence" and "inefficiency" on the part of the AAP dispensation.
North India floods July 2023: Irdai urges insurers to settle flood-related insurance claims on fast track basis
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) urged insurance companies to handle flood-related claims in North India on fast track basis.
Harsimrat Badal demands special assembly session, says Punjab flood 'Bhagwant made, not Bhagwan made'
She visited villages in the Budhladha and the Sardulgarh constituencies and various wards in Sardulgarh town. Launching an attack on Mann, the Bathinda MP said, "Hundreds of villages and thousands of acres of land with crops are under water while you are flying in the heavens far away from the beleaguered (people) whose only sin is that they entrusted their destiny in your hands."
Floodwaters receding at many places in Punjab, Haryana; relief work underway
Floodwaters are receding in parts of Punjab and Haryana, with relief efforts continuing after heavy rain left 39 dead in the Indian states. The health department is taking steps to prevent water and vector-borne diseases, with medical camps and the distribution of medicine set up in flood zones. Over 22,000 people in the flooded Punjab have been moved to safety, with 4,495 people in neighbouring Haryana also evacuated.
Floods damage 2.40 lakh hectares of paddy crop in Punjab
The paddy crop was damaged mainly in farms in Patiala, Sangrur, Mohali, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, and Fatehgarh Sahib districts. The official said farmers will be given paddy nurseries for replantation and will be encouraged to sow PR 126 variety of paddy and also basmati, said a senior official.
Relief work stepped up in flood-affected areas; Punjab extends holidays in schools
Relief work continued at a brisk pace in the flood-affected areas of Punjab and Haryana on Thursday, where the rain fury has left normal life paralysed in worst-hit parts. Considering the safety of students, the Punjab government on Thursday extended the holiday in schools till July 16.
Floods wreck several cities in North India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken with chief ministers of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand about the situation and assured them of all help and support from the central government. Flash floods and landslides claimed 18 lives over the past two days in Himachal Pradesh, while nine people died in Punjab and Haryana, seven in Rajasthan and three in Uttar Pradesh in different rain-related incidents.
Flood situation grim at some places as rainfall continues in Punjab, Haryana
In view of the prevailing situation caused due to incessant rains, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar cancelled all his pre-scheduled programmes for the day and summoned an emergency meeting of senior officials of various departments, including Home, Disaster Management and Urban Local Bodies, officials said.
Delhi wakes up to rain, more showers likely over next 2 days
The IMD has issued a forecast of high-intensity rain for 2-3 days in Delhi. "This week, North-West India, including Delhi, will witness rain, the intensity of the rain will be high for 2-3 days, and the intensity will reduce after that. There will be some relief from the heat during this period," Charan Singh, Head of IMD, Delhi, said on Saturday.
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