WATERLOGGING IN GUWAHATI
Assam: Heavy rainfall batters Guwahati, normal life disrupted
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a week-long forecast predicting continuous rainfall in Guwahati.
Assam floods: Heavy rain, waterlogging in Guwahati; IMD predicts week-long rainfall
Guwahati (Assam): The streets of Anil Nagar and Chandmari areas in Guwahati have been severely waterlogged, disrupting normal life, following heavy rainfall in the region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a week-long forecast predicting continuous...
Maharashtra monsoon: IMD issues red alert in Sindhudurg
The forecast predicts thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and moderate to heavy spells of rain with gusty winds in these regions. The regional IMD office in Mumbai released the alert on Saturday, emphasizing the need for caution due to the expected severe weather conditions.
Southwest monsoon advances into south Maharashtra, Telangana, south Chhattisgarh: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday said that the southwest monsoon had advanced into some parts of the central Arabian Sea, south Maharashtra, Telangana, and some parts of south Chhattisgarh and south Odisha and some more parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh.
Assam flood situation grim, over 42,000 people affected
The flood situation in Assam's eight districts remained grim with the water level of major rivers rising and inundating vast tracts of land on Thursday, following incessant rainfall in the aftermath of Cyclone Remal, officials said. Over 42,000 people have been affected in Nagaon, Karimganj, Hailakandi, West Karbi Anglong, Cachar, Hojai, Golaghat and Karbi Anglong, they said.
8 Kolkata-bound flights diverted to other cities due to bad weather: Officials
Flight services resumed at Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International airport after a 21-hour suspension due to severe cyclone Remal. Eight flights were diverted to other cities due to adverse weather conditions. Kolkata airport director C Pattabhi confirmed no infrastructure damage and no waterlogging problems.
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Assam prepares for Cyclone Remal's impact
Government of Assam has taken extensive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of its citizens in light of the impending increase in rainfall and wind speeds due to Cyclone Remal, which will make landfall on May 26 at West Bengal and Bangladesh and move northwards towards the Northeast.
Ace Energy Infrastructure installs 3600-meter pipeline across Subansiri river in Assam
Ace Energy Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. has successfully installed a 3600-meter pipeline using the intersect method of Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) across the Subansiri River in Assam. This is considered one of the largest pipeline installations in the world utilizing this technique. The project was executed as part of the joint venture between oil and gas companies such as Indian Oil Corporation Limited and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. The accomplishment signifies India's vision of expanding cleaner energy use by enhancing the connectivity of natural gas to remote parts of the country.
Etailers tell sellers to prepare for Sept-end festive sales; scramble for workers begins
Several brands, sellers and ecommerce executives expect a noteworthy change in consumer sentiment, potentially resulting in 30-40% higher sales than last year.
1st team of IMCT from Ministry of Home Affairs visits flood-affected areas in Assam
The second group of IMCT visited embankment breach areas and damages in Mora Kalang, 2 no. Gunamara, Padum Pukhuri, Dahuti Padum Pukhuri, Domal in Marigaon district today. In Kamrup district, the Team visited the breach points in Kayan revenue circle for necessary damage assessment. The team has discussed the situation with the district administration and assured of quick response to restore the damages.
Assam flood situation improving, 22 lakh affected
The total number of affected people declined to 22.21 lakh in 28 districts on Sunday while the figure was 25.10 lakh on the previous day, according to a bulletin issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).
At least seven people dead in floods and landslides in Assam
In the past two days in Assam and Meghalaya, around 23 people have died in floods and landslides triggered by incessant rainfall. Over 11 lakh people in 22 districts of Assam are affected by floods.
Flood, landslides wreak havoc in Northeast India; 4 lakh hit in Assam
Landslides triggered by incessant rain snapped rail and road links to Barak Valley and Dima Hasao district of Assam and neighbouring states of Tripura, Mizoram and Manipur. Landslides wreaked havoc in Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya also snapping road connectivity in many areas.
Floods affect nearly 2 lakh people in Assam
Around 55 relief camps have been opened in seven districts, sheltering 32,959 people. Another 12 relief distribution centres are also operational in different affected districts.
Heavy rains disrupt air services in Mumbai
The megapolis has been getting heavy rains since last evening and the Met department today warned of heavier downpour over the next 24 hours.
Urban flooding: Act before cars and bikes start floating in streets again
Waterlogging during rains is part of the urban experience. However, in the past decade, there has been an increase in urban flood events across the world.
Flood situation remains critical in Assam
The flood situation today remained critical in Assam, affecting 4.65 lakh people in 14 districts where one lakh hectares of cropland have been inundated.
Assam floods claim eight lives; NDRF and SDRF conducting rescue operations
The situation was the worst in Goalpara where five people have died and more than 50,000 people have been affected due to heavy rains .
55 species of herpetofauna found in Manas landscape
The survey was part of a trans-boundary conservation initiative funded and led by the park authorities of Manas National Park, India and Royal Manas National Park, Bhutan.
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi convenes meeting to discuss post flood situation
Evictions would be carried out on encroachments simultaneously along Bharalu, Mora Bharulu, Bahini and other water channels from tomorrow.
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