Flood
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Delhi: Two girls dead, some students trapped in flooded basement of Rau's IAS Study Circle | Video
Delhi | Jul 28, 2024, 12:20 AM ISTHeavy rains in Delhi caused severe flooding at Rau's IAS Study Circle in Rajendra Nagar, trapping several students in the basement. The bodies of two students have been recovered, and the search for missing students continues. Rescue operations face challenges due to the lack of lighting.
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Record-breaking rainfall hits Pune, internet flooded with alarming images of the city
Trending | Jul 25, 2024, 02:31 PM ISTPune battles unprecedented rainfall, causing chaos. Waterlogging, landslides, and traffic cripple the city. Residents share harrowing experiences on X.
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Gujarat: Heavy rains trigger flood-like situation in Saurashtra, NDRF deployed | VIDEO
Gujarat | Jul 20, 2024, 09:47 PM ISTThe IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in Gujarat in the coming days which may worsen the conditions even more. Meanwhile, the NDRF has kickstarted its rescue and relief operation in the rainfall-affected region.
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Assam: Nearly 2 lakh people continue to suffer as flood situation persists
Assam | Jul 20, 2024, 12:50 PM ISTAround 2 lakh people in the state are still affected with Nagaon being the worst hit, according to sources. Cachar and Dhubri are the other two worst-affected districts in the state.
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Flood situation: Amit Shah speaks to CMs of Assam, UP, Gujarat, assures central help
India | Jul 15, 2024, 04:06 PM ISTUnion Home Minister Amit Shah, who spoke to CMs of Assam, UP, Gujarat, assured them of all possible assistance from the Central government to tide over the situation.
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Bihar flood: Houses inundated in Muzaffarpur as Bagmati river swells
Bihar | Jul 14, 2024, 09:34 AM ISTRivers are also flowing above the danger mark at certain places in Bagaha, Purnea, Supaul, Darbhanga, Khagaria and Jhanjharpur.
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Mexico: Several killed, cars along with drivers plunged into drains as flash floods sweep city
World | Jul 11, 2024, 09:38 PM ISTVideos captured the sight of swift waters flooding the streets of Ruidoso, a village in south-central New Mexico, on Wednesday. Monsoon thunderstorms the previous day had unleashed several inches of rain within a short span of hours.
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Monsoon creates havoc in Nepal: Floods, landslides and lightning kill 47 people, major dams at risk
World | Jul 07, 2024, 05:13 PM ISTAccording to Labour Minister Dol Prasad Aryal addressing the National State Assembly, at least 47 people lost their lives due to heavy monsoon rains in Nepal. He stated that four fatalities were attributed to floods triggered by the monsoon, while landslides claimed the lives of 24 individuals.
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Arunachal : Rainfall washes away bridge over Kurung river, district bordering China loses control
Arunachal Pradesh | Jul 01, 2024, 11:48 PM ISTConsidering the incessant torrential rains, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert in Changlang, Namsai, Lohit, Lower Dibang Valley, East Siang, and Lower Siang districts. It has also predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next few days.
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Assam: Flood situation worsens, over 2.62 lakh affected, two more dead
Assam | Jun 30, 2024, 11:30 PM ISTRescue operations by the National Disaster Response Force, SDRF, fire services, and local administrations have rescued around 300 people in Dhemaji, 20 in Tinsukia, and three in Dibrugarh.
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Assam flood: Over 40 deaths so far, nearly 1.4 lakh people still affected in seven districts
Assam | Jun 26, 2024, 07:54 PM ISTCachar is the worst hit with nearly 75,000 people affected, followed by Karimganj with more than 56,500 people and Dhemaji with almost 3,800 people reeling under flood waters.
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US: Railway bridge plunges, Minnesota dam on verge of collapse amid massive flooding I VIDEO
World | Jun 25, 2024, 02:06 PM ISTA railroad bridge that connects Sioux City, Iowa, and North Sioux City, South Dakota, collapsed amid heavy rain and flooding. Local affiliate KTIV reported the bridge had started to sink into the Big Sioux River and authorities were monitoring it.
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Sikkim CM announces compensation after devastating landslides, flooding hit northeastern state
India | Jun 13, 2024, 01:57 PM ISTSikkim faces widespread devastation as heavy rains trigger landslides, isolating North Sikkim and causing the Teesta River to overflow, displacing hundreds. Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang announced Rs 5 lakh in compensation for the families of three deceased in South Sikkim's Majwa village.
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Heavy rains inflict damage upon properties in Kerala; Yellow alert issues in seven districts
India | May 25, 2024, 06:01 PM ISTDays before the onset of the southwest monsoon, Kerala is witnessing spells of heavy and widespread rains. The rains have caused huge damage to houses and agricultural produces. Earlier on May 23, 4 people lost their lives in torrential rains.
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Brazil floods Update: Death toll reaches 143 as rain continue to pour, several crimes reported
News | May 13, 2024, 04:30 PM ISTFlooding in the metropolitan area of Porto Alegre in southern Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul State brought with it a series of crimes including robberies and looting, according to authorities.
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China floods: Powerful tornado hits Guangzhou region amid torrential rain, 5 killed I VIDEO
World | Apr 29, 2024, 11:26 AM ISTA tornado struck the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, killing five people and damaging more than 140 factory buildings. Authorities said that another 33 people were injured and 141 factory buildings were damaged.
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China's rain continues to create havoc, powerful river flood carries car away in Guangdong I VIDEO
World | Apr 25, 2024, 01:59 PM ISTChina’s Central Meteorological Observatory extended a rainstorm warning through Thursday evening, with heavy rain expected in large swaths of southern China, including parts of the Guangxi region and Guangdong and Fujian provinces.
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Dubai floods blamed on cloud seeding. But, experts opine different theory I DETAILS
World | Apr 18, 2024, 01:01 PM ISTQuestions were raised about whether cloud seeding could have caused the heavy rains. The huge rainfall was instead likely due to a normal weather system that was exacerbated by climate change, experts say.
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Dubai witnesses severe flooding after getting 2 years' worth of rain in just 24 hours I KNOW WHY
World | Apr 18, 2024, 09:16 AM ISTThe Dubai weather department recorded the highest rainfall in the Khatm Al Shakla area in Al Ain, reaching 254 mm in less than 24 hours. The National Centre of Meteorology said that the Shuwaib station had recorded 287.6 mm on March 9, 2016.
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Australia: Indian-origin woman found dead in her car in flood-related incident in Queensland
World | Feb 16, 2024, 07:36 PM ISTMount Isa Police District Superintendent Tom Armitt said the woman's car was found partially submerged in floodwaters. The Indian High Commission in Canberra said its mission team was in touch “for all necessary assistance” with the woman's family.