Landslides
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Why do landslides occur and what are the susceptible regions in India? Explained
Explainers | Aug 05, 2024, 01:02 PM ISTKerala, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Maharashtra witnessed landslides amidst monsoon this year. Here are some of the reasons of why landslides occur and what are some of the most landslide-prone regions in the country.
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Himachal cloudbursts: Death count rises to 9, 45 still missing amid heavy rain alert
India | Aug 04, 2024, 08:39 AM ISTModerate to heavy showers continued to lash parts of Himachal Pradesh, with Jogindernagar receiving the highest rainfall of 85 mm since Friday evening, followed by Gohar 80 mm, Shilaroo 76.4 mm, Poanta Sahib 67.2 mm, Palampur 57.2 mm, Dharamshala 56.2 mm and Chopal 52 mm.
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Wayanad landslides: 'Karnataka government to construct 100 houses for victims', says CM Siddaramaiah
Karnataka | Aug 03, 2024, 06:03 PM ISTWayanad landslides: A team of three officers and 30 sailors augmented the efforts of the Indian Army in assembling and constructing the crucial Bailey Bridge over the river connecting the regions of Chooralmala and Mundakkai, which were isolated by the landslides.
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Wayanad landslides: 'Rescue operation is main priority', says Kerala CM as death count reaches 177
India | Aug 01, 2024, 09:02 PM ISTWayanad landslides: Two massive landslides struck Mundakkai and Chooralmala in Wayanad in the early hours of July 30, causing extensive destruction, loss of lives, and injury to hundreds, as per the Kerala Revenue Department.
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Wayanad landslides: Centre sent advance warning to Kerala on July 23, says Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha
India | Jul 31, 2024, 03:50 PM ISTEarlier, Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and took stock of the situation after massive landslides in Wayanad.
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Wayanad landslides: What was Gadgil panel report which recommended no urbanisation on Western Ghats?
Explainers | Jul 31, 2024, 02:18 PM ISTWayanad landslides: The devastating series of landslides in Wayanad district has claimed the lives of at least 158 people and injured over 200, with the toll expected to rise as rescuers search through the debris.
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Wayanad landslides: Death count rises to 172, many trapped; Army intensifies rescue efforts
India | Aug 01, 2024, 12:11 AM ISTWayanad landslides: The landslides caused extensive damage to houses and roads, uprooted trees, and caused water bodies to swell. Rescue efforts to locate and save missing persons are still ongoing.
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Wayanad landslides linked to warming Arabian Sea, says climate scientist
India | Jul 30, 2024, 11:57 PM ISTA senior climate scientist attributes the recent deadly landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district to the warming of the Arabian Sea, causing extremely heavy rainfall and atmospheric instability.
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Wayanad landslides: PM Modi speaks to Kerala CM and assures help from Centre, announces ex-gratia
India | Jul 30, 2024, 09:44 AM ISTWayanad landslides: According to district authorities, several families have been moved to the various camps or homes of their relatives in the wake of the landslides.
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22 killed in Philippines, three in Taiwan from landslides, floods due to Typhoon Gaemi | VIDEO
World | Jul 25, 2024, 12:05 PM ISTGaemi is the strongest typhoon to hit Taiwan in the last eight years and cut power to half a million households. The death count in the Philippines rose after heavy rains caused landslides and floods in the country.
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Assam flood crisis worsens: Over 6 lakh affected across 19 districts
Assam | Jul 01, 2024, 11:01 PM ISTAssam's flood situation has worsened, impacting over 6.44 lakh people across 19 districts. Multiple agencies are engaged in rescue operations as eight rivers flow above the danger mark.
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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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15 killed, 19,000 trapped as heavy rains batter Sri Lanka, schools shut for today
World | Jun 03, 2024, 12:13 PM ISTHeavy rains in Sri Lanka exceeding 300 mm have triggered floods, caused landslides and uprooted trees in several parts, trapping thousands of people. The government has suspended electricity supply in some areas and schools have been shut in the wake of this situation.
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Brazil's southern state hit by worst rainfall in over 80 years; 39 killed so far, 68 missing | VIDEO
World | May 04, 2024, 02:24 PM ISTThe floods in Rio Grande Do Sul have surpassed the levels seen during a historic 1941, with water levels reaching an unprecedented high. At least 24,000 people have been displaced as the storms affected over half of the 497 cities in the state, while dams have reached their stretching point.
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Jammu-Srinagar National Highway closed for traffic due to landslides amid continuous rainfall
Jammu and Kashmir | Apr 29, 2024, 10:02 AM ISTHeavy rains in Ramban have caused landslides along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, resulting in its closure. Falling rocks from the mountains further exacerbated the situation.
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Himachal Pradesh Assembly adopts resolution urging Centre to declare calamity 'national disaster'
India | Sep 20, 2023, 09:52 PM ISTThe resolution, adopted by voice vote, also requested a special relief package of Rs 12,000 crore from the Union government.
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Himachal Pradesh: 'Landslides and cloudbursts are caused by meat-eating,' claims IIT Mandi director
India | Sep 07, 2023, 10:28 PM ISTExperts say that the main causes of landslides in Himachal Pradesh are human-made, such as deforestation, construction in sensitive areas, and mining.
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Uttarakhand: Rishikesh-Badrinath National Highway shows new signs of subsidence after crack appears
India | Aug 19, 2023, 07:57 PM ISTThe stretch located between Chamoli and Nandprayag near Pursari village is apparently sinking towards the Alaknanda River.
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Himachal Pradesh declared as 'natural calamity affected area' by state government
India | Aug 19, 2023, 12:00 AM ISTHeavy rains have wreaked havoc in Himachal Pradesh, with 75 people killed in landslides in different districts, including Shimla.
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'They are like our brothers': Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu clarifies on 'Bihari architects' remark
India | Aug 17, 2023, 06:17 PM ISTClarifying his 'Bihari Architects' remark, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that he did not say anything as such adding they are like brothers.