River
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Google Maps led two youths into river in Kerala, rescued
India | Jun 30, 2024, 02:48 PM ISTThey could escape and contact the Fire Force personnel only because their vehicle, which was carried away by the water currents, got stuck in a tree.
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Mortal remains of three Indian students who drowned in Russian river reach Mumbai
Maharashtra | Jun 14, 2024, 08:58 AM ISTLocal media reports said that a female Indian student, who waded out from the beach on the river Volkhov, got into trouble and four of her companions tried to save her.
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River Water Pollution: 5 reasons why you should avoid taking bath in Ganga
Health | Feb 29, 2024, 06:30 PM ISTWhile the Ganges hold a special place in the hearts of many, it is important to prioritise the health of ourselves and the environment. It is time to acknowledge the dirty truth about the Ganges and take the necessary steps to restore its glory.
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Chungthang dam washed away due to substandard construction, says Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang
India | Oct 06, 2023, 02:38 PM ISTThe flash floods in Sikkim has so far claimed 21 lives and over 100 people are missing. Several bridges have also been washed away impacting connectivity within the state.
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Red wine river flows in streets of Portuguese town after distillery accident | WATCH
Trending | Sep 12, 2023, 10:43 AM ISTThe videos of the red wine flowing on the streets went viral on social media in which the red liquid was seen running down a steep hill in the little town of So Lorenco de Bairro on Sunday.
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Gujarat: Four persons drown in Bhavnagar while swimming in Malan River
Gujarat | Aug 27, 2023, 10:29 AM ISTGujarat news: All the four persons, belonging to Lakhupara village in Mahuva taluka of the district, drowned, the police said. A search and rescue operation was launched and three bodies were fished out on Saturday evening, while one was found on Sunday morning, the official said.
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Delhi: Yamuna water level crosses warning mark, again
Delhi | Aug 15, 2023, 09:57 PM ISTThe water level of the Yamuna crossed the warning mark of 204.50 metres in Delhi following torrential rain in the river's upper catchment areas over the past two days.
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Himachal Pradesh: House collapses after cloudburst in Sirmaur, five feared trapped under debris
India | Aug 10, 2023, 10:58 AM ISTHimachal Pradesh: Meanwhile, the combined death toll from rains, floods and landslides in Himachal Pradesh since the onset of monsoon on June 24 has reached 223.
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Maharashtra: Woman falls into river while taking selfie in Dhule, rescue video goes viral
Maharashtra | Jul 30, 2023, 02:56 PM ISTMaharashtra: Despite the warnings, tourists engage in selfie clicking which results in fatal incidents. Luckily, when the woman fell into the river, a group of men noticed and saved her life.
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Yamuna floods: What is National River Conservation Plan? Objectives, rivers covered | EXPLAINED
India | Jul 17, 2023, 06:33 PM ISTYamuna floods: Water, Water everywhere, but... You can fill the space with whatever specific word you get. But Delhiiites for several years in the context of Yamuna are asking- when it will be healthy, when it will be safe?
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Bangladesh: 4 killed as waterbus sinks in Buriganga river near Dhaka, several others missing
World | Jul 17, 2023, 10:13 AM ISTRescue teams have managed to rescue eight people from the waterbus, including a child and three women.
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Nigeria: Oil spill from Shell pipeline fouls farms and a river in a long-polluted part of Niger Delt
World | Jun 26, 2023, 03:10 PM ISTWhile spills are frequent in the region due to vandalism from oil thieves and a lack of maintenance to pipelines, according to the UN Environmental Programme, activists call this a “major one.”
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Heavy rains cause widespread flooding in Haiti, 15 dead, 8 missing
World | Jun 05, 2023, 06:54 AM ISTAccording to Haiti's Civil Defense Company, nearly 13,400 people were forced to evacuate today as water consumed hundreds of homes in the region and turned some streets into raging rivers of brown drinking water.
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Cyclone Mocha floods Myanmar city, turns streets into river, 2 dead
World | May 15, 2023, 08:28 AM ISTParts of Sittwe, the capital of Myanmar's Rakhine state, were flooded, while winds of up to 130 miles each hour tore away tin rooftops and cut down an communications tower.
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Kolkata metro creates history, runs under river | WATCH
Kolkata | Apr 12, 2023, 10:59 PM ISTKolkata Metro created history after it ran in a tunnel constructed under a river. Officials said trials of regular trains will also start soon.
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Tamil Nadu: Four girl students of govt school, on short trip to Karur, drowns in Kaveri river
Tamil Nadu | Feb 16, 2023, 12:15 AM ISTBodies of all four girls have been recovered who drowned in Kaveri river in Mayanur, Karur district, cops informed.
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Government's Namami Gange plan for cleaning Yamuna
India | Oct 28, 2022, 09:25 PM ISTThe total length of the Yamuna up to its point of confluence with the Ganga at Prayagraj is 1376 km, its catchment area is spread over 3.67 lakh square kms.
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Bengal: 8 dead in flash floods during Goddess Durga idol immersion in Jalpaiguri | Video
India | Oct 06, 2022, 07:13 AM ISTThe incident took place in the evening when hundreds of people gathered on the banks of the Mal river to participate in the immersion ceremony.
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Rajasthan: Flood situation worsens in Kota as rivers bellow with release of water
India | Aug 23, 2022, 09:45 PM ISTRajasthan flood situation: Schools remained closed on Tuesday in Kota, Bundi, Jhalawar and Baran districts, however, coaching classes in Kota were resumed on Tuesday.
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India agrees to give more data on western river projects to Pakistan: Report
World | Mar 03, 2022, 02:18 PM IST3-day meeting between the two commissioners of PCIW completed discussions on all agenda items on Wednesday. The talks were held in a very cordial environment and the final outcome of crucial parleys is expected to be announced on Thursday.