Page 29 - Floods

Accelerate relief work in flood-affected areas: UP CM to officials

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Monday directed officials to speed up the relief work in the districts affected by unseasonal heavy rains in the state. Adityanath has also directed officials to remain in the field to oversee the relief work in the districts affected by the unseasonal and excessive rains and conduct inspections in the waterlogged areas, an officials spokesperson said here. The chief minister also directed officials to provide immediate assistance to people in the flood-affected areas, take them to safe places and make proper arrangements for their stay and food. Unseasonal rains have been lashing various districts of Uttar Pradesh for the past several days, causing floods and waterlogging in many places. He has also directed the officers of all concerned departments including Revenue, Police, Panchayati Raj, Rural Development, Urban Development, Medical and Health, and Animal Husbandry to be active in conducting relief operations. In waterlogged areas,

76 people killed after boat overturns due to rising floods in Nigeria

At least 76 people were killed in a boat accident in Nigeria's Anambra state on Sunday after a boat carrying 85 persons capsized following rising floods

Pakistan may see 2.7 million malaria cases in 32 districts by Jan 2023: WHO

The WHO warned of 2.7 million malaria cases in flood-hit Pakistan in 32 districts by January 2023

At least 4 killed as flash floods hit parts of Cambodia, says PM

Flash floods have been hitting parts of Cambodia, leaving at least four people dead, Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen said

Flood mitigation work progressing satisfactorily, says TN CM Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday said the stormwater drainage work, initiated as part of the flood mitigation in Chennai, and desilting work are progressing satisfactorily and would be completed soon. The Chief Minister who has been showing interest in completing the works before the North-East Monsoon invigorates, said he had inspected several areas in south Chennai last week and visited many localities where the stormwater drainage works were taken up in north Chennai. "Nearly 70 to 80 percent work has been completed in south Chennai. Today I inspected north Chennai where the works were affected due to rains. The work will be completed in about 15 days or one month," the Chief Minister told reporters after the inspection. He inspected the execution of stormwater drainage works and desilting activities that were taken up at estimated cost of Rs 167.08 crore in the Greater Chennai Corporation areas by the Water Resources and Highways departments. The IMD has ...

Bengal flash flood: 450 rescued from Jalpaiguri's Mal river; BJP scans area

Around 450 people were rescued from the Mal River in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district after eight people were swept away and several others went missing due to flash floods in the waterbody during idol immersion of Goddess Durga. An eight-member BJP delegation visited the area, spoke to many of those who had been rescued, and met the kin of those killed in the flash floods. Meanwhile, the district administration said the rescue operation was stopped since last night "No one is missing as of now. Six people are still admitted to the hospital. The death toll so far is eight. We stopped the rescue operation late last night. But we have kept three rescue teams on standby," Jalpaiguri District Magistrate Moumita Godara told PTI. It is the responsibility of the state government to ensure the safety and security of the devotees, party MP Jayanta Ray, who led the delegation, said. "The administration should have been more careful," Ray said. North Bengal Development Minister Udayan Guha

Death toll from floods in Pakistan reaches 1,700, over 12,000 injured

Death toll from this season's devastating monsoon rain and floods in Pakistan since mid-June has increased to 1,700 along with 12,867 injured, the NDMA said

PM Modi condoles loss of lives in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri flash floods

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to a mishap during Durga Puja festivities in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal

8 dead, several missing after flash floods during idol immersion in Bengal

At least eight persons drowned and several others were feared missing, after they were swept away due to flash floods in the Mal river in Jalpaiguri district during idol immersion on the occasion of 'Vijayadashami', a senior official said. The incident took place in the evening when hundreds of people gathered on the banks of the Mal river to participate in the immersion ceremony. "All of a sudden, flash floods struck and people were swept away. So far, eight bodies have been recovered, and we have rescued around 50 people," Jalpaiguri District Magistrate Moumita Godara told PTI. "The search and rescue operations are underway and being carried out by teams of the NDRF, SDRF, police and local administration, she said.

Asian Development Bank to provide $2.3-$2.5 bn for flood-hit Pakistan

The Asian Development Bank on Wednesday announced that it will provide USD 2.3 to 2.5 billion for relief operations in the wake of devastating floods in Pakistan that have affected more than 33 million people. The announcement was made during a meeting between Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and ADB Country Director for Pakistan Yong Ye, according to a press release issued by the Finance Division. During the meeting, Yong expressed sympathy for the loss of lives and properties due to the floods. The ADB said it will provide aid of USD 2.3 to 2.5 billion for relief operations in the wake of devastating floods that have caused catastrophic damage in Pakistan. The devastating floods have left more than 1,600 persons dead and hundreds of thousands injured since mid-June. He said that USD 1.5 billion out of the committed assistance will be allotted to the Balochistan Rural Development and Community Empowerment Programme and the proposal would be put before the bank's board this month. He a

Pakistan PM Shehbaz refuses to launch dashboard for monitoring flood relief

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has refused to inaugurate a dashboard built to monitor flood relief assistance in the country, leaving his federal ministers red-faced, local media reported

Pakistan farmers stuck in cycle of debt as crops destroyed in floods

As floodwaters in Pakistan recede, the story of those in the worst affected regions comes to the surface with many farmers sharing their woes of being stuck in a vicious cycle of sinking into debt

5.7 million Pakistani flood victims to face food crisis for 3 months: UN

The United Nations humanitarian agency is warning that about 5.7 million Pakistani flood survivors will face a serious food crisis in the next three months, as the death toll from the deluge rose on Monday. Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority reported that floods fuelled by abnormally heavy monsoon rains have killed 1,695 people, affected 33 million, damaged more than 2 million homes and displaced hundreds of thousands now living in tents or makeshift homes. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in its latest report on Saturday said the current floods are expected to exacerbate food insecurity in Pakistan and said 5.7 million people in flood-affected areas will be facing a food crisis between September and November. Even before the floods, according to the World Health Organisation, 16 per cent of the population was living in moderate or severe food insecurity. However, Pakistan's government insists that there is no immediate worry about food ...

Around 1,700 people killed, over 12,800 injured in Pakistan's rain, flood

At least 1,695 people were killed while 12,865 were injured so far (October 2) since mid-June due to the devastating floods and rains in Pakistan, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said

Here's why factories making towels and bedsheets are shutting in Pakistan

As many as 100 smaller mills have suspended operations due to a shortage of good quality cotton, high fuel costs, and poor recovery of payments from buyers in flood-hit areas

Death toll from floods near 1,700, puts pressure on Pak's fragile economy

The death toll from the cataclysmic floods in Pakistan neared 1,700, officials said on Saturday, a disaster that has displaced over 33 million and caused economic damages to the tune of USD 40 billion, fanning fears that the cash-strapped country may not be able to meet its debt obligations. At least 15 people have died in the last 24 hours, taking the toll to 1,693, with 12,865 being injured, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), the chief national organisation tasked to deal with natural calamities. Record monsoon rains and melting glaciers in northern mountains submerged nearly one-third of the country, wiping off fertile agricultural lands, destroying property and putting more than 33 million or one-seventh of Pakistan's population without access to food and water. The threat of waterborne diseases is also adding to the travails, making it one of the world's deadliest crises this year. The floods have destroyed 13,074 km of roads, 410 bridges and ...

China pledges over $90 million for flood-hit Pakistan: Ambassador Nong Rong

China has so far pledged over USD 90 million in assistance to Pakistan after the devastating floods, the Chinese envoy to the country said on Friday. Ambassador Nong Rong in a video statement reaffirmed his government's continued support to Pakistan to help flood-affected people. Since the devastating floods occurred in Pakistan, among all countries, China has announced over 90 million dollars assistance for Pakistan, he said. Ambassador Rong also said the announced assistance was the biggest to date, reiterating that his country stands with Pakistan. The floods that hit Pakistan after record rains have killed more than 1,500 people while affecting over 33 million. The economic losses were estimated to be more than USD 40 billion. The UN in its flash appeal has demanded USD 160 million for immediate relief activities. But it termed the amount as insufficient and has announced to launch a fresh appeal next week. Julien Frederic Morcom-Harneis, the United Nations resident coordinat

Floods trap many in Florida as Hurricane Ian heads to South Carolina

Rescue crews piloted boats and waded through inundated streets Thursday to save thousands of Floridians trapped amid flooded homes and shattered buildings left by Hurricane Ian, which crossed into the Atlantic Ocean and churned toward South Carolina. Hours after weakening to a tropical storm while crossing the Florida peninsula, Ian regained hurricane strength Thursday evening over the Atlantic. The National Hurricane Center predicted it would hit South Carolina as a Category 1 hurricane Friday. The devastation inflicted on Florida came into focus a day after Ian struck as a monstrous Category 4 hurricane, one of the strongest storms ever to hit the U.S. It flooded homes on both the state's coasts, cut off the only road access to a barrier island, destroyed a historic waterfront pier and knocked out electricity to 2.67 million Florida homes and businesses nearly a quarter of utility customers. Four people were confirmed dead in Florida. They included two residents of hard-hit Sanib

Thousands of people in Laos affected by floods from tropical storm Noru

Thousands of people in the southern provinces of Laos have been affected by flooding from Tropical Storm Noru.

Tropical rains cause heavy floods in Thailand, 5,000 seek shelter

Water up to waist-high flooded some river front neighbourhoods and other areas of Thailand on Thursday after a tropical depression dumped heavy rains and knocked down trees, causing at least one death. The heaviest rainfall, about 22 centimetres (8.5 inches) in 24 hours, was recorded in the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani where more than 5,000 people were moved to shelters on higher ground. One person was reported killed and two injured by falling trees in Sisaket province. The remnants of Tropical Storm Noru advanced into Thailand overnight after hitting central Vietnam, causing blackouts and blowing off roofs and billboards. No casualties were immediately reported in Vietnam. In Thailand, more than 10,000 households have been affecting by flooding, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. Rescue workers waded through waist-high water to distribute food and care packages to people trapped inside their houses. In Nonthaburi province, adjoining