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Flash floods in several parts of Afghanistan claim lives of 39 people

As many as 39 people have died in incidents of flash flooding in the past week with new districts in the east, south, south-east, and central regions of Afghanistan impacted by heavy rains

Flood surge in Godavari rises to 150,000 cusecs, warning continues

Close to 10,000 people from tens of habitations in Alluri Sitarama Raju, Konaseema and Eluru districts are continuing in relief camps opened by the government

Heavy rain floods Madhya Pradesh's Harda district, 200 people rescued

Heavy rain since Tuesday caused flooding in the district and more than 70 houses got submerged

First warning issued as Godavari flood level rises in Andhra Pradesh

The first warning signal has been issued at Dowaleswaram Barrage near Rajamahendravaram in Andhra Pradesh as flood level in river Godavari rose to 1.21 mn cusecs on Tuesday morning

Flood-like situation in Ahmedabad after heavy rainfall

Heavy rainfall resulted in severe water logging and a flood-like situation in Ahmedabad on Monday.The Meteorological Department predicted light to moderate rainfall in the entire state for the next five days.Extremely heavy rainfall is expected in many districts of South Gujarat, Saurashtra and Kutch."For next 5 days, light to moderate rainfall is expected in the entire state. Extremely heavy rainfall is expected in many districts of South Gujarat, Saurashtra & Kutch. The intensity of rainfall will reduce by July 15," said Dr Manorama Mohanty, Director, Meteorological Department.Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday assured all possible help to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel as heavy rains caused flood-like situations in the state's various areas.In a telephonic conversation with Gujarat Chief Minister, the Home Minister also took stock of the situation in the state that arose due to heavy rains affecting several villages."With reference to flood-like ...

Flood-like situation in Gujarat's Kheda, arrangements made to shift people

A flood-like situation occurred in different areas of the Nadiad, in the Kheda district of Gujarat following heavy rainfall

Flooding in Maharashtra's 2 villages after rain, residents being shifted

Residents of two villages in Hingoli district of Maharashtra are being shifted to safety after heavy rainfall in the region caused flooding in Asana river, officials said on Saturday

Nearly 7.2 mn people severely affected by floods in Bangladesh, says UN

An estimated 7.2 million people have been severely affected in Bangladesh following devastating flash floods which began in May with a second wave starting around June 15, the UN said

Distressed to learn about cloudburst near Amarnath shrine: President Kovind

He said relief and rescue measures were in full swing to provide succour to those stranded, and hoped that the "yatra be soon resumed".

Rain continues to batter Karnataka, flood warning in northern districts

As heavy rains continue to disrupt normal life in coastal areas and Malnad region of Karnataka, flood warnings have been sounded in some districts due to heavy downpour in neighbouring Maharashtra.

Unseasonal heavy rains, floods claims 10 lives in Afghanistan: UN

Unseasonal rains and flooding have killed at least 10 people, including two children, in Afghanistan's northern and eastern provinces, the United Nations said on Friday

Homes of 85,000 people at risk in Australia, but rain eases around Sydney

Floodwaters inundated or were threatening the homes of 85,000 people around Sydney as rivers started to recede and the heavy rains tracked north of Australia's largest city

Sydney floods hit 50,000 in Australia's largest city, rescue ops underway

Hundreds of homes have been inundated in and around Australia's largest city in a flood emergency that was impacting 50,000 people, officials said Tuesday

Over 32,000 people in Sydney may need to flee amid Australia's worst floods

More than 30,000 residents of Sydney and its surrounds have been told to evacuate or prepare to abandon their homes on Monday as Australia's largest city braces for what could be its worst flooding

Over 100 dead as flood continues to wreak havoc in Bangladesh: Report

The toll from Bangladesh's unprecedented floods has risen to more than 100, the authorities said

River Reflections: Impermanence, erosion, migration on the Brahmaputra

When the floods come, people fend for themselves in relief camps, or in temporary shelters. Once the floods recede, they return to find, at times, that 'their' home island has shifted downstream

Heavy rains, flooding affect over 3.75 million people in south China

More than 3.75 million residents have been affected by heavy downpours and flooding in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region

Death toll in Bangladesh reaches 68 as nation faces worst flood in 122 yrs

A total of 68 people have been killed in floods caused by heavy seasonal rains and an onrush of water in parts of Bangladesh, said a report

Part of Jammu-Srinagar NH washed away as heavy rains trigger flash floods

Flash floods triggered by heavy rains washed away the shuttering of an under-construction bridge and a 150-foot section of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway

Flashfloods, landslides as rains lash parts of J-K, schools shut in Doda

Heavy rains lashed parts of Jammu & Kashmir Wednesday, triggering flashfloods and landslides that blocked the strategic Jammu-Srinagar national highway with hundreds of vehicles stranded, and prompted authorities to shut schools in Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban districts. A non-fatal incident of house collapse was also reported from Ramban district, while five people trapped in flashfloods in river Ans in Reasi district were rescued by the police, officials said. The Doda district administration has declared high alert in several areas in the mountainous district. "We have been forced to declare high alert in areas close to river Chenab and its tributaries, and also on slopes and slide-prone areas of Ramban and Doda districts," an official said. The 270-kilometers Jammu-Srinagar national highway was closed for a second consecutive day on Wednesday due to over 30 landslides and mudslides triggered by the heavy rains in Ramban-Udhampur sector, leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded, ...