Page 46 - Floods

Karnataka floods: PM Modi assures CM Yediyurappa 'all support' from Centre

Floods have hit the state thrice within a span of three months, which is unprecedented in Karnataka.

Floods damage homes and crops in western Maharashtra; 28 dead so far

Over 2,300 houses and large-scale crops were damaged in heavy rains and subsequent floods in Western Maharashtra districts, where more than 21,000 people were moved to safer places, said officials

4 swept away in swollen stream in Maharashtra, K'taka flood situation grim

Four persons were swept away in a swollen stream in Maharashtra's Pune and over 20,000 people were moved to safer places in three districts of the state witnessing heavy showers for the past two days

Karnataka CM to review situation in rain, flood ravaged districts

B S Yediyurappa said he will hold a review meeting with district administrations presiding over areas affected by floods, and that necessary funds were being released for taking up relief work

Telangana suffered Rs 5,000 crore loss due to floods, says CM KCR

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Thursday said that due to heavy rains and flash floods, the state suffered losses to the tune of Rs 5,000 crore

Floods hit France and Italy; at least 2 dead, over 20 still missing

A number of villages north of Nice in France suffered serious damage from floods and landslides, with roads, bridges and homes destroyed

India sends relief material to Nepal for flood, landslide-affected families

India on Sunday handed over a consignment of disaster relief material to Nepal for flood- and landslide-affected families, officials said. On behalf of the Government of India, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Indian Embassy here Namgya C Khampa handed over the material to Chanda Chaudhary, president of the Nepal-India Women Friendship Society. The relief material includes tents and plastic sheets for distribution to flood- and landslide-affected families in the country's five districts, the Indian mission said in a statement. In view of the recent destruction and loss of life caused by floods and landslides, the entire consignment will be distributed through the society in coordination with the local governments in the affected districts of Sindhupalchok, Kailali, Mahottari, Nawalparasi and Sarlahi in Province 2, Bagmati Province, Province 5 and Sudur Paschim Province. This was part of the Government of India's regular humanitarian assistance and disaster relief support to Nepal.

6-member central team visits flood-affected villages of east Vidarbha

A six-member team from the Centre on Friday visited parts of east Vidarbha, which were affected by floods, following incessant rainfall last month, an official said. Several villages in five districts including Nagpur, Chandrapur, Bhandara, Gadchiroli and Gondia in Nagpur division were flooded due to water released from nearby dams and rivers. The Central team is on a three-day visit and on Friday it took stock of the damages at villages of Kamptee, Parseoni and Mauda talukas and also villages in Chandrapur district, after a review meeting at Nagpur Divisional Commissionerate, a release stated. During the inspection, residents of the affected areas apprised the Central team about damages to farmlands, cattle and property, it was stated. According to the release, nearly, 88,864 hectares of farmland in 34 talukas of Nagpur division have been affected due to floods, while 23,000 houses have also been damaged.

IMD developing flood warning system for Bengaluru, Kolkata: Govt

The India Meteorological Department is developing a flood warning system for Bengaluru and Kolkata, Ministry of Earth Sciences Secretary M Rajeevan said

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Typhoon pummels South Korea with flooding, damaging winds at 126 kmph

North Korea''s state TV showed widespread flooding in the eastern coastal cities of Wonsan and Tanchon, but the country didn''t immediately report any casualties

Uttar Pradesh floods: 644 villages in 16 UP districts affected, says govt

At least 644 villages in 16 districts of Uttar Pradesh have been inundated with flood waters, according to official sources

Over 3,000 evacuated from flood-hit Bhandara, Chandrapur in Maharashtra

More than 3,000 people, including 500 from one village, have been evacuated from Bhandara and Chandrapur districts of Maharashtra's Vidarbha region

Flood-like situation in four Chhattisgarh districts, thousands shifted

Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel chaired a meeting on Friday night with all District Collectors and Superintendents of Police (SPs) through video-conferencing

Toll in Pakistan climbs to 39 as torrential rains continue, cause flooding

At least 16 people, including a woman and two children, were killed and eight others injured due to flash floods caused by torrential rains in northwest Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) district

Water released from Hathnikund barrage, Yamuna nears warning mark in Delhi

The water discharged from the barrage - which provides drinking water to Delhi - normally takes two-three days to reach the capital

Over 8.36 million people still suffering in Bihar as floods continue

Over 83.62 lakh people continued to suffer due to the floods in Bihar with the Ganga flowing over the danger-mark at many places, officials said

Flood situation improves in Uttar Pradesh; 17 districts affected now

The flood situation in Uttar Pradesh improved and the number of districts affected by the deluge came down to 17 from 19 on the previous day, officials said

Water level in Yamuna rising but likely to stay below danger mark: official

The water level of the Yamuna in Delhi rose slightly and the river was flowing precariously close to the warning mark

Heavy floods in north, east Afghanistan leave at least 100 dead

Annual heavy rains, compounded by mudslides, often threaten remote areas of Afghanistan, where infrastructure is poor