Page 46 - Floods

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

Bihar flood situation remains grim; 8.362 million people affected

No fresh areas were inundated by flood water for the third consecutive day in Bihar where 83.62 lakh people across 16 districts were reeling under the impact of the deluge

Report being prepared to seek flood relief from Centre: Karnataka CM

B S Yediyurappa said a report was being prepared to get Centre's assistance for flood-hit parts, as he also expressed confidence that the financial situation of the state would improve in 2-3 months

Incessant rains in Gujarat hit normal life; flood situation in Bihar grim

Rains pounded several areas of Gujarat on Sunday leading to swelling of rivers and over 100 dams being put on a high alert, while the flood situation in Bihar remained grim

Over 1,000 villages in Uttar Pradesh have been affected by floods

The Uttar Pradesh government on Sunday said over 1,000 villages in 16 districts have been affected by the flood.

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Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan witnessed light to moderate rainfall, while Himachal Pradesh received a fresh yellow weather warning

In pictures: Incessant rainfall causes flood at several cities across India

The flood situation in Bihar remained critical as nearly 70,000 more people were affected by the calamity, raising the number of marooned people to 83,62,451 in 16 districts of the state

Bihar flood situation grim, 8.36 million people affected in 16 districts

The flood situation in Bihar remained critical as nearly 70,000 more people were affected by the calamity, raising the number of marooned people to 83,62,451 in 16 districts of the state

Covid, floods in some parts cast shadow on Ganesha festivities in Karnataka

Covid-19 and grim flood situation in certain parts of Karnataka have cast their shadow on the Ganesha festival this year with lacklustre celebrations across the state

Nearly 8.3 million people affected in 16 flood-hit districts of Bihar

The flood situation in Bihar remained grim with an additional 113,000 people bearing the brunt in 16 districts in the past 24 hours, taking the total number of affected people to 8.29 million

In pictures: States battle floods, warned about landslides

As monsoon rains continue to batter parts of India, the Central Water Commission issued a flood advisory for several states

CWC issues flood advisory for states, warns of landslides and flash floods

As monsoon rains continue to batter parts of India, the Central Water Commission issued a flood advisory for several states Tuesday

Bihar flood situation grim; authorities warn of likely landslides

The flood situation in Bihar remained grim on Monday, while central authorities warned some hill districts in the north of likely flashfloods and landslides as heavy rains disrupted normal life in parts of the country. At least seven people drowned in flooded water bodies in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, and the Central Water Commission (CWC) said its 15 stations in Bihar, six in Assam, four in Uttar Pradesh, two in Telangana and one each in Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal recorded Severe Flood Situation'. Meanwhile, an IMD forecast said enhanced rainfall activity with heavy to very heavy falls is very likely over northwest India including Western Himalayan region till August 20 and decrease thereafter. It said isolated heavy to very heavy with extremely heavy falls are likely over East Rajasthan on Tuesday and Wednesday and over Uttarakhand on Tuesday. Widespread rainfall with isolated heavy to very heavy falls very likely over Gujarat state, Maharashtra State &

Normal life affected in various parts of Telangana due to heavy rains

Normal life was affected at various places in Telangana on Monday due to the incessant rains lashing the state for the past few days which inundated several low-lying areas.

Alert sounded in Telangana as heavy rains trigger flood situation

Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao sounded an alert as heavy rains triggered flood situation in some parts of the state and also directed the concerned officials to be on alert

Google partners Central Water Commission for flood forecasting initiative

Google in association with the Central Water Commission (CWC) has taken flood forecasting initiative over the past several months