Page 11 - Floods

Gujarat CM Patel takes stock of the flood situation in Navsari, Valsad

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has been constantly monitoring the situation of the flood-affected areas of the rain-battered state

Over 33K evacuated; loss of life, property under control: Gujarat CM

As heavy rains lashed Gujarat for the first 15 days of the monsoon season, CM Bhupendra Patel said that more than 33,000 people have been evacuated

Sanjay Raut calls Shinde govt 'illegal' amid Maha's flood-like situation

Highlighting the ongoing flood-like situation in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena party leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday slammed the "illegal" Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government

Maha: Over 3,000 people shifted to safety amid heavy rains in Gadchiroli

Over 3,000 people from 29 villages in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district have been shifted to safety as a precaution due to incessant rainfall in the region, an official said on Thursday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for the district for the day, with a forecast of heavy to moderate showers in various parts, he said. According to the disaster management cell, Godavari, Kaleshwaram and Indravati rivers in the district are flowing above the danger level, while Wainganga, Pranhita and Wardha rivers are inching close to the warning level. People living near these rivers have been asked to remain alert to the possibility of flooding, it was stated. People in villages of Aheri and Sironcha talukas who live near rivers are being shifted to safer places on war footing, as 12.47 cusecs of water from Yellampalli dam has been released into Godavari river, the report by disaster cell stated. Apart from this, more than a dozen routes in the district were

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