Page 20 - Floods

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

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

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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