Page 9 - Floods

Floods inflict $10 bn loss on Pakistan's economy, says FM Miftah Ismail

The Minister however, did not have the details of the losses faced by each sector of the economy at the moment

Pakistan floods: PM Shehbaz Sharif calls emergency multi-party meeting

The floods affected the lives of millions of people after which the Pakistan government declared a national emergency

Flood-hit Pak may import tomato, onion from India amid huge surge in prices

Amid massive surge in the prices of various vegetables and fruits in Lahore and other parts of Punjab province due to devastating floods, the Pakistan government may import tomato and onion from India, according to the market dealers here. "On Sunday, per kilogram of tomato and onion were available in Lahore's markets at around Rs500 and Rs400 respectively. However, in Sunday markets both commodities were available at Rs 100 per kg less than that of those available in regular markets," Jawaad Rizvi, a wholesale dealer of Lahore market, told PTI. He said that in the coming days the prices of commodities will increase further as the supply of vegetables from Balochistan, Sindh and south Punjab has badly been affected because of floods. "In the coming days, onion and tomato per kg prices may cross Rs700. Similarly, potato price has increased from Rs40 per kg to Rs120kg," Rizvi said. In the markets, the short supply of vegetables is because of destruction of the crops on thousands of .

Death toll rises to 1,000 as torrential rains wreak havoc in Pakistan

The death toll in separate accidents caused by heavy rains across Pakistan has surged to 1,000 since the start of monsoon season on June 14, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said

Pakistan flood damage estimated at $5.5 billion, says local media

As flash floods and overflowing rivers wreak havoc across Pakistan, preliminary estimates show that the country has already suffered damages worth $5.5 billion, local media reported

Ganga water level crosses danger mark in Varanasi, enters residential areas

Water level in the Ganga crossed the danger mark in Varanasi on Saturday, inundating many agricultural and residential areas on the banks of the holy river and its tributaries. The district administration, in a statement, said that 18 municipal wards and more than 80 villages have been affected by the floods in Ganga and its tributary Varuna in the district and 228.69 hectares of crops have been damaged in the district. According to the Central Water Commission, the water level of the Ganga crossed the danger mark of 71.26 meters and reached 71.50 meters by 10 am on Saturday. Sud-divisional magistrate (Sadar) Hansika Dixit said that 68 villages of Varanasi Sadar have been affected by the floods and as many as 10,104 flood victims have been shifted to 18 relief camps. The Varanasi district has three tehsils - Sadar, Pindra and Rajatalab, All necessary arrangements have been made to provide food and other necessities, the SDM said, adding that the teams of the district administratio

Internet, mobile services restored in Balochistan after brief suspension

Amid devastating floods across Pakistan and frequent power outages, the internet and mobile services in Balochistan were restored after hours of suspension

Gehlot conducts aerial survey of flood affected areas in Rajasthan district

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday conducted an aerial survey of flood affected villages of Dholpur district. He visited about a dozen villages of Sarmathura, Bari and Rajkheda areas and inquired about the rescue and relief operations. He directed the officers to provide prompt assistance to the affected after assessing the damage caused to public and private properties, crops and animals at the earliest, an official statement said. Tourism Minister Vishvendra Singh also took stock of the situation in the flood affected areas by helicopter along with the Chief Minister. He surveyed the waterlogging sites in the areas of Chilpura, Andava Puraini, Mahdpura, Tikatpura, Vakatapura, Chadiyan Ka Pura, Shankarpura and Gopalpura around the Chambal river. He interacted with the people staying in the shelters. Taking stock of the arrangements made by the administration, he directed to continue the facilities till the drainage. Gehlot said the relief and rescue operations will be provid

Shehbaz cancels UK visit as Pak declares floods as national emergency

The Pakistan government has declared the flood situation in the country a 'national emergency, calling for donations to help rehabilitate the flood-affected people, media reports said

Death toll from rains, floods in Pakistan rises to 903; thousands displaced

As many as 903 people have been killed, nearly 1,300 injured and thousands left homeless as heavy monsoon rains and flash floods have continued to play havoc in Pakistan since June

Death toll from Sudan's flood, heavy rain climbs to 89, says report

Death toll from Sudan's flood caused by heavy rain climbs to 89: Report org: Death toll from Sudan's rains, floods climbs to 89 Sudan often witnesses floods caused by heavy rains from June to October

Heavy flooding in Afghanistan causes 6 more deaths, severe economic damage

Torrential rains in central and southern provinces of Afghanistan, has resulted in the loss of human lives and severe economic damage as flood-related fatalities continue to rise

Maharashtra govt to form policy for desilting rivers to prevent floods: CM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday announced formation of a comprehensive policy for desilting rivers in the state to prevent floods. He was speaking in the Maharashtra Assembly to a question raised by BJP member Sunil Rane on some rivers flooding earlier than expected and causing major damages. Shinde said, The Maharashtra government is forming a comprehensive policy for desilting of all rivers in the state. It would work as a guideline for the implementing authority to take necessary steps to clean and desilt the river beds. Meanwhile, to a question by some members on satellite phones, minister Abdul Sattar said in the House that the previous state government had bought satellite phones at a rate of Rs 1,70,000 per unit, when similar phones are available at Rs 80,000 per unit. "The previous government in Maharashtra bought six satellite phones given to (authorities in) Ratnagiri district, which was severely hit by excess rains last year. The regular phone netwo

Pakistan govt to launch international appeal for assistance in flood crisis

The Pakistan government has decided to launch an international appeal to cope with the disastrous flood situation in the country due to incessant rainfall, which has claimed the lives of 830 people

Flood in Madhya Pradesh due to heavy rainfall; 5 killed in last 24 hours

Over 4,000 people stranded due to flood caused by excessive rainfall in Madhya Pradesh have been moved to safer places, adding rivers such as Narmada, Betwa, Son, Tapti and others were in spate

SDRF, NDRF rescue over 400 from floods, excess rain in Madhya Pradesh

In the last 24 hours, State Disaster Emergency Response Force (SDERF) and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) together have rescued over 400 people from floods/excess rain in the state.The following number of people from floods/excess rain: Vidisha (190), Rajgarh (103), Ashoknagar (94), Raisen (7), Jabalpur (5), Mandla (3), Sidhi (2), Guna (3).Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj S Chouhan reviewed situations in rain-affected districts of the state; stated that assistance will be given by sending helicopters to Vidisha if need be.The Rajgarh collector informed about the precautions being taken on the increased water levels of Ajnar river, added the CMO.Narmadapuram collector informed the chief minister that the situation at the Ghats is under control. Sehore collector apprised CM Chouhan that around 150 civilians have been rescued & that the relief work is underway. Necessary relief work underway in Guna; disaster teams called from Gwalior, stated the CMO.Earlier on Monday, .

Himachal Pradesh CM Thakur to visit flash flood, landslide-hit Mandi today

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur will on Monday visit flash flood and landslide hit areas in Mandi district, officials said. Twenty-two people, including eight members of a family, were killed and twelve others injured in 36 incidents of landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday. The chief minister's home district Mandi is the worst hit where 13 people have died and five persons are feared dead as they went missing. At least one person has been injured in flash floods and landslides in Mandi. According to officials, the chief minister is scheduled to reach Mandi at around 8.15 am in a helicopter from Shimla. Thakur will specially visit Kashan village in Gohar development block where Khem Singh and seven other members of his family were buried alive under the debris of their house after a landslide occurred on August 20. As per his schedule, he will reach Kashan village by road from Mandi helipad at around 9 am and take st

Sudan declares state of alert, emergency in 6 states over heavy rains

The Sudanese government has declared a state of alert and emergency in six states of the country over heavy rains and floods, the official SUNA news agency reported

36 killed, 145 others injured in rain spells across Pakistan in 24 hrs

At least 36 people were killed and 145 others injured in heavy monsoon rain-triggered flash floods and other rain-related incidents during the last 24 hours in Pakistan, the NDMA said

Rahul appeals to HP govt to provide help to those affected by flash floods

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday appealed to the government of Himachal Pradesh to provide all possible help to those affected by flash floods and landslides in the state. "There has been heavy destruction in Himachal Pradesh due to landslides, cloudbursts and floods. News of mishaps coming from different parts of the state is very saddening," Gandhi said in a Facebook post in Hindi. "I appeal to the government to provide all possible help to those affected as soon as possible. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured," he said. Gandhi also expressed condolences to the bereaved families. At least 31 people were killed, 22 of them in Himachal Pradesh alone, as heavy monsoon rains triggered flash floods, landslides, and house collapses, upending normal life across large swathes of the country. The fatalities included four each in Uttarakhand and Odisha, and one in Jharkhand. Heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh since Friday caused landslides and flash floods, with offici