Annual climate summary 2023
The report discusses the climate condition over Indian region during the year 2023. Notably, global temperatures soared to exceptionally high levels during this period (WMO.No.1347). The India Meteorological
Rainfall
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Army rescues flood affected in Lower Assam
The Red Horns Division under the aegis of the Gajraj Corps moved to the aid of people of Lower Assam affected by floods amidst heavy deluge. Based on a call for help from the civil administration and
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Nitish seeks Army help as floods worsen in 4 districts
PATNA: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar has sought the help of Army and every possible assistance from the Centre as the flood situation in Kishanganj, Araria, Purnia and Katihar districts worsened on
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Nor any drop to drink
The Gonella Hut, more than 3,000 metres up on the Italian side of Monte Bianco, should be bustling with climbers in August. Instead, it is empty. Davide Gonella, the manager, closed it at the end of last
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Rijiju Rs 100cr set aside for solution to NE floods
The government proposes to find a permanent solution to floods in the northeast and has set aside Rs 100 crore for the purpose, MoS for home Kiren Rijiju said in the Lok Sabha on Thursday . He was replying
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Flood fury: 25 villages to be relocated to higher ground
AHMEDABAD: The state government announced in the assembly that some 25 villages in low-lying areas of Banaskantha will be shifted to higher ground, as these villages were ravaged by the recent floods.
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Over 18 lakh people were affected by floods: Minister
The minister said that West Midnapore, Howrah, Hooghly, East Burdwan and Bankura have been worst affected in the floods, while districts such as South and North 24 Parganas, Purulia, Nadia, Birbhum and
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Pampa river system in danger
The river basin had witnessed an unprecedented water scarcity last summer The Environment Resource Centre (ERC) of the Pampa Parirakshana Samiti (PSS) has observed that indiscriminate sand-mining, coupled
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Flash flood hits Manali village
Torrential rain last night resulted in flash flood at Gazan village, about 12 km from here, and damaged roads, houses and vehicles. The floods along with huge boulders and debris damaged one house while
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Rajasthan govt seeks Rs 1,550 crore relief for flood-hit people
JAISALMER: The state disaster management and relief department has forwarded a proposal for Rs 1,550 crore as relief for the flood affected areas of the state. Disaster management & relief department
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Climate change pushing Asia towards doom
Much of Asia may see 50 per cent more rainfall due to climate change, although countries like Pakistan and Afghanistan may experience a decline in rainfall by 20 to 50 per cent, says a new report by the