The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing serious threats to lives, ecosystems, and economies. In 2024, Asia experienced its warmest or second warmest year on …
SRIKAKULAM: The flood water in Vamsadhara and Nagavali rivers, which were in spate, began receding on Tuesday. The outflows from the Thotapalli Barrage on Nagavali River which was around 1 lakh cusecs a day before, has come down to 8,000 cusecs by Tuesday afternoon, said project superintendent engineer Tirumula Rao, …
Heavy rain is expected in Odisha and neighbouring areas, raising the possibility of floods, as a depression was set to hit the state on Tuesday night. It's likely to move west through central India over the next five-six days, invigorating the monsoon across the region and taking the seasonal rainfall …
With Met department’s forecast of heavy rain in Jamnagar, the district administration has ordered schools to remain closed on Tuesday. The death toll in rain-related incidents in the state went up to at least 13 as two more persons were killed after being swept in swelling nullahs in Jamnagar. The …
The All Assam Water Resources Contractors’ Association (AAWRCS) has appealed to the contractors across the State to lend their helping hands in the protection of breached embankments in their respective areas. The statement assumes significance in the wake of the recent onslaught of flood in the State, creating massive havoc …
The flood situation is still in a critical condition as the water of Ranganadi is flowing through the breached portions of its embankment in Bogoleejan, Jainpur and Aamtola. The worst affected areas are Bogoleejan, Hatilung, West Telahee, Malowal and Shantipur. The district administration in a press briefing today stated that …
Incessant rain since Saturday triggers flash flood; dozens of villages marooned; 1 dead Thousands of villagers in Odisha’s Rayagada and Kalahandi districts have been cut off from other parts following flash floods triggered by incessant rain since Saturday evening. One person died in landslide while dozens of villages were marooned …
Niger Governor Abubakar Bello has approved N30 million to the state Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) to provide relief materials to survivors of Suleja flood. A statement by the governor's chief press secretary, Jibrin Ndace, in Minna on Sunday said that the governor gave the approval when he visited some flooded …
Major US cities like New York, Boston and Miami may face chronic flooding over the next few decades, warn scientists who have found that sea level rise due to climate change may cause 60 per cent of coastal communities in the country to lose their homes by 2100. Scientists made …
Amidst heavy floods in several parts in Golaghat, a girl studying in Class X lost her life after suffering from the deadly Encephalitis disease. According to report, the daughter of Kolia Das from flood-hit Rajanakhat village in Golaghat had been suffering from fever. Later, she was admitted at Swahid Kushal …
The overall flood situation in the State continued to be critical on Thursday, even though the number of rivers flowing above danger level has come down from 10 to 5 in the last 24 hours. However, with 5 more deaths reported – one each in Golaghat, Lakhimpur and Nagaon districts …
Due to the incessant rain since the last few days under Demow Circle Office in Bokota Mouza the water level of Desang and Deroi has increased and around 17 villages have been highly affected by floods. Due to the rise in the water level of the Desang and Deroi rivers, …
The Ghaghra river is swelling unabated. In the last three days' flood report, it has shown a rising trend. At Elgin bridge in Barabanki the river is flowing at 106.3metres, about 23cms above the danger mark. With medium to heavy-intensity rains predicted in the Terai region in the next 24 …
The Centre has assured Arunachal Pradesh to extend all help to mitigate flood and landslide damages in the state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke to chief minister Pema Khandu and took stock of the prevailing situation in the state. Expressing his deep sorrow over loss of several lives …
Unabated climate change would bring devastating consequences to countries in Asia and the Pacific, which could severely affect their future growth, reverse current development gains, and degrade quality of life, according to a report produced by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). …
The Government of Assam today faced severe criticism of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) for death of several animals in road accidents in the Kaziranga National Park (KNP) and was directed to ensure their safety, especially during monsoons. Expressing concern over growing wildlife deaths in road accidents in the national …
As many as 14 people were buried alive when a massive landslide hit Laptap village in Sagalee sub-division in Papum Pare district of Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday. The incident occurred at around 3.30 pm when a massive landslide triggered by incessant rains for the past four days hit three dwellings …
Officials sources in Guwahati said the total number of people affected rose to 12.55 lakh on Monday. The floods have caused damage to roads, bridges and other infrastructure in several districts, while over one lakh hectare crop area has been affected till date. The flood situation in Assam turned from …
With one more life lost, the flood situation in Assam continued to be critical on Sunday even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and took stock of the prevailing situation in the State. The death toll in the current wave of flood mounted to 24 …
Continuous heavy downpour in Manipur has triggered landslides along the mountainous national highways, suspending vehicular movement in the state, officials said on Sunday. Two landslides at Sinam village in Tamenglog district have dislocated traffic along NH 37 as Border Roads Task Force labourers are trying to clear the debris. Hundreds …
Sivasagar district recorded continuous 12-hour heavy rainfall since Saturday night till Sunday afternoon. The heavy rainfall has further swelled the rivers of the district. As per the latest report of the District Water Resource Management Department, a total of 25 villages under Sivasagar Revenue Circle were still under flood water. …
