Extreme rainfall from July 19 may trigger more floods in NE : IMD

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 20:46:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

New Delhi: Northeastern states, including flood-hit areas like Assam, are likely to receive extremely heavy rains from Sunday that will trigger further flooding in the region, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday. Widespread and heavy rain is also expected in the northwestern....

12 killed in rain, flood related incidents in India; red alert issued for Mumbai, coastal areas

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 18:20:00 +0200timesofindia (en)

NEW DELHI: Twelve people were killed in rain and flood-related incidents in across the country, while the IMD issued a red alert for Mumbai and other coastal areas in Maharashtra following heavy rains in the region. While seven people died in Assam floods, four, including a pregnant woman, died in a house collapse in Uttarakhand.

Twitter backs disaster preparedness efforts; launches a dedicated search prompt in India

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 09:36:00 +0200indiantelevision (en)

NEW DELHI: People come to Twitter first to learn about news and events unfolding in real-time, and the company is committed to ensuring that the information they receive is credible and authentic. To continue serving its purpose, Twitter India today launched a dedicated search prompt to help people....

Heavy flooding

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 04:54:00 +0200wn (en)

Flash flood. A flash flood is a rapid of low-lying areas: washes, and . It may be caused by heavy associated with a , or meltwater from ice or snow flowing over ice sheets or snowfields. Flash floods may occur after the collapse of a natural or debris dam , or a human structure such as a man-made , as occurred before the Johnstown Flood of 1889.

Monsoon likely in northwest, central India this week: IMD

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 20:51:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

New Delhi: The monsoon trough (a low-pressure line), which had shifted northward to the Himalayan foothills bringing extremely heavy rains of over 20 cm to north-eastern and eastern states has started moving southward, the India Meteorological Department said on Sunday.

Over 50 dead as floods, landslides disrupt life in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 18:35:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

A disaster relief force personnel wearing protective gear rescues a stranded family in Assam’s Barpeta district on Sunday, July 12, 2020.(Photo Credit: Assam State Disaster Management Authority) Normal life has been disrupted in several parts of Assam and neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh due to....

India: Ministry of Home Affairs Disaster Management Division (National Emergency Response Centre) Situation report as on 07th July 2020 at 2000 Hrs.

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 00:42:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

1 . Brief about flood situation/ damage report during last 24 hours is as under. 2 . Total 104 + 05 Sub Teams of NDRF have been deployed across the country. State wise deployment is at -Annexure-II. 3 . Forecast: a. India Meteorological Department (IMD) Significant Weather Features: Intense....

China: Heavy rains and flooding hit large parts of Asia

Sat, 11 Jul 2020 22:40:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Unusually heavy monsoon rainfall and flooding is affecting India and neighbouring South Asian countries, as well as China and Japan. This has caused major disruption, displacement and loss of life, and once again highlighted the importance of national meteorological and hydrological services in protecting public safety.

MIL-OSI United Nations: Heavy rains and flooding hit large parts of Asia

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 18:33:00 +0200foreignaffairs-nz (en)

Unusually heavy monsoon rainfall and flooding is affecting India and neighbouring South Asian countries, as well as China and Japan. This has caused major disruption, displacement and loss of life, and once again highlighted the importance of national meteorological and hydrological services in protecting public safety.

Rising water level of Brahmaputra basin sparks flood fears

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 17:37:00 +0200dhakatribune (en)

Water levels of all major rivers started rising again following onrush of huge amounts of water amid heavy monsoon rains from the upper catchment in India in the Brahmaputra basin during the last 24 hours till 9am Friday. The Teesta crossed the danger level (52.

Red warning in east, NE, orange alert for U’khand, HP, West UP

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 21:13:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

New Delhi: Parts of the country’s northeastern and eastern regions are likely to receive extremely heavy rain--over 20 cm daily--this week and face floods, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday as it issued alerts to authorities to remain prepared.

In India, Climate Change is Increasing Refugees & Human Trafficking

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 13:01:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

KOLKATA, India , Jul 9 2020 (IPS) - In India the impacts of climate change induced extreme weather events on the lives and livelihood of people, particularly belonging to the poor and vulnerable sections of the society, are increasing alarmingly with each passing year.

In India, Climate Change is Increasing Refugees & Human Trafficking

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 09:53:00 +0200ipsinternational-sw (en)

study was based on the annual Crime in India Report compiled by the agency for the years 2016, 2017 and 2018. According to the report, the three states where the highest number of women went missing in the three years are Maharashtra, West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh.

In India, Climate Change is Increasing Refugees & Human Trafficking

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 09:25:00 +0200globalissues (en)

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In India, Climate Change is Increasing Refugees & Human Trafficking

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 07:12:00 +0200ipsnews (en)

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In India, Climate Change is Increasing Refugees & Human Trafficking

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 06:59:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

study was based on the annual Crime in India Report compiled by the agency for the years 2016, 2017 and 2018. According to the report, the three states where the highest number of women went missing in the three years are Maharashtra, West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh.

Monsoon in east, northeast may trigger floods

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 02:03:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

Intense monsoon rains are expected to begin again in east and northeast India from July 8, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday. Many parts of Assam and Bihar have already been impacted by flooding because of extreme rains in these regions from June 29 to July 1.

Heavy rains lash Gujarat; flood situation improves in Assam

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 21:22:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

After witnessing a spell of heavy rainfall over the past three days, Mumbai and neighbouring Thane in Maharashtra received moderate rains, but the IMD predicted showers will continue in the night in the region.(AP file photo) Heavy rains battered Gujarat, causing a flood-like situation, while in....

Heavy rain lashes Gujarat; flood situation improves in Assam

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 19:11:00 +0200timesofindia (en)

NEW DELHI: Heavy rains battered Gujarat, causing a flood-like situation, while in neighbouring Maharashtra the intensity of rains reduced on Monday, even as the flood situation improved in Assam , where one person lost his life in the deluge. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the....

Heavy rain lashes Saurashtra, 11.4 inches of rain in 2 hrs floods Khambhaliya

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 22:51:00 +0200expressindia (en)

The exceptionally heavy rainfall in Khambhaliya led to waterlogging in low-lying areas in the town, the district headquarters of Devbhumi Dwarka. (Representational) As the Southwest monsoon remained active over Saurashtra and Kutch, Khambhaliya in Devbhumi Dwarka was deluged with 11.

59 die as flood situation in Assam remains grim

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 05:19:00 +0200saudigazette (en)

NEW DELHI — India n authorities announced on Saturday that floods and subsequent landslides in the northeastern Indian state of Assam led to the death of at least 59 people and affecting about 1.3 million others across 20 districts. The Press Trust of India (PTI) said on Saturday, quoting the Assam....

Lightning kills 31 in UP, Bihar as Mumbai braces for heavy rain

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 01:50:00 +0200indiatoday (en)

At least 31 people died in lightning strikes in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, while the flood in Assam claimed one more life and inundated crop fields, even as Mumbai braced for extremely heavy rainfall. However, the national capital sweltered under a stifling heat with no rains.