Overall Green Flood alert in India from 15 Sep 2023 01:00 UTC to 24 Sep 2023 01:00 UTC

2023-09-28T00:14+0200nagalandpost (en)

Dengue, a mosquito-borne viral disease, has over the last few years become a major public health concern in India , with 94,198 cases reported till September this year besides over one hundred deaths mostly due to comorbidity. The reason that dengue has occurred earlier than usual and also more....

New Zealanders' Priorities For Infrastructure Investment Shifts After Extreme Weather Events

2023-09-27T23:03+0200scoop-co-nz (en)

September 28, 2023 – Less than a third (29%) of New Zealanders are satisfied with our national infrastructure, with flood defences receiving the lowest quality rating (18%) among different types of infrastructure and identified as the number one investment priority in the country.

Priyanka Gandhi meets family members of Shiv temple collapse victims in Shimla

2023-09-27T21:28+0200aninews (en)

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [ India ], September 28 (ANI): Congress General Secreatry Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday met one of the family members who lost seven members of her family on August 14 in the Shiv temple collapse in Shimla where 20 people died due to a landslide.

Days after filing DRHP, state-owned WAPCOS scraps its IPO plan

2023-09-27T12:29+0200livemint (en)

Days after filing its preliminary papers for IPO, Government-owned WAPCOS Ltd, has put its public listing plan on hold on Wednesday. However, the reason behind scrapping the IPO plans is undisclosed. The government was planning to divest shares via WAPCOS IPO in the coming time.

GIS, remote sensing key to battling vector-borne diseases, say experts

2023-09-27T11:29+0200business-standard (en)

In Bengaluru, where dengue cases exceeded 4,000, a disease surveillance dashboard and mobile application named PRISM-H (Platform For Research, Integrated Surveillance and Management of Health) were launched by Karnataka government's Department of Health and Family Welfare and the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike.

GIS, remote sensing key to battling vector-borne diseases during monsoon: experts

2023-09-27T10:31+0200devdiscourse (en)

Mapping flooded areas and stormwater drain networks using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing technology can assist in preventing vector-borne diseases such as dengue and malaria, which surge during the monsoon every year, say experts.

Google launches earthquake alerts on Android in India

2023-09-27T09:27+0200focustechnica (en)

Google has announced the launch of its earthquake alert system for Android devices in India . The system uses smartphone sensors such as accelerators, which can act as small seismometers and detect tremors. The company on Wednesday said the system, developed with consultation from the National....

Crimea: The Last 'Gentleman's War'

2023-09-26T22:56+0200europesun (en)

When British photographer Roger Fenton stepped off his ship in the port of Balaklava in March 1855, he was confronted with a scene that revealed 'a terrible story of bad management.' The harbor in Balaklava. Among an 'immense quantity of putrefying matter,' wrote Fenton, stood horses so emaciated....

Pakistan14 minutes ago Caretaker CM meets Canadian High Commissioner

2023-09-26T20:57+0200gnnhd (en)

Karachi: Canadian High Commissioner Ms. Leslie Scanlon called on Caretaker Chief Minister Sindh ,Justice (Retd.) Maqbool Baqar here on Tuesday. According to a Spokesperson for CM House, they discussed bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest in the meeting.

Crimea: The Last 'Gentleman's War'

2023-09-26T20:38+0200northernirelandnews (en)

When British photographer Roger Fenton stepped off his ship in the port of Balaklava in March 1855, he was confronted with a scene that revealed 'a terrible story of bad management.' The harbor in Balaklava. Among an 'immense quantity of putrefying matter,' wrote Fenton, stood horses so emaciated....

Crimea: The Last 'Gentleman's War'

2023-09-26T20:29+0200longbeachstar (en)

When British photographer Roger Fenton stepped off his ship in the port of Balaklava in March 1855, he was confronted with a scene that revealed 'a terrible story of bad management.' The harbor in Balaklava. Among an 'immense quantity of putrefying matter,' wrote Fenton, stood horses so emaciated....

Libya dam collapse raises alarm bells for India's 234 dams over 100 yrs old

2023-09-26T15:41+0200business-standard (en)

The decades-old issue regarding the safety of the Mullaperiyar dam has once again come to the limelight after the Derna dam collapse in Libya that claimed over 3,800 lives. Following this incident, The New York Times expressed the opinion that the Mullaperiyar Dam in Kerala is among one of the major dams in the world that is 'nearing obsolescence.

Govt-owned WAPCOS scraps IPO plans

2023-09-26T12:34+0200financialexpress (en)

Public sector firm WAPCOS Ltd has decided to shelve its plan for an Initial Public Offering (IPO), through which the government was looking to divest shares. The maiden public issue was slated to be a complete Offer For Sale (OFS) of up to 32,500,000 equity shares by the promoter, Government of The....

Govt owned WAPCOS scraps IPO plans; withdrawal reasons not disclosed

2023-09-26T12:23+0200business-standard (en)

Public sector firm WAPCOS Ltd has decided to shelve its plan for an Initial Public Offering (IPO), through which the government was looking to divest shares. The maiden public issue was slated to be a complete Offer For Sale (OFS) of up to 32,500,000 equity shares by the promoter, Government of India .

Govt-owned WAPCOS scraps IPO plans

2023-09-26T11:47+0200devdiscourse (en)

Public sector firm WAPCOS Ltd has decided to shelve its plan for an Initial Public Offering IPO, through which the government was looking to divest shares. The maiden public issue was slated to be a complete Offer For Sale OFS of up to 32,500,000 equity shares by the promoter, Government of India .

Cops identify 42 flood-prone spots for quick response

2023-09-26T05:17+0200timesofindia (en)

Nagpur: City police have earmarked around 42 highly flood-prone places across the city where their surveillance would be intensified during torrential rains. The measure has been undertaken to ensure the cops are able to respond to any emergencies promptly especially during the nights.

Commentary: Natural disasters are becoming man-made catastrophes

2023-09-26T00:14+0200channelnewsasia (en)

LONDON: At the start of September, torrential rain in the Mediterranean led to severe flooding, infrastructure damage and deaths in multiple countries. As climate change expedites more extreme weather events like this, we need to consider how they’re framed.

Four years on, bridge on Kartarpur zero line nears completion in Pakistan

2023-09-25T21:38+0200HindustanTimes (en)

Four years since the opening of the Kartarpur Corridor, work on a bridge in Pakistan on the zero line of the corridor to connect to the India n side is nearing completion. The corridor crosses the flood plains of the Ravi and is prone to flooding. India has already constructed a bridge over the zero....

Recent disruptions at Apple facilities in India

2023-09-25T16:10+0200dunyanews (en)

US recognizes Cook Islands as sovereign nation, says Biden .(Reuters) - The United States is recognising the Cook Islands as a sovereign nation, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement ... President Macron says France will end its military presence in Niger, pull its ambassador after coup.

Sumitomo Metal to invest in Canada's Nano One

2023-09-25T15:30+0200dunyanews (en)

Egypt to hold presidential election Dec. 10-12.CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt will hold a presidential vote on Dec. 10-12, the elections authority said on Monday, with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi widely e... Exclusive: U.S. exploring potential space force hotline with China, U.S. commander says .

Joshimath in Jeopardy: Experts Suggest Remote Sensing Mapping for Disaster-prone UttarakhandPublished 4 minutes ago

2023-09-25T14:32+0200news18 (en)

The Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) has suggested a Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) – a remote sensing method – to examine the surface in disaster-prone Himalayan state Uttarakhand. This has been recommended in a study report to examine the cause behind cracks that appeared across....

El portaaviones 'Príncipe de Gales' es el agujero negro de la Royal Navy Británica

2023-09-25T03:42+0200theobjective (es)

‘El barco gafado’. Así es como llaman los marinos ingleses al portaaviones Príncipe de Gales , gemelo del Queen Elizabeth buque insignia de la Royal Navy británica. Carlos III heredó muchas cosas de su madre, y entre ellas, este dolor de muelas flotante que trae a su armada por la calle de la amargura.

India News | 24 Roads in 5 Districts Blocked Due to Rain-related Incidents in Himachal

2023-09-25T02:32+0200latestly (en)

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [ India ], September 25 (ANI): Almost three months after monsoon hit parts of Himachal Pradesh, heavy rainfall picked up pace again, blocking twenty-four roads in five districts of the state. According to the data by the State Disaster Management Authority, "16 roads remain....

Himachal: 24 roads in five districts blocked due to rains

2023-09-24T22:40+0200aninews (en)

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [ India ], September 25 (ANI): Almost three months after monsoon hit parts of Himachal Pradesh, heavy rainfall picked up pace again, blocking twenty-four roads in five districts of the state. According to the data by the State Disaster Management Authority, "16 roads remain....

Heavy rain sinks northern cities, towns

2023-09-24T20:20+0200newagebd (en)

Heavy rains for two days until Sunday afternoon in northern Bangladesh has left cities and towns sunk, leaving hundreds of families stranded with rain forecasts continuing through Sunday. The Water Development Board issued a flash flood alert for low lying areas in the Rangpur division, particularly....

AP News Summary at 9:57 a.m. EDT

2023-09-24T16:17+0200eagletribune (en)

KRAMATORSK, Ukraine (AP) — The train that runs from Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, to the city of Kramatorsk in the east stands apart from others in Ukraine. It is shrouded in solemn silence as passengers anticipate their final destination: the front-line areas where battles rage between Ukrainian and Russian forces.

Pinki Sris Rana A flood of recrimination

2023-09-24T14:48+0200nepalitimes (en)

Libya, Greece, Spain, China — videos of catastrophic floods have flooded the international media. Floods swept away most of the Libyan city of Derna, killing more than 11,000 people. Climate change was blamed, but it was also caused by war and unheeded warnings about weak dams.

Mah Dy CM Fadnavis announces compensation of Rs 10,000 each to flood-affected families

2023-09-24T11:17+0200uniindia (en)

Nagpur, Sep 24 (UNI) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced compensation of Rs 10,000 each to the flood-affected families and Rs 50,000 to shopkeepers who suffered heavy losses. Taking serious cognizance of the flood that created havoc in Nagpur city, the Deputy Chief Minister....

PM’s UNGA speech reversed India’s diplomatic gains manifold: analysts

2023-09-24T09:14+0200dailytimesPK (en)

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, while addressing the 78th UN General Assembly (UNGA) session on Friday, badly damaged India ’s so-called democratic stature and reversed its diplomatic gains made during the last three decades, believe analysts and foreign affairs experts.

'Flood-affected families to get Rs 10k, Rs 5L relief for bigger establishments'

2023-09-24T08:53+0200mid-day (en)

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday announced compensation of Rs 10,000 for flood-affected families and those whose small roadside establishments were damaged in heavy rains in Nagpur and upto Rs 5 lakh for bigger shops, reported news agency PTI.

Nagpur Rains: Orange Alert Today, Indian Army Joins Rescue Ops in Ambajhari; Schools, Colleges ShutPublished 2 minutes ago

2023-09-24T06:43+0200news18 (en)

Incessant rainfall lashed several parts of Maharashtra’s Nagpur city leading to low-lying areas being flooded and waterlogged. As the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has been conducting rescue operations in the city, now the India n Army has also joined the rescue mission, specifically in the waterlogged area of Nagpur’s Ambajhari.

Four die in city, many areas inundated after record rain on Saturday morning

2023-09-24T05:02+0200timesofindia (en)

Nagpur: At least four persons, including two women, died and 14 cattle drowned when the skies opened up late on Friday night, catching Nagpurians literally sleeping. Citizens woke up to flooded houses and streets as heavy rains continued to pound the city till early on Saturday morning The deceased....

Showers leave Noida battling with outages for 8 hrs, flood Gzb roads

2023-09-24T04:53+0200timesofindia (en)

Noida: Heavy and gusty winds led to power cuts for around 7-8 hours in different parts of the city on Saturday. In some areas, residents alleged there was no power from 1pm to 8pm. According to data sourced from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the city recorded 25.5mm rain till 5.30pm on Saturday.

Showers flood city; Pune may get over 64.5 mm rainfall: IMD

2023-09-23T23:13+0200expressindia (en)

Heavy rain lashed the city and the neighbouring areas on Saturday, flooding roads and causing tree-felling in several areas. Till 8.30pm on Saturday, Shivajinagar reported 19mm rain and Chinchwad received 50mm with the IMD predicting more rain in store.

India Nagpur rains: Flood-affected families to get Rs 10k, upto Rs 5L relief for bigger establishments, says Fadnavis About 3 hours ago

2023-09-23T22:12+0200devdiscourse (en)

Nagpur rains: Flood-affected families to get Rs 10k, upto Rs 5L relief for bigger establishments, says Fadnavis Country: India SHARE; Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday announced compensation of Rs 10,000 for flood-affected families and those whose small roadside....

Amid heavy waterlogging, Maharashtra govt asks people to move to higher grounds; rescue ops on

2023-09-23T22:12+0200devdiscourse (en)

Visuals from the rainfall-affected areas showed a team of NDRF carrying out rescue operations, helping people to come out from flooded homes and streets. India n army engagning in a rescue operation after heavy rains lashed parts of Nagpur in Maharashtra (Photo/ANI).

Woman dead, 400 rescued as heavy rains flood several parts of Nagpur

2023-09-23T22:12+0200devdiscourse (en)

Heavy rains over a span of few hours flooded many parts of Nagpur city, following which more than 400 people, including 70 students from a school for the speech and hearing-impaired, were rescued, said Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavi on Saturday.

Last week of monsoon forecast to be dry

2023-09-23T20:41+0200newagebd (en)

The last week of the monsoon is forecast to be dry. Bangladesh Meteorological Department on Saturday said that the next days would become drier with a gradual drop in rainfall. ‘The temperature might slightly rise in the days after today,’ said meteorologist Afroza Sultana.

Nagpur flood-affected families to get Rs 10,000, Rs 5 lakh for bigger set-ups

2023-09-23T20:23+0200indiatoday (en)

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday announced compensation of Rs 10,000 for flood-affected families and those whose small roadside establishments were damaged in heavy rains in Nagpur and up to Rs 5 lakh for bigger shops. Vidarbha's largest city witnessed extremely heavy....

PM’s UNGA speech reversed India’s diplomatic gains manifold: analysts

2023-09-23T19:19+0200app-en (en)

Dr. Saeed Ahmad Ali. LAHORE, Sep 23 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, while addressing the 78th UN General Assembly (UNGA) session on Friday, badly damaged India ’s so-called democratic stature and reversed its diplomatic gains made during the last three decades, believe analysts and foreign affairs experts.

India News | Two LeT Militants Arrested in J-K's Baramulla

2023-09-23T18:17+0200latestly (en)

Srinagar, Sep 23 (PTI) Two Lashkar-e-Taiba militants were arrested along with arms and ammunition in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district, police said on Saturday. Police on Thursday got an input that a person identified as Yaseen Ahmad Shah, Baramulla's Janbazpora, is missing from his home and....

India News | Hours After Wife's Gang Rape, UP Couple Die by Consuming Poison

2023-09-23T18:17+0200latestly (en)

Basti/Gorakhpur (UP), Sep 23 (PTI) A man and his wife allegedly died by consuming poison hours after the latter was gang-raped in a village of Uttar Pradesh's Basti district, police said on Saturday. An FIR has been filed over the incident and two men have been arrested in connection, they added.

India News | Ex-IAS Officer Sudhanshu Pandey Takes Oath as Ladakh's First State Election Commissioner

2023-09-23T18:00+0200latestly (en)

Leh, Sep 23 (PTI) Former IAS officer Sudhanshu Pandey took oath as the first state election commissioner of the Union Territory of Ladakh on Saturday, an official spokesperson said. Lieutenant Governor Brigadier (retired) B D Mishra administered the oath of office to Pandey at the Raj Niwas here, he added.

India News | MP: Female Cheetah Veera Shifted to Soft Release 'boma' from Quarantine Enclosure in Kuno National Park

2023-09-23T18:00+0200latestly (en)

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Female cheetah Veera was shifted to a soft release 'boma' from the quarantine enclosure in Kuno National Park (KNP) in Sheopur in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday, taking the number of the big cats that made this transition during the week to 12, officials said.

Residents wade through floodwaters in India's Nagpur

2023-09-23T15:58+0200presstv-ir (en)

Torrential rains and overflowing waterways flooded India 's western Nagpur city on Saturday (September 23) compelling residents living in low-lying areas to flee to safer places. Officials say disaster response teams have rescued 200-300 people after the city was hit by heavy rainfall of over 100....

1 dead, 400 rescued as heavy rains flood Nagpur

2023-09-23T15:13+0200rediff (en)

The weather department has issued an orange alert in the district for the next 24 hours. The administration has declared a holiday for schools and colleges as a precautionary measure. Teams from the National Disaster Response (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) were engaged to carry out rescue operations.

Woman dead, 400 rescued as heavy rains flood several parts of Nagpur

2023-09-23T14:15+0200business-standard (en)

He said an elderly woman and 14 cattle lost their lives following the heavy rains. The deputy CM said those rescued have been shifted to temporary shelters and provided food and other necessary things. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Fadnavis spoke to the Nagpur collector to take stock of the situation.

Woman dead, 400 rescued as heavy rains flood several parts of Nagpur

2023-09-23T13:14+0200mid-day (en)

Heavy rains in over a span of just few hours flooded many parts of Nagpur city; More than 400 citizens were moved to safer areas by NDRF and SDRF personnel; An elderly woman lost her life due to the downpours. Heavy rains in Maharashtra's Nagpur over a span of just few hours flooded many parts of....

Woman dead, 400 rescued as heavy rains flood several parts of Nagpur

2023-09-23T13:02+0200HindustanTimes (en)

Heavy rains over a span of few hours flooded many parts of Nagpur city, following which more than 400 people, including 70 students from a school for the speech and hearing-impaired, were rescued, said Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavi on Saturday.

India News | Amid Heavy Waterlogging, Maharashtra Govt Asks People to Move to Higher Grounds; Rescue Ops on

2023-09-23T12:15+0200latestly (en)

Nagpur (Maharashtra) [ India ], September 23 (ANI): As many as 200 to 300 people were rescued by the National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force after Ambajhari Lake overflowed due to heavy rainfall in parts of Nagpur for the last two days, said District Collector of Nagpur Vipin Itankar on Saturday.

Fresh spell of rain lashes parts of Delhi, brings relief from warm weather

2023-09-23T12:03+0200cambodiantimes (en)

New Delhi [ India ], September 23 (ANI): Fresh spells of rain lashed parts of the national capital in the mid hours of Saturday bringing down the temperature in the city. Visuals from near India Gate show cars, autorickshaws and scooter-borne riders traversing the wet roads through the rains.

Maharashtra govt asks people to move to higher grounds

2023-09-23T11:55+0200aninews (en)

Nagpur (Maharashtra) [ India ], September 23 (ANI): As many as 200 to 300 people were rescued by the National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force after Ambajhari Lake overflowed due to heavy rainfall in parts of Nagpur for the last two days, said District Collector of Nagpur Vipin Itankar on Saturday.

Staah And Asian Hospitality Management Leader Archipelago Announce Partnership

2023-09-23T10:48+0200businessnewsthisweek (en)

India 23 September 2023: The tech partnership will fuse together the benefits of STAAH ’s advanced online distribution technology with Archipelago ’s vision to operate ‘best in class’ properties that exceed the expectations of guests, owners and employees.

India News | Fresh Spell of Rain Lashes Parts of Delhi, Brings Relief from Warm Weather

2023-09-23T10:43+0200latestly (en)

New Delhi [ India ], September 23 (ANI): Fresh spells of rain lashed parts of the national capital in the mid hours of Saturday bringing down the temperature in the city. Visuals from near India Gate show cars, autorickshaws and scooter-borne riders traversing the wet roads through the rains.

Rain lashes parts of national capital

2023-09-23T10:23+0200aninews (en)

New Delhi [ India ], September 23 (ANI): Fresh spells of rain lashed parts of the national capital in the mid hours of Saturday bringing down the temperature in the city. Visuals from near India Gate show cars, autorickshaws and scooter-borne riders traversing the wet roads through the rains.

India Maharashtra rains: NDRF rescues 6 people stranded in Nagpur’s Ambajhari Lake area About 2 hours ago

2023-09-23T10:07+0200devdiscourse (en)

Maharashtra rains: NDRF rescues 6 people stranded in Nagpur’s Ambajhari Lake area A team of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Saturday evacuated as many as six people stranded in the Ambajhari Lake area following heavy rainfall in parts of Nagpur city in Maharashtra. Visual from the site (Pic credit/NDRF).

Heavy rains flood several areas in Nagpur; 180 rescued

2023-09-23T10:07+0200devdiscourse (en)

Heavy rains flooded many parts of Nagpur city, following which 180 people, including 40 students from a school for the hearing and speech-impaired, were rescued, said Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavi on Saturday.The National Disaster Response NDRF and State Disaster Response Force....

Maharashtra govt monitoring rainfall situation: BJP state chief

2023-09-23T09:06+0200aninews (en)

Maharashtra rains: "State govt monitoring situation," says BJP state chief Bawankule. ANI | Updated: Sep 23, 2023 12:35 IST. Nagpur (Maharashtra) [ India ], September 23 (ANI): Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Saturday said that the state government is monitoring the situation after....

India News | Maharashtra Rains: NDRF Rescues 6 People Stranded in Nagpur’s Ambajhari Lake Area

2023-09-23T07:43+0200latestly (en)

Nagpur (Maharashtra) [ India ], September 23 (ANI): A team of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Saturday evacuated as many as six people stranded in the Ambajhari Lake area following heavy rainfall in parts of Nagpur city in Maharashtra. A team was deployed in the rain-affected area to rescue people, NDRF said.

NDRF rescues 6 people stranded in Nagpur’s Ambajhari Lake area

2023-09-23T07:25+0200aninews (en)

Nagpur (Maharashtra) [ India ], September 23 (ANI): A team of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Saturday evacuated as many as six people stranded in the Ambajhari Lake area following heavy rainfall in parts of Nagpur city in Maharashtra. A team was deployed in the rain-affected area to rescue people, NDRF said.

PM scheduled to visit Vadodara, Bodeli on Sept 27

2023-09-23T06:04+0200timesofindia (en)

Times News Network Vadodara: The city and district units of BJP in Vadodara and Chhota Udepur districts are gearing up for a scheduled visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 27. The Prime Minister is scheduled to address public meetings in Vadodara and Bodeli on the day.

Kakar reminds world of unkept flood aid pledge

2023-09-23T05:15+0200wn (en)

• Points out India is trying to impose ‘final solution’ of Kashmir dispute • Cautions against attempts to selectively provide climate funds on basis of geopolitical considerations • Says Pakistan’s shift to geo-economics is underway UNITED NATIONS: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar urged....

High water mark for innovative UQ flood monitoring system

2023-09-23T05:12+0200indiaeducationdiary (en)

A tool developed by researchers at The University of Queensland that measures floodwater depth and velocity will be sold globally after it was licensed to a US-based company. and from UQ’s School of Civil Engineering invented an automated system to provide real-time water monitoring during natural....

India News | BSF, Punjab Police, Sister Agencies Hold Coordination Meeting to Enhance Coordination

2023-09-23T02:32+0200latestly (en)

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A co-ordination meeting with officers from different departments of Punjab Police and sister agencies from Central departments was held at Frontier HQrs BSF on Friday. Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], September 23 (ANI): A coordination meeting with....

Massey graduate designs lifejacket for Indian flood rescuers

2023-09-23T02:10+0200rnz-co-nz (en)

Floods in India claimed hundreds of lives this monsoon season, but an Indian expat in New Zealand is hoping his new invention will help bring the toll down. Massey doctoral graduate Areef Shaik came to Aotearoa in 2018 and has spent much of the past five years designing a new type of lifejacket for....

Massey graduate designs lifejacket for Indian flood rescuers

2023-09-23T02:04+0200radionz (en)

Floods in India claimed hundreds of lives this monsoon season, but an Indian expat in New Zealand is hoping his new invention will help bring the toll down. Massey doctoral graduate Areef Shaik came to Aotearoa in 2018 and has spent much of the past five years designing a new type of lifejacket for....

BSF, Punjab Police, sister agencies hold coordination meeting

2023-09-22T22:29+0200aninews (en)

Chandigarh (Punjab) [ India ], September 23 (ANI): A coordination meeting with officers from different departments of Punjab Police and sister agencies from Central departments was held at Frontier HQrs BSF on Friday. The meeting was chaired by Dr Atul Fulzele, IPS, Inspector General, Punjab Frontier, Border Security Force (BSF).

LG approves allotment of 3,360 sqm land at Bhalaswa for construction of sewage pumping station

2023-09-22T20:42+0200cambodiantimes (en)

New Delhi [ India ], September 22 (ANI): In an effort to ensure the implementation of development projects Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Friday approved the allotment of 3,360 sqm land at Bhalaswa to Delhi Jal Board for the construction of Sewage Pumping Station in Badli assembly constituency.

Rain Continues in Many Parts of Kerala; IMD Issues 'Yellow Alert'Published 2 minutes ago

2023-09-22T20:11+0200news18 (en)

As incessant rains continued to lash several parts of Kerala, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued “yellow alert” warning isolated heavy rains in seven districts. Heavy rainfall was predicted in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam districts.

India News | LG Approves Allotment of 3,360 Sqm Land at Bhalaswa for Construction of Sewage Pumping Station

2023-09-22T19:22+0200latestly (en)

New Delhi [ India ], September 22 (ANI): In an effort to ensure the implementation of development projects Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Friday approved the allotment of 3,360 sqm land at Bhalaswa to Delhi Jal Board for the construction of Sewage Pumping Station in Badli assembly constituency.

Business News | CII UP Health Summit 2023 Empowering Wellness: Transforming Lives for a Healthy Future

2023-09-22T14:14+0200latestly (en)

PNN. New Delhi [ India ], September 22: In a significant stride towards fostering a healthier future for Uttar Pradesh, the CII UP Health Summit 2023 kicked off on Friday, September 15, 2023, in Lucknow. The summit, operating under the theme "Empowering Wellness: Transforming Lives for a Healthy....

Rain continues in many parts of Kerala, IMD issues yellow alert for 7 districts

2023-09-22T14:00+0200thehindu (en)

As incessant rain continued to lash several parts of Kerala, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on September 23 issued yellow alert warning for isolated heavy rain in seven districts. The IMD update came at 4 p.m. on the day. Heavy rainfall was predicted in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam,....

Rain continues in many parts of Kerala; IMD issues 'yellow alert'

2023-09-22T13:57+0200timesofindia (en)

Heavy rainfall was predicted in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam districts. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Incessant rains continue to lash several parts of The India Meteorological Department ( IMD ) on Friday issued a " yellow alert " warning of isolated heavy rains in seven districts.

Heavy rainfall predicted in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam districts by IMD

2023-09-22T13:36+0200businessinsider-in (en)

Thiruvananthapuram, As incessant rains continued to lash several parts of Kerala, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued "yellow alert" warning isolated heavy rains in seven districts. Heavy rainfall was predicted in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam districts.

Kerala Rains: Incessant Rain Continues to Lash Many Parts of State; IMD Issues 'Yellow Alert' for Seven Districts

2023-09-22T13:17+0200latestly (en)

The District Collector has asked local people to be vigil as the shutters would be raised by another 10 cm later in the day, an official statement said here. Heavy rains lashed hilly areas in Kottayam on Thursday causing landslides in two places and disrupting traffic on various roads, including the....

Rain continues in many parts of Kerala; IMD issues 'yellow alert'

2023-09-22T13:06+0200economictimes (en)

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'yellow alert' for heavy rains in seven districts of Kerala, including Thiruvananthapuram and Kottayam. The northern districts of Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod are also expected to experience thunderstorms and heavy rains.

Rain continues in many parts of Kerala; IMD issues 'yellow alert'

2023-09-22T12:32+0200devdiscourse (en)

Thiruvananthapuram Updated: 22-09-2023 16:01 IST | Created: 22-09-2023 15:58 IST Representative image Image Credit: ANI Country: India SHARE; As incessant rains continued to lash several parts of Kerala, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued ''yellow alert'' warning isolated heavy rains in seven districts.

IISER Bhopal Researchers use statistical methods for improved forecasting of rainfall in Indian River basins

2023-09-22T05:22+0200indiaeducationdiary (en)

BHOPAL : India n Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal (IISER Bhopal) Researchers collaborated with Australian universities and research organizations to develop statistical techniques to enhance the accuracy of rainfall predictions in Indian River basins.

Landslides in two places in Kerala's Kottayam following sudden heavy rain; roads blocked

2023-09-21T17:39+0200devdiscourse (en)

Country: India SHARE; Heavy rains lashed hilly areas in Kerala's Kottayam district on Thursday causing landslides in two places and disrupting traffic on various roads, including the one leading to the popular hill station of Vagamon. The sudden heavy rains also led to rise in water levels of....

The Resilient City of Jakarta is Full of Threats from Climate and Health Disasters

2023-09-21T07:25+0200kompas-id (en)

KOMPAS/TOTOK WIJAYANTO. Pollution haze shrouded the sky of Jakarta as the city hosted the 43rd ASEAN Summit on Sunday (3/9/2023). According to the IQAir website, on Sunday around 11:00 the air quality index value in Jakarta was 164, which is considered unhealthy.

Fifty years ago | Bhutto does not visualise another war with India

2023-09-21T00:21+0200thehindu (en)

From Easwar Sagar. Washington, Sept. 20. The Pakistan Prime Minister, Mr. Z. A. Bhutto, left Washington this morning, after two days of talks with the U.S. President, Mr. Nixon, his principal objective in coming here apparently unfulfilled. Mr. Bhutto received assurances of continued American....

Extraordinary Heatwave Breaks Record

2023-09-20T21:30+0200greaterkashmir (en)

In the ongoing month, Srinagar experienced its hottest September day in over half a century, with temperatures reaching 34.2 degrees Celsius on September 12. The previous record, dating back to September 1, 1970, stood at 33.8 degrees Celsius. The all-time highest September temperature in Srinagar....

Review: Siddhartha; The Boy Who Became the Buddha by Advait Kottary

2023-09-20T20:42+0200HindustanTimes (en)

Writing about a spiritual teacher can be hard, especially because people already have a lot of impressions and projections to hold on to. Any deviation from the expected can lead to unpleasant reactions. It is remarkable that Kottary found the courage to pick a protagonist that many other authors....

India Heavy rains lash Odisha, more showers in forecast About an hour ago

2023-09-20T14:01+0200devdiscourse (en)

Heavy rains lash Odisha, more showers in forecast Heavy rains lashed most parts of Odisha on Wednesday with the weather office predicting more showers over the next 48 hours.A low-pressure area along with a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal amid an active south-west monsoon triggered the heavy rains, officials said.

Pixxel Partners With Sanborn to Arm Customers With Hyperspectral Data

2023-09-20T13:30+0200eagletribune (en)

, a leader in cutting-edge hyperspectral earth-imaging technology, announced a partnership with Sanborn , a leading geospatial solutions company at the forefront of spatial data collection. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: (Photo: Business Wire) Using Pixxel’s....

Rectification of "Tarnah Bridge" to take more than 5 Months to complete: NHAI replies in RTI

2023-09-20T13:02+0200uniindia (en)

Jammu, Sep 20 (UNI) The National Authority of India (NHAI) in response to an application under Right to Information Act on Wednesday has informed that rectification of damaged portion of Tarnah bridge on National Highway between Jammu to Lakhanpur would take more than five months to complete.

World food crisis arouses international concern

2023-09-20T12:40+0200kcnawatch (en)

The World Food Programme (WFP) recently stated that about 345 million people have faced food shortage in 82 countries. It said that though the demand for food is growing, the available resources are limited, expressing concern over it. Last year, 310 million people were reportedly hit by food crisis....

Climate tech startup Aurassure raises Rs 4 crore in funding

2023-09-20T10:49+0200economictimes (en)

Aurassure, through its IoT-enabled systems, collects real-time data and analyses it to provide accurate forecasts and updates on disasters and frequently changing weather patterns like floods, air pollution, and rainfall along with other climate data. The company's clients include Tata Realty, L&T Realty, P&G, , IIT Bombay and Google.

IISER Bhopal Researchers Develop Technique To Improve Accuracy Of Rainfall Predictions

2023-09-20T09:22+0200ndtvnews (en)

New Delhi: With an aim to enhance the accuracy of rainfall predictions in India n River basins, researchers from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal (IISER Bhopal) in collaboration with Australian universities have developed a statistical technique that will reduce the challenges posed by the erratic and irregular rainfall.

Bisalpur water reaches 53 Prithviraj Nagar colonies

2023-09-20T05:37+0200timesofindia (en)

Jaipur: Public Health and Engineering Department (PHED) minister Mahesh Joshi on Tuesday inaugurated the first phase of the Bisalpur Dam-supplied Prithviraj Nagar drinking water project. Although the PHED had aimed to supply Bisalpur water to 1,100 colonies under the first phase, the project was....

ACS suma 16 adjudicaciones en verano con la ampliación de un hospital en Nueva York

2023-09-20T00:13+0200cronicaglobal (es)

La filial estadounidense también ha anunciado que se va a encargar de ampliar el centro médico Strong Memorial Hospital de la Universidad de Rochester, en Nueva York. Con un presupuesto de 600 millones de euros, la filial de ACS remodelará el hospital aumentando el departamento de emergencias y....

Press Release: Under the influence of Low Pressure Area over Northwest Bay of Bengal off West Bengal-Odisha coasts, heavy to very heavy rainfall likely over East India during next 3 days.

2023-09-19T12:30+0200mausam (en)

1 0–––– Government of India Ministry of Earth Sciences India Meteorological Department Press Release Date: 19th September, 2023 Time of Issue: 1300 hours IST Subject: 1) A Low Pressure Area has formed over Northwest Bay of Bengal off West Bengal- Odisha coasts.

Gujarat floods: BJP delayed release of Narmada water for Modi’s birthday, alleges Congress The sudden release of water led to floods and resulted in ‘large-scale damage’ in the state, the party claimed. Scroll Staff · 16 minutes ago

2023-09-19T12:11+0200scroll-in (en)

The Congress on Monday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Gujarat had delayed the release of water from the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada River to coincide with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday on September 17, The India n Express reported.

Guj Congress calls Narmada flood man-made disaster

2023-09-19T11:41+0200timesofindia (en)

The Congress party in Gujarat has accused officials of causing a "man-made disaster" by releasing 18 lakh cusecs of water from the Narmada dam, leading to widespread destruction. The state government, however, claims that heavy rainfall and water inflow from the Sardar Sarovar dam's catchment areas caused the release.

Election campaign

2023-09-19T09:40+0200archyde (en)

2023-08-16 21:10:00 News. Society 00:10, 17 August 2023 photo: © IStockphoto Neurosurgeon Brett Osborne leads the Senolytix anti-aging center, where they help develop healthy habits. In an interview with Fox News, the doctor shared five daily health habits he advises his patients to help them achieve longevity.

Environment Subscribers only The unexpected impact of extreme weather events on forced marriages

2023-09-19T05:55+0200LeMonde-en (en)

Punyma, a 17-year-old girl living near the town of Natore, Bangladesh, in a field behind her house. The girl narrowly missed being married off at the age of 13. Near Natore, Natore district, Bangladesh, June 6, 2023. ROBIN TUTENGES / HANS LUCAS. Climate disruption could have some unexpected indirect consequences.

Heavy showers continue in Rajasthan, 10 dead in rain-related incidents

2023-09-18T19:09+0200business-standard (en)

North Western Railway cancelled two trains and partially cancelled eight other trains as water level at a bridge between Bharuch and Ankleshwar in neighbouring Gujarat was above the danger mark. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said heavy showers are likely to continue in some parts of....

Gujarat BJP held back Narmada waters on PM Modi's birthday, creating a deluge, alleges Congress

2023-09-18T17:42+0200newindianexpress (en)

AHMEDABAD: The Opposition Congress claimed the state's BJP government refused to release the water from the dam when farmers needed it and instead stored it so that the reservoir overflowed on September 17, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday, Congress also alleged that the government decided to....

"Shivraj Singh Chouhan should apologize ..."

2023-09-18T16:59+0200aninews (en)

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Randeep Surjewala (Photo/ANI) "Shivraj Singh Chouhan should apologize for drowning Omkareshwar town": Randeep Surjewala. ANI | Updated: Sep 18, 2023 20:26 IST. Bhopal ( ) [ India ], September 18 (ANI): Rajya Sabha MP Randeep Surjewala slammed the Shivraj Singh Chouhan....

Gujarat rain: NDRF evacuates 110 people from low lying areas of Aravalli

2023-09-18T15:05+0200aninews (en)

NDRF evacuates 110 people from low-lying areas of Aravalli, Gujarat (Photo/ANI) Gujarat rain: NDRF evacuates 110 people from low lying areas of Aravalli. ANI | Updated: Sep 18, 2023 18:30 IST. (Gujarat) [ India ], September 18 (ANI): In an ongoing rescue operation, the National Disaster Response....

Kashmir now a settler-colonial project, Kashmiri leader tells Islamic convention

2023-09-18T14:33+0200app-en (en)

WASHINGTON, Sep 04 (APP):A noted Kashmiri leader told the annual Convention of the Islamic Society of North American (ISNA) in Chicago that Jammu and Kashmir, which India unilaterally annexed in August 2019, was now “a full-fledged settler-colonial project,” one similar to Israel’s in the occupied Palestinian territories.

Press Release: Isolated extremely heavy rainfall very likely over Gujarat state and very heavy rainfall over south Rajasthan today and decrease thereafter.

2023-09-18T12:48+0200mausam (en)

1 0–––– Government of India Ministry of Earth Sciences India Meteorological Department Press Release Date: 18th September, 2023 Time of Issue: 1245 hours IST Subject: 1) Isolated extremely heavy rainfall very likely over Gujarat state and very heavy rainfall over south Rajasthan today and decrease thereafter.

A design to the rescue - lifejackets for use in India

2023-09-18T11:20+0200rnz-co-nz (en)

Record-breaking floods in India claimed hundreds of lives this monsoon season, but an Indian expat in New Zealand is hoping his new invention will help bring the toll down. Massey doctoral graduate Areez Shaik came to Aotearoa in 2018 and has spent much of the past five years designing a new type of....

A design to the rescue - lifejackets for use in India

2023-09-18T11:15+0200radionz (en)

Record-breaking floods in India claimed hundreds of lives this monsoon season, but an Indian expat in New Zealand is hoping his new invention will help bring the toll down. Massey doctoral graduate Areez Shaik came to Aotearoa in 2018 and has spent much of the past five years designing a new type of....

‘Man-made disaster’: Gujarat BJP govt held back Narmada waters for PM Modi’s birthday, causing flood downstream, says Congress

2023-09-18T10:22+0200expressindia (en)

A day after the Gujarat government opened the floodgates of the Sardar Sarovar dam, the Opposition Congress said the state BJP government refused to release the dam’s waters when farmers needed it but, instead, stored it so that the reservoir overflowed on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday on September 17.

Mumbai-Delhi train traffic hit as Narmada river crosses danger mark in Gujarat

2023-09-18T09:23+0200businessinsider-in (en)

Train traffic on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route has been halted for nearly 11 hours since Sunday night as the Narmada river is flowing above the danger mark between Bharuch and Ankleshwar stations in Gujarat, Western Railway said on Monday. Bharuch falls on the Mumbai-Delhi route which is one of India 's busiest.

Weather update: Rainfall to continue over Gujarat; Yellow, Orange alerts in parts of Rajasthan

2023-09-18T09:20+0200expressindia (en)

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that heavy rainfall will continue in Gujarat on Monday after incessant rains lashed many parts of the state on Sunday. The rains flooded low-lying areas and cut off several villages, with Narmada and other rivers being in full spate.

Heavy rain triggers flood alert along Tapi in Gujarat; schools closed in Jalore

2023-09-18T05:59+0200HindustanTimes (en)

In the wake of heavy rainfall lashing Gujarat, authorities have taken precautionary measures to manage the surging water levels in the state's prominent dams. The Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada River and the Ukai Dam over the Tapi River have witnessed significant water release as a result of....

India weather update: IMD issues Orange alert for parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and THESE states – Check complete forecast

2023-09-18T05:09+0200financialexpress (en)

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued flash flood warning for few watersheds and neighbourhoods of several states including Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, South part of East Rajasthan, Gujarat Region and adjoining West Madhya Pradesh, Saurashtra and Kutch Met Sub-divisions during the next 24 hours.

Turkey to takeaway chicken: our language is forever (preg)spreading

2023-09-18T01:03+0200watoday (en)

Spare a thought for the Macquarie Dictionary. No sooner has its lavish Ninth Edition arrived in the world, the world has changed. Launched last week, boosted by doomscrolling and bachelor’s handbag (a takeaway roast chook), the lexicon is already one step behind a restless English.

Heavy Rains, Flood-Like Situation In Madhya Pradesh, Over 8,700 Evacuated

2023-09-17T22:42+0200ndtvnews (en)

Bhopal: More than 8,700 people have been shifted to safer places after heavy rains caused flood-like situation in many areas in Malwa and Nimar regions of Madhya Pradesh, officials said on Sunday. Khargone, Barwani, Dhar, Khandwa, Burhanpur, Alirajpur and Indore districts saw heavy rains in the last two days.

Signs of climate change in J&K

2023-09-17T21:38+0200greaterkashmir (en)

Prolonged dry spell coupled with heat wave in Jammu and Kashmir clearly indicates how climate change is gradually affecting our fragile eco-system. On September 12, 2023, Srinagar recorded Hottest September day’ in 53 years, at 34.2°C temperature. On September 1, 1970.

More than 8,700 shifted as rains cause flood-like situation in parts of Madhya Pradesh

2023-09-17T19:33+0200newindianexpress (en)

BHOPAL: More than 8,700 people have been shifted to safer places after heavy rains caused the flood-like situation in many areas in the Malwa and Nimar regions of Madhya Pradesh, officials said on Sunday. Khargone, Barwani, Dhar, Khandwa, Burhanpur, Alirajpur and Indore districts saw heavy rains in the last two days.

Red alert issued for Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh receives highest rainfall since 1958

2023-09-17T16:52+0200indiatoday (en)

The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for Gujarat on Sunday, saying the state would receive "heavy to extremely heavy rainfall" on September 17 and 18. It also issued an ‘orange’ alert for the state on September 19. "Gujarat Region is expected to witness heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, surpassing 204.

Madhya Pradesh: Pregnant woman, family airlifted from flooded Ujjain village

2023-09-17T16:09+0200aninews (en)

Pregnant woman, family airlifted from flooded Ujjain village. (Photo/ANI) Madhya Pradesh: Pregnant woman, family airlifted from flooded Ujjain village. ANI | Updated: Sep 17, 2023 19:39 IST. ) [ India ], September 17 (ANI): Three persons including a pregnant woman were successfully evacuated from a....

El 23% de la población mundial está en riesgo de inundaciones extremas

2023-09-17T13:05+0200elperiodico (es)

Un mundo inmerso en una crisis climática también es un mundo cada vez más expuesto a los fenómenos meteorológicos extremos. A eventos que antaño ocurrían cada cien años y que ahora, debido al caos climático, se han vuelto más intensos y frecuentes en todo el mundo .

J-K: 2-day workshop on disaster preparedness held in Srinagar

2023-09-17T09:00+0200cambodiantimes (en)

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [ India ], September 17 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir Government recently organised a two-day workshop on disaster preparedness in Srinagar. The two-day event saw the participation of a large number of people. Youth, working as volunteers also participated in the workshop....

Roz Purcell ‘informa en vivo’ desde el ‘cráter de un meteorito’ en una divertida publicación de Instagram

2023-09-16T20:28+0200notiulti (es)

El enorme agujero que había aparecido en la playa del norte de Dublín durante la reciente ola de calor desconcertó a los lugareños hasta que se supo que en realidad había sido cavado por dos muchachos aburridos de Dublín con palas de plástico. La historia, que incluso llegó a los noticieros....

Los niños también sufren efectos de inundaciones y otros desastres naturales: así debe hablarles del fenómeno de El Niño

2023-09-14T17:03+0200eluniverso (es)

Un desastre natural es sinónimo de destrucción en todas sus facetas: la pérdida de vidas animales y humanas, de infraestructura crítica, como puentes y viviendas, y el inevitable revés económico que supone intentar reponer el saldo de un evento catastrófico. El fenómeno de El Niño que sufrió Ecuador entre finales de 1997 y 1998 dejó más de 20.

Las tormentas en India dejan al menos 21 muertos en el estado de Uttar Pradesh

2023-09-12T09:32+0200eldebate (es)

El temporal ha obligado a cerrar algunas escuelas y ha provocado el derrumbe de tejados y anegamientos. Al menos 21 personas han fallecido en el estado de Uttar Pradesh, en el norte de India , por una tormenta que ha azotado la zona con relámpagos y lluvias torrenciales.

Las tormentas en India dejan al menos 21 muertos en el estado de Uttar Pradesh

2023-09-12T08:06+0200europapress (es)

MADRID, 12 Sep. (EUROPA PRESS) - Al menos 21 personas han fallecido en el estado de Uttar Pradesh, en el norte de India , por una tormenta que ha azotado la zona con relámpagos y lluvias torrenciales. Los rayos han causado la muerte de cuatro personas, mientras que 15 han fallecido por las lluvias y....

Las tormentas en India dejan al menos 21 muertos en el estado de Uttar Pradesh

2023-09-12T08:05+0200levante-emv (es)