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How Climate Change And Warming Oceans Led To Kolkata's Historic Downpour
As Kolkata begins to mop up after one of its worst deluges in recent memory, scientists warn that such extreme weather events are no longer anomalies - they are becoming the new normal.
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Calcutta High Court Seeks Reports From Power Utility, Civic Body Over Electrocution Deaths
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday sought a report from the private power utility, CESC Ltd, on multiple electrocution deaths in Kolkata and its suburbs due to waterlogging.
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State vs Discom Blame Game Over Electrocution Deaths During Kolkata Deluge
A day after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused power utility CESC of negligence leading to electrocution deaths in Kolkata and nearby areas yesterday, the discom has disowned responsibility
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More Rain In 6 Hours Than Last 22 Days Combined: Why Kolkata Is Flooded
Between September 1 and September 22, Kolkata received 178.6 mm of rainfall, 16 per cent lower than the normal of 213.7 mm during this period. And between 8.30 am yesterday and 8.30 am today, the City of Joy received 247.4 mm of rain
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5 of Family, Including 2 Children, Electrocuted In Maharashtra
In a heart-wrenching incident, five members of a family, including two children, lost their lives due to electrocution in Erandol taluka of Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on Wednesday, officials said.
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Five Electrocuted To Death During Janmashtami Celebrations In Hyderabad
At least five people were electrocuted to death and four others were injured when a Rath taken out as part of Sri Krishnashtami celebrations came in contact with an electric wire in Hyderabad.
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Heavy Rain Forces Kerala School To Declare Holiday, Roof Collapses Hours Later
A major tragedy was narrowly averted on Wednesday after the ceiling of an auditorium at Kodaly Government Upper Primary School in Thrissur collapsed -- fortunately, on a day when the school was closed due to heavy rains.
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Monsoon Kills 116 In Himachal, Causes Loss Of Rs 1,230 Crore: Report
The monsoon season in Himachal Pradesh has turned deadly, with a cumulative death toll of 116 people reported between June 20 and July 18, according to a report released by the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
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"Can't Get Mouth Open": Delhi Woman To Lover Midway Through Husband's Murder
A 36-year-old man's death in Delhi's Uttam Nagar, initially attributed to accidental electrocution, has turned into a murder case following the discovery of a chat between his wife and cousin.
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Heavy Rain Inundates Kota, Other Rajasthan Districts, Trains Hit, 12 Dead
Widespread rain across Rajasthan has left colonies inundated and rivers overflowing, with the state administration grappling with the situation in the worst-affected districts of Kota, Pali, Jalore, and Dholpur.
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Assam Approves 'Gajah Mitra' Scheme To Tackle Human-Elephant Conflict
The Assam Cabinet on Thursday approved the 'Gajah Mitra' scheme to combat the human-elephant conflict in the state.
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Man, 25, Dies Of Electrocution While Crossing Waterlogged Gurugram Street On Bike
A 25-year-old man returning home on a bike from a gymnasium late on Wednesday night was electrocuted to death while crossing a waterlogged street in Gurugram, said the police.
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3 Family Members Including Pregnant Woman Die Of Electrocution In Tamil Nadu
In a tragic incident during a temple festival, three members of the same family, including a 7-month pregnant woman, died due to electrocution in the Kariseri village of Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district, officials said on Monday.
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UP Man, Daughter, Niece Burnt To Death As Live Wire Falls On Them
A man, his daughter and his niece were burnt to death after a high-tension electric cable fell on them in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur.
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Class 7 Student Among 3 Electrocuted In Tamil Nadu: Police
In a tragic incident, three people including a Class 7 student were electrocuted to death when they inadvertently stepped onto an illegal electric fence erected to prevent wild boars from entering into the farmlands.
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How Climate Change And Warming Oceans Led To Kolkata's Historic Downpour
As Kolkata begins to mop up after one of its worst deluges in recent memory, scientists warn that such extreme weather events are no longer anomalies - they are becoming the new normal.
-
Calcutta High Court Seeks Reports From Power Utility, Civic Body Over Electrocution Deaths
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday sought a report from the private power utility, CESC Ltd, on multiple electrocution deaths in Kolkata and its suburbs due to waterlogging.
-
State vs Discom Blame Game Over Electrocution Deaths During Kolkata Deluge
A day after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused power utility CESC of negligence leading to electrocution deaths in Kolkata and nearby areas yesterday, the discom has disowned responsibility
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More Rain In 6 Hours Than Last 22 Days Combined: Why Kolkata Is Flooded
Between September 1 and September 22, Kolkata received 178.6 mm of rainfall, 16 per cent lower than the normal of 213.7 mm during this period. And between 8.30 am yesterday and 8.30 am today, the City of Joy received 247.4 mm of rain
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5 of Family, Including 2 Children, Electrocuted In Maharashtra
In a heart-wrenching incident, five members of a family, including two children, lost their lives due to electrocution in Erandol taluka of Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on Wednesday, officials said.
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Five Electrocuted To Death During Janmashtami Celebrations In Hyderabad
At least five people were electrocuted to death and four others were injured when a Rath taken out as part of Sri Krishnashtami celebrations came in contact with an electric wire in Hyderabad.
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Heavy Rain Forces Kerala School To Declare Holiday, Roof Collapses Hours Later
A major tragedy was narrowly averted on Wednesday after the ceiling of an auditorium at Kodaly Government Upper Primary School in Thrissur collapsed -- fortunately, on a day when the school was closed due to heavy rains.
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Monsoon Kills 116 In Himachal, Causes Loss Of Rs 1,230 Crore: Report
The monsoon season in Himachal Pradesh has turned deadly, with a cumulative death toll of 116 people reported between June 20 and July 18, according to a report released by the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
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"Can't Get Mouth Open": Delhi Woman To Lover Midway Through Husband's Murder
A 36-year-old man's death in Delhi's Uttam Nagar, initially attributed to accidental electrocution, has turned into a murder case following the discovery of a chat between his wife and cousin.
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Heavy Rain Inundates Kota, Other Rajasthan Districts, Trains Hit, 12 Dead
Widespread rain across Rajasthan has left colonies inundated and rivers overflowing, with the state administration grappling with the situation in the worst-affected districts of Kota, Pali, Jalore, and Dholpur.
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Assam Approves 'Gajah Mitra' Scheme To Tackle Human-Elephant Conflict
The Assam Cabinet on Thursday approved the 'Gajah Mitra' scheme to combat the human-elephant conflict in the state.
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Man, 25, Dies Of Electrocution While Crossing Waterlogged Gurugram Street On Bike
A 25-year-old man returning home on a bike from a gymnasium late on Wednesday night was electrocuted to death while crossing a waterlogged street in Gurugram, said the police.
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3 Family Members Including Pregnant Woman Die Of Electrocution In Tamil Nadu
In a tragic incident during a temple festival, three members of the same family, including a 7-month pregnant woman, died due to electrocution in the Kariseri village of Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district, officials said on Monday.
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UP Man, Daughter, Niece Burnt To Death As Live Wire Falls On Them
A man, his daughter and his niece were burnt to death after a high-tension electric cable fell on them in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur.
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Class 7 Student Among 3 Electrocuted In Tamil Nadu: Police
In a tragic incident, three people including a Class 7 student were electrocuted to death when they inadvertently stepped onto an illegal electric fence erected to prevent wild boars from entering into the farmlands.
