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Opinion | A City Without Water Is A Harbinger Of A Thirsty Planet
In Mesopotamia, Egypt and the Indus valley, the first urban settlements were built around irrigated farmland. Flooded terrace fields for rice, corn and quinoa accompanied the spread of civilization in East Asia and the Americas.
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Indonesia Struggles With Food, Medical Shortages After Floods Killed Hundreds
Regions hit by floods that killed hundreds in Indonesia were suffering from food and medical shortages, authorities said, as elephants pitched in on Monday to help clear up debris.
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Internet Praises Thai Woman For Staying With Pets On Rooftop, Refusing Rescue During Floods
Her selfless decision went viral on local social media platforms, with many praising her love and devotion to her pets.
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Video: Indonesia Highway Collapses Into A Sinkhole, People Run To Save Lives
A huge section of a highway collapsed and turned into a massive sinkhole in West Sumatra, Indonesia. The road, damaged likely due to recent flash floods and landslides, gave way suddenly, creating a 20-30 metre wide gap separating the two ends.
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'Manipur Faces Existential Crisis': Ex Chief Minister On Drugs, Militants
Former Chief Minister N Biren Singh has said that Manipur's recurrent floods are a direct consequence of large-scale destruction of forests for illegal poppy cultivation.
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Indian Air Force C-17 Airlifts 65-Tonne Bailey Bridge From Hindan To Colombo
Boosting Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) efforts, an Indian Air Force C-17 has airlifted a 65-ton Bailey Bridge from Hindan to Colombo, according to the Ministry of Defence.
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Sri Lanka Needs $7 Billion To Rebuild After Cyclone Ditwah Kills 465
Hopes have faded for the 366 other people unaccounted for after mudslides and floods triggered by the cyclone, which brought record rains across the island last week.
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'Rescued My Soul': Hong Kong Firefighters Save Beloved Pets
The fire burned for more than 40 hours, and during that time Hong Kong social media was flooded with posts from worried pet lovers.
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"Baseless": India Rejects Pak's Airspace Denial Claims For Sri Lanka Aid
India has granted rapid clearance for Pakistan's aid flight carrying relief material to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka, firmly rejecting "baseless and misleading" claims circulating in Pakistani media that New Delhi had denied permission to use its airspace.
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Between Barbed Wires And Classrooms: Centre Highlights Support For Border-Side Schools
The Union Education Ministry in parliament on Monday outlined the steps being taken to support schooling in Punjab's "zero-line" border villages.
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Over 1,100 Killed Across Asia Amid Deadly Flooding, Landslides
The death count in deadly flooding and landslides across parts of Asia climbed past 1,100 on Monday as hardest-hit Sri Lanka and Indonesia deployed military personnel to help survivors.
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Indonesia Residents Steal Food, Water For Survival Amid Floods
Some residents of the flood-hit Indonesian island of Sumatra have resorted to stealing food and water to survive, authorities said Sunday, while Sri Lankan officials said deaths from floods and mudslides in that island nation have risen to 193.
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Video Shows India's Chetak Choppers Rescuing Civilians In Flood-Hit Lanka
The video captures personnel lowering ropes, harnesses, and inflatable rafts to reach those trapped in floodwaters. Survivors are seen swimming towards the rescue lines and being hoisted to safety.
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Cyclone Ditwah Highlights: No Landfall Expected, Heavy Rain Forecast In Parts Of Tamil Nadu
Cyclone Ditwah Highlights: Cyclone Ditwah is likely to continue to move north-northwestwards and reach over southwest Bay of Bengal near North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining south Andhra Coasts by November 30, the weather agency said.
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Explained: India's Operation Sagar Bandhu In Sri Lanka
India has launched Operation Sagar Bandhu, a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) initiative, to support Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah triggered severe flooding, landslides and disruption across the island nation.
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Opinion | A City Without Water Is A Harbinger Of A Thirsty Planet
In Mesopotamia, Egypt and the Indus valley, the first urban settlements were built around irrigated farmland. Flooded terrace fields for rice, corn and quinoa accompanied the spread of civilization in East Asia and the Americas.
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Indonesia Struggles With Food, Medical Shortages After Floods Killed Hundreds
Regions hit by floods that killed hundreds in Indonesia were suffering from food and medical shortages, authorities said, as elephants pitched in on Monday to help clear up debris.
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Internet Praises Thai Woman For Staying With Pets On Rooftop, Refusing Rescue During Floods
Her selfless decision went viral on local social media platforms, with many praising her love and devotion to her pets.
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Video: Indonesia Highway Collapses Into A Sinkhole, People Run To Save Lives
A huge section of a highway collapsed and turned into a massive sinkhole in West Sumatra, Indonesia. The road, damaged likely due to recent flash floods and landslides, gave way suddenly, creating a 20-30 metre wide gap separating the two ends.
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'Manipur Faces Existential Crisis': Ex Chief Minister On Drugs, Militants
Former Chief Minister N Biren Singh has said that Manipur's recurrent floods are a direct consequence of large-scale destruction of forests for illegal poppy cultivation.
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Indian Air Force C-17 Airlifts 65-Tonne Bailey Bridge From Hindan To Colombo
Boosting Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) efforts, an Indian Air Force C-17 has airlifted a 65-ton Bailey Bridge from Hindan to Colombo, according to the Ministry of Defence.
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Sri Lanka Needs $7 Billion To Rebuild After Cyclone Ditwah Kills 465
Hopes have faded for the 366 other people unaccounted for after mudslides and floods triggered by the cyclone, which brought record rains across the island last week.
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'Rescued My Soul': Hong Kong Firefighters Save Beloved Pets
The fire burned for more than 40 hours, and during that time Hong Kong social media was flooded with posts from worried pet lovers.
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"Baseless": India Rejects Pak's Airspace Denial Claims For Sri Lanka Aid
India has granted rapid clearance for Pakistan's aid flight carrying relief material to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka, firmly rejecting "baseless and misleading" claims circulating in Pakistani media that New Delhi had denied permission to use its airspace.
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Between Barbed Wires And Classrooms: Centre Highlights Support For Border-Side Schools
The Union Education Ministry in parliament on Monday outlined the steps being taken to support schooling in Punjab's "zero-line" border villages.
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Over 1,100 Killed Across Asia Amid Deadly Flooding, Landslides
The death count in deadly flooding and landslides across parts of Asia climbed past 1,100 on Monday as hardest-hit Sri Lanka and Indonesia deployed military personnel to help survivors.
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Indonesia Residents Steal Food, Water For Survival Amid Floods
Some residents of the flood-hit Indonesian island of Sumatra have resorted to stealing food and water to survive, authorities said Sunday, while Sri Lankan officials said deaths from floods and mudslides in that island nation have risen to 193.
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Video Shows India's Chetak Choppers Rescuing Civilians In Flood-Hit Lanka
The video captures personnel lowering ropes, harnesses, and inflatable rafts to reach those trapped in floodwaters. Survivors are seen swimming towards the rescue lines and being hoisted to safety.
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Cyclone Ditwah Highlights: No Landfall Expected, Heavy Rain Forecast In Parts Of Tamil Nadu
Cyclone Ditwah Highlights: Cyclone Ditwah is likely to continue to move north-northwestwards and reach over southwest Bay of Bengal near North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining south Andhra Coasts by November 30, the weather agency said.
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Explained: India's Operation Sagar Bandhu In Sri Lanka
India has launched Operation Sagar Bandhu, a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) initiative, to support Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah triggered severe flooding, landslides and disruption across the island nation.
