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Pollution, Flood, Water Crisis: Environmentalist On Top Court's Aravalli Order
The Aravallis are the green lungs of Delhi and keep clean the environment of the national capital by helping with the absorption of particulate matters - a crucial point to be remembered every winter, said environmentalist Bhavreen Kandhari.
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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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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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Flood-Hit Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia Struggle For Water, Food
Torrential monsoon season deluges paired with two separate tropical cyclones last week dumped heavy rain across all of Sri Lanka and parts of Indonesia's Sumatra, southern Thailand and northern Malaysia.
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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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1.35 Lakh Crore Litre Capacity Water Tank Bursts In Kochi, Houses Flooded
The incident occurred around 2 am, catching several families in their sleep. No causalities have been reported, the officials said.
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Tutankhamun's Tomb Faces Serious Threat Of Collapse Due To Cracks, Water Damage, Study Reveals
The study aims to provide valuable suggestions for future reinforcement measures.
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Amid Darjeeling Deluge, North Bengal Gets A Flood Warning From Bhutan
As Darjeeling struggles to come back on its feet after heavy rain triggered landslides, claiming 17 lives and washing out roads and bridges, the northern part of West Bengal faces another tall challenge, this time from Bhutan.
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Kolkata Streets Waterlogged After Heavy Rain, Metro Services Hit
Very heavy showers overnight threw life out of gear in Kolkata and its surrounding areas on Tuesday, with several places inundated under knee-deep water and traffic paralysed.
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New Drainage Plan Promises Flood-Free, Sustainable Delhi
Delhi may soon have a long-term answer to its waterlogging woes. The city government has cleared a futuristic Storm Water Drainage Master Plan, prepared by the Public Works Department (PWD), aimed at making the capital more resilient to flooding
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PM Modi To Meet Infant Who Was Orphaned By Mandi Cloudburst Tragedy
She was just 11 months old, fast asleep, when the raging waters came calling. Her parents and grandmother stepped out to divert the flood that threatened their home. They never returned.
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25 River Monitoring Stations Across India Record Severe Flood Conditions
The Central Water Commission (CWC) on Monday reported severe flood conditions at 25 stations across India, including 12 in Uttar Pradesh, 10 in Bihar, and one each in Jharkhand, Rajasthan, and West Bengal.
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5 Days After Breaching Danger Mark, Yamuna Water Level Recedes
The water level of the Yamuna at Delhi's Old Railway Bridge on Sunday fell to the danger mark of 205.33 metres, five days after it was breached, officials said.
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22 River Monitoring Stations Record Severe Flood Situation
The Central Water Commission on Friday warned of widespread flooding across several states, with 22 river monitoring stations reporting 'severe flood' situation and 23 others 'above normal' water levels.
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"Sharing Flood Data With Pakistan On Humanitarian Grounds": Foreign Ministry
India on Friday said it has been sharing flood data with Pakistan through diplomatic channels on humanitarian ground even as the Indus Water Treaty remains suspended.
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Pollution, Flood, Water Crisis: Environmentalist On Top Court's Aravalli Order
The Aravallis are the green lungs of Delhi and keep clean the environment of the national capital by helping with the absorption of particulate matters - a crucial point to be remembered every winter, said environmentalist Bhavreen Kandhari.
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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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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.
-
Flood-Hit Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia Struggle For Water, Food
Torrential monsoon season deluges paired with two separate tropical cyclones last week dumped heavy rain across all of Sri Lanka and parts of Indonesia's Sumatra, southern Thailand and northern Malaysia.
-
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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1.35 Lakh Crore Litre Capacity Water Tank Bursts In Kochi, Houses Flooded
The incident occurred around 2 am, catching several families in their sleep. No causalities have been reported, the officials said.
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Tutankhamun's Tomb Faces Serious Threat Of Collapse Due To Cracks, Water Damage, Study Reveals
The study aims to provide valuable suggestions for future reinforcement measures.
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Amid Darjeeling Deluge, North Bengal Gets A Flood Warning From Bhutan
As Darjeeling struggles to come back on its feet after heavy rain triggered landslides, claiming 17 lives and washing out roads and bridges, the northern part of West Bengal faces another tall challenge, this time from Bhutan.
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Kolkata Streets Waterlogged After Heavy Rain, Metro Services Hit
Very heavy showers overnight threw life out of gear in Kolkata and its surrounding areas on Tuesday, with several places inundated under knee-deep water and traffic paralysed.
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New Drainage Plan Promises Flood-Free, Sustainable Delhi
Delhi may soon have a long-term answer to its waterlogging woes. The city government has cleared a futuristic Storm Water Drainage Master Plan, prepared by the Public Works Department (PWD), aimed at making the capital more resilient to flooding
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PM Modi To Meet Infant Who Was Orphaned By Mandi Cloudburst Tragedy
She was just 11 months old, fast asleep, when the raging waters came calling. Her parents and grandmother stepped out to divert the flood that threatened their home. They never returned.
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25 River Monitoring Stations Across India Record Severe Flood Conditions
The Central Water Commission (CWC) on Monday reported severe flood conditions at 25 stations across India, including 12 in Uttar Pradesh, 10 in Bihar, and one each in Jharkhand, Rajasthan, and West Bengal.
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5 Days After Breaching Danger Mark, Yamuna Water Level Recedes
The water level of the Yamuna at Delhi's Old Railway Bridge on Sunday fell to the danger mark of 205.33 metres, five days after it was breached, officials said.
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22 River Monitoring Stations Record Severe Flood Situation
The Central Water Commission on Friday warned of widespread flooding across several states, with 22 river monitoring stations reporting 'severe flood' situation and 23 others 'above normal' water levels.
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"Sharing Flood Data With Pakistan On Humanitarian Grounds": Foreign Ministry
India on Friday said it has been sharing flood data with Pakistan through diplomatic channels on humanitarian ground even as the Indus Water Treaty remains suspended.
