Floods

BS Yeddyurappa Meets Amit Shah, Seeks Rs 2,000 Crore For Flood Relief

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 22, 2019

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa on Sunday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and sought Rs 2,000 crore as urgent relief for the flood-affected state.

Madhya Pradesh Seeks Rs 11,906-Crore Flood Relief Package From Centre

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 20, 2019

Madhya Pradesh suffered a loss of Rs 11,906 crore during the recent floods, state government officials have told a visiting central team and sought immediate financial aid for relief and rehabilitation work.

Tropical Storm Kills Two In Houston, Halts Flights, Floods Roads

World News | Reuters | Friday September 20, 2019

Authorities reported the first death linked to Tropical Storm Imelda, which dumped torrential rains over the Houston-area, while rescuers in boats pulled hundreds of people from flooded cars, the city's airport temporarily halted flights and tens of thousands of people lost power on Thursday.

On Camera, Wall Collapses Injuring Varanasi Official During Flood Relief

Cities | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 19, 2019

Varanasi District Magistrate Surendra Singh and two NDRF personnel received minor injuries as a wall of a house collapsed when they were distributing flood relief materials in the Rajghat area today.

Forced To Live On Boat Due To Floods, No Government Assistance: UP Family

Allahabad News | ANI | Wednesday September 18, 2019

A family has decided to live in a boat near their home after the water level of Ganga and Yamuna crossed the critical mark on Wednesday causing low-lying areas to be flooded.

Yogi Adityanath Cautions Officials As Rivers Near Danger Mark After Rain

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 18, 2019

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today directed officials in Allahabad and Varanasi districts to remain vigilant as the water levels in Ganga and Yamuna rivers neared the danger mark.

BJP To Protest Against Congress In Madhya Pradesh Over Floods

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 18, 2019

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will stage protests across Madhya Pradesh on Friday against the Congress-led state government's "apathetic attitude" towards flood-affected people, a party leader said today.

Jyotiraditya Scindia Meets Kamal Nath Over Relief To Farmers Hit By Flood

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 18, 2019

Senior Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday met Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on the issue of providing relief to farmers, who are affected by rains and floods.

PM Narendra Modi Birthday: Wishes Pour In From All Corners

India News | Edited by Richa Taneja | Tuesday September 17, 2019

PM Modi 69th Birthday: On PM Modi's birthday, supporters and well-wishers flooded the social media, greeting the "visionary leader".

Over 300 Students, Teachers Rescued After 2 Days In Flood-Hit Rajasthan

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 16, 2019

Over 300 students and teachers of a private school, who were stuck in a building for the last two days due to floods triggered by heavy rains and discharge of water from the overflowing Rana Pratap sagar dam, were rescued on Monday in Chittorgarh district of Rajasthan, an official said.

More Than 100 Sheep Swept Away As River Overflows In Norway

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday September 16, 2019

Heavy rainfall in Norway has caused rivers to overflow their banks, with a waterway in the west of the country sweeping away more than 100 sheep, police said Monday.

This Pic Reveals Who Sonam And Rhea Get The 'Fashion Bug' From And It's Not Anil Kapoor

Entertainment | Pranita Chaubey | Monday September 16, 2019

Sunita Kapoor flooded Rhea Kapoor's post with several heart emojis

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Reviews Flood Situation In Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur

Cities | ANI | Monday September 16, 2019

BJP leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan this morning visited the flood-affected areas in Madhya Pradesh to take stock of the situation.

Floods In Rajasthan After Release Of Water From Dams, Thousands Evacuated

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 16, 2019

Large areas in several districts of Rajasthan were flooded after water was released from dams, forcing evacuation of thousands of stranded people, including school children.

Over 800 Rescued From Flooded Madhya Pradesh Villages In 8-Hour Operation

India News | Written by Anurag Dwary, Edited by Stela Dey | Sunday September 15, 2019

In a marathon eight-hour-long operation which went on till 2 am on Saturday, rescue teams saved hundreds of villagers from being swept away in flash floods of two rain fed rivers in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam.