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Heavy Rainfall Causes Flood-Like Situation In Parts Of Rajasthan
Heavy rains have triggered a flood-like situation in parts of Rajasthan, with Sawai Madhopur among the worst-affected districts, officials said on Wednesday, adding that road and rail connectivity with Madhya Pradesh has been disrupted.
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Amarnath Yatra Suspended Due To Heavy Rain
Due to heavy rains since early morning on Wednesday, the yatra has not been allowed on the tracks from Baltal and Nunwan/Chandanwari base camps.
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"Heartbreaking": Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut As 63 Killed In Himachal Rain Fury
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Mandi and actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut on Friday expressed grief over the massive devastation caused by floods in her home state of Himachal Pradesh.
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Hit With Heavy Rain, Pakistan Declares 'Monsoon Emergency'
Amid the ongoing devastation caused by heavy rains and floods in different parts of Pakistan, the Federal Ministry for Climate Change inthe country has warned of more rains in the coming weeks as the cabinet declared a "monsoon emergency".
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Restore Electricity, Water Supply In Flood-Hit Areas: Maharashtra Chief Minister
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Monday directed administration to restore electricity and water supply in flood-hit areas at the earliest as the state slowly emerges out of the large-scale devastation caused by heavy rains and deluge.
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Disaster Response Team Deployed Amid Heavy Rains In Karnataka
Heavy rains in the past few days have caused devastation in several parts of Karnataka, especially in coastal Udupi district where houses and crops have been submerged, prompting the government to rush disaster response force personnel for rescue operations on Sunday.
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After 15 Years, Camera Trap Shows Successful Breeding Of Tigers In Assam
The devastation in Assam's Kaziranga National Park caused by heavy rain and flood has killed many animals and affected the livelihood of several people.
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"Shocked By What Has Happened": Prince William, Kate Middleton On Kaziranga Floods
Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton expressed concern and distress over the devastation in Assam's Kaziranga National Park caused by heavy rain and flood which has killed many animals and affected the livelihood of several people.
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Fallen Trees, Swamped Houses: What Navy's Aerial Photos Of Kerala Showed
More than 70 people have been killed and over 2.54 lakh moved to relief camps as Kerala continues to reel under the impact of heavy rains. The government has ordered military teams to form rescue units and deliver help to stranded people across the state. The Navy, which is monitoring the situation in Kerala, today released aerial photos that show ...
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As Kerala Battles Floods, States Come With Aid
The flood crisis in Kerala following heavy rain for the last 10 days seems to be only getting worse. At least 324 people have died and more than three lakh people have been shifted to relief camps. The floods, which are the worst the state has faced in nearly a century, have caused widespread devastation and Kerala estimates have caused a loss of o...
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Kerala's Worst Rain Since 1924, 10,000 Km Roads Damaged: 10 Points
The five-day rainfall in Kerala has been the worst since a weeklong rainfall in 1924, which caused devastating damage in the state. This time, preliminary estimates show the loss could be around ₹8316 crore, the Chief Minister's Office tweeted. Thirty-nine people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents since August 8. Overall, 186 people ...
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Rs 8,000 Crore Damage In "Unprecedented" Kerala Flood: 10 Points
Union home minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday that Kerala is facing an "unprecedented crisis" and announced a relief of Rs 100 crore for the state, which is grappling with devastating landslides and floods caused by unprecedented rain. The state government said the damage caused is to the tune of Rs 8,000 crore. Over the last six days, 39 people...
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UK's Prime Minister To Visit Flooded Areas As Rains Subside
British Prime Minister David Cameron is set to see firsthand the devastation caused by weeks of heavy rains and swollen rivers in northern England.
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A look at devastating cyclones from Bay of Bengal
Cyclone Phailin is expected to cause extensive damage in eastern India, with a storm surge that will flood low-lying areas and heavy rains and strong winds that will last for hours. Here are some details on other devastating cyclones that have formed in the Bay of Bengal
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Kedarnath: one of India's most revered shrines
The Kedarnath shrine in Uttarakhand, scene of terrible devastation caused by heavy rains and floods, is one of the most revered shrines in the country, visited annually by millions.
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Heavy Rainfall Causes Flood-Like Situation In Parts Of Rajasthan
Heavy rains have triggered a flood-like situation in parts of Rajasthan, with Sawai Madhopur among the worst-affected districts, officials said on Wednesday, adding that road and rail connectivity with Madhya Pradesh has been disrupted.
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Amarnath Yatra Suspended Due To Heavy Rain
Due to heavy rains since early morning on Wednesday, the yatra has not been allowed on the tracks from Baltal and Nunwan/Chandanwari base camps.
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"Heartbreaking": Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut As 63 Killed In Himachal Rain Fury
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Mandi and actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut on Friday expressed grief over the massive devastation caused by floods in her home state of Himachal Pradesh.
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Hit With Heavy Rain, Pakistan Declares 'Monsoon Emergency'
Amid the ongoing devastation caused by heavy rains and floods in different parts of Pakistan, the Federal Ministry for Climate Change inthe country has warned of more rains in the coming weeks as the cabinet declared a "monsoon emergency".
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Restore Electricity, Water Supply In Flood-Hit Areas: Maharashtra Chief Minister
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Monday directed administration to restore electricity and water supply in flood-hit areas at the earliest as the state slowly emerges out of the large-scale devastation caused by heavy rains and deluge.
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Disaster Response Team Deployed Amid Heavy Rains In Karnataka
Heavy rains in the past few days have caused devastation in several parts of Karnataka, especially in coastal Udupi district where houses and crops have been submerged, prompting the government to rush disaster response force personnel for rescue operations on Sunday.
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After 15 Years, Camera Trap Shows Successful Breeding Of Tigers In Assam
The devastation in Assam's Kaziranga National Park caused by heavy rain and flood has killed many animals and affected the livelihood of several people.
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"Shocked By What Has Happened": Prince William, Kate Middleton On Kaziranga Floods
Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton expressed concern and distress over the devastation in Assam's Kaziranga National Park caused by heavy rain and flood which has killed many animals and affected the livelihood of several people.
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Fallen Trees, Swamped Houses: What Navy's Aerial Photos Of Kerala Showed
More than 70 people have been killed and over 2.54 lakh moved to relief camps as Kerala continues to reel under the impact of heavy rains. The government has ordered military teams to form rescue units and deliver help to stranded people across the state. The Navy, which is monitoring the situation in Kerala, today released aerial photos that show ...
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As Kerala Battles Floods, States Come With Aid
The flood crisis in Kerala following heavy rain for the last 10 days seems to be only getting worse. At least 324 people have died and more than three lakh people have been shifted to relief camps. The floods, which are the worst the state has faced in nearly a century, have caused widespread devastation and Kerala estimates have caused a loss of o...
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Kerala's Worst Rain Since 1924, 10,000 Km Roads Damaged: 10 Points
The five-day rainfall in Kerala has been the worst since a weeklong rainfall in 1924, which caused devastating damage in the state. This time, preliminary estimates show the loss could be around ₹8316 crore, the Chief Minister's Office tweeted. Thirty-nine people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents since August 8. Overall, 186 people ...
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Rs 8,000 Crore Damage In "Unprecedented" Kerala Flood: 10 Points
Union home minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday that Kerala is facing an "unprecedented crisis" and announced a relief of Rs 100 crore for the state, which is grappling with devastating landslides and floods caused by unprecedented rain. The state government said the damage caused is to the tune of Rs 8,000 crore. Over the last six days, 39 people...
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UK's Prime Minister To Visit Flooded Areas As Rains Subside
British Prime Minister David Cameron is set to see firsthand the devastation caused by weeks of heavy rains and swollen rivers in northern England.
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A look at devastating cyclones from Bay of Bengal
Cyclone Phailin is expected to cause extensive damage in eastern India, with a storm surge that will flood low-lying areas and heavy rains and strong winds that will last for hours. Here are some details on other devastating cyclones that have formed in the Bay of Bengal
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Kedarnath: one of India's most revered shrines
The Kedarnath shrine in Uttarakhand, scene of terrible devastation caused by heavy rains and floods, is one of the most revered shrines in the country, visited annually by millions.
