India Flood

Ten People Killed In Nepal Monsoon Landslides

World News | Reuters | Monday August 3, 2020

Heavy rain in Nepal triggered landslides on Monday that killed eight labourers at a construction site and two members of a family, taking the toll in floods and landslides to 177 since late May.

2.4 Million Children Affected By Recent Floods In India: UNICEF

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 23, 2020

An estimated 2.4 million children have been affected by the recent floods in India, the UNICEF said on Thursday, calling for immediate support, more resources and innovative programmes to address the challenges faced.

PM Narendra Modi, Sports Offer Condolences On Hockey Legend Balbir Singh Sr's Death

Monday May 25, 2020

Hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr, a three-time Olympic gold-medallist, died in Mohali on May 25 morning.

North India Floods Killed Over 1,900 People This Year: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday December 27, 2019

Floods in north India killed 1,900 people this year and forced more than three million out of their homes, according to a new report, which said these weather events reflected trends being driven by climate change.

Nearly 1,900 Dead In Monsoon Rains, Floods Across India

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 4, 2019

Nearly 1,900 people lost their lives and another 46 were reported missing this monsoon season in rains and floods which affected more than 25 lakh in 22 states, Union Home Ministry officials said on Friday.

North India Floods Updates: At Least 58 Dead After Heavy Rain In 5 States

India News | Tuesday August 20, 2019

At least 58 people have died due to heavy rain in the northern states and several thousands have been evacuated. Landslides were reported in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Punjab, leaving many tourists and residents stranded in the area.

Over 55 Dead In Rain In North India; Yamuna Above Danger Mark In Delhi

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Tuesday August 20, 2019

Heavy rain in northern parts of the country has claimed at least 58 lives in the last two days. Several landslides in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand left tourists and residents stranded in some villages. Officials said many of them have been rescued, though hundreds of tourists are still stranded in Himachal Pradesh. Although rain subside...

38 Dead After Heavy Rain In Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 19, 2019

Rain in the northern states took at least 38 lives, triggering landslides that stranded hundreds of people in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh and left several areas in Punjab, Haryana and Jammu flooded.

Heavy Rain In Rajasthan Leads To Flood-Like Situation In Many Areas

India News | Reported by Harsha Kumari Singh, Edited by Ria Saini | Sunday August 18, 2019

Heavy rain hit parts of Rajasthan on Saturday, leading to floods in several places. Several rivers and dams are overflowing and the district authorities are on high alert. Eleven districts in the state received more than average rain, the weather office said.

Above-Average Monsoon Rains For Third Straight Week: Weather Office

India News | Reuters | Wednesday August 14, 2019

Monsoon rains in India in the week through Wednesday were above average for a third straight week, the weather office said, easing concerns of drought, although excessive rainfall flooded many districts in the southern and western parts.

54 Dead, Lakhs Moved As Reduced Rain Predicted In Flood-Hit Karnataka

India News | Written by Maya Sharma, Edited by Ria Saini | Tuesday August 13, 2019

The number of deaths from floods in Karnataka have reached 54 and 15 are missing, the government said on Tuesday. Nearly 7 lakh people have been evacuated and 4 lakh have been moved to shelters across the state.

Fallen Trees, Swamped Houses: What Navy's Aerial Photos Of Kerala Showed

India News | Edited By Ria Saini | Monday August 12, 2019

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 ...

600 Killed, 25 Million Affected By Floods In South Asia: United Nations

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday July 27, 2019

At least 600 people have been killed and over 25 million others affected by flooding due to the torrential monsoon rains in Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Myanmar, the UN has said.

"Nobody Cares About Us": Hunger And Despair For Bihar Flood Victims

India News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday July 18, 2019

Chest-deep in brown, flowing monsoon water and holding bags of clothes and utensils above their heads, residents in Bihar are hungry and in despair.

Stalagmite Holds Key To Predicting Droughts, Floods In India: Study

Science | ANI | Monday March 25, 2019

Stalagmites can help scientists predict droughts and floods in India, a recent study suggests. To unlock some secrets about climate change, a team of researchers went to an unusual cave in India.