Maharashtra Floods

Republic Day Navy Tableau To Showcase Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Vikrant

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 9, 2020

The Navy's Republic Day tableau will showcase the country's first indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant with MiG-29K aircraft, Kalvari submarines and depict the force's humanitarian assistance during the Maharashtra floods last year.

Maharashtra Election Result: BJP, Shiv Sena Suffer Setback In Kolhapur, Which Witnessed Floods In August

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 25, 2019

While state BJP chief Chandrakant Patil won the assembly election from Kothrud constituency in Pune, in Maharashtra's Kolhapur, his home district, the BJP-Shiv Sena suffered a major setback.

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.

Duplicate Voter Cards For 5 Lakh People Affected In Maharashtra Floods

Assembly Maharashtra | Press Trust of India | Monday September 23, 2019

Assembly Elections: In view of the next month's Maharashtra Assembly polls, the Kolhapur and Sangli district administrations have decided to distribute duplicate voter ID cards to nearly 5.5 lakh people whose documents were damaged or lost during floods last month, officials said on Monday.

Top Court Notice To Centre On Funds For Flood Relief In Maharashtra, Karnataka

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 30, 2019

The Supreme Court on Friday sought the Centre's response on a plea seeking complete rehabilitation of flood-affected families of Sangli, Kolhapur and Satara districts of Maharashtra.

As Maharashtra's Sangli Recovers From Flood, Cloud Seeding In Solapur To Induce Rain

India News | Written by Saurabh Gupta | Saturday August 17, 2019

Solapur, Satara and Sangli are neighbouring districts in Western Maharashtra but due to geographical and topographical reasons weather patterns are vastly different. While some areas are flooded due to excessive rainfall, others are desperately hoping for more rain and trying to make it happen too by spending Rs 30 crores on cloud seeding.

Maharashtra Flood Devastation Could Have Been Avoided, Say Experts

India News | Written by Saurabh Gupta | Thursday August 15, 2019

Nearly 50 people have died in the floods in Western Maharashtra and over five lakh have been displaced in the past few days. What caused this devastation is now a matter of study. A report by the South Asia Network for Dams, Rivers and People (SANDRP) says the widespread damage could have controlled and the government could have done more.

More Than 270 Killed In Floods In Six States, 10 Lakh People Displaced

India News | Reuters | Wednesday August 14, 2019

Floods and landslides have killed more than 270 people in India this month, displaced over 10 lakh and inundated thousands of homes across six states, authorities said on Wednesday after two weeks of heavy monsoon rains.

Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka Flood Highlights: Nearly 200 Dead In Three States

India News | Edited by Aditi Ghosh | Wednesday August 14, 2019

Around 200 people have died in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala - the three states worst affected by floods caused by heavy monsoon rains in several parts of the country in the last few weeks. Lakhs have been forced out of homes due to floods.

Maharashtra Discusses Climate Change In Disaster Preparedness Review

India News | Written by Saurabh Gupta | Wednesday August 14, 2019

Maharashtra is one of the first states in the country to keep climate change at the centre of its deliberations to come up with disaster relief and rehabilitation norms.

Devendra Fadnavis, His Ministers To Donate One-Month Salary For Flood Relief

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 14, 2019

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and all Cabinet ministers on Tuesday decided to donate their one-month salary towards the Chief Minister's Relief Fund in view of devastation caused by floods.

Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra Flood Highlights: BS Yediyurappa Asks Centre To Immediately Release Rs 1,000 Crore

India News | Edited by Aditi Ghosh | Tuesday August 13, 2019

Hundreds have been killed in different parts of the country and lakhs have been displaced after monsoon rains battered several states. Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala are among the worst-hit states.

Mumbai-Bengaluru Highway, Closed For Days Due To Flood, Reopens

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 12, 2019

The Mumbai-Bengaluru National Highway No 4, closed near Kolhapur in Maharashtra for the last six days, was opened for traffic on Monday after flood waters receded, an official said.

Live Updates: Rahul Gandhi Distributes Relief Materials In Kerala's Wayanad

India News | Edited by Prionka Jha | Monday August 12, 2019

Search operations are underway in landslide hit areas of Kavalappara and Puthumala in Malappuram and Wayanad of Kerala. The toll climbed to 76 and 2.87 lakh persons have sought refuge in relief camps. The Mumbai-Bengaluru National Highway, which was closed since last six days due to flooding, was partially opened for traffic in Maharashtra's Kolha...

Number Of Dead In Maharashtra Boat Tragedy Rises To 17; 4 Lakh Evacuated

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 11, 2019

With the recovery of five more bodies, the number of dead in the boat capsize tragedy in Sangli district has gone up to 17, even as over four lakh people have so far been been evacuated from flood-affected parts of Maharashtra, officials said on Sunday.