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Over 500 Dead Across Southeast Asia Amid Floods, Landslides
The death count mounted to over 500 from floods and landslides caused by torrential rains across three countries in Southeast Asia, officials said on Sunday, as relief efforts for tens of thousands of displaced people continued over the weekend.
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Cyclone Ditwah Kills 193 In Sri Lanka, Over 25,000 Homes Destroyed
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said at least 193 people had died following a week of heavy rains brought on by Cyclone Ditwah, while 228 people were missing.
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303 Killed, 279 Missing In Indonesia Flood, Landslide
The death count from floods and landslides following cyclonic rains in the Indonesian island of Sumatra has risen to 303, the head of the country's disaster mitigation agency said on Saturday, up from a previous figure of 174 dead.
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Sri Lanka Declares Emergency As Cyclone Ditwah Death Count Hits 132
Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday and appealed for international assistance as the death toll from heavy rains and floods triggered by Cyclone Ditwah rose to 132, with another 176 reported missing.
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54 Flights Cancelled, Schools Shut: Cyclone Ditwah Affects Tamil Nadu
With Cyclone Ditwah steadily advancing towards the north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts, authorities have stepped up preparedness on multiple fronts, from large-scale relief operations to flight cancellations and district-wide holiday notifications
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Winds Shatter Windows, Blow Roofs As Typhoon Kalmaegi Kills 5 In Vietnam
After wreaking havoc in the Philippines, Typhoon Kalmaegi brought fierce winds and torrential rains to Vietnam, where five people have been killed and many others remain missing after several houses collapsed in Gia Lai and neighbouring Dak Lak.
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6 Killed In Telangana Due To Cyclone Montha
At least six persons died in separate rain-related incidents after heavy rains lashed different parts of Telangana due to the impact of Cyclone 'Montha' on October 29, police and district officials said on Friday.
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2 Killed After Heavy Rain In Kerala, Orange Alert Issued In 5 Districts
Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds lashed several districts across Kerala on Monday, causing waterlogging in low-lying areas, officials said.
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2-Year-Old Girl Drowns In Flooded Plot Near Chennai Residence
A two-year-old girl was found dead after accidentally drowning in stagnant rainwater collected in an open plot near her residence on the outskirts of Chennai.
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Mother-Daughter Die As Neighbour's Wall Collapses In Rain-Hit Tamil Nadu
Two women, a mother and daughter, were killed this morning when the wall of a neighbouring house collapsed onto their hut amid heavy overnight rain in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore district. These are the first rain-related fatalities reported in the state.
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As Rain Fury Looms, 2 Women Die In Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore
Two women died amid heavy rain in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore after a building collapsed. On Wednesday morning the weather department issued a red alert for Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Mayiladuthurai, and Cuddalore districts.
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Fabio Quartararo Grabs Pole At Australian MotoGP As Alex Marquez Crashes
In chilly conditions but with the track dry after early rain, the French Yamaha rider surged round the waterfront circuit with a flying lap at the death of 1min 26.465sec.
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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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23 Dead In Darjeeling After Heavy Rain Triggers Landslides, Sikkim Cut Off
23 people have died in West Bengal's Darjeeling after heavy rain triggered landslides and cut off road connectivity on key routes. Officials have said the calamity has cut off connectivity to the Himalayan state of Sikkim.
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Weather Agency Warns Maharashtra Of Cyclone 'Shakti'
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued cyclone 'Shakti' warning for some districts of Maharashtra, with high to moderate cyclone warning between October 3 and 7.
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Over 500 Dead Across Southeast Asia Amid Floods, Landslides
The death count mounted to over 500 from floods and landslides caused by torrential rains across three countries in Southeast Asia, officials said on Sunday, as relief efforts for tens of thousands of displaced people continued over the weekend.
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Cyclone Ditwah Kills 193 In Sri Lanka, Over 25,000 Homes Destroyed
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said at least 193 people had died following a week of heavy rains brought on by Cyclone Ditwah, while 228 people were missing.
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303 Killed, 279 Missing In Indonesia Flood, Landslide
The death count from floods and landslides following cyclonic rains in the Indonesian island of Sumatra has risen to 303, the head of the country's disaster mitigation agency said on Saturday, up from a previous figure of 174 dead.
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Sri Lanka Declares Emergency As Cyclone Ditwah Death Count Hits 132
Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday and appealed for international assistance as the death toll from heavy rains and floods triggered by Cyclone Ditwah rose to 132, with another 176 reported missing.
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54 Flights Cancelled, Schools Shut: Cyclone Ditwah Affects Tamil Nadu
With Cyclone Ditwah steadily advancing towards the north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts, authorities have stepped up preparedness on multiple fronts, from large-scale relief operations to flight cancellations and district-wide holiday notifications
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Winds Shatter Windows, Blow Roofs As Typhoon Kalmaegi Kills 5 In Vietnam
After wreaking havoc in the Philippines, Typhoon Kalmaegi brought fierce winds and torrential rains to Vietnam, where five people have been killed and many others remain missing after several houses collapsed in Gia Lai and neighbouring Dak Lak.
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6 Killed In Telangana Due To Cyclone Montha
At least six persons died in separate rain-related incidents after heavy rains lashed different parts of Telangana due to the impact of Cyclone 'Montha' on October 29, police and district officials said on Friday.
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2 Killed After Heavy Rain In Kerala, Orange Alert Issued In 5 Districts
Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds lashed several districts across Kerala on Monday, causing waterlogging in low-lying areas, officials said.
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2-Year-Old Girl Drowns In Flooded Plot Near Chennai Residence
A two-year-old girl was found dead after accidentally drowning in stagnant rainwater collected in an open plot near her residence on the outskirts of Chennai.
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Mother-Daughter Die As Neighbour's Wall Collapses In Rain-Hit Tamil Nadu
Two women, a mother and daughter, were killed this morning when the wall of a neighbouring house collapsed onto their hut amid heavy overnight rain in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore district. These are the first rain-related fatalities reported in the state.
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As Rain Fury Looms, 2 Women Die In Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore
Two women died amid heavy rain in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore after a building collapsed. On Wednesday morning the weather department issued a red alert for Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Mayiladuthurai, and Cuddalore districts.
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Fabio Quartararo Grabs Pole At Australian MotoGP As Alex Marquez Crashes
In chilly conditions but with the track dry after early rain, the French Yamaha rider surged round the waterfront circuit with a flying lap at the death of 1min 26.465sec.
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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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23 Dead In Darjeeling After Heavy Rain Triggers Landslides, Sikkim Cut Off
23 people have died in West Bengal's Darjeeling after heavy rain triggered landslides and cut off road connectivity on key routes. Officials have said the calamity has cut off connectivity to the Himalayan state of Sikkim.
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Weather Agency Warns Maharashtra Of Cyclone 'Shakti'
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued cyclone 'Shakti' warning for some districts of Maharashtra, with high to moderate cyclone warning between October 3 and 7.
