Cloud Burst Over Lhonak Lake In North Sikkim, 23 Army Personnel Missing
Ah sudden cloudburst occurred, leading to flash floods in Teesta River in Lachen Valley, North Sikkim. Some army establishments along the valley have been affected and efforts are on to confirm details. Furthermore, if sources to beleive, 23 Indian Army personnel have been reported missing and some vehicles are reported submerged under the slush. Search operations are underway. This is a developing story, details are awaited.
Tags: north sikkim, Lhonak Lake, Cloudburst, army personnel, environment, flash floods
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Yamuna River Crosses Danger Water Level, Govt Issues Advisory
Although the rain situation is under control in Delhi, floods in the low-lying regions, especially near the Yamuna River, are a major concern for the authority. Notably, the Yamuna River watermark crosses 208.60 levels, resulting in trouble and flash floods for the neighbouring residents. Furthermore, the traffic police also restricted vehicular movement and urged people to take alternative routes, as the rescue and preventive measures are… read-more
Tags: flash floods, Indian News, Yamuna River, Delhi Floods, Advisory
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Himachal Pradesh: 6 Dead, 10 Injured In Flash Floods & Rainfall
Due to heavy rainfall and flash floods in Himachal Pradesh, six people died and as many as ten people were injured. On June 26, the Himachal Pradesh National Disaster Management confirmed the deceased people and said, "303 animals were also reportedly died." In addition, property worth Rs 3 crore, and 124 roads and national highways were damaged. More details into the matter are awaited, said Himachal Pradesh Police.
Tags: HEAVY RAINFALL, flash floods, Himachal Pradesh, Dead, injured people
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8 Dead After Flash Floods Hit West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri
In West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri, flash floods hit the Mal river, resulting in the death of at least eight persons, informed District magistrate Moumita Godard Basu, on October 5. Of the eight deceased, four were reportedly women. Basu further stated that a search is underway to find out if more casualties have occurred. Meanwhile, the injured have been admitted to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Tags: West Bengal, Mal River, Jalpaiguri, flash floods, Idol Immerision
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Pakistan Floods: Railway Services Suspended In Balochistan For 10 Days
The flood situation in Pakistan’s Balochistan continues to stay grim, with the Railways services having been suspended for 10 days. However, railway authorities are likely to extend the suspension, stating that the situation will mostly remain the same even after 15 days. This has come after, owing to floods, the Naseerabad railway track was washed away and Harak railway bridge was damaged.
Tags: Pakistan, Balochistan, Pakistan floods, Railways Suspended, flash floods
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Pakistan Incurred $10 Bn Loss Due To Floods, Says FM Miftah Ismail
Pakistan’s Finance Minister Miftah Ismail stated that the country has incurred a loss of at least USD 10 billion due to unprecedented flash floods. The loss has been inflicted on various sectors of the country’s economy. The figure quoted by Ismail is just an estimation, and after the assessments the amount is expected to escalate. Meanwhile, PM Shehbaz Sharif has called for a Mukti-party meeting to discuss course of action.
Tags: Pakistan, Pakistan Economy, Miftah Ismail, flash floods, Shehbaz Sharif
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Pakistan Floods Kill 36 People, Leaves 145 Injured In 24 Hrs: Reports Media
In Pakistan's flood situation, at least 36 people, including seven children and five women, were killed and 145 others injured, after heavy monsoon rain.The deaths and injuries were confirmed by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in the past 24 hours, on August 21. Notably, this monsoon, approximately 728 people in total lost their lives due to rain-related incidents in Pakistan. Furthermore, 27,870 houses were destroyed in the… read-more
Tags: Pakistan Rains, MONSOON, flash floods, Deaths, Injuries
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Chakki Bridge Collapses, Flash Floods Reported In Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
In Himachal Pradesh's Kangra, a Chakki bridge collapsed, confirmed the Additional District Magistrate on August 21. In addition, a flash flood also hit the mandi region of the state, causing trouble to the residents, as water entered their houses and shops in the Kangra district. The Kangra ADM Rohit Rathore is supervising the situation and asked for the rescue of people in the low-lying region, affected due to floods.
Tags: Kangra, Chakki Bridge, flash floods, Mandi, ADM Rohit Rathore
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House Collapses In Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba; 3 Gone Missing
In Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district, a landslide caused by heavy rains has resulted in the collapsing of a house, on August 20. The incident occurred at around 4:30 am in Chowari tehsil’s Barnet village, and has left three persons missing. A search operation has been initiated to rescue to missing persons. Meanwhile, flash floods occurred in Mandi district, causing water to enter into residents, shops and other buildings.
Tags: Himachal Pradesh, Chamba, landslide, flash floods, House Collapse
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Himachal Pradesh's Chakki Bridge In Kangra Falls Due To Torrential Rains
The Chakki bridge in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district fell on August 20, according to the Additional District Magistrate. The Mandi area saw flash floods in the early hours of August 20. Except for colleges and ITI, all government and private educational institutions in the Mandi district will be closed on August 20. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy rain in isolated areas of Himachal Pradesh across many… read-more
Tags: Himachal Pradesh, Mandi, heavy rains, flash floods, IMD
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