Floods

New Delhi:  As scary visuals of devastating floods causing damage to infrastructure in Uttarakhand steadily poured out of the state on social media, a most common question asked was, 'Is this happening because of climate change?' Over…

Geneva:  The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a specialised agency of the United Nations (UN), has warned that climate change increases the global risk of water-related hazards like floods and droughts, and the number of people…

Bengaluru:  In a bid to save lives, Karnataka is mulling to install lightning alert system and cyclone warning system, Revenue Minister, R. Ashoka said here on Tuesday. After a review meeting of Karnataka disaster management authority…

Raigad (Maharashtra):  In a series of massive disasters, at least 65 villagers are reported buried alive in hillslides and landslides that occurred in Raigad, Ratnagiri and Satara districts of the state following torrential rains, top…

Bhubaneswar: In view of possible floods due to rains induced by low pressure and the arrival of monsoon, Principal Secretary Water Resources, Anu Garg reviewed the Department's preparedness to tackle the situation. Garg reviewed the…

Jakarta: More than 100 people were killed and dozens are missing after floods and landslides hit East Nusa Tenggara province in Indonesia, officials and media reports said on Monday. Volcanic debris from Mount Lewotolo engulfed homes on…

Jakarta: Floods inundated several areas in Jakarta on Saturday, forcing thousands to leave their homes following heavy rains in the capital city in the past few days. No casualties were reported, the Jakarta disaster mitigation agency's…

Hyderabad: A five-member inter-ministerial team sent by the Centre to assess the damage caused by the floods in Telangana the state government officials on Thursday. The team, led by Joint Secretary Praveen Vashista, met Chief Secretary…

Hyderabad: The government of Telangana will provide financial assistance of Rs 10,000 each to 3-4 lakhs families affected by heavy rains and floods in and around Hyderabad. Minister for municipal administration and urban development K.…

Mumbai:  In the wake of the massive floods that ravaged parts of western Maharashtra, Marathwada and Konkan region and claimed 48 lives, top state leaders toured some of the worst-hit areas for a spot assessment of the situation. Chief…