Natural Disasters

Andhra floods affect 10 lakh people, damaged crops over 5 lakh acres

Andhra floods impact 10 lakh, damage crops on 5 lakh acres.

September 9, 2024 / News, Indian Politics, Natural Disasters / / Leave a Comment

Andhra floods impact 10 lakh, damage crops on 5 lakh acres. Vijayawada, one of Andhra Pradesh’s major cities, has been severely impacted by recent floods. The Budameru Rivulet overflowed, inundating several residential areas and causing widespread damage. Many homes were submerged, forcing residents to evacuate or seek shelter on higher ground. The floodwaters have disrupted […]

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Telangana suffers loss of Rs 5438 crore due to heavy rains: Govt

Telangana government reports Rs 5438 crore loss from heavy rains.

September 3, 2024 / News, Natural Disasters / / Leave a Comment

Telangana government reports Rs 5438 crore loss from heavy rains. The Khammam District Collector described the recent floods as “unprecedented,” highlighting the severity and unexpected nature of the disaster that struck the region. The intense rainfall led to significant flooding, causing widespread damage to infrastructure, homes, and agricultural lands. The Collector emphasized that the district

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Heavy rains pound Telangana, Andhra for second day; 10 more killed

Heavy rains in Telangana, Andhra continue; 10 more dead.

September 2, 2024 / News, Local News, Natural Disasters / / Leave a Comment

Heavy rains in Telangana, Andhra continue; 10 more dead. Officials announced on Monday that 26 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams are being deployed to Telangana and Andhra Pradesh to assist with flood relief and rescue operations. The deployment comes in response to the ongoing heavy rains that have caused widespread flooding and devastation across

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Gujarat rain live updates: 28 killed, 17,800 evacuated amid floods across state

Gujarat floods: 28 dead, 17,800 evacuated in ongoing crisis.

August 29, 2024 / News, Natural Disasters, Security News / / Leave a Comment

Gujarat floods: 28 dead, 17,800 evacuated in ongoing crisis. Gujarat is currently facing severe floods due to relentless rainfall, leading to widespread devastation across the state. The floods have tragically claimed 28 lives so far, with 17,800 people forced to evacuate from their homes in inundated areas. Rescue operations are underway as authorities strive to

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Wayanad landslides linked to 10 pc heavier rainfall due to climate change: Study

Wayanad landslides tied to 10% increased rainfall from climate change.

August 14, 2024 / News, Natural Disasters / / Leave a Comment

Wayanad landslides tied to 10% increased rainfall from climate change. Researchers from India, Sweden, the US, and the UK have warned that climate change is likely to make extreme weather events, such as landslides in Wayanad, more common as global temperatures continue to rise. The study highlights that the region experienced 10% heavier rainfall, directly

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PM Modi carries out aerial survey of disaster-hit areas of Wayanad

PM Modi conducts aerial survey of Wayanad disaster areas.

August 10, 2024 / News, Natural Disasters / / Leave a Comment

PM Modi conducts aerial survey of Wayanad disaster areas. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Aerial Survey and Visit to Wayanad: A Response to the Tragic Landslides Introduction Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the disaster-hit district of Wayanad in Kerala on Saturday, carrying out an aerial survey of the areas devastated by recent landslides. The landslides, which

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ISRO releases satellite before and after images of landslide at Chooralmala in Wayanad district of Kerala

ISRO shares satellite images of Wayanad landslide, before and after.

August 2, 2024 / News, Natural Disasters / / Leave a Comment

ISRO shares satellite images of Wayanad landslide, before and after. According to images released by the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), there is evidence of an earlier landslip at the same location in Chooralmala, Wayanad district of Kerala. The satellite images, shared by ISRO, clearly show signs of previous ground movement, indicating the area’s susceptibility

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How accurate were Amit Shah’s claims of early warning to Kerala before Wayanad landslides?

Amit Shah’s claims of early warning to Kerala before Wayanad landslides are accurate.

August 1, 2024 / News, Natural Disasters / / Leave a Comment

Amit Shah’s claims of early warning to Kerala before Wayanad landslides are accurate. The Wayanad landslide tragedy might have been mitigated or averted with enhanced preparedness and early warning systems. Effective communication of weather forecasts, timely evacuation plans, and robust infrastructure could reduce the impact of such natural disasters. While predicting the exact timing and

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Wayanad landslides: Death toll 176; army intensifies search for missing

Wayanad landslides: 176 dead; army searches for missing.

July 31, 2024 / News, Natural Disasters / / Leave a Comment

Wayanad landslides: 176 dead; army searches for missing. On Wednesday, fresh reinforcements arrived, bolstering the ranks with the arrival of Brigadier Arjun Seagan, the Commandant of the PARA Regiment Training Centre, and his distinguished team. Their presence marked a pivotal moment, bringing renewed energy and strategic insight to the operation. Brigadier Seagan, known for his

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6 Indians Missing In Nepal After Landslide Pushes Their Bus Into River

6 Indians missing in Nepal after landslide pushes bus into river.

July 12, 2024 / News, Natural Disasters / / Leave a Comment

6 Indians missing in Nepal after landslide pushes bus into river. A landslide pushed the buses into the river, causing panic and initiating a massive rescue operation. Emergency services and local authorities are on-site, working tirelessly to locate the missing passengers and recover the vehicles. The incident has raised concerns about road safety in the

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