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Yamuna breaches danger mark again; another spell of floods anticipated in Delhi

Yamuna water level in Delhi breaches danger mark; over 2 lakh cusecs of water from Hathnikund Barrage. Relief and rehabilitation work in low-lying areas of capital at risk. Delhi govt. on high alert; ITO barrage gates to be opened. Citizens counting on swift response from authorities. Floods could impact water…

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Record-breaking downpours along Canada's Atlantic coast cause flooding in Nova Scotia

An unusually long procession of intense thunderstorms dumped record amounts of rain across a wide swath of Canada’s Atlantic-coast province of Nova Scotia, causing flash flooding, road washouts and power outages

The Independent UK

Heavy burst of rain turns streets into rivers in Gujarat’s Junagadh; cars and cattle swept away

Heavy rain in Gujarat's south and Saurashtra regions caused a flood-like situation in urban areas and isolated villages. Two drowned and two were swept away in a swollen drain, and 250 were evacuated. Vehicles were damaged and cattle were swept away in Junagadh. IMD issued a red alert for 8…

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Family expresses gratitude after body believed to be missing girl found; search for boy continues

The family of a 2-year-old girl swept away along with another child by a flash flood that engulfed their vehicle on a Pennsylvania road is expressing gratitude at the discovery of a body believed to be hers

The Independent UK

Flood to Jurala helps TS-Genco take up hydel power generation

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Six gates of Himayatsagar lifted, ORR service road inundated

Heavy flood discharge from Himayatsagar reservoir inundates Outer Ring Road service road, forcing authorities to close it.

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Inflow into Harangi increases as moderate to heavy rains continue in Kodagu

The inflow into Harangi dam in Kushalnagar taluk has increased in the last 24 hours consequent to moderate to heavy rains across Kodagu.

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Surplus water from Saroornagar lake drowns colonies

Heavy rains in Hyderabad caused flooding in several colonies downstream of Saroornagar Lake, residents faced stench and inconvenience due to overflowing sewage. GHMC officials said an effort to drain the lake misfired, leading to the situation

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Cattle, vehicles swept away as heavy downpour maroons Junagadh city in Gujarat

RAJKOT: The Junagadh town of Gujarat was marooned on Saturday after it received heavy downpour of around 238mm in a single day, paralysing the city.

The Times of India

To reduce flooding, Chicago must go green everywhere we can

More green infrastructure in Chicago would help prevent flooding and provide other benefits, but projects must include money to gather monitoring data.

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Delhi: "Jobless, houses inundated, no option but to..." Flood victims return to relief camps as Yamuna flows at danger level

As the water level of Yamuna River in Delhi breached danger lever mark of 205.33 meters, the flood-affected people on Saturday again took shelter in relief camps in the capital. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Raigad landslide | Death toll rises to 25; 83 persons yet to be traced

The search and rescue operation at Irshalwadi hamlet in Maharashtra’s Raigad district resumed for the third day on July 22 as 86 villagers are yet to be traced, officials said. The death toll till July 20 evening was 16, which went up to 22 on July 22 as six more…

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Sigh of relief in Andhra Pradesh as flood begins to recede in the Godavari at Bhadrachalam

Godavari region in AP relieved as flood inflow into river recedes at Bhadrachalam in Telangana. 9.64 lakh cusecs released into Bay of Bengal from Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage. 85 villages asked to be ready for evacuation in Konaseema, 16 tribal pockets in Eluru cut off, 200 families evacuated from Chintoor…

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Godavari recedes slightly at Bhadrachalam, flood threat persists

In Bhadrachalam, the water level in the Godavari receded slightly below the first flood warning level of 43 feet on Friday. however, the official machinery remains alert due to heavy inflow from upstream projects. Minister for Transport Puvvada Ajay Kumar is supervising the flood preparedness and relief measures

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Heavy rains for fifth day in Kalaburagi; Sri Jayatirtha Moola Brindavana submerges

Incessant rains that have been lashing Kalaburagi district for the fifth day have resulted in flood water entering the sanctum sanctorum of Sri Jayatirtha Moola Brindavana at Uttaradi Mutt on the banks of the Kagina at Malkhed in Sedam taluk of Kalaburagi district.

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Several colonies flooded due to heavy rains in Hyderabad

Heavy rain in Hyderabad leaves several areas stranded in flood water. GHMC Commissioner Ronald Rose inspected IDL Lake and Suraram Lake, while Madina Colony, Mamata Colony, and areas outside GHMC were also flooded. Highest rainfall recorded at Miyapur and Hafeezpet, with 6-10 cm in other areas. Close watch on Hussain…

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Delhi: Yamuna drops below danger mark, water level currently at 205.25 mt

The water level at the Yamuna River in the national capital dropped below the danger mark on Friday morning.

The Independent UK

Northeast floods devastate 'heartbroken' farmers as months of labor and crops are swept away

When devastating rains swept through the Northeast, farmers in the region were dealt a devastating blow at the worst possible time

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Farmers up in arms against AAP govt. in Punjab over poor handling of flood situation; threaten to block railway tracks

Angry farmers to protest against Punjab govt. for alleged failure to tackle floods; to block railway tracks if demands not met.

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Andhra Pradesh: Officials sound alert in Konaseema, Eluru districts as flood level in the Godavari rises

Officials in Eluru, Konaseema & West Godavari districts cancel leave & direct staff to report for emergency duties. Collectors monitoring situation & instructing staff to set up relief centres & take measures to prevent human loss. Volunteers asked to monitor flood situation & strengthen bunds. Relief camps set up &…

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Godavari in spate, first flood warning remains in force in Bhadrachalam

Godavari River swells past first flood warning level in Bhadrachalam. Chief Minister directs Chief Secretary to ensure official machinery is ready. 9.79 lakh cusecs of flood water flowing downstream. 59 spillway gates of Sammakka Sagar (Tupakulagudem) barrage opened, releasing 8.76 lakh cusecs of water. Vehicular movement on NH 163 affected

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Chief Secretary directs officials to be on alert in view of heavy rain forecast in Telangana for next 48 hours

Chief Secretary A. Santhi Kumari on July 20 directed officials of different departments to be on alert in view of the heavy rain forecast across the State, particularly north Telangana districts, in the next 48 hours.

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Water level in Godavari, Sabari rivers rising; NDRF rescue teams deployed in affected areas

Due to heavy rains in the catchment areas, water level in Godavari and Sabari rivers was rising every hour, according to top officials.

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Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar says mining has no connection with floods

CM Khattar dismisses claims that mining in rivers caused floods; suggests removing silt from canals to increase water capacity; 35 deaths reported due to rain-related incidents; ₹500 crore estimated loss; 12 districts declared flood-affected.

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Water level rises in Godavari, tributaries; control rooms set up to meet exigency

Heavy rains cause water levels in Godavari & tributaries to rise in Bhadradri-Kothagudem district. 14 gates of Taliperu reservoir opened, releasing 34,968 cusecs. Relief camps set up; flood control room & helpline numbers established.

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