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Officers told to visit rain-hit areas, work in coordination

Belagavi district in-charge secretary Anjum Parvez asked officers to coordinate for effective flood management. He urged them to monitor inflow/outflow, water levels, rainfall and discharge from neighbouring states. He stressed on preventive measures and immediate compensation for victims. He asked field officers to survey vulnerable property and take up hygiene…

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

Godavari floods: NDRF deploys additional teams from Tamil Nadu and Odisha to undertake rescue operations in A.P. and Telangana

NDRF deploys 18 teams in AP, Telangana to rescue flood-hit people; teams equipped with medical kits, ropes, stretchers, lights, cutters, inflated boats and VMA with VHF, V-Sat and satellite phones. #NDRF #AP #Telangana #Rescue #Floods

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

Inter-State road connectivity cut off between Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Chhattisgarh

Heavy rains cause rivers to swell, cutting off road connectivity from AP to Odisha and Chhattisgarh. Chintoor in ASR district is affected, with Sabari and Sileru rivers in spate. Godavari river touches 2nd warning level at Bhadrachalam. 10,835 families evacuated, NDRF deployed, medical teams on standby. 750 families evacuated in…

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

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NDRF personnel rescue 70 persons from flood-hit Moranchapally village: Telangana Chief Secretary

Flash floods in a local stream triggered by incessant downpour marooned Moranchapalli village in the rain-battered Telangana’s Jayashankar Bhupalpally district, leaving the villagers stranded on the roof-tops of their houses and trees since morning.

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

Panchganga river crosses warning mark after heavy rains in Kolhapur; residents of 6 villages asked to shift to safer places

In Kolhapur, heavy rains have caused Panchganga river to cross warning mark. Residents of 6 villages near riverbanks asked to move to safer places. 81 bunds submerged. Radhanagari dam opened 5 gates, 1 closed; Almatti dam filled to 99% capacity. Water released from Almatti at 85,857 cusec. Panchganga river level…

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

Necessary arrangements made to avoid inconvenience to people due to heavy rains: Telangana Chief Secretary

Telangana Chief Secretary A. Santhi Kumari has asserted that in the wake of incessant rains, necessary arrangements have been made to avoid inconvenience to the people.

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

Scare at Kaddam project as it gets higher flood than discharge

Red alert issued to 12 villages along Kaddam river in Telangana; 4 spillway gates stuck, unable to operate; flood reaching project estimated at 3.86 lakh cusecs.

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

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FEMA urges flood victims to open doors for damage survey: ‘We want to understand the impact’

Federal officials are surveying damage in the first step to sending federal aid to home and business owners. A July 2 storm flooded thousands of homes on Chicago’s West Side, suburban Cicero, Stickney and Berwyn.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 26, 2023

Rains have claimed 38 lives in Karnataka since June 1

Heavy rains in different parts of the State have left a trail of destruction and claimed 38 lives and caused injuries to 35 people since June 1.

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

Heavy rain in catchment areas have major reservoirs in Andhra Pradesh swelling

The water levels in all major reservoirs in Andhra Pradesh are rising owing to heavy rainfall in the catchment areas. The Water Resources Department officials on July 26 (Wednesday) said that the water levels in the Godavari at Bhadrachalam in Telangana, Kunavaram, Polavaram and Dowleswaram in Andhra Pradesh are rising.…

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

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The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

Mayor Brandon Johnson tours West Side flood damage as FEMA begins assessment

The federal agency’s review is the first step in getting a disaster proclamation and funds for repairs after a July 2 storm dumped 9 inches of rain in the Chicago area.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 25, 2023

SNDP-covered areas largely free from flooding this season

As part of SNDP, surplus channels between Mansurabad Lake and Bandlaguda Lake, and from there up to Nagole Lake were fortified and box drains were provided wherever necessary. This has resolved the major problem of inundation in several areas.

The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023

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The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023

Explained | Himachal floods: a man-made disaster?

Himachal Pradesh's development model led to improved social welfare, but liberalisation caused exploitation of natural resources. Uncontrolled hydropower projects, road expansions and agricultural shifts have caused flash floods. A Commission of Inquiry is needed to empower local communities and rebuild assets quicker. Climate change must be addressed with infrastructure planning…

The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023

Kodagu district administration put on alert

Govt. puts Kodagu district on alert due to rains; officials asked to take precautionary measures; ₹56 crore in DC's account; CM assures no shortage of funds; inflow into 4 reservoirs increased. Govt. puts Kodagu district on alert due to rains; officials asked to take precautionary measures; ₹56 crore in DC's…

The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023

Chances of Srisailam getting flood from upstream till Aug. first week low

The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023

Velpur records 46.3 cm rain in 6 hours, several localities inundated: Minister

Minister Prashant Reddy visited flood-hit areas in Nizamabad district following record rainfall of 46.3 cm. He instructed authorities to shift people to relief camps and assured farmers of assistance

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The Conversation · Jul 25, 2023

How well-managed dams and smart forecasting can limit flooding as extreme storms become more common in a warming world

The arduous task of cleaning up from catastrophic flooding is underway across the Northeast after storms stretched the region’s flood control systems nearly to the breaking point.

Dynamite News · Jul 25, 2023

Light to moderate rain predicted for Delhi today

Light to moderate rains were witnessed in parts of the National Capital Region (NCR), including Noida, in the early hours of Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2023

‘This will not be swept away’: the bamboo homes helping Pakistan’s post-flood rebuild

A year on from devastating floods, a renowned architect is leading a project to build affordable and sustainable homes while empowering communities in the process

Al Jazeera · Jul 24, 2023

Two killed, two missing after violent flooding in eastern Canada

Floods in Nova Scotia bring new difficulties to a country struggling with ongoing wildfires and extreme weather.

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023

Vermont farmers are urged to document crop losses from flooding

Vermont state and federal officials are urging farmers to document and report their losses from the catastrophic flooding that hit the state two weeks ago and inundated crops

The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023

Rain fury in Andhra Pradesh: Residents of low-lying areas evacuated, police pickets arranged on causeways in Eluru

Eluru SP directs police to evacuate residents of low-lying areas as streams overflow. Villagers shifted to R&R Colony. Supplies of milk, water, rice, dal provided. Collector Himanshu Shukla directs flood officers to strengthen bunds. Collector V. Prasanna Venkatesh arranges medical camps, distributes ration. APSDMA predicts heavy rains in ASR, Eluru,…

The Guardian - US · Jul 24, 2023

Nova Scotia: body found amid search for four missing after ‘furious’ flooding

Two children among the missing when vehicles were submerged on road after more than 200m of rain pummeled some regions

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