The Latest Breaking News on Floods

Day after ‘teamwork’ pledge by CM and L-G, AAP alleges conspiracy behind Delhi flooding

The blame game over the Yamuna flooding in the national capital took centrestage, a day after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena issued a joint statement stressing 'teamwork', with Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Saturday alleging that the BJP-ruled Centre and the Haryana government had conspired…

Dynamite News · Jul 15, 2023

Northeast U.S. Faces Life-Threatening Flash Flooding As Torrential Rains Persist

AccuWeather warns of damaging floods as a powerful rainmaker drenches the region, disrupting travel and increasing flood risks.

Zenger · Jul 15, 2023

Himachal flash floods: CM Sukhu seeks ₹2,000 crore interim relief from Centre

Himachal Pradesh CM Mr. Sukhu has sought ₹2,000 crore from the Centre as interim aid and said the relief manual will be changed to enhance compensation to flood victims in the state.

The Hindu · Jul 15, 2023

Vermont starts long road to recovery from historic floods, helped by army of volunteers

Vermonters are working to dry out homes and businesses damaged by this week's historic flooding and keeping a wary eye on the horizon with another round of storms on the horizon

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2023

Flash Floods: A Deadly Threat Across The US

Recent floods in the Northeast highlight the dangers of flash floods, prompting the need for preparedness and evacuation.

Zenger · Jul 14, 2023

Congress asks PM Modi to inquire about Manipur as he did for Delhi floods

NEW DELHI: Appreciating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s gesture of calling Union home minister Amit Shah from France on Thursday to inquire about the flood situation in Delhi, the Congress has tried to corner him for not making any statement on the Manipur violence during his visit to the US last…

The Times of India · Jul 14, 2023

NDRF deploys 18 teams in four States to tackle cyclone, flood emergencies

NDRF 10th Battalion ready to tackle emergency situations arising from rains/floods. Teams deployed w/ necessary equipment. Coordinating w/ IMD, APSDMA, SDRF & district officers. Women force trained to shift flood victims & provide rehabilitation. Control room set up.

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023

Even the dead cannot escape floods in Kuttanad

Families in Kuttanad are facing agony due to recurring floods, delaying funerals and making it difficult to access crematoriums/ graveyards. Portable LPG crematoriums and above-ground burial vaults have been used in less severe flood situations. Residents are demanding public crematoriums/ burial vaults in areas not prone to flooding. The Edathua…

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023

Water levels in Yamuna in Delhi down to 208.17 metres at 6 pm on Friday: Key developments

NEW DELHI: After breaching a 45-year record three days ago, water levels in the Yamuna in Delhicame down to 208.17 metres at 6 pm on Friday even as several key areas in the city were inundated.

The Times of India · Jul 14, 2023

Declare floods as national calamity, compensate farmers: Samyukt Kisan Morcha

The SKM demanded that the Centre and State government provide compensation of ₹10 lakh to the families who have died, ₹50,000 per acre for crop loss, ₹1 lakh per bovine cattle and ₹1 lakh per small ruminant.

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023