The Latest Breaking News on Floods

Farmer leaders detained in Punjab ahead of protest in Chandigarh for flood-relief compensation. Police and farmers clashed, leading to the death of one farmer dead. 16 farmer outfits from 6 states to gather in Chandigarh on Aug 22

‘Lives and property are in great danger’, officials warn

Farmers from flood-ravaged States to gather in Chandigarh to press for compensation from Centre. 16 farmer outfits demand immediate release of compensation for flood victims, special package of Rs 50,000 cr, Rs 50,000/acre for crop loss, Rs 1 lakh for cattle loss, mining of fields, loan waiver for 1 year

There is a risk of thundery downpours, as well as strong winds along eastern-facing coasts.

GURDASPUR: The bridge connecting Chak Sharif and Mian Khan in Punjab's Gurdaspur district has sustained severe damage leading to its structural collapse due to flooding following which the district administration has taken the precautionary measure of suspending all vehicular movement on the bridge to prevent any potential untoward incidents.

The relentless rain and flood situation in Himachal Pradesh has caused tremendous loss of life and property, the most recent one being the historic 94-km Kalka-Shimla railway line. The railway line is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has called for measures to mitigate the effects of this year’s disastrous flooding which has left scores dead and inflicted massive damage on crops, homes and infrastructure, including in and around Beijing

Some homes and businesses could end up flooding because 30mm-40mm of rain is expected to fall in just six hours, the Met Office said.

"For now, the future of small-scale farms remains somewhat at the mercy of luck and chance"