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Stormwater drain development a non-starter in most ULBs around Hyderabad due to stand-off over funding

The Strategic Nala Development Programme devised by Telangana government to prevent urban flooding has failed to take off in municipalities peripheral to GHMC covering the city of Hyderabad, due to lack of funding to the urban local bodies

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Weather tracker: parts of Canada record three months of rain in a day

Nova Scotia records its worst rainfall event in 50 years, and Typhoon Doksuri causes damage in the Philippines

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Kaddam project witnesses higher inflows than discharge

The six-and-a-half-decade-old Kaddam Narayana Reddy project survived another scare and test of the time on Thursday, the second year in a row, as it withstood over 4 lakh cusecs flood that was reaching it for about 10 hours, in spite of its effective discharge capacity of 2.43 lakh cusecs through…

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After reviewing flood situation, KTR says rain impact is less this time

Minister for Municipal Administration & Urban Development K.T. Rama Rao said the impact of heavy rains is less on the city during the current bout as against earlier, due to various works taken up by the government, including the Strategic Nala Development Programme (SNDP).

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Heavy rains continue to lash Telangana; State government puts administration on alert

Telangana Chief Secretary A. Santhi Kumari on July 28 said the administration has been put on alert as heavy rains continued to lash the state.

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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…

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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

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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

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

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

Wayne Brown's quest to avoid another communication breakdown

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown wants to make doubly sure he isn’t again seen as inadequate in his response to emergency events like the January floods.

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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.

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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.…

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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…

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Emergency resilience and infrastructure are two sides of same battered coin

As the country's mayors meet for their big Local Government NZ conference in Christchurch, the quake-stricken city's former mayor warns of a renewed failure to align resilient infrastructure and robust emergency management.

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

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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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