Andhra Pradesh rains have created a ruckus in the state. On September 1, heavy rain hit Andhra Pradesh hard, causing severe flooding and landslides. In Vijayawada, the rain was so heavy that it flooded homes and cars. National and state disaster relief teams quickly arrived to help, moving affected residents to safer areas. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu visited the worst-hit areas to oversee the response. So far, around 80 people have been rescued, and many residents from low-lying regions have been relocated. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for the next five days, predicting thunderstorms and lightning, especially in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam. The situation is still critical as the state deals with the effects of the severe weather. Aerial views of Vijayawada show extensive waterlogging and flood conditions across the city. Watch video for more.
02 September,2024 05:39 PM IST
Heavy rainfall hit Andhra Pradesh hard, causing severe flooding and landslides in various areas on 1st September. In Vijayawada, the rain was so intense that it submerged houses and cars. The National and state disaster relief teams quickly stepped in to help, relocating affected residents to safer places. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu visited the flood-hit areas to oversee the response efforts. Around 80 people have been rescued so far, and many residents from low-lying regions have been moved to safer locations. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for the next five days, predicting thunderstorms and lightning in isolated areas, especially in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam. The situation remains critical as the state continues to manage the impacts of the severe weather.
02 September,2024 11:32 AM IST
Due to incessant rains, Gujarat’s Vadodara faced heavy flooding and as a result it has led to some risky rescue and relief operations. Forest Department rescued the crocodile seen on the campus of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in Gujarat’s Vadodara on August 29. The crocodile was 11- feet long and the forest department successfully rescued the crocodile in flooded Vadodara. Range Forest Officer Karansinh Rajput said, "... We have rescued 10 crocodiles in the last 5 days. Two have been released and 8 are still with us. We will release them when the water level of the river decreases... Today, we rescued a 14-foot crocodile from a house near Kamnath Mahadev temple, one from near the Ratri Bazar and an 11-foot crocodile from the Zoology Department of the MS University..."
30 August,2024 12:32 PM IST
Deadly floods have impacted lakhs in Bangladesh. Following the tragedy, Bangladesh blamed India for the same. India rebuffed Bangladesh’s claims over the Flood situation in bordering areas saying it is ‘Factually incorrect’.
23 August,2024 09:35 PM IST
The state of Himachal Pradesh has been grappling with severe landslides and damage which has resulted from incessant rains in the region. Relief and rescue operations are in progress in Samej village near Rampur in Shimla district after severe cloudbursts struck various areas of Himachal Pradesh. The resulting landslides have caused extensive damage and destruction throughout the hill station. Several rescue team members have been trapped due to impassable roads, hindering their efforts to carry out rescue and recovery tasks. So far, six people have lost their lives in this devastating landslide. On August 1st, parts of the Kullu-Manali Highway were washed away in the cloudburst. Restoration work is currently underway.
07 August,2024 06:53 PM IST
Search and rescue efforts are in full swing in Samej village, Shimla, after a severe cloudburst hit Himachal Pradesh. Since the night of July 31 to August 1, 36 people have been missing due to the Himachal cloudburst and subsequent flash floods that caused extensive damage. The army built a temporary footbridge to help rescue teams cross the river and reach affected areas. Teams from NDRF, SDRF, police, and Home Guard are all working together to find the missing people and provide aid. The situation is critical, and rescue operations are ongoing to support the affected community and locate those who are missing.
04 August,2024 12:09 PM IST
After the flash floods triggered by cloudbursts in many districts of Himachal Pradesh, rescue and research operations to save lives are still on. The NDRF team successfully carried out a rescue operation and evacuated workers of the Malana Power project. NDRF inspector Prem Negi said, "Thirty-three workers of the power project have been rescued out of which four workers were stranded in the Manala tunnel...Special equipments were used to carry out the rescue operation and evacuate the victims...An 18-member team carried out the operation..."
02 August,2024 06:08 PM IST
A cloudburst in the Samej Khad area of Rampur, Shimla, caused major disruption on 1st of August. Due to Himachal cloudburst, more than 50 people are missing, and two bodies have been recovered so far. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has arrived at the scene to help with search and rescue efforts. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu has called a meeting with officials to coordinate the rescue operations and address the situation. The heavy rainfall has caused significant damage and has made rescue efforts challenging. Authorities are working hard to locate and assist those affected by this severe weather event. Watch video for more.
01 August,2024 03:22 PM IST
On July 29, BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj spoke in the Lok Sabha about tragic Delhi coaching centre flood horror where three UPSC aspirants died due to flooding in a coaching center's basement. She blamed the AAP government for this disaster, citing poor drainage systems as a major issue. Swaraj criticized the Delhi government for not addressing these problems over the past decade. She called on the Home Ministry to form an inquiry team to investigate both the flood and the AAP government’s negligence. She emphasized that the loss of these students' lives was a result of the Delhi government's failure to take proper action. Watch video.
29 July,2024 02:50 PM IST
On July 28, students held a massive protest in Delhi after three UPSC aspirants died when a coaching center basement flooded. The protestors, demanding justice, staged a candle march and chanted “We want justice” slogans. They are calling for action against the authorities for negligence. MCD officials met with the students, promising to take proper action. The Delhi Police have arrested the owner and coordinator of the coaching center. In response to the incident, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has sealed the basements of 13 Civil Services Institutes in Old Rajender Nagar. This crackdown is part of the MCD’s efforts to address violations of building bylaws following the tragedy. Watch video.
29 July,2024 11:33 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
