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Typhoon Krathon: Taiwan on high alert as cyclone threatens southern coast; schools, offices, markets closed

In the bustling port city of Kaohsiung, where the eye of the storm was predicted to pass, officials urged residents…

October 2, 2024 15:17 IST

People wade through a flooded road near the bank of the overflowing Bagmati River following heavy rains, in Kathmandu, Nepal September 28, 2024. (REUTERS)

Nepal: Flood in Kathmandu kills 32, 12 missing

Flood in Nepal: The government had previously issued flood warnings for the country, anticipating heavy rainfall. In response, nighttime bus…

Updated: September 28, 2024 15:46 IST

Additionally, under the Glacial Lake Outburst Flood Mitigation Programme, Rs 150 crore has been distributed among Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh. (Image: Freepik)

Centre allocates over Rs 12,500 crore for disaster relief and fire service expansion

Furthermore, the Central government has introduced the ‘Yuva Aapda Mitra Scheme,’ an extension of the ‘Upscaling of Aapda Mitra Scheme,’…

September 18, 2024 22:53 IST

Odisha flood: 250 villages affected in Balasore as rivers overflow, over 400 people evacuated

Preliminary assessments indicate that 264 villages across 56 gram panchayats and 17 wards in Jaleswar municipality have been affected by…

Updated: September 17, 2024 22:45 IST

Asia's most powerful storm of 2024, Typhoon Yagi hits Vietnam. (Image: Reuters)

Typhoon Yagi: Death toll rises to 197 as flash floods and landslides ravage Vietnam

Typhoon Yagi ravages Vietnam: At least 197 people have died, 128 remain missing, and over 800 have been injured.

September 12, 2024 10:20 IST

Typhoon Yagi ravages Vietnam: Death toll rises to 179, Hanoi faces worst flooding in 20 years

Typhoon Yagi, Asia’s most powerful storm this year, brought fierce winds and heavy rains when it made landfall on Saturday,…

September 11, 2024 18:57 IST

Typhoon Yagi: Death toll rises to 82; severe floods expected to hit northern Vietnam, including Hanoi

Typhoon Yagi: The storm has claimed the lives of at least 82 people, with 64 others still missing, primarily due…

September 10, 2024 17:08 IST

Telangana floods claim 16 lives; CM urges centre to declare floods as national calamity

Andhra and Telangana floods: CM Reddy to visit Mahabubabad, requests Rs 2,000 crore central aid

Andhra and Telangana Floods: Revanth Reddy, who announced an ex-gratia of Rs five lakh each to the kin of those…

September 3, 2024 13:14 IST

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Chhattisgarh stands with disaster-hit Kerala, Tripura; CM Deo offers Rs 15 crore each for relief efforts

The financial aid from Chhattisgarh is expected to be utilized for immediate relief measures, including the provision of food, shelter,…

August 30, 2024 13:40 IST

Two additional bodies were recovered from the site of another landslide, and one more body was found at a third location. (Image source: PTI)

Mizoram: 15 killed in multiple landslides across Aizawl

Strap: Due to the severe weather conditions, the state government has ordered the closure of all schools, banks, financial institutions,…

May 28, 2024 12:48 IST

Flooding due to heavy rains in Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil (Photo: Reuters)

Brazil Floods: Landslides and flooding kill 60 in Rio Grande do Sul, 70 still missing; 69,000 displaced

Rainfall is forecasted to continue in the northern and northeastern regions until Sunday

May 5, 2024 11:04 IST

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East Africa Floods: Cyclone Hidaya weakens; Kenya, Tanzania bear brunt of torrential rainfall

Tanzania’s meteorology department announced that Cyclone Hidaya had significantly lost strength as it neared the country’s coastline

May 5, 2024 10:31 IST

Brazil grapples with worst floods in over 80 years; at least 39 dead, 74 missing

Experts link the extreme weather to the climate phenomenon El Niño

May 4, 2024 15:44 IST

Houston floods: Officials warn of worsening conditions, thousands evacuated as Texas braces for flooding

The relentless rains in Texas and parts of Louisiana over several weeks had already saturated the ground and filled reservoirs…

May 4, 2024 15:37 IST

Harnessing AI for Community Resilience: Bridging Gaps in Disaster Management, Climate Action, and Public Health

Beyond the visible devastation, a subtle yet equally significant crisis is unfolding—the impact of natural disasters on human health and…

Updated: February 20, 2024 12:48 IST

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What triggered Sikkim’s deadly flash floods? Decoding the Lhonak Lake disaster

According to a Sikkim Forest and Environment Department report, the lake’s area has grown considerably during the previous 50 years.

October 6, 2023 14:59 IST

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Two in three people in India exposed to extreme flood events: Study

A recent study conducted by the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water highlights the alarming fact that 66 per cent…

July 14, 2023 16:13 IST

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Joshimath Crisis Explained: 4 reasons why the Himalayan town is sinking; Know what’s happening under the ground

Joshimath crisis: Wondering what’s happening beneath the ground of Joshimath? Here’s why the Himalayan town is sinking.

Updated: January 10, 2023 09:17 IST

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