FLOOD SITUATION
Weather Update: Gujarat, Maharashtra and North East set to receive very heavy rainfall till next week; flash flood risk flagged in some areas
Weather Update News: The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings of heavy rainfall across northwest and central India and northern peninsular India. Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan have already experienced torrential rains. Potential localized flooding and travel disruptions are expected. Tripura and Vadodara face severe flooding issues, while Delhi continues to receive substantial rainfall.
Tripura flood: Government declares entire state as natural calamity-affected area
The Tripura government has declared the entire state a natural calamity-affected area due to unprecedented floods. The floods have caused loss of lives and extensive damage to property, affecting both public and private infrastructure. A central team is assessing the damage. Over 53,000 people are in relief camps.
'Modi ka tairta hua Gujarat model': Congress slams BJP as state deals with flooding crisis
Gujarat faces severe flooding due to relentless rains, prompting Congress to criticize PM Modi's 'Gujarat Model'. Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi urge for immediate government action. With a rising death toll and thousands evacuated, rescue operations are underway with involvement from various agencies, including NDRF and the Indian Army.
Gujarat floods: NDRF rescues star Indian cricketer from Vadodara floods
India's left-arm spinner Radha Yadav was rescued by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) after severe flooding hit Vadodara, Gujarat. Heavy rains caused the Vishwamitri river to breach its banks, affecting many low-lying areas. The India Meteorological Department forecasts more heavy rains for parts of Saurashtra, indicating the situation may persist.
PM Modi speaks to Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, enquires about flood situation and relief measures
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel to discuss flooding in the state. Modi sought details on relief measures and offered central government support. The Indian Army and NDRF are involved in rescue operations as heavy rains continue to affect Gujarat.
Gujarat Rain: Vadodra witnessing alarming flood-like situation, water level in Vishwamitri River surges 35 feet
Gujarat Rain: Vadodara is experiencing a flood-like situation as the Vishwamitri River's water level rises to 35 feet. Authorities have closed the Ajwa and Pratappura dam gates to manage the flow. Heavy rains and a deep depression have caused widespread disruption in Gujarat, with over 6,000 residents relocated.
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Gujarat floods: Kharge, Rahul urge govt to provide all possible assistance
Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi have voiced deep concern over Gujarat’s worsening flood crisis, urging the government to ramp up relief efforts. With rains persisting for a fourth day, the death toll has reached 16 and over 8,500 people have been evacuated. They called for increased NDRF and SDRF teams, and support for ongoing rescue operations.
PM Modi, HM Shah assure Tripura CM of support in dealing with flooding, landslides
Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah assured support to Tripura CM Manik Saha in dealing with floods and landslides. A central team will assess reported damages of Rs 15,000 crore. The disaster affected over 17 lakh people and claimed 31 lives. Relief efforts are underway, with over 1 lakh people sheltered in relief camps.
Bangladesh flash floods: Interim govt wants early warnings on water release from India
Severe floods in Bangladesh resulted in 15 fatalities and impacted 48 lakh people. The government urged India to give prior notice before releasing water from shared rivers. Muhammad Yunus suggested a joint emergency response to Indian diplomat Pranay Verma. Relief efforts continue, as the Hindu community reallocates Janmashtami resources to aid victims.
Tripura floods: NDRF evacuates 125 people; IAF air-drops over 4000 food packets in affected areas
The NDRF evacuated 125 people from flood-hit Tripura, deploying 11 teams for rescue efforts. The Indian Air Force airdropped over 4,000 food packets and 28 tons of relief material. With 24 fatalities, the Chief Minister is reviewing the situation. Extensive damage to infrastructure and agriculture has been reported, and 558 relief camps have been established.
Centre approves release of Rs 40 cr to Tripura as flood relief
The Centre has sanctioned Rs 40 crore for flood-affected Tripura. Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that multiple rescue teams and resources have been deployed to assist in relief efforts. Over 65,000 people are in relief camps, with approximately 17 lakh impacted by the flooding and landslides.
Tripura faces severe flooding; IMD maintains red alert
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has maintained a red alert across all eight districts of Tripura due to severe weather. Approximately 40,000 people are sheltered in 335 relief camps, though no new casualties have been reported since the initial 10 deaths and one missing person.
Floods maroon many people in Bangladesh, India and cause at least 15 deaths
Floods have stranded hundreds of thousands in India's northeast and eastern Bangladesh, with at least 15 deaths reported. Heavy rains in Tripura forced school closures and led to more than 300 relief camps for the displaced. Both countries are conducting rescue operations amid criticisms and challenges.
Amit Shah speaks to Tripura CM, takes stock of flood situation
Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha of full support from the Central government in response to severe flooding in the state. Shah announced the deployment of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams, along with boats and helicopters, to aid in relief and rescue efforts.
Tripura floods: Death toll rises to 10, 34,100 in relief camps
Floods in Tripura have killed 10 people and forced over 34,100 to seek shelter in relief camps. Incessant rains since Monday led Chief Minister Manik Saha to request more National Disaster Response Force personnel. The state's rivers are swelling, prompting school closures and train cancellations. Rescue operations continue, bolstered by additional forces.
Assam: Japanese Encephalitis claims 10 lives at Guwahati Medical College and Hospital this year
The state of Assam is facing a concerning outbreak, Japanese Encephalitis (JE), a vector-borne disease. At the Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), 44 cases of JE have been reported since April 1 this year, with 10 fatalities. Assam has seen a rise in vector-borne diseases like dengue and JE in recent years, underscoring the need for public health vigilance and adherence to health protocols.
Assam flood situation improves; Amit Shah, Odisha CM offer help
The flood situation in Assam sees gradual improvement as over 5 lakh people in 17 districts still face deluge. Union Home Minister Amit Shah assures Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of support, with Odisha offering assistance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledges aid, with over 100 casualties reported. Major rivers remain at dangerous levels.
Home Minister Amit Shah speaks to CMs of Assam, UP, Gujarat on flood situation; assures Central assistance
Amit Shah reviewed Assam's flooding with CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, with 90 deaths and 5 lakh affected, especially in Cachar. Brahmaputra overflow at Neamatighat, Tezpur. 1,342 revenue circles submerged, 172 relief camps active, 283712 animals affected. Shah assured aid to UP's Azamgarh, Mau, Shahjahanpur, Kheri, Barabanki, Sitapur, Gonda. Gujarat's Valsad highway flooded; high water level in Madhuban Dam.
Assam flood situation improving
The flood situation in Assam saw significant improvement on Monday as water levels receded quickly across various regions of the state, according to officials. The India Meteorological Department's Regional Meteorological Centre in Guwahati has not issued any alerts, aside from predicting some rain in Barak Valley and a few districts in central Assam.
Assam: Flood situation remains grim in Assam's Nagaon district; death toll from deluge rises to 84
The flood situation in Nagaon, Assam, remains severe with 84 lives lost state-wide. Rita Sahani and many others are displaced, living in makeshift tents on embankments. They face challenges accessing food and work due to ongoing rainfall and flooding. Nearly 14.39 lakh people are affected, with 79,000 in Nagaon alone.
Assam flood situation grim, nearly 23 lakh people affected in 28 districts
Assam's flood crisis has worsened, affecting nearly 23 lakh people across 28 districts. With water levels of major rivers above danger marks, the death toll has reached 78. Over 53,000 are in relief camps. Multiple agencies are engaged in rescue operations, and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma assures adequate relief efforts.
Mumbai rains: NDRF deploy teams to 'avert' flood-like situation
In response to severe waterlogging from heavy rains in Mumbai, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed teams to various areas, including Thane, Vasai, Mahad, Chiplun, Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara, Ghatkopar, Kurla, Sindhudurg, Andheri, and Nagpur. The NDRF aims to prevent incidents and respond to potential flood situations. The Met Department predicts light to moderate rainfall in Mumbai over the next three hours.
Flood situation in Assam critical, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma visits Dibrugarh
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed the situation in Dibrugarh town, which has been under water and facing severe power shortage for the last eight days.
Flood situation remains grim in Arunachal Pradesh, over 60,000 people affected
The flood situation in Arunachal Pradesh remains severe with major rivers above danger levels in four districts: Namsai, Lohit, Changlang, and East Siang. Landslides have also been reported across the state due to heavy rainfall. In Papum Pare district, a cloudburst triggered water release from the Pare Hydropower Project, prompting warnings to residents downstream. Bordumsa in Changlang district saw the Burha Dehing river overflow, damaging infrastructure and agriculture.
Parts of Manipur flooded after heavy rain, schools to remain closed till Thursday
Heavy rainfall in Manipur's Imphal West and Imphal East districts has led to severe flooding, exacerbated by breaches in embankments along the Imphal, Kongba, and Iril rivers. The state government has declared a holiday for all government offices and closed schools until Thursday due to the flood situation. Residential areas have been inundated, affecting over 1,000 people, with significant flooding also reported along the India-Myanmar road. Relief and rescue efforts are ongoing, while the Indian Red Cross Society recovered the body of a man from the Senapati river amid the challenging conditions caused by incessant rains.
Manipur University postpones semester exams amid severe flooding
The ongoing flooding has caused significant disruption across the region, and this decision by Manipur University reflects the challenging conditions faced by the residents of the state. The university's administration is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as soon as it is possible to reschedule the exams.
Flood situation prevails in Assam's Kaziranga National Park as water rises considerably
Following days of heavy rainfall, a flood situation has emerged in Assam's Kaziranga National Park, inundating 167 camps. Park official DFO Arun Vignesh confirmed the rise in water levels and the evacuation of eight camps. The floods in Assam have claimed 38 lives, affecting over 11.34 lakh people in 28 districts. Majorly impacted areas include Lakhimpur, Darrang, and Golaghat. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority reports that 42,476.18 hectares of crops and 2,208 villages have been submerged in the second wave of floods. Local efforts are underway to manage the crisis.
Assam flood situation critical, 13 stranded fishermen rescued by IAF
Earlier on Sunday, the IAF had rescued 8 State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel and a revenue official from Jonai in Dhemaji district when they were stranded in another sandbar area during relief operations. Dibrugarh district has been severely affected in the current wave with the major town in Upper Assam inundated for the sixth consecutive day.
Heavy rainfall in Arunchal making flood sitution in Assam critical, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has declared a critical flood situation in the state due to heavy rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh. The river Brahmaputra and its tributaries are flowing above the danger level, with Dibrugarh in Upper Assam being the worst affected area. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy rainfall for the next two to three days.
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