Malik seeks strategy to tackle natural disasters

Fri, 12 Sep 2014 04:29:00 +0200thenews-pk (en)

ISLAMABAD: Former interior minister Rehman Malik has proposed Pakistan and India to work out common strategy to deal with natural disasters like pre-w

CII forms special 'Task Force' for J&K relief and rehabilitation work

Thu, 11 Sep 2014 15:26:00 +0200timesofindia (en)

In order to support thousands of people affected by the recent natural calamity in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), the Confederation of India n Industry (CII) has dispatched sustainable relief material for J&K from Chandigarh.

Flood-hit J&K

Wed, 10 Sep 2014 21:52:00 +0200Hindu (en)

That India and Pakistan are determined to help each other after the worst floods in the Kashmir region in decades is praiseworthy. When it concerns humanity, both countries must bury the hatchet a...

Severe floods kill more than 440 in India and Pakistan

Wed, 10 Sep 2014 18:16:00 +0200caspionet (en)

Severe floods in India and Pakistan earlier this month have killed over 440 people.

Thousands still stranded in flood-hit Kashmir

Wed, 10 Sep 2014 13:41:00 +0200aljazeera-en (en)

At least 450 dead in divided Himalayan region and in parts of Pakistan as floodwaters start to recede in some areas.

Alert condition stimulated in simulated tsunami crisis

Wed, 10 Sep 2014 08:14:00 +0200Hindu (en)

At 5.30 am on Tuesday, the Puducherry Revenue and Disaster Management Department receives a tsunami alert from the India n Tsunami Early Warning Centre and The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services , Hyderabad. The terse communication states that an earthquake of magnitude 9.

Alert condition stimulated in simulated tsunami crisis

Wed, 10 Sep 2014 07:52:00 +0200thehindu (en)

At 5.30 am on Tuesday, the Puducherry Revenue and Disaster Management Department receives a tsunami alert from the India n Tsunami Early Warning Centre and The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services , Hyderabad. The terse communication states that an earthquake of magnitude 9.

Raging floods kill over 440 in Pakistan, India

Wed, 10 Sep 2014 05:58:00 +0200chinadaily (en)

Raging monsoon floods sweeping across India and Pakistan have killed more than 440 people, authorities said Tuesday, warning hundreds of thousands more to be prepared to flee their homes as helicopters and boats raced to save marooned victims.

Nearly two dozen floods hit Pakistan since 1950

Wed, 10 Sep 2014 05:03:00 +0200thenews-pk (en)

LAHORE: Between 1950 and September 9, 2014, Pakistan has been confronted with nearly two dozen major floods, which have not only claimed at least 11,5

Death toll in India, Pakistan floods surpasses 440

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 20:09:00 +0200CBC (en)

Raging monsoon floods sweeping across India and Pakistan have killed more than 440 people, authorities said, warning hundreds of thousands more to be prepared to flee their homes as helicopters and boats raced to save marooned victims.

Raging floods kill over 440 in Pakistan, India

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 19:16:00 +0200seattletimes (en)

Raging monsoon floods sweeping across India and Pakistan have killed more than 440 people, authorities said Tuesday, warning hundreds of thousands more to be prepared to flee their homes as helicopters and boats raced to save marooned victims.

Death toll from floods in India, Pakistan reaches 440 as authorities warn of more flooding

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 19:12:00 +0200theglobeandmail (en)

The flash floods, which began on Sept. 3, have put more than half a million people in peril and rendered thousands homeless in the two neighbouring states

Raging floods kill over 440 in Pakistan, India

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 19:11:00 +0200usnews (en)

JHANG, Pakistan (AP) — The death toll from floods in Pakistan and India reached 400 on Tuesday as armies in both countries scrambled to help the victims and authorities in Islamabad warned of more flooding in the days ahead.

10 people killed as mosque collapses in Pakistan

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 19:07:00 +0200denverpost (en)

JHANG, Pakistan (AP) Raging monsoon floods sweeping across India and Pakistan have killed more than 440 people, authorities said Tuesday, warning hundreds of thousands more to be prepared to flee their homes as helicopters and boats raced to save marooned victims.

Raging floods kill over 440 in Pakistan, India

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 19:05:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

Raging monsoon floods sweeping across India and Pakistan have killed more than 440 people, authorities said Tuesday, warning hundreds of thousands more to be prepared to flee their homes as helicopters and boats raced to save marooned victims.

Death Toll in India, Pakistan Floods Reaches 400

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 19:01:00 +0200sudanvisiondaily (en)

JHANG, Pakistan - The death toll from floods in Pakistan and India reached 400 on Tuesday as armies in both countries scrambled to help the victims and authorities in Islamabad warned of more flooding in the days ahead. The flash floods, which began on Sept.

Raging floods kill over 440 in Pakistan, India

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 18:58:00 +0200charlotteobserver (en)

Raging monsoon floods sweeping across India and Pakistan have killed more than 440 people, authorities said Tuesday, warning hundreds of thousands more to be prepared to flee their homes as Click to Continue

Raging Floods Kill Over 440 in Pakistan, India

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 18:49:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Raging floods in Pakistan, India kill over 440 people; hundreds of thousands may have to flee

Raging floods kill over 440 in Pakistan, India

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 18:38:00 +0200AP (en)

JHANG, Pakistan (AP) — Raging monsoon floods sweeping across India and Pakistan have killed more than 440 people, authorities said Tuesday, warning hundreds of thousands more to be prepared to flee their homes as helicopters and boats raced to save marooned victims. Authorities in Pakistan say the floods, which began Sept.

Raging floods kill over 400 in Pakistan, India

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 18:19:00 +0200seattletimes (en)

Raging monsoon floods sweeping across India and Pakistan have killed more than 400 people, authorities said Tuesday, warning hundreds of thousands more to be prepared to flee their homes as helicopters and boats raced to save marooned victims.

Death toll in India, Pakistan floods surpasses 400

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 18:14:00 +0200CBC (en)

Raging monsoon floods sweeping across India and Pakistan have killed more than 400 people, authorities say, warning hundreds of thousands more to be prepared to flee their homes.

Raging floods kill over 400 in Pakistan, India

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 18:11:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

Raging monsoon floods sweeping across India and Pakistan have killed more than 400 people, authorities said Tuesday, warning hundreds of thousands more to be prepared to flee their homes as helicopters and boats raced to save marooned victims.

Raging floods kill over 400 in Pakistan, India

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 17:55:00 +0200AP (en)

JHANG, Pakistan (AP) — Raging monsoon floods sweeping across India and Pakistan have killed more than 400 people, authorities said Tuesday, warning hundreds of thousands more to be prepared to flee their homes as helicopters and boats raced to save marooned victims. Authorities in Pakistan say the floods, which began Sept.

Death toll in India, Pakistan floods reaches 400

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 15:23:00 +0200charlotteobserver (en)

The death toll from floods in Pakistan and India reached 400 on Tuesday as armies in both countries scrambled to help the victims and authorities in Islamabad warned hundreds of Click to Continue

Death toll in India, Pakistan floods reaches 400

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 15:19:00 +0200seattletimes (en)

The death toll from floods in Pakistan and India reached 400 on Tuesday as armies in both countries scrambled to help the victims and authorities in Islamabad warned hundreds of thousands to be prepared to flee more flooding in the days ahead.

Death toll in India, Pakistan floods reaches 400

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 15:09:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

The death toll from floods in Pakistan and India reached 400 on Tuesday as armies in both countries scrambled to help the victims and authorities in Islamabad warned hundreds of thousands to be prepared to flee more flooding in the days ahead.

Death Toll in India, Pakistan Floods Reaches 400

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 15:08:00 +0200time (en)

JHANG, Pakistan (AP) — The death toll from floods in Pakistan and India reached 400 on Tuesday as armies in both countries scrambled to help the victims and authorities in Islamabad warned hundreds of thousands to be prepared to flee more flooding in the days ahead. The flash floods, which began on Sept.

Death toll in India, Pakistan floods reaches 400

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 14:50:00 +0200AP (en)

JHANG, Pakistan (AP) — The death toll from floods in Pakistan and India reached 400 on Tuesday as armies in both countries scrambled to help the victims and authorities in Islamabad warned hundreds of thousands to be prepared to flee more flooding in the days ahead. The flash floods, which began on Sept.

India, Pakistan Floods Death Toll Climbs To...

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 14:46:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

At least 400 people have died in floods that swept through parts of Pakistan and India in recent days, as the most potent seasonal monsoon rains to hit the two nations in more than five decades have left behind landslides and collapsed homes that have forced thousands of evacuations and countless water rescues.

SEEDS humanitarian appeal: Kashmir flood response

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 14:05:00 +0200trust (en)

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. The incessant rains in the State of Jammu & Kashmir have led to heavy flooding; thereby impacting the lives of more than 1,75,000 people across 19 districts. The massive floods have submerged 450 villages, while 2500 villages are severely affected.

Death toll in India, Pakistan floods reaches 400

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 13:08:00 +0200usnews (en)

JHANG, Pakistan (AP) — The death toll from floods in Pakistan and India reached 400 on Tuesday as armies in both countries scrambled to help the victims and authorities in Islamabad warned of more flooding in the days ahead.

Death toll from floods reaches 400

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 13:04:00 +0200herald-ie (en)

Share India Armies in both countries have scrambled to help the victims and authorities in Islamabad have warned of more flooding in the days ahead. The flash floods, which began on September 3, have put more than half a million people in peril and left thousands homeless.

Death toll in India, Pakistan floods reaches 400

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 13:03:00 +0200CBC (en)

The death toll from floods in Pakistan and India reached 400 on Tuesday as authorities in both countries warned of more flooding in the days ahead.

Death toll in India, Pakistan floods reaches 400

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 12:30:00 +0200denverpost (en)

JHANG, Pakistan (AP) The death toll from floods in Pakistan and India reached 400 on Tuesday as armies in both countries scrambled to help the victims and authorities in Islamabad warned of more flooding in the days ahead.

Death toll from floods reaches 400 new The death toll from floods in Pakistan and India has...

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 12:29:00 +0200belfasttelegraph (en)

Armies in both countries have scrambled to help the victims and authorities in Islamabad have warned of more flooding in the days ahead. The flash floods, which began on September 3, have put more than half a million people in peril and left thousands homeless.

Death toll from floods reaches 400

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 12:22:00 +0200independent-ie (en)

Share India Armies in both countries have scrambled to help the victims and authorities in Islamabad have warned of more flooding in the days ahead. The flash floods, which began on September 3, have put more than half a million people in peril and left thousands homeless.

India, Pakistan scramble to help flood victimes as death toll reaches 400

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 11:49:00 +0200scmp (en)

The death toll from floods in Pakistan and India reached 400 on Tuesday as armies in both countries scrambled to help the victims and authorities in Islamabad warned of more flooding in the days ahead.

Death toll from floods in India, Pakistan reaches 400 as authorities warn of more flooding

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 11:39:00 +0200theglobeandmail (en)

The flash floods, which began on Sept. 3, have put more than half a million people in peril and rendered thousands homeless in the two neighbouring states

Death toll from floods in India, Pakistan reaches 400 as authorities warn of more flooding

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 11:04:00 +0200680news (en)

ISLAMABAD – The death toll from floods in India and Pakistan has reached 400 as authorities warned of more flooding in the days ahead. The floods have put half a million people in peril and rendered thousands homeless. Pakistani and Indian troops have been using boats and helicopters to drop food....

Death toll now over 400 from Indian, Pakistani floods

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 10:50:00 +0200CBC (en)

The death toll from floods in Pakistan and India reached 400 on Thursday as authorities in both countries warned of more flooding in the days ahead.

Death Toll in India, Pakistan Floods Reaches 400

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 10:33:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Death toll from floods in India , Pakistan reaches 400 as authorities warn of more flooding

Death toll in India, Pakistan floods reaches 400

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 10:31:00 +0200charlotteobserver (en)

The death toll from floods in Pakistan and India reached 400 on Thursday as authorities in both countries warned of more flooding in the days ahead. Click to Continue

Death toll in India, Pakistan floods reaches 400

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 10:31:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

The death toll from floods in Pakistan and India reached 400 on Thursday as authorities in both countries warned of more flooding in the days ahead.

From Uttarakhand to Kashmir we are a disaster when it comes to disasters

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 09:18:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

Many hoped that the Uttarakhand tragedy would be a valuable lesson to the states and governmentfunded institutions that tackle such disasters But regrettably as we see in Jammu and Kashmir no lessons were learnt writes KumKum Dasgupta Letup in rains army airlifts engineers to set up wireless units

India responsible for Pakistan floods Hafeez Saeed

Mon, 08 Sep 2014 21:35:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

Hafeez Saeed mastermind of 2611 Mumbai attacks on Monday blamed India for severe flood crisis in Pakistan Saeed described Modis offer to help flood victims as equivalent to rubbing salt on the wounds of Pakistani and Kashmiri people

Latest humanitarian snapshot highlights severe flooding across Bangladesh, India and Nepal

Mon, 08 Sep 2014 17:28:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: Bangladesh, China, India , Japan, Nepal, Thailand BANGLADESH According to the Disaster Management Information Centre, floods triggered by two weeks of intense rain have affected up to 3 million people in 20 districts.

Bangladesh: Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (2 - 8 September 2014)

Mon, 08 Sep 2014 11:39:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: Bangladesh, China, India , Japan, Nepal, Thailand BANGLADESH According to the Disaster Management Information Centre, floods triggered by two weeks of intense rain have affected up to 3 million people in 20 districts.

Flood death toll rises in Pakistan and India

Mon, 08 Sep 2014 02:12:00 +0200abc-au (en)

At least 200 people have been killed across Pakistan and India after heavy rains brought flash floods and caused homes to collapse, officials say.

Hundreds Dead After Heavy Rains Hit Kashmir

Sun, 07 Sep 2014 18:06:00 +0200skynews (en)

Helicopters and boats are deployed as scores of villages are submerged and thousands left homeless by the worst floods in decades.

Flooding in Indian state of Kashmir kills at least 120 - Hurricane drenches Mexico; may help Southwest - FOX NEWS WEATHER CENTER

Sun, 07 Sep 2014 11:26:00 +0200foxnews (en)

SRINAGAR, India – Fast-moving floodwaters submerged large parts of the main city in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Sunday after five days of pounding rain. The flooding, the worst in 50 years, has killed at least 120 people across the Himalayan region. On Sunday the rains had stopped but officials....

Pakistan, India floods: Death toll rises to 200

Sun, 07 Sep 2014 06:42:00 +0200emirates247 (en)

More than 200 people in Pakistan and northern India have been killed in torrential monsoon rains which triggered flooding, landslides and house collapses, officials in the two countries said Saturday. Troops and other emergency personnel were deployed in both countries to help with relief....

Flood death toll rises in Pakistan and India

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 22:22:00 +0200abc-au (en)

At least 200 people have been killed across Pakistan and India after heavy rains brought flash floods and caused homes to collapse, officials say.

Pakistan India floods: death toll from monsoon rains climbs above 200

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 22:06:00 +0200radioaustralianews (en)

At least 200 people have been killed across Pakistan and India after heavy rains brought flash floods and caused homes to collapse, officials say.

Pakistan India floods: death toll from monsoon rains climbs above 200

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 21:57:00 +0200radioaustralia (en)

At least 200 people have been killed across Pakistan and India after heavy rains brought flash floods and caused homes to collapse, officials say.

Pakistan floods: death toll from monsoon rains climbs above 100

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 21:35:00 +0200radioaustralianews (en)

At least 106 people have been killed across Pakistan after heavy rains brought flash floods and caused homes to collapse in the Punjab and Kashmir regions, officials say.

Pakistan floods: death toll from monsoon rains climbs above 100

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 21:19:00 +0200radioaustralia (en)

At least 106 people have been killed across Pakistan after heavy rains brought flash floods and caused homes to collapse in the Punjab and Kashmir regions, officials say.

Pakistan monsoon rains ‘kill more than 100’

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 20:57:00 +0200iran-daily (en)

orrential monsoon rains in Pakistan have killed at least 106 people over the past three days and damaged thousands of houses, officials said Saturday as authorities put four districts on red alert for floods. Most of the deaths were caused by roof collapses, electric shocks and landslides in the....

Torrential rains kill more than 230 in Pakistan, India

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 20:08:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)

SRINAGAR (INDIA) - More than 230 people in Pakistan and northern India have been killed in torrential monsoon rains which triggered flooding, landslides and house collapses, officials in the two countries said Saturday.

Pakistan: Torrential rains kill more than 230 in Pakistan, India

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 18:35:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: Agence France-Presse Country: India , Pakistan 09/06/2014 13:50 GMT by Parvaiz BUKHARI SRINAGAR, September 6, 2014 (AFP) - More than 230 people in Pakistan and northern India have been killed in torrential monsoon rains which triggered flooding, landslides and house collapses, officials in the two countries said Saturday.

Torrential rains kill more than 230 in Pakistan, India

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 16:58:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

More than 230 people in Pakistan and northern India have been killed in torrential monsoon rains which triggered flooding, landslides and house collapses, officials in the two countries said Saturday.

Torrential Rains Kill more than 200 in Pakistan, India

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 16:28:00 +0200naharnet-en (en)

More than 200 people in Pakistan and northern India have been killed in torrential monsoon rains which triggered flooding, landslides and house collapses, officials in the two countries said Saturday. Troops and other emergency personnel were deployed in both countries to help with relief....

Torrential rains kill more than 200 in Pakistan, India

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 15:25:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

More than 200 people in Pakistan and northern India have been killed in torrential monsoon rains which triggered flooding, landslides and house collapses, officials in the two countries said Saturday.

Monsoon rains death toll over 200 in Pakistan, India

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 14:36:00 +0200tribune (en)

SRINAGAR: More than 200 people in Pakistan and northern India have been killed in torrential monsoon rains which triggered flooding, landslides and house collapses, officials in the two countries said Saturday. Troops and other emergency personnel were deployed in both countries to help with relief....

Torrential rains kill more than 200 in Pakistan, India

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 13:46:00 +0200thepeninsulaqatar (en)

SRINAGAR, India : More than 200 people in Pakistan and northern India have been killed in torrential monsoon rains which triggered flooding, landslides and house collapses, officials in the two countries said Saturday. Troops and other emergency personnel were deployed in both countries to help with....

Pakistan monsoon rains 'kill more than 100'

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 12:32:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)

LAHORE (PAKISTAN) - Torrential monsoon rains in Pakistan have killed at least 106 people over the past three days and damaged thousands of houses, officials said Saturday as authorities put four districts on red alert for floods.

Pakistan: Monsoon rains in Pakistan kill more than 100: officials

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 12:26:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: Agence France-Presse Country: Pakistan 09/06/2014 08:53 GMT LAHORE, September 6, 2014 (AFP) - Torrential monsoon rains in Pakistan have killed at least 106 people over the past three days and damaged thousands of houses, officials said Saturday as authorities put four districts on red alert for floods.

Monsoon Rains in Pakistan Kill more than 100

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 11:21:00 +0200naharnet-en (en)

Torrential monsoon rains in Pakistan have killed at least 106 people over the past three days and damaged thousands of houses, officials said Saturday as authorities put four districts on red alert for floods. Most of the deaths were caused by roof collapses, electric shocks and landslides in the....

Monsoon rains in Pak kill more than 100: Officials

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 11:19:00 +0200timesofindia (en)

Most of the deaths were caused by roof collapses, electric shocks and landslides in the most populous province Punjab and in Pakistani-administered Kashmir.

Monsoon rains in Pakistan kill more than 100: Officials

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 11:13:00 +0200ahram-EN (en)

Torrential monsoon rains in Pakistan have killed at least 106 people over the past three days and damaged thousands of houses, officials said Saturday as authorities put four districts on red alert for floods. Most of the deaths were caused by roof collapses, electric shocks and landslides in the....

Torrential monsoon rains kill nearly 70 in Pakistan

Fri, 05 Sep 2014 15:28:00 +0200capitalfm (en)

ISLAMABAD, September 5- Two days of torrential monsoon rains have killed nearly 70 people in Pakistan, officials said Friday, as authorities ordered the evacuation of low-lying areas around a major river. The deaths have all come in the most populous province Punjab and in Pakistani-administered....

Monsoon rains kill nearly 70 in Pakistan

Fri, 05 Sep 2014 13:56:00 +0200sbs (en)

Torrential monsoon rains have killed nearly 70 people in Pakistan, with the death toll expected to rise.

Pakistan: Torrential monsoon rains kill nearly 70 in Pakistan: officials

Fri, 05 Sep 2014 11:57:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: Agence France-Presse Country: Pakistan 09/05/2014 09:10 GMT ISLAMABAD, September 5, 2014 (AFP) - Two days of torrential monsoon rains have killed nearly 70 people in Pakistan, officials said Friday, as authorities ordered the evacuation of low-lying areas around a major river.

Torrential Monsoon Rains Kill nearly 70 in Pakistan

Fri, 05 Sep 2014 11:51:00 +0200naharnet-en (en)

Two days of torrential monsoon rains have killed nearly 70 people in Pakistan, officials said Friday, as authorities ordered the evacuation of low-lying areas around a major river. The deaths have all come in the most populous province Punjab and in Pakistani-administered Kashmir, with most caused by roof collapses and electric shocks.

Heavy monsoon rains kill over 40 in Pakistan

Thu, 04 Sep 2014 18:15:00 +0200tribune (en)

LAHORE: More than 40 people have been killed as a result of heavy monsoon rains across Pakistan, officials said on Thursday. Most of the deaths were caused by roof collapses in buildings in Punjab, with 13 people killed in the provincial capital Lahore. Meanwhile, eight lives have been claimed in various areas of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).

Heavy rains claim at least 40 lives across Punjab

Thu, 04 Sep 2014 18:08:00 +0200dawn (en)

LAHORE: At least 40 people have been killed in rain-related incidents across Punjab since Wednesday night, police and rescue sources said. Fifteen deaths were reported from Lahore and a total of seven from the districts of Sialkot and Gujranwala. “At least 25 people have been killed in different....

Heavy rains claim at least 35 lives across Punjab

Thu, 04 Sep 2014 16:07:00 +0200dawn (en)

LAHORE: At least 35 people have been killed in rain-related incidents across Punjab since Wednesday night, police and rescue sources said. Fifteen deaths were reported from Lahore and a total of seven from the districts of Sialkot and Gujranwala. “At least 25 people have been killed in different....

Heavy monsoon rains kill over 35 in Pakistan

Thu, 04 Sep 2014 15:12:00 +0200tribune (en)

LAHORE: More than 35 people have been killed as a result of heavy monsoon rains across Pakistan, officials said on Thursday. Most of the deaths were caused by roof collapses in buildings in Punjab, with 13 people killed in the provincial capital Lahore. Meanwhile, eight lives have been claimed in various areas of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).

Heavy monsoon rains kill over 30 in Pakistan

Thu, 04 Sep 2014 14:23:00 +0200tribune (en)

LAHORE: More than 30 people have been killed as a result of heavy monsoon rains across Pakistan, officials said on Thursday. Most of the deaths were caused by roof collapses in buildings in Punjab, with 13 people killed in the provincial capital Lahore. Meanwhile, eight lives have been claimed in various areas of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).

Assam’s annual sorrow

Thu, 28 Aug 2014 20:51:00 +0200Hindu (en)

In a wide swath of northern and northeastern India , from Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal, to Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya, seasonal floods have eased followi...

Children at âextreme riskâ following recent floods in India, warns Save the Children

Mon, 25 Aug 2014 15:46:00 +0200trust (en)

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. New Delhi, 25 August. While various relief efforts have been made to reach those affected by the recent floods in India , lakhs of children continue to remain vulnerable due to the lack of a....

Climate change to slash South Asia's GDP, ADB warns

Tue, 19 Aug 2014 20:32:00 +0200abc-au (en)

Climate change will slash South Asia's GDP unless world governments try harder to counter global warming, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) warns.

Climate change to cut South Asia's growth 9% by 2100: ADB

Tue, 19 Aug 2014 19:36:00 +0200economictimes (en)

Climate change to cut South Asia's growth 9% by 2100: ADB India , one of the world's largest agrarian economies, is badly at risk, the report said, and may see GDP losses of up to 8.7 percent by 2100.

Climate change to cut South Asia's growth 9 per cent by 2100, Asian Development Bank warns

Tue, 19 Aug 2014 19:27:00 +0200radioaustralianews (en)

Climate change will slash South Asia's GDP unless world governments try harder to counter global warming, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) warns.

Climate change to cut South Asia's growth 9 per cent by 2100, Asian Development Bank warns

Tue, 19 Aug 2014 19:26:00 +0200radioaustralia (en)

Climate change will slash South Asia's GDP unless world governments try harder to counter global warming, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) warns.

Climate change to cut South Asia's growth 9 pct by 2100 - ADB

Tue, 19 Aug 2014 19:26:00 +0200trust (en)

KATHMANDU, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Climate change will cut South Asia's growth almost 9 percent by the end of the century unless world governments try harder to counter global warming, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Tuesday. The region is home to a fifth of the world's population and is already....

Monsoon floods hit north India, 200 villages under water

Mon, 18 Aug 2014 09:49:00 +0200khaleejtimes (en)

At least 21 people killed and thousands left homeless as rain causes landslides and floods in India 's Uttarakhand and north eastern states, say officials.

Monsoon floods hit north India

Mon, 18 Aug 2014 04:39:00 +0200thenews-pk (en)

LUCKNOW: At least 21 people killed and thousands left homeless as rain causes landslides and floods in India s Uttarakhand and north eastern states, s

Flood after six rivers surpass danger mark - Heavy rain affects 3.94 lakh people in ...

Mon, 18 Aug 2014 02:17:00 +0200palestinewater (en)

Don't forget to rate this video. Post Comments. Subscribe to the Channel for more videos. In June 2013, the North India n states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, some regions of Western Nepal and their adjoining areas experienced heavy rainfall that triggered devastating floods and landslides.

Monsoon Floods Hit North India, 200 Villages under Water

Mon, 18 Aug 2014 01:47:00 +0200scientificamerican (en)

Floods triggered by heavy rains have inundated nearly 200 villages in northern India , killing at least 21 people and leaving thousands homeless, officials said on Sunday, as forecasts for more rain... -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Monsoon floods hit north India, 1,500 villages under water

Sun, 17 Aug 2014 19:11:00 +0200torontosun (en)

Floods triggered by heavy rains in the Himalayas have inundated nearly 1,500 villages in northern India , killing at least 28 people and leaving thousands homeless, officials said on Sunday.

Monsoon floods hit north India, 200 villages under water

Sun, 17 Aug 2014 16:44:00 +0200gulfnews (en)

New Delhi: Floods triggered by heavy rains have inundated nearly 200 villages in northern India , killing at least 21 people and leaving thousands homeless, officials said on Sunday, as forecasts for more rain prompted fresh flood warnings. The latest rain has caused landslides and floods in many....

Monsoon floods hit north India, 200 villages under water

Sun, 17 Aug 2014 15:38:00 +0200trust (en)

(Recasts lead with death toll) By Ratnajyoti Dutta. NEW DELHI, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Floods triggered by heavy rains have inundated nearly 200 villages in northern India , killing at least 21 people and leaving thousands homeless, officials said on Sunday, as forecasts for more rain prompted fresh flood warnings.

Floods hit UP 21 killed thousands homeless

Sun, 17 Aug 2014 14:58:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

Floods triggered by heavy rains have inundated nearly 200 villages in Uttar Pradesh killing at least 21 people and leaving thousands homeless officials said on Sunday

Monsoon floods hit north India, 200 villages under water

Sun, 17 Aug 2014 13:41:00 +0200reuters (en)

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Floods triggered by heavy rains have inundated nearly 200 villages in northern India , killing at least 21 people and leaving thousands homeless, officials said on Sunday, as forecasts for more rain prompted fresh flood warnings.

Monsoon floods hit north India; 200 villages under water

Sun, 17 Aug 2014 13:33:00 +0200theglobeandmail (en)

Floods triggered by heavy rains have inundated nearly 200 villages in northern India , killing at least 21 people and leaving thousands homeless, officials said on Sunday, as forecasts for more rain prompted fresh flood warnings. The latest rain has caused landslides and floods in many parts of India....

Floods submerge cane fields in North India

Sun, 17 Aug 2014 10:18:00 +0200nation (en)

Heavy monsoon rains in India have caused flooding in the country's main sugar producing state Uttar Pradesh, but the full extent of any damage to the crop will not be known until floodwaters recede. There were apprehensions that a slow start to India's monsoon season would trim cane output in the....

Science for humanitarian emergencies and resilience (SHEAR) scoping study: Annex 2 - The current status of early warning systems and risk assessments in Africa, the Caribbean and South Asia – A literature review

Tue, 12 Aug 2014 12:20:00 +0200eldis (en)

The report forms part of the Science for Humanitarian Emergencies and Resilience (SHEAR) scoping study, which aims to provide the UK Government’s Department for International Development (DFID) with evidence-based recommendations on future research priorities for risk assessments and early warning systems.