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India: sixty dead after heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh

2023-08-15T07:08+0200

2023-08-15T05:06:22.285Z. Highlights: An intense monsoon causes terrible landslides in the Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh. At least 60 people died Monday, August 14, including a dozen in the collapse of a temple. This is the second deadly flood in the region this summer.

More severe wet and dry extremes as rapid warming of climate continues

2023-08-14T10:28+0200

The UK weather has recently been characterised by large swings between wet and dry periods, with heatwave and drought in summer 2022 followed by a series of very wet conditions with localised flooding, then very dry periods with water deficits in some regions and heightened wildfire risk (see for....

Ten dead, some trapped in landslide in India after heavy rain

2023-08-14T10:27+0200

Rescue workers in India battled difficult terrain and bad weather on Thursday as they searched for survivors of a landslide that killed at least 10 people in a mountain village after incessant rain soaked the slopes, officials said. A wave of extreme heat, wildfires, torrential rain and flooding has....

Climate, Vol. 11, Pages 171: Generation Z Worries, Suffers and Acts against Climate Crisis—The Potential of Sensing Children’s and Young People’s Eco-Anxiety: A Critical Analysis Based on an Integrative Review

2023-08-14T07:47+0200

The adverse and severe impacts of climate-induced natural hazards, which are expected to be aggravated by climate change, are forming a wider outline of the environmental crisis, being a source of negative emotions for human societies. Children and young people, in particular, are one of the most vulnerable social groups to this distress.

Fitch Ratings: China’s flood risks pose potential threat to global rice prices

2023-08-14T06:32+0200

The world’s second largest economy has been inundated by devastating floods in recent weeks. Typhoon Doksuri was one of the worst storms to hit northern China in years, with capital Beijing battered by the heaviest rainfall in 140 years. Fitch pointed out that many key grain production areas in....

Global rice prices could surge higher as flood risks loom over China

2023-08-14T05:39+0200

Chinese villagers growing rice seedlings in a paddy field in Qiandongnan, Guizhou Province, China on April 2023. Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty Images. Global rice markets could come under further strain as the world’s leading rice producer China grapples with heavy rain and flood risks.

Global rice prices could surge higher as flood risks loom over China

2023-08-14T05:19+0200

Global rice markets could come under further pressure as the world's leading producer China grapples with heavy rain and flood risks, according to a Fitch Ratings report. China is the world's largest producer of rice, and flood alert levels were raised for three provinces that account for 23% of the country's rice output.

Uttarakhand Flood Videos: Major Flooding in Chamoli District as Drain Water Enters Inside Shops and houses, IMD Issues Red Alert

2023-08-14T04:06+0200

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Uttarakhand. The incessant rainfall caused havoc in Uttarakhand last night. The Chamoli Police said, "The water level of the Nandakini river crossed the danger mark in Nandanagar area of Chamoli, yesterday night.

North on flood watch again, southeast in ruins

2023-08-13T20:25+0200

A road collapses because of a hillslide in Bandarban Sadar during the unprecedented flood in the hill districts of the country recently. The photo was taken on Sunday. — New Age photo. The threat of flood loomed large on the horizon in the northern region while south-eastern Bangladesh was still....

China floods hit rice, corn crops; trigger food inflation worries

2023-08-12T03:17+0200

FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO:An electrical pylon is seen reflected in the floodwaters at a flooded corn farm after the rains and floods brought by remnants of Typhoon Doksuri, in Zhuozhou, Hebei province, China August 7, 2023. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo/File Photo. By Naveen Thukral and Qin Ningwei.

India News | BJP Govt Will Be Formed Again Not Just in 2024, but Also in 2027 and 2032: CM Yogi

2023-08-11T21:09+0200

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 11 (ANI): Launching a blistering attack on the leader of the opposition, Akhilesh Yadav, during the monsoon session of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated, “Our Government will be formed again not just in 2024, but also in 2027 and 2032.

Our Govt will be formed again in 2024, 2027 and 2032

2023-08-11T20:29+0200

, during the monsoon session of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated, “Our Government will be formed again not just in 2024, but also in 2027 and 2032.” The Chief Minister was replying to the leaders of opposition parties in the discussion on floods and drought in the Legislative Assembly.

"More than 8,400 farmers given compensation for damage caused by flood": UP CM Yogi Adityanath

2023-08-11T20:16+0200

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 11 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that so far the state government has given compensation to over 8,400 farmers for the damage caused by floods. The Chief Minister was speaking in the State Legislative Assembly.

India News | UP Government Stands with Farmers, Will Not Let Them Suffer: CM Yogi

2023-08-11T19:27+0200

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 11 (ANI): While discussing the impact of floods and droughts in the Legislative Assembly's monsoon session on Friday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath provided information about the state government's efforts to compensate farmers for their losses and ensure their protection.

11.08.2023 China - Floods hit rice, corn crops; trigger food inflation worries Floods have damaged corn and rice crops in China's key northern grain-producing belt, traders and analysts said, with more rain in the forecast as another typhoon approaches, threatening to add to global food inflation pressures.

2023-08-11T19:25+0200

Floods have damaged corn and rice crops in China's key northern grain-producing belt, traders and analysts said, with more rain in the forecast as another typhoon approaches, threatening to add to global food inflation pressures. The hit to China's cereal crops - the full extent of which is not yet....

11.08.2023 China - Floods hit rice, corn crops; trigger food inflation worries Floods have damaged corn and rice crops in China's key northern grain-producing belt, traders and analysts said, with more rain in the forecast as another typhoon approaches, threatening to add to global food inflation pressures.

2023-08-11T19:11+0200

China floods hit rice, corn crops

2023-08-11T18:53+0200

by The Frontier Post BEIJING (Reuters): Floods have damaged corn and rice crops in China’s key northern grain-producing belt, traders and analysts said, with more rain in the forecast as another typhoon approaches, threatening to add to global food inflation pressures.

"More than 8,400 farmers given compensation for damage caused by flood": UP CM Yogi Adityanath

2023-08-11T18:36+0200

"More than 8,400 farmers given compensation for damage caused by flood": UP CM Yogi Adityanath

2023-08-11T18:30+0200

"More than 8,400 farmers given compensation for damage caused by flood": Up CM Yogi Adityanath

2023-08-11T17:42+0200

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 11 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that so far the state government has given compensation to over 8,400 farmers for the damage caused by s. The Chief Minister was speaking in the State Legislative Assembly.

Over 8,400 farmers given compensation for damage caused by flood

2023-08-11T16:51+0200

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 11 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that so far the state government has given compensation to over 8,400 farmers for the damage caused by s. The Chief Minister was speaking in the State Legislative Assembly.

China floods hit rice, corn crops; trigger food inflation worries

2023-08-11T15:26+0200

Floods have damaged corn and rice crops in China’s key northern grain-producing belt, traders and analysts said, with more rain in the forecast as another typhoon approaches, threatening to add to global food inflation pressures. The hit to China’s cereal crops – the full extent of which is not yet....

Rice and corn crops were destroyed. Floods kill 78 people in China, displace 40,<> in Myanmar

2023-08-11T14:37+0200

2023-08-11T12:36:30.576Z. Highlights: Heavy rains and floods have displaced 40,78 people in Myanmar, killed <> people in China, and destroyed rice and maize crops. Floods began in late July and affected nine states and regions, including Arakan, Kachin, Karen, Mon and Chin.

China floods hit rice, corn crops; trigger food inflation worries

2023-08-11T13:40+0200

BEIJING: Floods have damaged corn and rice crops in China's key northern grain-producing belt, traders and analysts said, with more rain in the forecast as another typhoon approaches, threatening to add to global food inflation pressures. The hit to China's cereal crops - the full extent of which is....

China floods hit rice, corn crops; trigger food inflation worries

2023-08-11T12:01+0200

By Naveen Thukral and Qin Ningwei. SINGAPORE/BEIJING (Reuters) – Floods have damaged corn and rice crops in China’s key northern grain-producing belt, traders and analysts said, with more rain in the forecast as another typhoon approaches, threatening to add to global food inflation pressures.

China floods hit rice, corn crops

2023-08-11T11:52+0200

China floods hit rice, corn crops; trigger food inflation worries

2023-08-11T11:51+0200

BEIJING, Aug 11 — Floods have damaged corn and rice crops in China's key northern grain-producing belt, traders and analysts said, with more rain in the forecast as another typhoon approaches, threatening to add to global food inflation pressures. The hit to China's cereal crops - the full extent....

China floods hit rice, corn crops; trigger food inflation worries

2023-08-11T11:45+0200

China floods hit rice, corn crops; trigger food inflation worries By Naveen Thukral and Qin Ningwei SINGAPORE/BEIJING (Reuters) - Floods have damaged corn and rice crops in China's key northern grain-producing belt, ... 50m ago

2023-08-11T11:45+0200

China floods hit rice, corn crops; trigger food inflation worries

2023-08-11T11:42+0200

SINGAPORE/BEIJING (Reuters) Floods have damaged corn and rice crops in China's key northern grain-producing belt, traders and analysts said, with more rain in the forecast as another typhoon approaches, threatening to add to global food inflation pressures.

China floods hit rice, corn crops; trigger food inflation worries

2023-08-11T11:26+0200

China floods hit rice, corn crops; trigger food inflation worries By Naveen Thukral and Qin Ningwei SINGAPORE/BEIJING (Reuters) - Floods have damaged corn and rice crops in China's key northern grain-producing belt, ... 26m ago

2023-08-11T11:22+0200

China floods hit rice, corn crops; trigger food inflation worries

2023-08-11T11:19+0200

An electrical pylon is seen reflected in the floodwaters at a flooded corn farm after the rains and floods brought by remnants of Typhoon Doksuri, in Zhuozhou, Hebei province, China Aug 7, 2023. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File photo. SINGAPORE/BEIJING – Floods have damaged corn and rice crops in China’s....

China floods hit rice, corn crops; trigger food inflation worries

2023-08-11T10:55+0200

SINGAPORE/BEIJING, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Floods have damaged corn and rice crops in China's key northern grain-producing belt, traders and analysts said, with more rain in the forecast as another typhoon approaches, threatening to add to global food inflation pressures.

China floods hit rice, corn crops; trigger food inflation worries

2023-08-11T10:31+0200

SINGAPORE/BEIJING: Floods have damaged corn and rice crops in China's key northern grain-producing belt, traders and analysts said, with more rain in the forecast as another typhoon approaches, threatening to add to global food inflation pressures. The hit to China's cereal crops - the full extent....

As told to Parliament (August 9, 2023): At least 2,800 people died of lightning every year from 2019-2022, says minister

2023-08-11T08:14+0200

Nearly 2,880 people died due to lightning strikes in various states of the country in 2021, Kiren Rijiju, Minister of Earth Sciences, told the Lok Sabha. At least 2,800 people died every year from 2019-2022. While 2,862 died due to lightning in 2020, the figure rose to 2,876 in 2019.

Mangroves offer a vital shield against climate change

2023-08-10T17:56+0200

India’s vast coastline, spanning 7,516km, is vulnerable to erosion, storms and cyclones . Mangrove coverage acts as a natural barrier, reducing the impact of waves and protecting coastal areas from erosion. It stabilizes sedimentation and mitigates coastal flooding, thus providing a valuable defence against natural disasters.

Flash flood sweeps away four in Zhob

2023-08-10T07:53+0200

A member of his campaign team said was getting into a car when a man stepped forward and shot him.QUITO (Reuters) - Ecuador presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, a vocal critic of corruption ... Kim replaced the military's top general and called for more preparations for the possibility of war.

Increasing river flood risks around the globe

2023-08-09T13:32+0200

Rainfall changes caused by global warming will increase river flood risks across the globe, warned experts from the Potsdam Institute for Impact Research (PIK) in January 2018. Already today, fluvial floods are among the most common and devastating natural disasters.

Can technology help in disasters, emergencies and rescue operation?

2023-08-09T12:00+0200

Natural calamities, disasters and accidents are some of the greatest challenges we confront. Recent events like the devastating railway accident and cyclone Biparjoy are examples where we have had to contend with emergencies. What can possibly be done to minimise damage and losses to lives and....

Northern Hemisphere inundated with climate disasters as July confirmed as hottest recorded month

2023-08-09T07:45+0200

From wildfires to floods, climate change disasters have been running rampant in the Northern Hemisphere, especially over the past month. On Tuesday, the Copernicus Climate Change Service (CCCS) confirmed the average global temperature for July 2023 was the highest on record for any month. According to the CCCS, July was 0.

Climate Change Impacts Increase In Asia

2023-08-07T15:07+0200

- AzerNews) Extreme weather and climate change impacts are increasing in Asia, which ricocheted between droughts and floods in 2022, ruining lives and destroying livelihoods, Azernews reports, citing Kabar. Melting ice and glaciers and rising sea levels threaten more socio-economic disruption in....

15 million people live under threat of glacial floods, study finds

2023-08-07T09:11+0200

One of the more devastating floods was in Peru in 1941 and it killed between 1,800 and 6,000 people. A 2020 glacial lake outburst flood in British Columbia, Canada, caused a tsunami of water about 330 feet high, but no one was hurt. A 2017 glacial outburst flood in Nepal, triggered by a landslide, was captured on video by German climbers .

Heavy rain forecast for next three days

2023-08-07T06:54+0200

KATHMANDU, AUGUST 6. The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted moderate to heavy rainfall in all the provinces over the next three days due to the impact of the monsoon trough and low pressure area. "Nepal is under the impact of monsoon trough and low pressure area over Bihar and Uttar Pradesh of India.

World of Photos - August 6, 2023

2023-08-05T03:51+0200

1 9. A man runs past Lebanese flags placed in honor of those who died in the 2020 Beirut port explosion on the third anniversary of the blast, on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. On August 4, 2020, hundreds of tons of ammonium nitrate exploded at the Beirut port, killing hundreds and injuring thousands.

World of Photos - August 6, 2023

2023-08-05T03:50+0200

World of Photos - August 6, 2023

2023-08-05T03:46+0200

India’s Soaring Economy Unveils Floods And Inequality – OpEd

2023-08-04T17:52+0200

By Humma Rehman Qureshi India is now one of the key economies with the quickest growth rates in the world because of its incredible economic development. However, below this economic prosperity, its varied people continue to experience significant gaps and inequality.

Collision holds up traffic on Mapleview Drive in Barrie

2023-08-03T17:57+0200

The Nova Scotia government has announced the creation of Atlantic Canada's first physician assistant program, at Dalhousie University. Police say two teenagers from India who went missing from a group travelling in Cape Breton are now in Halifax. A couple from Ellershouse, N.S.

In the news today: Challenging week ahead for crews battling B.C. wildfires 8/3/2023 1:15:00 AM

2023-08-03T10:30+0200

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Wind poses challenge in B.C. wildfire fight. The operations director at the BC Wildfire Service says firefighters are bracing for a "challenging week" as hot and dry conditions are expected to persist.

In the news today: Challenging week ahead for crews battling B.C. wildfires

2023-08-03T10:28+0200

In the news today: Challenging week ahead for crews battling B.C. wildfires 0 8/3/2023 1:15:00 AM

2023-08-03T10:22+0200

Will take up issue of illegal muck dumping in rivers with Centre: Himachal PWD minister

2023-08-02T21:23+0200

He was addressing a press conference after the meeting of the district-level relief and rehabilitation committee at Mandi. Singh heads the committee, having MLAs and officials of various departments as its members, which would assess the losses caused due to natural disaster and review the ongoing relief and rehabilitation operations.

Watch: Bride Walks Down Flooded Aisle After Typhoon Doksuri In Philippines

2023-08-01T16:18+0200

A video from the Philippines showing a couple pushing through with their wedding despite flooding in the wake of Typhoon Doksuri is going viral on social media. In the heartwarming clip , bride Dianne Victoriano is seen wading through ankle-deep floodwaters at the Barasoain Church in Malolos.

Crazy photos as Beijing flooded

2023-08-01T07:19+0200

Beijing and neighbouring Hebei province were on red alert overnight for rainstorms, with meteorological authorities warning of potential flash floods and landslides. The city activated a flood control reservoir on Monday for the first time since it was built in 1998, the Beijing Daily said.

Crazy photos as Beijing flooded

2023-08-01T07:18+0200

Crazy photos as Beijing flooded

2023-08-01T07:06+0200

Crazy photos as Beijing flooded

2023-08-01T07:04+0200

How rice is caught between a deluge and a deficit

2023-07-31T18:50+0200

Earlier this July, a swelling Yamuna, bringing excess rain water from the hills upstream, flooded the village and neighbouring areas. The embankment was breached in multiple locations, the worst since 1978. The flood waters flowed several feet above the road connecting Nabiabad to the outside world.

Innovative Technologies for Monsoon-Proof Toilet Solutions

2023-07-31T11:46+0200

For anyone who has grown up in India, monsoons are a time of magic. The heat disappears, the air feels crisp and cool, and trees seem to double their size overnight. Everyone is happier, and more willing to make time for a cup of tea and pakoras. Driving in the rain becomes a family pastime… until someone has to go to the toilet.

Climate change induced substantial economic losses for India in 2022

2023-07-31T09:10+0200

NEW DELHI: India faced significant economic loss due to flood, drought and heatwave-related disasters in 2022. A new report published by World Meteorological Organisation said India lost USD 4.2 billion due to disasters relating to floods followed by drought and heatwaves.

Switzerland to help Pakistan adapt to climate change

2023-07-31T08:59+0200

Both sides also agree on disaster management, carbon market collaboration n PM Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan looks forward for Swiss cooperation in getting advanced warning system n Invites more Swiss companies to invest in Pakistan’s renewable energy, IT sectors.

People advised to stay alert against possible natural disasters

2023-07-30T06:00+0200

KATHMANDU, JULY 29. The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted moderate to heavy rainfall throughout the country over the next three days. "The axis of monsoon trough is now located close to the southern part of the country, which has been partially affected by the low pressure area over....

Climate change impacts increase in Asia

2023-07-28T21:23+0200

Extreme weather and climate change impacts are increasing in Asia, which ricocheted between droughts and floods in 2022, ruining lives and destroying livelihoods, Azernews reports, citing Kabar. Melting ice and glaciers and rising sea levels threaten more socio-economic disruption in future,....

Climate change impacts increase in Asia

2023-07-28T15:37+0200

Extreme weather and climate change impacts are increasing in Asia, which ricocheted between droughts and floods in 2022, ruining lives and destroying livelihoods. Melting ice and glaciers and rising sea levels threaten more socio-economic disruption in future, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization.

Opinion | Unplanned Infra Projects and Climate Crisis: A Recipe For Disasters

2023-07-28T14:38+0200

If we want to save the country from the Himalayan disaster, prevent desertification of the Ganga valley and progress, the only remedy is to thaw all road, infra and construction activities for some time. Devastating floods, landslides, mudslides in Himachal, Uttarakhand and drowning of large tracts....

India lost $4 bn to extreme weather last year

2023-07-28T00:23+0200

India has suffered an economic loss of $4.2 billion in 2022 due to extreme weather events and climatic disasters, most of which were caused by flood, according to a new World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) report that also flagged lightning and thunderstorms as one of the major killers in the country.

Lack of sustained mitigation measures make J&K vulnerable to floods

2023-07-27T22:36+0200

Srinagar: With Jammu and Kashmir facing frequent spells of heavy rains, the threat of floods looms large over the Union Territory in absence of mitigation measures. In the past several weeks, J&K has been witnessing incessant spells of rainfall. The heavy downpour raised the water level in river....

July this year set to be the hottest month on record, finds analysis

2023-07-27T20:41+0200

New Delhi: July this year is set to be the hottest month on record, with high temperatures causing heatwaves in parts of North America, Asia and Europe, along with wildfires in Canada and Greece, a new analysis by EU-funded Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) and the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has highlighted.

Climate change impacts increase in Asia

2023-07-27T20:16+0200

GENEVA, 27th July, 2023 (WAM) - Extreme weather and climate change impacts are increasing in Asia, which ricocheted between droughts and floods in 2022, ruining lives and destroying livelihoods. Melting ice and glaciers and rising sea levels threaten more socio-economic disruption in future,....

July this year set to be the hottest month on record, finds analysis

2023-07-27T20:08+0200

Climate change impacts increase in Asia

2023-07-27T17:05+0200

GENEVA, 27th July, 2023 (WAM) – Extreme weather and climate change impacts are increasing in Asia, which ricocheted between droughts and floods in 2022, ruining lives and destroying livelihoods. Melting ice and glaciers and rising sea levels threaten more socio-economic disruption in future,....

Rain and landslides: Centre mulls concrete roads in Himachal, Uttarakhand, say reports

2023-07-27T13:12+0200

The Centre is planning to lay concrete roads in areas prone to natural disasters. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday that the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways will appoint an expert committee and open a new section in the National Highways Authority of India to explore the....

Climate Change Impact Increasing in Asia: 80 Disasters Kill 5,000 People, Affect 50 Million Lives

2023-07-27T11:47+0200

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on Thursday released a report detailing how extreme weather and climate change impacts are increasing in Asia, which ricocheted between droughts and floods in 2022, ruining lives and destroying livelihoods. Melting ice and glaciers and rising sea levels....

Climate change impacts increase in Asia

2023-07-27T11:05+0200

The report, one of a series of WMO regional State of the Climate reports, was released during a meeting of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific’s (ESCAP) Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction. “The United Nations Secretary-General’s “Executive Action Plan on Early Warnings....

Climate change induced substantial economic losses for India in 2022

2023-07-27T09:01+0200

State of the Climate in Asia 2022

2023-07-27T08:39+0200

Climate change impacts increase in Asia. Bangkok, Thailand 27 July 2023 (WMO) Extreme weather and climate change impacts are increasing in Asia, which ricocheted between droughts and floods in 2022, ruining lives and destroying livelihoods. Melting ice and glaciers and rising sea levels threaten....

Climate change impacts increase in Asia

2023-07-27T08:15+0200

There were 81 weather, climate and water-related disasters in Asia in 2022, of which over 83% were flood and storm events. More than 5 000 people lost their lives, more than 50 million people were directly affected and there were more than US$ 36 billion in economic damages, according to the report.

Water, Vol. 15, Pages 2690: Variations of Runoff-Sediment Processes at Flood Event Scale at a Typical Catchment in the Loess Plateau of China

2023-07-25T16:03+0200

The flood season is the main period for runoff and sediment yield, and understanding the variations of runoff and sediment of flood events is of great significance for distinguishing the runoff-sediment processes in the Loess Plateau. In this study, we analyzed the variations of runoff and sediment....

On camera: Man's miraculous escape as lightning strikes Hyderabad

2023-07-25T15:56+0200

As rains continue to lash parts of Hyderabad, city life has come to an eerie standstill. People are experiencing severe problems with waterlogged streets affecting traffic movement in several areas of the city. Amid incessant rainfall, as thunder and lightning affect the region, a shocking video....

Bowen: “It’s too late to avoid the climate emergency”

2023-07-25T03:28+0200

Australia’s climate and energy minister Chris Bowen says the extreme weather events of recent years, and the heatwaves sweeping the globe in this northern summer, show that the world has already failed to prevent a climate emergency. “To be frank, it’s too late to avoid the climate emergency,” Bowen....

Delhi Flood: Yamuna crosses the danger mark again, threat of flood looms over Delhi

2023-07-24T06:21+0200

in Delhi Yamuna The water level of the river once again crossed the danger mark on Monday. After heavy rains in many parts of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, the water level of Yamuna has increased due to release of water from Hathinikund Barrage. The water level was recorded at 206.56 meters at 7 am on Monday.

MHA calls for corrective measures to prevent 2014 flood-like disasters in Kashmir

2023-07-23T22:38+0200

Srinagar: Stating that unplanned development all across Kashmir could have serious consequences, the Ministry of Home Affairs has called for corrective measures to prevent disasters like the 2014 floods. This has been stated in the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), Ministry of Home....

Maha: At Least 19 Killed in 10 Days in Rain-related Incidents in Vidarbha, Thousands of Houses Damaged

2023-07-23T20:08+0200

At least 19 people were killed in rain-related incidents in the last 10 days in parts of Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, where nearly 4,500 houses were damaged due to heavy rains, officials said on Sunday. The downpour in the last few days also affected around 54,000 hectares of agricultural land,....

16 dead in rain-related incidents in Maharashtra

2023-07-23T15:35+0200

At least 16 people were killed in rain-related incidents in parts of Vidarbha region of Maharashtra in the last 10 days, where nearly 4,500 houses were damaged due to heavy rains, officials said on Sunday. The downpour in the last few days also affected nearly 54,000 hectares of agricultural land,....

Maharashtra: 16 killed in 10 days in rain-related incidents in Vidarbha

2023-07-23T15:06+0200

At least 16 killed in 10 days in rain-related incidents in Maharashtra’s Vidarbha, thousands of houses damaged

2023-07-23T15:03+0200

Among the affected districts, the Nagpur division witnessed three deaths each in Gadchiroli and Bhandara, two deaths each in Wardha and Gondia, and one death in Chandrapur since July 13. The situation has been particularly dire in the Amravati division, where a single day on July 21 saw four....

Maharashtra: At least 16 killed in 10 days in rain-related incidents in Vidarbha, thousands of houses damaged

2023-07-23T14:48+0200

Addressing a press conference there, he said three persons died in rain-related incidents in Yavatmal district on July 21, and announced an assistance of Rs 4 lakh to the families of each of the deceased. Patil also directed the district administration to immediately distribute food grains and....

Vidarbha rains: Nagpur division floods claim 11 lives

2023-07-23T11:29+0200

At last 11 people have died due to floods and lightning in Nagpur division of Maharashtra's Vidarbha region so far since since July 13, while more than 1,600 houses have been damaged after heavy rains in the area, officials said on Sunday. Rains also affected 875.

11 dies in 10 days as rain batters parts of Vidarbha

2023-07-23T10:24+0200

NAPUR: At last 11 people have died due to floods and lightning in Nagpur division of Maharashtra's Vidarbha region so far since since July 13, while more than 1,600 houses have been damaged after heavy rains in the area, officials said on Sunday. Rains also affected 875.

Maharashtra rains: Floods in Nagpur division claim 11 lives in 10 days

2023-07-23T10:13+0200

Sunday Long Reads: Remembering singer Mukesh at 100, global heatwave, floods, tribute to Milan Kundera and more

2023-07-23T05:43+0200

Singing the Blues: Playback singer Mukesh at 100 Mukesh’s voice imbued these pieces with a simplicity that relayed the emotions of the common man and spoke of love, loss and the transience of human relationships. (Illustration: Suvajit Dey) Year 2014. Surrounded by snow on either side of the road, a....

Himalayan water woes

2023-07-23T03:43+0200

Himalayas are young mountains and have the third largest deposit of snow and ice in the world. Due to this, they are often referred to as the third pole of the planet. Having formed relatively recently in the Earth’s geological history, the Himalayas are fragile since they are undergoing the mountain building process.

36 families from Akhnoor, 18 families from Kathua evacuated

2023-07-22T22:11+0200

Jammu: At least 36 families were Saturday evacuated to safer places from the Garkhal area of Akhnoor, following the collapse of a concrete house and four kachcha houses due to soil erosion. “We have evacuated at least 36 families from the flood prone areas in Garkhal in Akhnoor.

Monsoon Fury: Heavy Rains Alert in Maha, Guj; Delhi on Edge as Yamuna Water Surges | Key Points

2023-07-22T20:36+0200

Mumbai saw its wettest day in the year on Saturday as heavy rains lashed Maharashtra and floods led to cars and cattle getting swept away in Gujarat. Meanwhile Delhi is on high alert due to alarming discharge of over 2 lakh cusecs of water from the Hathnikund Barrage into the Yamuna river.

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice : GS 1 (Week 8)

2023-07-22T06:51+0200

— The answer must be preferably written as a mix of points and short paragraphs rather than using long paragraphs or just points. — Using facts from authentic government sources makes your answer more comprehensive. Analysis is important based on the demand of the question, but do not over analyse.

India News | Punjab: Health Dept Teams Provide Medical Assistance to Flood-affected People

2023-07-22T05:50+0200

Chandigarh, (Punjab) [India], July 22 (ANI): As part of its commitment to provide succour to the beleaguered people in accordance with the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the State Government machinery has plunged headlong to mitigate the situation created by floods in the state, an official release said on Saturday.

Landslide in India Claims 16 Lives, Over 100 Still Trapped

2023-07-21T22:47+0200

The death toll from a major landslide in western India rose to 16 late Thursday, officials said, as rescue attempts were suspended due to heavy rains and flooding with over a 100 people still thought trapped. About 60 kilometres (37 miles) from Mumbai in the Maharashtra state, land broke way in the....

Assam govt to ban single-use plastic, including water bottles below 1L from Oct

2023-07-21T20:15+0200

Also Read | India is moving away from single-use plastics The decision was taken in the state cabinet meeting held at Janata Bhawan in Guwahati on Friday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma. “The state cabinet has approved to prohibition on the production and use of....

7 muertos, 3 desaparecidos tras aguacero en Solan; alerta roja en medio de una situación similar a una inundación en Uttarakhand

2023-08-14T11:11+0200

Himachal Pradesh Weather Live Updates: 9 muertos cuando el templo se derrumba en Shimla después del deslizamiento de tierra; operaciones de rescate en marcha Himachal Rains Live Updates (14 de agosto): CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu y el ministro de estado Vikramaditya Singh están presentes en el lugar del incidente en Shimla.

Glups: el mapa que muestra los países con más riesgo de inundación

2023-08-12T17:25+0200

Los niveles del mar alcanzaron un récord en 2021, y la NASA dice que los niveles del mar están aumentando a un ritmo sin precedentes en los últimos 2500 años . El nivel medio global del mar siguió aumentando en 2022. La tasa de aumento se ha duplicado entre la primera década del registro por....

El impresionante derrumbe de una casa en Alaska por el deshielo de un glaciar, un fantasma que acosa al resto del planeta

2023-08-08T23:10+0200

La casa gris de dos pisos con molduras blancas. se derrumbó y se deslizó , estrellándose contra el río cuando las aguas torrenciales se llevaron un pedazo de su techo oscilante. Al lado, un edificio de condominios también se balanceaba para mantener el equilibrio al borde del torrente. Los cimientos ya se habían derrumbado por la erosión.

Temor en Alaska: se desprendió un glaciar, el agua arrastró dos casas y los residentes tienen miedo

2023-08-08T20:01+0200

Al menos dos estructuras fueron destruidas y los residentes de otras fueron evacuados en Juneau, la capital de Alaska , después de la inundación causada por la liberación de agua de un lago represado por un glaciar, informaron las autoridades locales. Las imágenes son verdaderamente impactantes y....

Reportan dos edificios destruidos por inundación en Alaska, EE.UU.

2023-08-08T04:17+0200

Dos edificios resultaron destruidos por una inundación provocada por el derretimiento de glaciares en la ciudad de Janeau, en Alaska, Estados Unidos (EE.UU.). LEA TAMBIÉN: Igualmente, residentes de otras regiones limítrofes con el lago donde se ubicaban los glaciares han sido evacuadas, ante el....

Impresionante derrumbe de dos estructuras en un río por la ruptura de un glaciar, en Alaska

2023-08-08T01:21+0200

Al menos dos estructuras fueron destruidas y los residentes de otras han sido evacuados en Juneau en medio de inundaciones récord que azotaron la ciudad capital de Alaska el sábado, después del estallido de una presa glacial. Las inundaciones glaciales repentinas ocurren cuando el agua atrapada....

Videos: un río arrastró a una casa tras la ruptura de un glaciar en Alaska

2023-08-08T01:00+0200

La ruptura de un glaciar produjo una importante crecida en un rio de , en Estados Unidos. En varios videos que circulan en las redes sociales, se puede ver el momento en que una casa es arrastrada por el agua. El río Mendenhall se desbordó el sábado debido a un gran derrame de la cuenca Suicide....

Deshielo de glaciares en Alaska provoca inundaciones; casas enteras cayeron al río

2023-08-08T00:03+0200

¿Quieres leer MILENIO sin límites? Subscríbete a Milenio y descarga la edición impresa, suplementos y hemeroteca DESCUBRE NUESTROS PLANES Deshielo de glaciares en Alaska provoca inundaciones; casas enteras cayeron al río Al menos dos casas fueron destruidas y los residentes de otras han sido....

Inundación en capital de Alaska destruye al menos 2 estructuras

2023-08-07T15:49+0200

JUNEAU, Alaska, EE.UU. Al menos dos estructuras fueron destruidas y los residentes de otras han sido evacuados en Juneau después de la inundación causada por la liberación de agua de un lago represado por un glaciar, informaron las autoridades. El río Mendenhall se desbordó el sábado debido a un....

Inundación en capital de Alaska destruye al menos 2 estructuras

2023-08-07T15:36+0200

JUNEAU, Alaska, EE.UU. — Al menos dos estructuras fueron destruidas y los residentes de otras han sido evacuados en Juneau después de la inundación causada por la liberación de agua de un lago represado por un glaciar, informaron las autoridades. El río Mendenhall se desbordó el sábado debido a un....

La novia camina por el pasillo inundado después del tifón Doksuri en Filipinas

2023-08-01T17:49+0200

Un video de Filipinas que muestra a una pareja que sigue adelante con su boda a pesar de las inundaciones provocadas por el tifón Doksuri se está volviendo viral en las redes sociales. En el clip conmovedor se ve a la novia Dianne Victoriano vadeando las inundaciones hasta los tobillos en la iglesia de Barasoain en Malolos.

Continúa el monzón en el país, se pronostican más lluvias torrenciales.

2023-07-30T07:23+0200

Las lluvias monzónicas continúan en diferentes partes del país, las áreas bajas se inundaron, una pareja murió cuando el techo de la casa se derrumbó en Haripur y varias personas resultaron heridas. El Departamento Meteorológico pronosticó más lluvias torrenciales en Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa y Baluchistán hasta el 1 de agosto.

Conservar la naturaleza para salvar vidas humanas – Kashmir Reader

2023-07-30T02:07+0200

Dado que la naturaleza satisface todas las necesidades de los humanos, es responsabilidad de los humanos hacer su parte para proteger la naturaleza. El peligro que se cierne sobre la naturaleza y el medio ambiente en la actualidad se puede entender a partir de la extinción de muchas especies de animales, diversas fuentes naturales y vegetación.

El día en imágenes alrededor del mundo Una selección de fotos de agencias internacionales que describen la actualidad diaria. Foto / Getty Images 15

2023-07-27T18:44+0200

Sichuan, China. Un panda gigante descansa en el Centro de Conservación e Investigación de China para el Panda Gigante en el condado de Wenchuan, prefectura de Aba. Fotografía: Shutterstock. Los pensionistas de Chelsea asisten al evento Remembering Korea en el Desfile de Guardias a Caballo, parte de....

Alerta ‘roja’ en Junagadh de Gujarat después de fuertes lluvias; Mumbai duchas para continuar | Últimas noticias India

2023-07-23T04:21+0200

Después de presenciar lluvias incesantes el sábado, es probable que Mumbai obtenga un respiro de las fuertes lluvias, ya que el Departamento Meteorológico de India (IMD) ha degradado la alerta ‘naranja’ de la capital de Maharashtra a alerta ‘amarilla’ para el domingo.

Brechas en Ghaggar inundan partes de Punjab, Haryana; Alerta de inundación repentina en Himachal

2023-07-17T12:19+0200

Sukhmeet Bhasin. Mansa, 16 de julio. Alrededor de 5,000 acres en el distrito de Mansa están sumergidos en las aguas de la inundación luego de dos brechas que ocurrieron ayer en Ghaggar en el pueblo de Rorke en Sardulgarh y Chandpura bundh en Budhladha.

Inundaciones en Corea del Sur: Inundaciones mortales dejan a Plenti Pipo muerto

2023-07-16T21:44+0200

Los rescatistas trabajaron para llegar a los vehículos que quedaron atrapados en un túnel inundado cerca de la ciudad surcoreana de Cheongiu y recuperaron nueve cuerpos. El agua de la inundación en los días de lluvia torrencial causa que se vierta en el paso subterráneo tan rápidamente que los....

Suman 37 las víctimas mortales por intensas lluvias en Corea del Sur

2023-07-16T20:20+0200

SEÚL, Corea del Sur.— Las inundaciones y corrimientos de tierra causados por las intensas lluvias que han golpeado Corea del Sur en los últimos días han ocasionado ya 37 muertos y se prevé que la cifra pueda aumentar debido a la inundación de un túnel en el centro del país donde quedaron atrapados una quincena de vehículos.

Luglio bollente da record, «conseguenze spaventose»

2023-08-09T00:15+0200

Luglio 2023 resterà nella storia, almeno per i prossimi dodici mesi. Ieri è arrivata infatti la conferma delle anticipazioni diffuse da Copernicus, il servizio sul clima della Commissione europea: quello appena passato è il mese più caldo nella storia dell’umanità, a livello globale. «Si stima che il mese sia stato più caldo di circa 1.

Bhutan: inondazioni spazzano via centrale idroelettrica, 7 morti e 16 dispersi

2023-07-22T09:12+0200

BHUTAN. Almeno sette persone sono morte e altre 16 disperse in Bhutan dopo che un’inondazione improvvisa causata forti piogge e più abbondanti di quelle stagionali hanno spazzato via una sezione di una diga di piccola centrale idroelettrica, profondando a valle ulteriori smottamenti.

Almanacco di oggi, 22 luglio: auguri a Selena Gomez, si compie la strage di Utoya

2023-07-22T06:02+0200

Il 22 luglio è il 203º giorno del calendario gregoriano. Ecco il santo del giorno, i compleanni e gli anniversari da ricordare. Il 21 luglio è il 202º giorno del calendario gregoriano (il 204º negli anni bisestili). Mancano 162 giorni alla fine dell’anno. Ecco il santo del giorno, i compleanni e gli anniversari da ricordare.

Alluvione in Corea del Sud e incendi in Canada: i disastri naturali innescati dal cambiamento climatico saranno sempre più frequenti

2023-07-17T16:15+0200

Le temperature record e la grave siccità di quest’anno hanno causato la peggiore stagione degli incendi sul territorio canadese. Mentre il presidente sudcoreano, Yoon Sul Yeol, ha chiesto di "rivedere completamente" l'approccio del Paese per gestire le condizioni meteorologiche estreme.

Typhoon Lan to Bring Flooding Rain in Japan This Week; India Flood Kills At least 41

2023-08-15T11:52+0200

The latest weather forecast reported that flooding rainfall is expected in Japan after Typhoon Lan made landfall. In India, at least 41 people died from severe flooding affecting the Himalayan region. People in the affected areas are advised to keep updated with the latest weather, especially in portions of Western Japan and the Himalayan region.

Devastadoras imágenes de inundación en la India que deja 65 muertos

2023-08-15T14:43+0200

El cambio climático continúa haciendo estragos en diferentes partes del mundo, manifestándose en olas de calor abrasadoras en Europa, incendios forestales en Hawái (Estados Unidos) y ahora en intensas precipitaciones en varias regiones asiáticas. Estos fenómenos naturales han cobrado numerosas vidas y han causado una destrucción sin precedentes.

Dozens killed in floods in India and China and Typhoon "Lan" hits Japan accompanied by violent winds and heavy rain

2023-08-15T14:58+0200

2023-08-15T12:56:39.954Z. Highlights: Typhoon "Lan" made landfall in western Japan accompanied by violent winds and heavy rains. Death toll from landslides and floods in India rose to 65 people, and in China 24 people were killed. Japanese authorities cancelled nearly 900 flights and ordered 240, <> people to move to safety as the typhoon arrived.

India releases 125,000 cusecs of water into Pakistan

2023-08-16T12:17+0200

Lahore: In response to escalating water levels due to overflowing Pong and Bhakra Dams, India has initiated the release of 125,000 cubic feet per second (cusecs) of water into the Sutlej River, as confirmed by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) today.

Central Water Commission launches 'FloodWatch' mobile app to forecast flood

2023-08-18T06:31+0200

NEW DELHI: The Central Water Commission has launched its in-house developed mobile application, "FloodWatch” to forecast flood situations for the next seven days on a real-time basis. The Chairman of the Central Water Commission Kushvinder Vohra launched the app in New Delhi on Thursday.

Operational Update: West Coasts of U.S., Mexico Brace for Hurricane Hilary

2023-08-18T20:58+0200

Emergency medical backpacks and essential medicines dispatched to areas of potential impact. Maui wildfire response continues and more. By Lara Cooper, Direct Relief. Over the past seven days, Direct Relief has delivered 416 shipments of requested medical aid to 42 U.S. states and territories and 12 countries worldwide.

Swelling Jamuna brings worries of flood, erosion in Sirajganj

2023-08-19T20:12+0200

Jamuna is flowing 45 centimetres under danger level at Sirajganj hard point, while 65 centimetres below danger level in Kazipur till yesterday morning, WDB informed. "Due to heavy rainfall in Assam (India), Jamuna has been swelling over the last five days, raising the water level rapidly," said....

Desastres climáticos hacen un 2023 récord para el calentamiento global

2023-08-20T06:30+0200

Las temperaturas registradas en todo el mundo durante los últimos meses hacen del 2023 un año récord para el calentamiento global, con 21 de los 30 días más calurosos jamás registrados en la Tierra en el pasado julio, decretado por la Organización Meteorológica Mundial (OMM) como del planeta.

Modi regime using water as tool of spreading chaos in Pakistan

2023-08-20T12:49+0200

by The Frontier Post ISLAMABAD (APP) : The Modi regime is using water as a tool for spreading chaos in Pakistan as it diverts river courses during monsoons to release too much water toward Pakistan, causing floods and destruction. A report released by Kashmir Media Service, today, said, “The water....

Modi regime using water as tool of spreading chaos in Pakistan

2023-08-20T13:07+0200

ISLAMABAD (APP) - The Modi regime of India is using water as a tool for spreading chaos in Pakistan as it diverts river courses during monsoons to release too much water towards Pakistan, causing floods and destruction. A report released by Kashmir Media Service said, “The water level at Chenab....

Momen sends condolences to Jaishankar for flood victims in India

2023-08-20T14:28+0200

DHAKA, Aug 20, 2023 (BSS) - Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has expressed sincere condolences over the victims of the floods in the northern states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand in India. "I am deeply saddened to learn the tragic incident of the loss of valuable lives and substantial damage....

Floods: India using water as a weapon against Pakistan

2023-08-21T04:29+0200

ISLAMABAD: The Modi regime is using water as a tool for spreading chaos in Pakistan as it diverts river courses during monsoons to release too much water toward Pakistan, causing floods and destruction. A report released by Kashmir Media Service, today, said, “The water level at Chenab River....

El Nino causes global damage

2023-08-21T11:51+0200

Now extreme heat waves and high temperatures are persisting and flood keeps occurring owing to drought and downpour around the world. On August 4 the World Meteorological Organization announced that this year's summer is an "extreme summer" doing serious damage to human health and environment.

LIVE PAKISTAN 4 min In Pakistan la peggiore inondazione degli ultimi 35 anni

2023-08-21T16:43+0200

ISLAMABAD - Circa 76'000 persone sono state evacuate nella provincia del Punjab, nel Pakistan orientale, dove si registra la peggiore inondazione degli ultimi 35 anni lungo il fiume Sutlej, causata dallo scarico dell'acqua a monte della vicina India. «Dopo 35 anni un flusso d'acqua di enormi....

MondoIn Pakistan le peggiori inondazioni da 35 anni: 76.000 gli evacuati

2023-08-21T17:07+0200

Circa 76.000 persone sono state evacuate nella provincia del Punjab, nel Pakistan orientale, dove si registra la peggiore inondazione degli ultimi 35 anni lungo il fiume Sutlej, causata dallo scarico dell'acqua a monte della vicina India. «Dopo 35 anni un flusso d'acqua di enormi dimensioni è entrato nel fiume Sutlej e più di 76.

In Pakistan le peggiori inondazioni da 35 anni: 76.000 evacuati

2023-08-21T19:04+0200

Circa 76.000 persone sono state evacuate nella provincia del Punjab, nel Pakistan orientale, dove si registra la peggiore inondazione degli ultimi 35 anni lungo il fiume Sutlej, causata dallo scarico dell’acqua a monte della vicina India. “ Dopo 35 anni, un flusso d’acqua di enormi dimensioni è entrato nel fiume Sutlej e più di 76.

Google Flood Hub, el sistema de IA que predice inundaciones

2023-08-21T19:59+0200

A medida que las consecuencias del cambio climático se intensifican, las tormentas y las inundaciones comienzan a ser más recurrentes en diferentes lugares del planeta. Para intentar prevenir estas catástrofes naturales, Google ha diseñado un sistema que predice eficazmente las inundaciones con....

Inundaciones en Cartagena podrían ser predichas por medio de Google

2023-08-21T20:22+0200

Disponible en varios países latinoamericanos. El sistema de alerta de Google, iniciado en 2018 y destinado inicialmente para países con inundaciones recurrentes como Bangladesh y la India, podría ser ahora una herramienta útil para que las autoridades de un país puedan tomar medidas que prevengan....

Google Flood Hub, el sistema de IA que predice inundaciones con hasta siete días de antelación

2023-08-21T21:05+0200