Overall Red Flood for India in India from 24 Jul 2021 01:00 UTC to 03 Aug 2021 01:00 UTC

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Overall Red Flood for India

in India

Event summary

Flood India can have a high humanitarian impact based on the magnitude, exposed population and vulnerability.

GDACS ID	FL 1100977
Glide number:	FL-2021-000093-IND
Death:	415
Displaced:	1358720
Countries:	India
From - To	24 Jul - 01 Oct

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Madhya Pradesh, India, Early August 2021Heavy rain, overflowing rivers and dam releases combined to cause severe flooding across several districts in Madhya Pradesh, India, in early August 2021. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister said in a statement of 04 August that flooding has affected 1,225 villages in Shivpuri, Sheopur, Datia, Gwalior, Guna, Bhind and Morena districts. Ashok Nagar district was later affected. As of 05 August 5,950 people had been moved safely, with a further 1,400 still requiring rescue. Media reported 3 unconfirmed fatalities. As of 08 August, officials reported a total of 24 fatalities, 8,832 people rescued and a further 29,280 others evacuated.Sun 8 Aug 2021Provided by Copernicus EMS GloFAS

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