The flood in Assam has so far claimed 93 lives, as two people died in Karimganj district in the last 24 hours, said Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).
The water level in Madhuban Dam increased due to heavy rains in Valsad on Saturday, the Disaster Management Authority said. IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in the district on Sunday.
Delhi LG VK Saxena on Thursday chaired a meeting of Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) to review the flood control preparedness of all concerned agencies and directed them to urgently carry out the work of desilting of drains and removal of encroachment along the drains in the wake
Condoling the deaths of the people in the deluge, Priyanka Gandhi posted on X, "The news of the deaths of a large number of people due to floods in Assam is very sad. Due to the continuously deteriorating situation, lakhs of people are living in relief camps."
According to the ASDMA, 6 more people lost their lives on Saturday, taking the death toll in the state from 52 to 58. Dhubri is the worst-hit district followed by Cachar and Darrang.
The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) of Himachal Pradesh and Bal Raksha Bharat also known as Save the Children officially joined forces to enhance child-centric disaster management strategies in the state. The collaboration was formalized through a non-financial Memorandum of Under
The onset of the monsoon season in Himachal Pradesh has led to significant disruptions across the state, with heavy rains causing the closure of over 115 roads and the disruption of 212 electricity supply schemes.