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Plastics worsen Pakistan flood crisis, triggers health and climate fears:
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Over 280 people have died in Pakistan due to monsoon flooding, worsened by plastic waste choking drains. WWF-Pakistan warned of health risks, ecosystem damage, and rising microplastics, urging a ban on single-use plastics and stronger waste management.
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CM Yogi Adityanath forms 'Team-11' to lead flood relief operations in UP
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Taking stock of the flood crisis, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has deployed an 11-member ministerial team to oversee relief operations across 12 affected districts, warning that any negligence will not be tolerated and stressing the need for sensitivity, speed and transparenc
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Manipur: Over 1,500 rescued as Army, Assam Rifles, Fire Services tackle fl
Updated : 1 year ago IST
As heavy rains continued to lash parts of Northeast India, the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, and Manipur Fire Service launched extensive rescue operations in flood-affected areas, rescuing over 1,500 people across various districts.
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Sri Vaikundam Station Master selected for 'Athi Vishisht Rail Seva Puraska
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Senthur Express was halted at Sri Vaikundam Station on December 17, 2023, due to severe flooding. The initial focus of the rescue operation was on evacuating 300 passengers, but it was Ali's leadership, along with his team and other railway officials, that ensured the remaining 500 passe
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"We are committed to health cooperation," says Nepal Health Minister Paude
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Nepal's Health and Population Minister, Pradip Paudel, and India's Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, recently met in New Delhi to discuss strengthening health cooperation between the two countries. Paudel expressed his gratitude for India's support during a
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Bihar Deputy CM assures safety amid flood crisis, emergency teams on high
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
As several parts of Bihar are grappling with severe flooding due to heavy discharge of water from the Kosi Barrage in Birpur, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Monday assured that the state government is working in coordination with the central government to mitigate the flooding si
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Tripura CM Saha thanks donors for contributing to relief fund amid flood c
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha thanked organisations and individuals on Monday who have donated towards the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to help aid those affected by floods in the state.
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Akshya Patra Foundation distributes food to flood-effected people in Andhr
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Amidst the ongoing flood crisis in Andhra Pradesh, the Akshaya Patra Foundation provided critical food support to impacted individuals and families.
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CM Saha thanks Centre for "standing shoulder-to-shoulder" with Tripura in
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha expressed gratitude to the central government on Friday for "standing shoulder to shoulder" as the state continues to grapple with severe flooding.
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BJP accuses Himachal government of evading responsibility amid flood crisi
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) in Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday accused the state government of evading its responsibilities and blaming the Union government for its shortcomings during the recent monsoon disaster.
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Putin addresses worsening flood crisis in Orenburg region
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
According to the regional government's press service, the flood situation in Orsk is escalating according to the worst-case scenario, putting over 6,600 residential houses at risk.
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Schools, colleges to remain closed on Sept 18 in Narmada districts in view
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
In view of flood reports in many villages of Narmada district after water was released from the Narmada Dam, the district administration issued a notification to keep all schools, colleges, and ITIs closed in Narmada district on Monday, an official said.
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