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Melissa strengthens into Category 3 hurricane, threating catastrophic floo
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US forecasters warned that the slow-moving Melissa is expected to strengthen further and be a major hurricane when making landfall in Jamaica early next week. It should be near or over Cuba by the middle of the week.
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Four dead as tropical storm Melissa threatens catastrophic flooding in Car
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
At least four people have been killed as Tropical Storm Melissa sweeps across the Caribbean, bringing torrential rains, destructive winds, and a growing threat of catastrophic flooding, Al Jazeera reported, citing officials.
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Nearly two-thirds of South Sudanese children trapped in worst forms of lab
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Nearly two-thirds of South Sudanese children face the worst forms of labour, including forced work, sexual exploitation, and armed conflict. Flooding, disease, local conflict, and child marriage worsen the crisis, with some regions seeing up to 90 percent of children working instead of atten
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Tamil Nadu fully prepared for North East Monsoon to ensure public safety:
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian on Wednesday said that the state is fully prepared to face the North East monsoon, highlighting measures taken by the state government to prevent flooding and ensure public safety.
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Public barred access to Coimbatore's 'Courtallam waterfall' due to floodin
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Due to the orange alert issued for Coimbatore district and the continuous heavy rains in the Western Ghats and the flooding at the Coimbatore Courtallam waterfall, the public has been denied permission to bathe in view of public safety, a press release said.
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Tamil Nadu: Heavy rain triggers lake overflow in Vellore district
Updated : 5 months ago IST
With more rainfall expected over the next few days, villagers have urged authorities to take immediate action by inspecting and clearing the blockages in the Kanaaru stream to prevent further flooding in residential areas.
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Congress' Madhan Mohan Rao blames BRS govt for Kamareddy flood
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Congress MLA Madhan Mohan responded on Monday to BRS Party MLA Harish Rao's comments by blaming the BRS Government for the flooding in Kamareddy, Telangana.
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Indian Army rescues civilians in flood-hit Bhutan amid challenging conditi
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
In a swift and coordinated response to severe flooding in Bhutan, the Indian Army on Sunday successfully carried out a high-risk rescue operation, airlifting stranded civilians to safety from the Phuentsholing area, according to a press release by the Indian Army.
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Two bridges collapsed, roads damaged, swathes of land inundated: CM Mamata
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated that she was "deeply worried" about the flooding in several areas of both North Bengal and South Bengal, caused by sudden heavy rains, and assured that all necessary assistance would be sent to the affected families immediately.
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At least 18 dead in rain-triggered disaster in Eastern Nepal
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
At least 18 people are dead in flooding and landslide incidents in Ilam of Eastern Nepal in last 24 hours, Police confirmed.
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"Dussehra rally not a show of strength, Shiv Sena stands with farmers and
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking to ANI, the party leader said that the Dusshera festival marked the commitment of Shiv Sainiks for the people of Marathwada and Vidarbha, regions severely impacted by unseasonal rains and flooding.
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Punjab CM Mann announces relief package for farmers, residents affected by
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday assured that before Diwali, the government will start distributing cheques to affected individuals, including farmers and residents, for crop damage, cattle loss, and house damage. This initiative aims to provide timely relief to those impacte
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