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Govt made significant progress to achieve flood-free Assam: CM Sarma
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
In this regard, Assam CM Sarma took to Twitter and said," In the last two years, we have made significant progress to help achieve our promise of a flood-free Assam. 1,000 kms of embankments are being constructed on a priority basis. Rs 10,000 cr roadmap for strengthening river basins, preve
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Floods claim eight lives in north Italy, Formula One race postponed
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Devastating floods have claimed the lives of 8 people in North Italy's Emilia-Romagna region, Al Jazeera reported citing officials on Wednesday.
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Cyclone Mocha floods Myanmar port city
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Streets in Sittwe were turned into rivers as the biggest storm to hit the Bay of Bengal in more than a decade surged through the seaside town.
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J-K: LG Manoj Sinha visits historical Shiv temple renovated under Smart Ci
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The Shiva temple faced destruction during the 2014 floods and has been renovated under the Srinagar Smart City project. Sinha during his visit offered prayers at the temple and also performed 'Aarti' along with the priest of the temple.
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How Pakistan failed to safeguard citizens from political and economic expl
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The incidents of enforced disappearances, the safety of religious minorities or lack thereof, and the diminishing rights of women and children have remained a grave cause of concern. The year 2022 was chaotic and fatal for the people in Pakistan. The devastating floods last monsoon led to ex
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More than 400 people die due to flooding in Congo
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The United Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said that nearly 3000 families were left homeless by floods and landslides.
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Torrential rains claim more than 175 lives in Congo, cause widespread dama
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Claiming over 175 lives, torrential rains in Congo have resulted in widespread damage and devastated numerous villages across the country, Al Jazeera reported citing regional officials.
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Afghanistan: Four people killed, 25 others injured due to heavy rains,
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
According to the Taliban, at least four children were killed and 25 others were injured and around 300 residential houses were badly damaged due to flash floods.
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UAE leaders extend condolences to President of Rwanda over floods victims
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, also dispatched similar messages to the Rwandan President.
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Heavy rain, floods kill at least 136 in Rwanda and Uganda
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rain have killed at least 129 people in Rwanda and six in Uganda, Reuters said on Wednesday, as rescuers hunted survivors trapped in homes.
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Climate change, rain-induced floods affect tourism in Pakistan's Swat Vall
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The weather patterns and recent rain spells indicate that climate change is among the major challenges the tourism sector will have to adapt to. Swat, Dir and Chitral are three districts particularly vulnerable to climate change. Nestled in the Hindu Kush mountain range, these areas are regu
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Pakistan: Decline in textile export hurts livelihoods, economy
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Pakistan's ongoing power crisis just added to the problem. Frequent and longer outages and higher energy costs have driven many out of business. This has rendered losses of USD 70 billion to the textile industry alone, reported Asian Lite International.
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