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Indian Army, civil administration and SDRF conduct Operation 'Jal Rahat' i
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Majuli, the world's largest river island, has faced massive devastation following floods in recent years due to rising water in the Brahmaputra and Subansiri rivers, according to a statement from PRO Defence.
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In 2023, Delhi faced worst floods, this time govt is ready: CM Rekha Gupta
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta chaired the Flood Control Committee meeting on Wednesday in the national capital to assess flood preparedness ahead of the monsoon season. Delhi's Minister of Irrigation and Flood Control, Parvesh Verma, and senior officials from multiple departments atten
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Tripura prepared, confident to tackle severe floods amid monsoon season
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In the recent past, devastating floods affected neighbouring states like Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim--leaving thousands displaced and road networks crippled--Tripura itself witnessed waterlogging and disruption, with nearly 1,000 families sheltered in government relief camps.
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Amit Shah reviews preparedness of flood management in country, emphasises
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
He also discussed the new technologies adopted by all agencies for flood management and network expansion in the meeting and emphasised the "maximum use of space technology" by various central agencies for flood control and water management.
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Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting to review preparedness of flood manage
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday to review the country's preparedness for flood management.
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Assam floods and landslides claim 3 more lives, toll rises to 26
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Floods and landslides in Assam claimed three more lives on Sunday, raising the total death toll to 26 this year, officials said.
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"Court ordered removal of this slum, no one can defy court orders": Delhi
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking to reporters, Gupta stated, "I have clearly said, that if the court has ordered something, neither the government, nor the administration can do anything about it. The truth about the demolition of Madrasi Camp is that it was set up on the banks of the Barapullah drain. The court ha
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Sikkim: State government rescues stranded locals, tourists, and taxi drive
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Sikkim government has arranged a special helicopter sortie for their immediate air evacuation in response to requests made by stranded locals, tourist taxi drivers, and certain government officials stationed at the Chaten area.
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Manipur: Authorities, residents join hands to combat post-flood waste in B
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Earlier on May 31, Imphal witnessed a flood-like situation in several areas after relentless rainfall, leading to waterlogging.
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Manipur Govt coordinates multi-agency response to tackle flood aftermath
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a coordinated effort to tackle the flood situation, various departments--including the Minor Irrigation Department, Water Resources Department, Manipur Fire Service, and District Administration--are working together to address waterlogging across several locations
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Assam floods and landslides claim two more lives, toll rises to 23
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Floods and landslides in Assam claimed two more lives on Saturday, raising the total death toll to 23 this year.
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Assam: 64 villages in Morigaon still affected by floods; locals struggle w
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Several villagers said they are still struggling to recover as the floodwaters damaged their homes, household goods, and crops like paddy and rice. Two days ago, floodwaters from the Brahmaputra River inundated all houses in the Mayong Chapori Gasbari area.
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