Union minister Scindia visited his constituency on Wednesday evening (August 21) to take stock of relief and rehabilitation efforts in flood-affected areas. During this, while having an interaction with residents in Lilwara, he learnt about a local man, Giriraj, who risked his life to res
Majhi informed that floodwaters have impacted four blocks in Balasore and two blocks each in Bhadrak and Jajpur districts. Around 30,000 people of 81 villages across these districts have been affected.
"This is a major project for the Rayalaseema region in Andhra Pradesh. Every year, nearly 300 TMC of Godavari floodwater flows into the sea and goes to waste. We aim to construct a project that will bring water to every acre of Rayalaseema. In this regard, we have proposed the Godavari Flood
Several colonies located along the Shivpuri Road were severely affected. Cars, bikes and other four-wheelers parked outside homes were submerged in floodwater.
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.
As the swelling Brahmaputra's raging floodwaters submerge vast areas of Tezpur, local residents are demanding immediate action from the state government to prevent further soil erosion and houses from getting washed away.
The project aims to divert surplus Godavari floodwater to drought-affected areas in Andhra Pradesh through a three-part water transfer system. It includes the Bollapalle reservoir, lift irrigation systems, and tunnels through the Nallamala hills.
The water level of the Narayani Gandak River in Kushinagar is decreasing, bringing relief to some flood-affected villages, but recovery efforts continue with health teams providing medical aid and local officials coordinating relief.
Hurricane Helene's destruction across the Southeast has left 93 people dead, millions without power, and several families stranded in floodwaters, according to a report by CNN.
Visuals show the officials of the Pune Fire Brigade conducting rescue and relief work in the city that has been submerged in above knee-level rainwater after being pounded by heavy showers.