After experiencing dry and hot weather for the past few weeks, heavy rains accompanied by hailstorms wreaked havoc in parts of Assam's Kamrup district and neighbouring areas on Sunday, causing extensive damage to public and private properties.
At least 39 people have lost their lives across different provinces in the country as Afghanistan battles heavy rains and snowfall, Khaama Press reported on Monday.
According to a release, in Andhra Pradesh, where the ongoing crop season has been marred by the aftermath of the MICHAUNG cyclone, FCV tobacco cultivation has suffered extensive damage due to heavy rains.
Baloch Yakjahti Committee-Kech on Friday said that people in the Turbat area of Pakistan's Balochistan continue to hold sit-in for the recovery of their loved ones despite heavy rains and bitter cold.
A 9-year-old girl allegedly died while his brother was left injured after a wall of a house fell on them in Tamil Nadu's Thiruvarur district, police said, adding that the house collapse was triggered by heavy rains.
In the aftermath of the devastating Cyclone Michaung, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured support to Tamil Nadu and deputed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to assess the flood situation.
Passengers stranded at Srivakuntam Railway station for almost three days due to heavy rains on December 18 emotionally broke down when they reached Egmore railway station in Chennai on Wednesday.
"Given the serious situation prevailing in the southern districts of Tamil Nadu due to heavy rains and severe floods, Raj Bhavan, Tamil Nadu, has decided to cancel the "Celebration of Advent Christmas" scheduled to be held on December 21, 2023 (Thursday)." Tamil Nadu Rajbhawan posted on X.