Heavy rains and flash floods over Christmas claimed 13 lives in Philippines, with a further 23 missing who are believed to be fishermen, Al Jazeera reported on Tuesday citing the country's disaster management council.
Algae blooms are a growing problem in the lake-rich regions of the world. Not only are the floating green scums a nuisance for anyone hoping to enjoy the water, but they can also turn toxic and threaten public health.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday inspected rain-affected and waterlogged areas and said that the water drainage department and public works department working in the waterlogged areas of the state.
There was no respite from waterlogging in the sate capital even on Friday, as brides and grooms lined up outside the temple for wedding ceremonies, drenched, while many more were seen wading through waterlogged streets.
Schools and colleges to remain closed in Chennai, Ranipet and Thiruvallur due to excessive rainfall in the region and schools will remain closed in Vellore, Kanjipuram, Vilupuram and Chengalpattu.
Losses due to devastating floods in Pakistan have surpassed USD 30 Billion in the country as the monsoon rains have washed away roads, crops, infrastructure and bridges, killing over 1,000 people and affecting more than 33 million
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 23 (ANI): In wake of cyclone 'Sitrang', the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued 'Red' and 'Orange' alerts for heavy rainfall in several districts of Assam for the next two days.