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"Cloudburst-like situation": Himachal CM Sukhu on heavy rains in Mandi
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, on Tuesday said that torrential rains wreaked havoc in Mandi district last night, particularly hitting the Jail Road area where two people were killed earlier and more are missing, buried in debris. Speaking to reporters in S
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Odisha floods: Nearly 600 people of 4 villages affected in Jajpur
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Rising water of the Baitarani river due to incessant rainfall has created a flood-like situation in Jajpur district of Odisha, affecting nearly 600 people and 150 households of four villages, an official said.
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Chamoli Police urges caution as Alaknanda River water level rises amid hea
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Chamoli Police on Sunday issued an advisory urging residents to remain alert as the water level of the Alaknanda River continues to rise due to ongoing rainfall in the region.
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China activates Level 4 emergency response for flood control
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Since Thursday, the Chaobai River has experienced heavy to torrential rainfall. The Miyun Reservoir, located in the northeast suburbs of Beijing, on Sunday recorded its largest inflow flood since the reservoir was built over six decades ago, according to the ministry.
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Flood threat in Northern Odisha, Govt closely monitoring 3 rivers
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Government is closely monitoring the Subarnarekha, Jalaka, and Baitarani rivers after incessant rainfall has created a flood-like situation in the areas of Balasore, Bhadrak, and Jajpur districts of northern Odisha.
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MP: Jogitikariya bridge on Dindori to Jabalpur route submerged due to heav
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Jogitikariya bridge on the Dindori to Jabalpur route in Madhya Pradesh has been submerged in water due to heavy rainfall, causing the Narmada River to overflow. The State Disaster Response Force team was present at the spot.
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Mosquito killing pill, Ivermectin drops malaria by 26%: Study
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A groundbreaking study has revealed that the mass administration of ivermectin--a drug once known for treating river blindness and scabies--can significantly reduce malaria transmission when used in conjunction with bed nets.
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Kanchan trees, a nature-based solution to riverbank erosion in Majuli
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In the village of Pathorichuk, Majuli, Assam, local residents have discovered a remarkable way to combat riverbank erosion by planting Kanchan trees along the Brahmaputra River. This sustainable and eco-friendly approach has proven to be a natural shield against the relentless forces of eros
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Pakistan's Punjab reels under monsoon fury as rivers swell, villages evacu
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Heavy monsoon rains have caused severe flooding across Punjab, Pakistan, affecting major rivers and urban areas. Hundreds of families were evacuated, crops destroyed, and over 140 people killed. Authorities have issued flood warnings and launched relief efforts in affected districts, includi
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MP: CM Mohan Yadav performs bhoomi pujan, inauguration of developmental wo
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Among the works, CM Yadav inaugurated and laid foundation stones of 604 development works costing Rs 175.76 crores and dedicated the 'Kumbhraj Major Irrigation Project' worth Rs 5138 crores, according to an official release.
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"Union government must treat all states equally": Karnataka Minister Eshwa
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant's remarks on the Mahadayi river project sparked a heated dispute between Karnataka and Goa, with Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre on Friday said that the Union government must treat all states equally and vowing that Karnataka will "definitely complete" the
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NGT flags concern over misclassification of rivers as drains in Ganga poll
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has raised concerns over the classification of several rivers in Uttar Pradesh as drains in official records related to the Ganga pollution control efforts.
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