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Tamil Nadu: Rainwater stagnation in Thoothukudi causes severe public distr
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Particularly, rainwater has surrounded the cremation ground located in the central part of the city, causing great difficulty in burying and cremating the deceased, the public has alleged. People fear serious public health issues if the situation persists. Therefore, the public has urged
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NDRF on high alert as Cyclone Ditwah brings heavy rains to Tamil Nadu, Pud
Updated : 6 months ago IST
As Cyclone 'Ditwah' intensifies over the Bay of Bengal and heavy to extremely heavy rainfall lashes coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has launched an all-out preparedness drive, including specialised teams deployed across vulnerable districts a
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Heavy rainfall in TN, southern Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry: IMD in the wake
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI on Friday, IMD Director General of Meteorology Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said the cyclonic storm is presently centred over coastal areas of Sri Lanka and adjoining parts of the southwest Bay of Bengal, around 480 km south of Chennai, and is moving in a north-northwestward di
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Tamil Nadu: Heavy rainfall triggers waterlogging in several parts of Thoot
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Severe waterlogging was witnessed in parts of Thoothukudi due to continuous widespread rainfall over the past few days, which has left large portions of urban and suburban areas inundated.
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Pakistan: Climate experts warn neglect of waterways may worsen flood situa
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Experts and civil society members in Karachi urged urgent restoration of natural waterways to prevent severe urban flooding. At a Karachi Press Club session, speakers blamed poor planning, sewage in storm drains, and housing projects on riverbeds for the crisis, stressing better urban planni
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Experts warn poor urban planning worsening monsoon flooding in Pakistani c
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Experts at a URC session in Karachi warned that poor planning and blocked drains worsen urban flooding during heavy monsoon rains. NED's Dr Noman Ahmed and planner Arif Hasan stressed restoring natural drainage, people-friendly solutions, and a comprehensive government strategy, Dawn reporte
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Pakistan: Torrential rains to lash Sindh, Punjab, flood threat looms
Updated : 8 months ago IST
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast torrential rains across Sindh and eastern Punjab from September 7-9, warning of urban flooding in several districts including Karachi, Hyderabad and Sukkur. A low-pressure system moving from India is expected to intensify monsoon activity i
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Death toll rises to 17 due to heavy monsoon rains in Karachi
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The death toll from rain-related incidents in Karachi has climbed to 17 after continuous downpours lashed the city, triggering widespread urban flooding, and severe power outages, Geo News reported.
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Pakistan: Heavy rains lash Karachi, death toll rises to eight
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Heavy rains continued in Karachi, causing urban flooding and raising the death toll to eight, Dawn reported. Major roads and underpasses remained waterlogged, power outages persisted, and several people were rescued. Authorities warned of more rain in Sindh and Balochistan and urged resident
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PMD warns heavy rains may trigger floods in Pakistan
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Pakistan Meteorological Department forecast heavy rains across the country from August 17, warning of flash floods, urban flooding and landslides. Since late June, floods have killed 312 people and injured 740, according to the NDMA.
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Pakistan Met dept forecasts rain amid deluge fears
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The department has asked provincial disaster management authorities and district administrations to take preventive measures against possible urban flooding.
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Pakistan braces for intensified monsoon spell; urban flooding, landslides
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A fresh westerly wave is also expected to enter Pakistan on Tuesday, July 29, which is likely to reinforce the system and extend the duration and coverage of rainfall.
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