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Assam struggles to remain afloat; IMD forecasts more rain

Assam struggles to remain afloat; IMD forecasts more rain

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

More than 39.8 lakh people in 27 of the 33 districts in the state were affected by the deluge on Thursday.

Kerala Floods: 'Thank you, everyone who has helped'

Kerala Floods: 'Thank you, everyone who has helped'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

Models Sonalika Sahay, Nicole Padival and Aishwarya Singh share their feelings about the floods that have devastated Kerala.

Assam flood situation worsens; toll rises to 173 as 14 more die, 30 lakh hit

Assam flood situation worsens; toll rises to 173 as 14 more die, 30 lakh hit

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

Many parts of Cachar district's severely affected Silchar town are still waterlogged.

25 killed, 17 missing as flash floods ravage Andhra Pradesh

25 killed, 17 missing as flash floods ravage Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

Tracing the remaining persons was proving a daunting task as the river remained in spate with over two lakh cusecs of floodwater gushing, sources said.

Venice sinks under worst floods since 1966

Venice sinks under worst floods since 1966

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Flooding reached historic levels in Venice leading to rain-soaked tourists being asked to leave the historic St Mark's Square, as large swathes of Italy experienced heavy winds and flooding, leaving at least five people dead. Reports said that three-quarters of Venice was flooded. Take a look.

Flooded and forgotten

Flooded and forgotten

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

Months after the devastating flood ruined their life, the people of Poonch are today totally isolated. They feel they have been left unheard, once again.

Their flood vs Our flood

Their flood vs Our flood

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Darryl D' Monte, the distinguished enviromental journalist, discusses how the media covers floods in Mumbai or Texas, but ignores Assam or Bangladesh.

'A win for the people': Bangladesh captain's emotional message

'A win for the people': Bangladesh captain's emotional message

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

'We are paying tribute to the individuals who recently passed away in our nation during the protest and we are praying for their souls'

Heavy rain lashes parts of country, cripples Mumbai

Heavy rain lashes parts of country, cripples Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

The monsoon spelt mayhem in several parts of the country on Monday, particularly Mumbai where local train services and flight operations were hit and everyday life disrupted as well as Assam that was grappling with floods yet again.

Wangchuk Dorje awaits a roof over his head

Wangchuk Dorje awaits a roof over his head

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Dilip D'Souza has witnessed disasters around the world. However, the sight of devasatation in Leh left him speechless and overwhelmed.

Wangchuk Dorje awaits a roof over his head

Wangchuk Dorje awaits a roof over his head

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Dilip D'Souza has witnessed disasters around the world. However, the sight of devasatation in Leh left him speechless and overwhelmed.

Kerala floods: Insurers speed up claim settlements

Kerala floods: Insurers speed up claim settlements

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Motor insurance is expected to generate largest claims for the companies whereas for crop insurance, the Agriculture Insurance Company is expecting claims of about Rs 15-16 crore

Cyclone Dana's landfall process over after 8 hrs

Cyclone Dana's landfall process over after 8 hrs

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

The landfall process of the severe cyclonic storm Dana was complete on Friday morning and the system took at least eight and half hours to enter the landmass, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

'We're with you': Rahul tells flood-hit Wayanad

'We're with you': Rahul tells flood-hit Wayanad

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

He told flood affected people at Meppadi and Kaithapoil that as their representative, he has spoken to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi "to ask for help for this region from the state and Central governments."

Wayanad landslides linked to warming of Arabian Sea: Scientist

Wayanad landslides linked to warming of Arabian Sea: Scientist

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

He said scientists have noticed a trend of very deep cloud systems developing over the southeast Arabian Sea, and added that sometimes, these systems intrude into the land, like in 2019.

Orissa flood man-made: Congress

Orissa flood man-made: Congress

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Terming the severe floods in Orissa as man-made, Congress on Tuesday accused Biju Janata Dal government in the state of failing to provide relief to marooned people after exposing its inability in preventing the calamity.

The Harsh Reality For Wayanad Survivors

The Harsh Reality For Wayanad Survivors

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

In Kerala's society, known for its high material standard of living, plunging into a state of having nothing overnight can be terrible for one's social standing and sense of self-esteem. Rehabilitation entails piecing a community back together after a disturbance and while its aim is noble, the act of reassembling will bring alive disparities and inequalities, explains Shyam G Menon.

India rushes aid to flood-hit-Lanka

India rushes aid to flood-hit-Lanka

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

India has rushed humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka, where devastation due to heavy floods has claimed 27 lives and affected over one million people. The death toll in the floods has climbed to 27 while another 12 persons are still missing, the disaster management centre said.

Over 230 lives lost in Pakistan's 'deadliest floods'

Over 230 lives lost in Pakistan's 'deadliest floods'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Nearly half a million people in Pakistan have been hit by the deadliest flood in the country's history that has claimed over 230 lives, as authorities braced to save major towns along the swollen Chenab river, which has left a trail of devastation.

Water man's mantra to tackle floods

Water man's mantra to tackle floods

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

According to Singh, neither big dams nor more embankments are going to help Bihar get rid of annual feature of devastating floods. The solution lies in a simple and cost effective model of decentralised water management.

Meghalaya flood: Death toll mounts to 27

Meghalaya flood: Death toll mounts to 27

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

The flood situation in the Garo Hills areas of Meghalaya has remained grim for the second day while the death toll has mounted to 27. As per preliminary data, damage to infrastructure caused by the devastating floods in the Garo hills area is about Rs 1,000 crore.

Irma devastates Caribbean islands, Florida braces for 'most powerful storm'

Irma devastates Caribbean islands, Florida braces for 'most powerful storm'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Three deaths have been reported and there are fears of more fatalities.

PIX: Assam reels under flood

PIX: Assam reels under flood

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Rediff.com takes a look at the watery devastation that has beset the state of Assam.

'Pak diverted foreign funds meant for PoK'

'Pak diverted foreign funds meant for PoK'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2010

More than 300 million British pounds of aid for victims of the 2005 Pakistan earthquake has been diverted by President Asif Ali Zardari's government, raising fears that this will deter donors coming to the aid of flood devastated people in the country., a report stated.

Assam: Floods claim 17 lives

Assam: Floods claim 17 lives

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

Devastating floods in north Assam districts of North Lakhimpur, Dhemaji and Sonitpur have so far taken lives of 17 flood-hit, besides causing misery to over eight lakh people.

When Delhi Was Under Water

When Delhi Was Under Water

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Glimpses of the devastation caused due to heavy rainfall in the national capital and other parts of northern India.

Aus-Eng ODI to raise cash for flood victims

Aus-Eng ODI to raise cash for flood victims

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

Cricket Australia says the limited-overs cricket international between Australia and England at Brisbane on January 30 will be a fundraiser for victims of devastating floods in Queensland and New South Wales states.

Assam floods: 10 more killed, thousands evacuated

Assam floods: 10 more killed, thousands evacuated

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

'The prime minister expressed concern and assured all possible help to the state,' CMO said.

Maharashtra, Kerala and Karnataka reel under floods

Maharashtra, Kerala and Karnataka reel under floods

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

Residents in Kerala, Karnataka and Maharashtra continue to struggle as floods leave them in a watery hell.

Pakistan flood death toll crosses 300

Pakistan flood death toll crosses 300

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

At least 312 people have died and over two million affected due to rains and devastating floods in Pakistan, even as swelling waters continued to ravage the country's southern Punjab province, officials said on Monday.

Gold demand may fall in flood-hit Kerala

Gold demand may fall in flood-hit Kerala

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

'Expenditure on gold jewellery in Kerala is the highest in the country.' 'But the robust demand has been affected by the floods.'

Floods, landslide claim 25 in northeast

Floods, landslide claim 25 in northeast

Rediff.com30 Jul 2007

Guwahati airport is facing a threat from the swirling Brahmaputra River flowing near by. The river has severely eroded its embankment at Palasbari town near the airport.

Assam floods: Death toll rises to 23

Assam floods: Death toll rises to 23

Rediff.com6 Sep 2008

The death toll due to the devastating floods in Assam has risen to 23. Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Saturday announced Rs one lakh compensation for the flood-affected victims. He claimed that the overall flood situation had improved due to a brief lull in the rains. River islands Majuli, Lakhimpur and Dhakuakhana and Rangiya subdivisions in the state were worst hit by the current wave of floods.The floods have affected as many as 20.68 lakh people from 13 districts.

A year on, Kashmir flood victims still wait for relief

A year on, Kashmir flood victims still wait for relief

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

In September 2014, the Jammu and Kashmir region suffered disastrous floods caused by heavy rainfall. Nearly 300 people died in the floods and many more lost their homes and livelihood. Mukhtar Ahmad/Rediff.com reports.

Centre declares Kerala floods 'severe calamity'

Centre declares Kerala floods 'severe calamity'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

The Centre said that there was no legal provision to declare a disaster as a national calamity, amid demands for declaring the floods as a national disaster.

Angelina Jolie meets Pak flood victims

Angelina Jolie meets Pak flood victims

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

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Maha minister takes selfie videos during flood survey

Maha minister takes selfie videos during flood survey

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

In one of the clips, an unknown person accompanying Mahajan is seen taking selfie video as they rode through water in parts of Kolhapur in western Maharashtra.

Floods threaten Pakistan's city of saints

Floods threaten Pakistan's city of saints

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

After causing widespread damage in northern Punjab in Pakistan, the devastating floods now threaten the historic city of Multan and its famous shrines, even as authorities struggle to save the city.

PHOTOS: Floods kill 10; cripple life in Guwahati

PHOTOS: Floods kill 10; cripple life in Guwahati

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

At least seven persons killed in flood and landslides triggered by incessant rain in South West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya where about one lakh people from over 200 villages have been rendered homeless so far even as the authorities have been caught off guard in the face of disaster.

PIX: Agricultural sector worst hit in Assam floods

PIX: Agricultural sector worst hit in Assam floods

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

The current wave of devastating flood that has lashed 26 out of the total 27 districts in Assam, has left lakhs of people from rural Assam penniless after their houses and paddy fields were destroyed in the flood waters.