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Heavy rains claim 18 lives in Kerala so far, thousands displaced

Heavy rains claim 18 lives in Kerala so far, thousands displaced

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

In a statement, it said 198 properties in the state were partially damaged and 30 houses completely destroyed in the rains from July 31 to till date.

4,000 kg food packets airdropped in flood-hit Assam

4,000 kg food packets airdropped in flood-hit Assam

Rediff.com1 Jul 2012

The Indian Air Force has carried out 24 sorties and air-dropped 4,000 kg of food packets in the flood affected regions of Assam and is keeping a close watch on the situation in the area.

PM Modi to celebrate Diwali with flood victims in Kashmir

PM Modi to celebrate Diwali with flood victims in Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday afternoon arrived in summer capital Srinagar after visiting troops at the Siachen glacier, the world's highest battlefield in Ladakh region.

Assam flood situation grim; toll reaches 52

Assam flood situation grim; toll reaches 52

Rediff.com16 Jul 2004

In one of the worst ever floods in the state, 25 of the 27 districts remained inundated.

Uttarakhand floods: PM appeals to public for donations

Uttarakhand floods: PM appeals to public for donations

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

As the magnitude of tragedy caused in Uttarakhand continues to unfold, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday issued an appeal to the public for generous donations to support the victims who have suffered "extensive devastation".

Four killed in TN rains; more downpour likely in next 24 hrs

Four killed in TN rains; more downpour likely in next 24 hrs

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Surplus rain water gushed out of reservoirs while several roads here resembled swollen rivers and four persons were killed in rain related incidents in Tamil Nadu and over 60 houses suffered damage, authorities here said on Monday.

Can't make a citizen run pillar to post: SC in Sisodia's case

Can't make a citizen run pillar to post: SC in Sisodia's case

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The apex court rejected the preliminary objection raised by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) that Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia cannot be permitted to file second set of special leave petitions to challenge the Delhi high court's May 21 verdict which denied him bail in the excise policy cases.

Assam flood hits 40 more villages, erodes 60 houses

Assam flood hits 40 more villages, erodes 60 houses

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Flood waters today engulfed 22 villages in Assam's Bongaingaon and eroded 60 houses in Morigaon district displacing scores of people as the Bramhaputra river continued to flow above the danger level.

Floods expose how Chennai killed its drains

Floods expose how Chennai killed its drains

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Experts say poor city planning and inefficient administration turned an unusually high rainfall into a disaster.

Bihar flood victims turn violent

Bihar flood victims turn violent

Rediff.com5 Aug 2004

Mumbai floods: A guru's solace

Mumbai floods: A guru's solace

Rediff.com26 Aug 2005

Assam flood situation worsens, 1.1 lakh people affected

Assam flood situation worsens, 1.1 lakh people affected

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

The flood situation remained critical in Assam with 30 more villages reeling under water on Tuesday, taking the total number of affected people in this season to around 1.1 lakh in 11 districts.

Bihar: Flood victims steal to keep cattle alive

Bihar: Flood victims steal to keep cattle alive

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

Police sources said villagers looted around 35 truckloads of cattle feed after breaking open a rail rake when the train stopped near Mansi village in the district on its way to deliver relief to other flood-hit areas.

Bihar flood situation improves but more devastation feared

Bihar flood situation improves but more devastation feared

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

The flood situation in Bihar is showing signs of improvement after the swollen rivers started receding on Friday. For nearly a week major rivers like Ganga had wreaked havoc in the state.

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