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Bihar flood situation grim, death toll 78

Bihar flood situation grim, death toll 78

Rediff.com18 Jul 2004

The worst-hit Sitamarhi district accounted for 22 deaths.

40 bodies found in Haridwar, toll in deadly Uttarakhand floods 190

40 bodies found in Haridwar, toll in deadly Uttarakhand floods 190

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Forty bodies of flood victims were recovered from Haridwar on Friday, taking the toll in the rain fury to 190 as operations to rescue over 9,000 stranded in Kedarnath and Badrinath were stepped up with the deployment of 40 helicopters.

Bengal flood situation grave, death toll rises to 17

Bengal flood situation grave, death toll rises to 17

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Flood situation in West Bengal's six districts remain unchanged, even as the death toll rose to 17 with reports of eight more deaths from different districts on Friday.

Flood situation in Assam grim as toll mounts 40

Flood situation in Assam grim as toll mounts 40

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

The flood situation in Assam remained grim after fresh heavy rainfall in Meghalaya's Garo hills and Goalpara district as the death toll mounted to 40.

Death toll in Bihar floods rise to 72, 73.44 lakh people hit

Death toll in Bihar floods rise to 72, 73.44 lakh people hit

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Araria accounted for 20 flood deaths, followed by Sitamarhi (11), West Champaran (9), Kisanganj (8), Madhubani and Purnea (5 each), Madhepura and Darbhanga (4 each), East Champaran (3), Sheohar (2) and Supual (1), said Anirudh Kumar, special secretary in the state disaster management department.

Himachal rain fury: Death toll rises to 74

Himachal rain fury: Death toll rises to 74

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Since the onset of the monsoon on June 24, 217 persons have died in rain-related incidents in Himachal Pradesh.

Assam flood situation critical, 43 lakh affected

Assam flood situation critical, 43 lakh affected

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

With the flood situation in Assam remaining critical on Monday and affecting a population of nearly 43 lakh in 33 of its 35 districts, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma directed air dropping of food and other relief materials in areas where there is heavy inundation, officials said.

UP rain toll climbs to 28, red alert in 6 districts

UP rain toll climbs to 28, red alert in 6 districts

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Nine more people have died as heavy rains lashed Uttar Pradesh for the third day, taking the death toll to 28, while a red alert has been sounded on Tuesday in six districts including the worst-hit Barabanki and Gonda.

Bengal: 8 drown in flash floods during Durga idol immersion

Bengal: 8 drown in flash floods during Durga idol immersion

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

At least eight people drowned and several others went missing after they were swept away in the Mal river due to flash floods during idol immersion on Vijayadashami Jalpaiguri, a senior official said.

Over 2,00,000 affected by Pakistan floods; death toll crosses 50

Over 2,00,000 affected by Pakistan floods; death toll crosses 50

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

More than 50 people have been killed and over two lakh others affected by the floods caused by torrential rain across Pakistan, officials said on Monday.

Flood fury grips Uttar Pradesh as death toll rises to 90

Flood fury grips Uttar Pradesh as death toll rises to 90

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Around 1,500 villages across Uttar Pradesh are trying to struggle to stay afloat after flood fury hit them hard due to the release of overflowing water from dams in Nepal last Sunday.

Himachal cloudbursts: Rescuers, drones join search for 45 missing; 8 dead

Himachal cloudbursts: Rescuers, drones join search for 45 missing; 8 dead

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Rescue operations were underway on Friday to trace over 45 people missing following flash floods triggered by cloudbursts in three districts of Himachal Pradesh, officials said on Friday.

46 killed in floods triggered by Hurricane Ida in US

46 killed in floods triggered by Hurricane Ida in US

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said that the majority of the deaths have occurred as people, who were caught in their car, and were 'overtaken by the water'.

Assam flood situation remains grim as 12 more killed, 55 lakh people hit

Assam flood situation remains grim as 12 more killed, 55 lakh people hit

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

The flood situation in the three districts of Barak Valley -- Cachar, Karimganj and Hailakandi -- remained critical as the water levels of Barak and Kushiara rivers continued to rise, inundating vast tracts of land, officials said.

PHOTOS: Floods wreak havoc across North India

PHOTOS: Floods wreak havoc across North India

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Here's a glimpse of flood situation across north and northeast India.

Floods wreak havoc in Gujarat, death toll rises to 70

Floods wreak havoc in Gujarat, death toll rises to 70

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

26 people died in Amreli, which is the worst hit district.

Amarnath cloudburst: 15,000 rescued, death toll reaches 16

Amarnath cloudburst: 15,000 rescued, death toll reaches 16

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

At least 15,000 pilgrims, who were stranded near the Amarnath holy cave in Jammu and Kashmir due to a flash flood triggered by a cloudburst, have been shifted to the lower base camp of Panjtarni, an Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) spokesperson said on Saturday.

Kangana didn't visit Himachal as her makeup...: Cong leader

Kangana didn't visit Himachal as her makeup...: Cong leader

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Negi's remarks came after Kangana shared images of her visit to a flood-devastated region of her home state.

Uttarakhand: 3 more bodies recovered, toll reaches 65

Uttarakhand: 3 more bodies recovered, toll reaches 65

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

Three more bodies were recovered from the National Thermal Power Corporation's flood-ravaged Tapovan-Vishnugad hydel project site on Saturday taking the toll in the February 7 glacial disaster in Uttarakhand to 65, officials said.

Kerala floods: Death toll reaches 39, damage worth Rs 8,300 crore

Kerala floods: Death toll reaches 39, damage worth Rs 8,300 crore

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had informed that as per the preliminary report, the total damage due to floods in the state is estimated to be worth Rs 8,316 crore.

Assam floods: 12 more killed, 54L people hit; water recedes in some areas

Assam floods: 12 more killed, 54L people hit; water recedes in some areas

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

The toll due to the flood since mid-May is now 101, they said.

Assam floods: 16 lakh affected, death toll rises to 12

Assam floods: 16 lakh affected, death toll rises to 12

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

The current wave of flood has claimed 12 lives and affected nearly 16 lakh people across Assam, the state assembly was informed on Wednesday.

Odisha flood situation grim, toll 10, lakhs marooned

Odisha flood situation grim, toll 10, lakhs marooned

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Floods triggered by low pressure induced rains wreaked havoc in cyclone-hit Ganjam and other coastal districts of Odisha, leaving 10 persons dead and lakhs marooned as helicopters launched rescue operations on Friday.

Flood: Gujarat toll reaches 123

Flood: Gujarat toll reaches 123

Rediff.com2 Jul 2005

With torrential rains continuing unabated in Gujarat for the seventh day on Saturday, the death toll has risen to 123 even as the army, navy and air force personnel, that were carrying out rescue operations, have evacuated more than 2.5 lakh people.

Kerala, K'taka, Maharashtra heave sigh of relief after floods recede

Kerala, K'taka, Maharashtra heave sigh of relief after floods recede

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

After days of incessant rains, the situation improved in many parts of Kerala, Karnataka and Maharashtra on Tuesday with water receding in affected areas.

Pak army deploys choppers, boats for flood relief, toll 261

Pak army deploys choppers, boats for flood relief, toll 261

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Pakistan's army on Thursday used helicopters and boats to rescue thousands of stranded people as the country grapples with the deadliest floods in its history that have killed over 260 people and affected over a million others in Punjab and PoK.

Maha rains: Death toll reaches 213; 8 still missing

Maha rains: Death toll reaches 213; 8 still missing

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Of 213 deaths, the maximum 95 were reported in Raigad district, followed by 46 in Satara, 35 in Ratnagiri, 15 in Thane, seven in Kolhapur, four in Mumbai, three in Pune, four in Sindhudurg and two each in the eastern Maharashtra's Wardha and Akola districts, said a statement issued by the disaster management department.

Uttarakhand glacier burst death toll rises to 70

Uttarakhand glacier burst death toll rises to 70

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

According to the information received from the disaster control room yesterday, one dead body was recovered from Srinagar Chauras and one from Kirti Nagar. Of the 206 missing, 70 bodies and 29 human organs have been recovered so far.

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.

Maharashtra monsoon mayhem: Death toll rises to 192

Maharashtra monsoon mayhem: Death toll rises to 192

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

As many as 48 persons were injured in these incidents and 25 still missing, while so far, 2,29,074 persons have been evacuated from the flood and rain-affected affected areas and moved to safer places, the government said in a statement in Mumbai.

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.

Death toll in Beijing floods shoots up to 77

Death toll in Beijing floods shoots up to 77

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Days after the worst storm in 60 years hit the Chinese capital, government on Thursday more than doubled the death toll to 77 after the public questioned the low casualty figures.

Andhra faces worst-ever floods, death toll 27

Andhra faces worst-ever floods, death toll 27

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

Andhra Pradesh is facing the worst ever floods in its 60 years, as 60 per cent of Kurnool city was submerged on Friday leaving thousands homeless and stranded without food and water.

Floods continue to heap misery on Bihar, UP

Floods continue to heap misery on Bihar, UP

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

The flood situation eased in Assam and northern districts of West Bengal with water receding and no fresh deaths being reported in both the states.

Toll climbs to 37 as north India is battered by rains: Army, NDRF step in

Toll climbs to 37 as north India is battered by rains: Army, NDRF step in

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Incessant rains unleashed more death and destruction on Monday in parts of north India, with 37 people killed in landslides and other rain-related incidents in the last two days even as the Army and NDRF teams stepped in to intensify the relief and rescue operations.

Maha rains: Death toll rises to 209; over 4.3 lakh evacuated

Maha rains: Death toll rises to 209; over 4.3 lakh evacuated

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Heavy rains last week caused massive floods and landslides in large parts of the state, especially in the coastal Konkan and Western Maharashtra regions.

PHOTOS: Floods wreak havoc across several states, lakhs affected

PHOTOS: Floods wreak havoc across several states, lakhs affected

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Several states of the country are battling grim flood situations that have affected lakhs of people and have also resulted in loss of life and property.

Cars, buildings swept away as rains trigger flash floods in Dharamshala

Cars, buildings swept away as rains trigger flash floods in Dharamshala

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

The district administration has instructed tourists to postpone their visit to Dharamshala in view of the heavy rains.

Uttarakhand glacial burst: Death toll rises to 72

Uttarakhand glacial burst: Death toll rises to 72

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Missing reports of 205 persons have been registered at Joshimath police station so far.

WATCH: Crocodile on roof of house in flood-hit Karnataka

WATCH: Crocodile on roof of house in flood-hit Karnataka

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

In a 15-second video, the crocodile can be seen sitting on the roof with its mouth open. Some men, who apparently shot the video from a distance, can be heard talking to each other as they capture the giant reptile on camera.