Bihar's Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary has ordered officials to expedite tendering for flood-control schemes, aiming for completion by May end to ensure reinforcement time before monsoon hits 28 vulnerable districts.
Heavy rains triggered deadly flash floods on Siau Island, Indonesia, killing at least 14 people. Rescue operations continue for 4 missing as authorities clear debris and aid hundreds displaced.
Panchkula's PMDA sanctions a major Rs 12.9 crore project to reinforce Ghaggar riverbanks, based on IIT Roorkee's plan, to protect vulnerable sectors from seasonal floods. Read details.
Punjab Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal distributed Rs 3.72 crore housing grants in Moonak and launched a Rs 32.8 lakh flood control project on the Ghaggar river. Read about the state's initiatives for farmers and underprivileged families.
Kerala High Court directs state to form a committee to balance flood mitigation in Alappuzha with protecting critical Olive Ridley and Hawksbill turtle nesting grounds at Thottappally Spillway.
Haryana government greenlights eight crucial projects worth crores for flood management on the Markanda River, aiming to protect lives and farmland in the region.
National Weather Services issues flood warning for Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Ventura till Thursday night. Risks include mudslides, debris flow. Key safety tips inside.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini approves 388 flood control schemes worth Rs 637.25 crore. He directs officials to complete work before monsoon and bans untreated water discharge into Yamuna.
Harwinder Singh and Ratanpal Singh, swept to Pakistan in 2023 floods, are finally coming home. Their families endured tragedy and poverty during the long wait. Read their emotional story.
Guru Nanak Dev University adopts flood-ravaged Gaggar village in Ajnala, launching a major winter relief drive with blankets, food, and medical aid for affected families.
Bihar Industries Minister Dilip Kumar Jaiswal announced policy reforms & a new Industrial Security Force (BISF) to boost investor confidence. Details from the Bihar @ 2047 Vision Conclave.
Environmentalist Balbir Singh Seechewal warns that delays in desilting Harike Pattan, a key flood regulator, could lead to catastrophic flooding in Punjab and Rajasthan. Urgent action is needed.
Chennai's Okkiyam Maduvu bridge expansion project, set for completion in September 2025, will widen the waterway to 205m, enhancing flood control post-Cyclone Michaung and improving city connectivity. Read more.
A household survey reveals devastating losses in North Bihar's 2024 floods, with families facing food shortages, displacement, and a severe lack of flood insurance awareness. Read the full report.
A state-of-the-art multi-purpose flood shelter's construction begins in Majuli's Bengana Kalia village, enhancing Assam's disaster resilience. Read about this key infrastructure project.
CAG report reveals major lapses in Bengaluru's flood warning projects, leading to wasteful expenditure and leaving residents vulnerable. Read the full audit findings.
CM Nitish Kumar unveils a 5-year industrial roadmap for Bihar, targeting Rs 50 lakh crore investment to create jobs and stop youth migration. Plan includes 100 MSME parks, 10 industrial parks, and a tech hub vision.
Assam's water resources minister Pijush Hazarika announces a mega tube project to block Brahmaputra's twin channels causing severe erosion in Baghjan, Tinsukia. Read about the advanced engineering solution.
Trichy district's flood-vulnerability mapping identifies 373 sq km as high-risk, affecting 2 lakh people. Officials plan mock drills and annual updates for monsoon preparedness.
Deadly floods devastate Indonesia's Sumatra Island, killing 193 people in Sri Lanka. Survivors desperately search for food and water as rescue operations intensify.
Philippine authorities detain suspects in massive flood control corruption scandal involving $9 billion projects. President Marcos vows to continue crackdown.
Thailand's flood crisis deepens with 162 confirmed deaths as Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin acknowledges government response failures. Get the latest updates on the disaster.
Over 80 fatalities reported as cyclonic storm causes unprecedented destruction in Sri Lanka. Kelani River approaches historic flood levels, putting Colombo at severe risk. Stay informed.
Mohali administration disburses Rs 7.20 lakh to 14 flood-affected families in Derabassi and Banur. CM Bhagwant Singh Mann assures comprehensive support for Punjab's flood victims.
Adani Group leads SPV for Mithi River's Rs 1,700-crore rejuvenation. Project includes flood control measures and sewage diversion. Congress alleges tender violations. Read full details.
Moderate rain floods Tirunelveli and Tuticorin, Thamirabarani river flow spikes to 32,787 cusecs. 15 houses damaged, crops submerged. Collector assures no immediate danger. Read latest updates.
Flash flood warning issued for Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington and other Texas areas with up to 4 inches rain expected. Flood watch continues until Friday morning.
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