Interview: Why floods in Konkan shouldn’t be compared with those in Germany and China

Extreme rainfall events are becoming more frequent with global warming. But there are crucial differences across regions that saw devastating floods this year.

Ishan Kukreti

· Jul 31, 2021 · 09:00 am

‘Struggling to stay alive’: Relief efforts continue for families devastated by Maharashtra floods

Floods and landslides have taken a heavy toll in the state.

Vijayta Lalwani

· Jul 26, 2021 · 06:30 am

Karnataka: Centre will release funds for floods in next few days, says Chief Minister Yediyurappa

Yediyurappa said that the delay in releasing funds was due to Modi’s trip abroad and that all flood-affected states will receive financial aid soon.

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· Oct 02, 2019 · 03:19 pm

At least 38 people killed in North India floods, hundreds stranded in Himachal and Uttarakhand

The Himachal Pradesh government has released Rs 15 crore for restoration work.

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· Aug 20, 2019 · 10:46 am

At least 28 people killed after heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Punjab

More than 500 people were stranded in several parts of Himachal Pradesh cut off by landslides, said a report.

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· Aug 19, 2019 · 10:17 am

Flood situation remains grim in four states, Amit Shah conducts aerial survey in Karnataka

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announced Rs-5 lakh compensation for families of at least 30 people who have died in the deluge.

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· Aug 11, 2019 · 08:30 am

At least 28 killed in Kerala rains, Maharashtra and Karnataka also battle floods

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said PM Narendra Modi had assured assistance to those affected by the floods in Kerala.

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· Aug 09, 2019 · 11:11 am

Toll in Bihar floods rises to 130, no new casualties reported in Assam

As many as thirteen districts are inundated in each state.

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· Jul 31, 2019 · 12:07 pm

Floods: India says eight countries shared satellite data to assist in relief operations

India said it had sought international support in accordance with the International Charter on Space and Major Disasters.

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· Jul 26, 2019 · 02:19 pm

In an agrarian village in West Bengal, river bank erosion has robbed locals of their livelihood

Anyone who can has migrated from the village, say residents, while those left behind struggle for money and food

Tarun Kanti Bose

· Jan 05, 2018 · 09:30 pm

A long road to recovery: Why flood victims in Bihar are not hopeful of speedy compensation

In the past, the government has not compensated flood victims in accordance to its own guidelines.

Aritra Bhattacharya

· Sep 10, 2017 · 09:00 am

Hungry on the highway: How people who fled the floods in Bihar went without food for days

Bihar government failed to ensure food supplies to flood victims, leaving them to fend for themselves.

Aritra Bhattacharya

· Sep 08, 2017 · 09:00 am