Delhi: Yamuna continues to flow above danger mark, water level expected to rise even more

The water level in the Yamnua had risen to its highest-ever level of 207.49 metres in 1978, causing a devastating flood in the national capital.

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· Aug 20, 2019 · 01:45 pm

Delhi: Residents in low-lying areas asked to move to shelters as Yamuna breaches danger mark

Traffic on the Old Yamuna Bridge was suspended by officials due to the rising water levels of the river.

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· Aug 19, 2019 · 05:32 pm

At least 18 killed in Himachal Pradesh rains; flood alert sounded in Delhi, Haryana and Punjab

Deputy commissioners in Himachal Pradesh have been instructed to keep an eye on the situation, and ensure the safety of local people and tourists.

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· Aug 18, 2019 · 05:50 pm

Why Venice’s plan to tackle worsening floods is being criticised

The city is set to be regularly 70% underwater and the massive MOSE project won't deal with the fundamental problems.

Carl Amos, The Conversation

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Georg Umgiesser, The Conversation

· Nov 16, 2018 · 08:30 pm

Arunachal Pradesh: Authorities warn of flash floods in East Siang as landslide blocks river in Tibet

Over 6,000 people were evacuated from Tibet’s Menling County after the landslide led to the formation of a barrier lake.

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· Oct 19, 2018 · 04:34 pm

Monsoon trends: For many in Kerala, this year’s rain recalls the Great Flood of ’99

The only pattern scientists see in recent data is that India is receiving shorter bursts of rain but in high amounts.

TA Ameerudheen

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Anand Katakam

· Aug 15, 2018 · 09:52 pm

Three maps and a chart show how Kerala has flooded repeatedly this monsoon

Since June, there have been three major flood events affecting almost the entire state.

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· Aug 15, 2018 · 04:47 pm

Flood alert in six Cauvery districts as Karnataka releases water

The water takes two days to reach Salem’s Mettur dam.

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· Aug 11, 2018 · 08:08 am

In Kerala’s monsoon-ravaged Kuttanad, recalling a failed project to make the region flood-free

The rice-growing region is reeling from the worst floods in 13 years, with 170,000 residents now living in relief camps.

TA Ameerudheen

· Aug 02, 2018 · 09:00 am

Kerala: High alert issued as water level rises in Idukki reservoir

Government officials have started to evacuate people from the banks of the Periyar river.

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· Jul 30, 2018 · 12:54 pm

In a Bihar village, residents have to keep relocating to avoid being swallowed by the Gandak river

As the river keeps changing course, villagers in Naika tola fear they’ll soon have nowhere to go.

Nidhi Jamwal

· Jul 21, 2018 · 08:30 pm

Saved by the text: Sri Lanka used early warnings to prepare people for the rains

Weather and disaster offices have for years faced criticism for a lack of flood early warnings, but that is changing this year, experts say.

Amantha Perera, Thomson Reuters Foundation

· Jun 09, 2018 · 08:30 pm