India – Deadly Floods, Landslides in Meghalaya, Assam and Sikkim
At least 17 people have lost their lives in the last few days after heavy rain caused flooding and landslides in the states of Meghalaya, Assam and Sikkim in northeast…
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India – 12 Dead, Thousands Displaced by Floods in Bihar
Officials in the state of Bihar in eastern India report flooding in 15 districts has affected 2.7 million people. The Ganges River is at record levels in Bhagalpur and Patna…
India – 7 Rivers Above Danger Mark in Bihar, Floods Affect Over 250,000
The Disaster Management Division (DMD) in India reported on 11 August that flooding has affected over 250,000 people in the eastern state of Bihar over the last few days. Seven…
India – Rains Trigger Deadly Floods and Landslides in Bihar, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand
Days of heavy monsoon rainfall has triggered flooding and several landslides in northern India, affecting the states of Bihar, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Rescuers have recovered 6 bodies after landslides…
India – Rivers Above Danger Mark in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand
Thousands of people have been affected by flooding after days of heavy rainfall in northern and eastern India and neighbouring countries caused rivers to rise above the danger mark in…
Nepal – 5 Dead, 19 Missing After Floods and Landslides in 26 Districts
Five fatalities have been confirmed, with a further 19 people reported missing after heavy monsoon rainfall in Nepal triggered floods and landslides. Disaster authorities in Nepal have reported over 70…
India – Cyclone ‘Yaas’ Causes Flooding in Odisha and West Bengal, 1.5 Million Evacuate
Almost 1.5 million people evacuated their homes in India ahead of Cyclone Yaas making landfall in the state of Odisha on 26 May 2021. India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Very…
India – Bihar Floods Leave 25 Dead, Over 7 Million Affected
As many as 25 people have now died in flooding in the state of Bihar in north eastern India. As of 13 August, 7.7 million people were affected by flooding…
India – Almost 1 Million Affected by Floods in Bihar
Authorities in India report that major rivers are at severe flood stage in 19 locations in the state of Bihar in the north east of the country. Wide areas of…
India – Floods and Rain Affect 300,000 in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
Flooding in the state of Bihar in north eastern India has affected over 200,000 people across 8 districts. Flooding is also affecting parts of neighbouring Uttar Pradesh. Bihar According to…
India – Flooding Affects Over 2 Million in North East
Flooding caused by monsoon rainfall continues to affect over 2 million people in north eastern states of India, including Assam, Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh and West Bengal. Assam Assam state has…
India – Deadly Flooding in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
Unusually late monsoon rainfall has caused severe flooding in northern India, where over 120 people have died in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Meanwhile officials have confirmed that…
South Asia – Flood Death Toll Mounts in India, Nepal, Pakistan and Bangladesh
Over 250 people have died in South Asia over the last few days after torrential monsoon rains caused flooding and landslides India, Nepal, Pakistan and Bangladesh. India In India the…
India – Over 4 Million Hit by Floods in North East
Torrential monsoon rainfall in north east India has caused flooding in several states, affecting over 4 million people, leaving thousands displaced and dozens dead. Meanwhile the death toll has climbed…
India – Green Mini-Grids Support Disaster Relief During Bihar Floods
Decentralised solar mini-grids ensured that relief and rescue operations were not hampered during the Bihar floods, in addition to providing a regular and reliable source of electricity to power-starved villages,…
Devastating Himalayan Floods Are Made Worse by an International Blame Game
Devastating floods in Nepal have sparked regional tension, with Nepali politicians and media outlets claiming that Indian infrastructure along their shared border has left Nepal vulnerable. In a visit last…
