Nepal – 5 Dead, 10 Missing After Floods in Darchula
At least 5 people have died and 10 are missing after severe flooding in the district of Darchula in Nepal. Meanwhile in neighbouring parts of Uttarakhand, India, at least one…
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India – Floods and Landslides Cause 27 Fatalities in Uttarakhand
Disaster authorities in India report at least 27 people have died in floods and landslides in the northern state of Uttarakhand. According to the National Emergency Response Centre (NERC), as…
India – 1 Dead, Several Reported Missing After Floods in Maharashtra
At least one person has died and many more reported missing after heavy rain caused flash floods in parts of Maharashtra state in India. Meanwhile in the north of the…
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…
Breaking Waves and Moisture Transport Drive Extreme Precipitation Events
Around the world each year, extreme precipitation events cause catastrophic flooding that results in tragic loss of life and costly damage to infrastructure and property. However, a variety of different…
India – Dozens Feared Missing After Floods in Uttarakhand
Update: Police in Uttarakhand reported on 08 February 2021 that about 202 people have been reported missing in yesterday’s accident, while the bodies of 19 have been recovered from different…
India – Dozens Dead or Missing After Floods Hit Northern States
Heavy rains in northern parts of India have left dozens dead or missing in the states of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Punjab. Meanwhile levels of the Yamuna River have increased,…
India – Deadly Landslides Hit Uttarakhand
Heavy rain has caused flooding and landslides in the state of Uttarakhand in northern India. According to Press Trust of India (PTI), 6 people died on 12 August after landslides…
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…
India – Floods in 5 States Leave At Least 35 Dead and Thousands Displaced
A period of heavy rain has caused deadly flooding in several states in India over the last few days. Currently the states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan and Madhya…
India – 480 People Killed in Floods Since June
A report issued by India’s Ministry of Home Affairs Disaster Management Division, claims that at least 480 people have died in rain and flood related incidents since the start of…
India – Over 120 Dead After Monsoon Rains Cause Floods and Landslides in 8 States
The National Disaster Management Division (NDMD) of the Ministry of Home Affairs in India reports that over 5 million people across 8 states are currently affected by flooding. In a…
India Floods – 80,000 Affected in Assam, Search for Missing Continues in Uttarakhand
Monsoon rains have brought flooding and landslides to several states in India over the last week. At least 30 people are dead or missing after floods in Chamoli and Pithoragarh…
India – At Least 30 Dead in Uttarakhand Floods
A period of heavy rain in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, has left at least 30 people dead and several houses destroyed or washed away, according to local media reports.…
Floods Across Northern India – 6 States Affected
For many parts of India, this year’s monsoon came late but has grown in severity over the last 7 days, leaving states across northern India suffering from floods and landslides.…
