Assam floods: At least 49 lives lost, over 41 lakh affected so far
At least 49 people have lost their lives and nearly 41 lakh were affected in three waves of flood this year in Assam, the state assembly was informed on Monday.
Aug 08, 2016, 18:13 PM ISTAssam flood situation grim, displaced residents suffer in relief camps
The River Brahmaputra is flowing above the danger mark in Jorhat, putting immense pressure on embankments in the district.
Jul 11, 2016, 12:51 PM ISTGlaciers in Mount Everest shrink 28% in 40 years: Report
The glacier area on the south slope of the world's highest mountain, in Nepal, has decreased 26 per cent since the 1980s, the report said.
Dec 08, 2015, 18:00 PM ISTMonitoring China's biggest hydropower plant in Tibet, says India
As China completed the biggest hydropower plant in Tibet, MEA on Thursday said India is monitoring the situation.
Oct 15, 2015, 22:51 PM ISTChina operationalises biggest dam on Brahmaputra in Tibet
China on Tuesday operationalised the USD 1.5 billion Zam Hydropower Station, the largest in Tibet, built on the Brahmaputra river, which has raised concerns in India over the likelihood of disrupting water supplies.
Oct 13, 2015, 18:55 PM IST