Rains

Flood alert! Yamuna breaches warning level in Delhi after Haryana releases water

The water level in Yamuna has breached the warning level due to discharge of water from a barrage in Haryana, prompting the Delhi government to deploy disaster and flood management teams.

Aug 14, 2016, 10:58 AM IST

Incessant rains lash various parts of Himachal Pradesh, throw life out of gear; trigger landslide

Rain continued to lash some parts of Himachal Pradesh including capital town Shimla during past 24 hours, throwing life out of gear in far flung and interior areas of the state.

Aug 14, 2016, 09:22 AM IST

Bridge collapses in Himachal Pradesh following heavy rain – Watch dramatic video

Major tragedy averted as bridge collapses in Himachal Pradesh.

Aug 12, 2016, 10:26 AM IST

Alarm bells ring as Ganga, Yamuna swell; water level rises at Triveni Sangam in Allahabad - See Pics

With various tributaries pouring in huge amount of water in Ganga and Yamuna, the water level has significantly risen at Triveni Sangam.

Aug 09, 2016, 09:30 AM IST

At least 4.95 lakh people affected by Typhoon Nidha in China

China on Wdnesday said about 4.95 lakh people were affected by Typhoon Nida, the strongest to have hit the Chinese coast in 33 years. 

Aug 03, 2016, 19:16 PM IST

Good news for Mumbaikars! After Tulsi, Vehar lake starts overflowing due to heavy rains

A good news for Mumbai residents has finally arrived. One of the seven lakes supplying portable water to the city started overflowing in the wee hours on Monday, civic officials said.

Aug 01, 2016, 20:35 PM IST

China issues red alert for ocean waves as Typhoon Nida approaches

China's State Oceanic Administration (SOA) on Monday issued a red alert for ocean waves and storm tides as Typhoon Nida approached the mainland.

Aug 01, 2016, 19:35 PM IST

Flood situation in Bihar worsens, 2.6 million hit

The flood situation in Bihar worsened on Sunday, with many rivers breaching their banks and affecting hundreds of thousands of people, officials said.

Jul 31, 2016, 15:36 PM IST

Over ten thousand rescued from flood-hit areas: NDRF

Over ten thousand people have been rescued from flood-affected parts of the country, including Assam and Bihar, the NDRF today said.

Jul 31, 2016, 15:01 PM IST

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar to visit Gurgaon on Monday to check traffic woes

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Saturday said he would visit Gurgaon on Monday to get a first hand information on the problem of waterlogging and traffic jams which he attributed to various factors including overflowing of Badshahpur drain.

Jul 31, 2016, 10:39 AM IST

Major cities choked due to heavy rains, people catch fish on streets in Bengaluru

Major Indian cities like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabad were choked due to heavy rains, which led to massive traffic jam on Friday.

Jul 29, 2016, 17:18 PM IST

Traffic nightmare in Gurgaon; waterlogging on NH8 hits Delhi-Jaipur route, schools shut

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar blamed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for the traffic jam.

Jul 29, 2016, 10:25 AM IST

Assam floods: CM Sarbananda Sonowal sends ministers to districts

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has instructed his ministers to visit flood-hit districts and supervise relief and rescue operations even as there are reports that over 16 lakh people have been affected by the floods in 21 districts of Assam.

Jul 28, 2016, 19:23 PM IST

Assam reels under massive flood; 1.5 million affected

Over 15 lakh people are marooned by the current wave of floods in Assam in 19 districts even as there are reports that new areas have been inundated by surging waters of Brahmaputra river and its tributaries.

Jul 27, 2016, 20:53 PM IST

Nearly half a million people affected by flood in Bihar

Nearly half a million people have been affected by the floods in eight districts of Bihar, officials said on Wednesday.

Jul 27, 2016, 17:52 PM IST

Flood alert sounded in UP districts after rains in Nepal

A flood alert has been sounded in the Uttar Pradesh districts which border Nepal after rains pounded the Himalayan country in the past 48-hours, an official said on Wednesday.

Jul 27, 2016, 13:39 PM IST

Alert issued in Bihar following heavy rain in catchment areas of Nepal

An alert has been issued in East Champaran, West Champaran, Muzaffarpur and Vaishali districts of Bihar following heavy rain in catchment areas of Nepal.

Jul 27, 2016, 09:44 AM IST

Flood situation worsens in Assam; Uttarakhand experiences intermittent rain

The flood situation in Assam worsened as new areas have been inundated.

Jul 27, 2016, 09:10 AM IST

Heavy rains bring relief; commuters face traffic snarls

Heavy rains lashed parts of the national capital providing some relief to Delhiites even as the downpour triggered traffic snarls in various intersections and busy roundabouts in the city.

Jul 26, 2016, 21:15 PM IST

Flood situation grim in Arunachal Pradesh, NH-52 submerged at Namsai

The flood situation continued to be critical in Arunachal Pradesh as the overflowing Noa Dehing river on Monday submerged the National Highway-52 at Namsai district.

Jul 25, 2016, 17:17 PM IST