Rescue operations by the National Disaster Response Force, SDRF, fire services, and local administrations have rescued around 300 people in Dhemaji, 20 in Tinsukia, and three in Dibrugarh.
Cachar is the worst hit with nearly 75,000 people affected, followed by Karimganj with more than 56,500 people and Dhemaji with almost 3,800 people reeling under flood waters.
A railroad bridge that connects Sioux City, Iowa, and North Sioux City, South Dakota, collapsed amid heavy rain and flooding. Local affiliate KTIV reported the bridge had started to sink into the Big Sioux River and authorities were monitoring it.
Sikkim faces widespread devastation as heavy rains trigger landslides, isolating North Sikkim and causing the Teesta River to overflow, displacing hundreds. Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang announced Rs 5 lakh in compensation for the families of three deceased in South Sikkim's Majwa village.
Days before the onset of the southwest monsoon, Kerala is witnessing spells of heavy and widespread rains. The rains have caused huge damage to houses and agricultural produces. Earlier on May 23, 4 people lost their lives in torrential rains.
Flooding in the metropolitan area of Porto Alegre in southern Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul State brought with it a series of crimes including robberies and looting, according to authorities.
A tornado struck the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, killing five people and damaging more than 140 factory buildings. Authorities said that another 33 people were injured and 141 factory buildings were damaged.
China’s Central Meteorological Observatory extended a rainstorm warning through Thursday evening, with heavy rain expected in large swaths of southern China, including parts of the Guangxi region and Guangdong and Fujian provinces.
Questions were raised about whether cloud seeding could have caused the heavy rains. The huge rainfall was instead likely due to a normal weather system that was exacerbated by climate change, experts say.
The Dubai weather department recorded the highest rainfall in the Khatm Al Shakla area in Al Ain, reaching 254 mm in less than 24 hours. The National Centre of Meteorology said that the Shuwaib station had recorded 287.6 mm on March 9, 2016.
Mount Isa Police District Superintendent Tom Armitt said the woman's car was found partially submerged in floodwaters. The Indian High Commission in Canberra said its mission team was in touch “for all necessary assistance” with the woman's family.
Floods in southern Thailand have killed at least six people and affected tens of thousands of households, authorities said on Wednesday. In Narathiwat province, flooded streams overflowed onto roads, cutting off access to some of them, according to Thai PBS. Watch to know more!
Congo flood: The hours-long rainfall in the district of Kananga in Kasai Central province destroyed many houses and structures, the province's governor, John Kabeya, said as rescue efforts intensified in search of survivors.
Tamil Nadu CM stressed the importance of early allocation of funds to address the damage caused by Cyclone Michaung in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, and Tiruvallur districts.
Southern Railway announced traffic suspension on the Tirunelveli-Tiruchendur section, between Srivaikuntam and Seydunganallur, as the ballast has been washed away in floods and the track is 'hanging' and water is flowing over the railway tracks.
Rajnath Singh is scheduled to review the situation in coordination with the State Government, aiming to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by the affected areas.
The Tamil Nadu government has announced a holiday for all schools and colleges in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu on Thursday due to severe flooding in several parts of these districts in the aftermath of Cyclone Michaung.
Due to heavy rains in Kerala, All educational institutions have been directed to remain shut today, October 16. Also, the weather forecast department has issued a yellow alert in nine out of fourteen state districts for the day.
Cameroon has witnessed recurrent flooding in recent years, attributed to climate change and exacerbated by substandard construction practices. In this instance, a manmade lake's dike collapse further exacerbated the situation, sending structures tumbling down a hill.
The rapid surge in Teesta River water level led to the submersion of Army vehicles stationed near Bardang in Singtam, resulting in the disappearance of 23 military personnel.
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