Hurricane Sally, one of four storms churning simultaneously in the Atlantic, closed in on the Gulf Coast on Monday with rapidly strengthening winds of at least 100 mph (161 kph) and heavy rain as forecasters warned of “potentially historic” flooding and governors declared states of emergency.
Many districts in Odisha are facing a flood-like situation as incessant rainfall triggered by a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal battered the state.
People residing along with the river areas and in higher reaches in Rajouri district have been advised to stay alert following heavy rains in the region, said, Liaqat Choudhary, Additional Superintendent of Police, Rajouri.
Locals were forced to cross a flooded bridge as the water of Shilabati River flows over it in Pathardanga area of Bankura district.
About 5.50 lakh people have been evacuated by 26 teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) till now
Heavy downpour has increased the water level of Ganga River.
Flood situation in Assam improved marginally as the number of people affected by the deluge reduced on Sunday, a disaster management bulletin said.
As heavy rain continues to lash Karnataka, 10 gates of Hidkal Dam in Belgaum were opened on August 11.
Kuttanad area of Kerala's Alappuzha is badly flooded due to heavy rain in the region.
Nehru stadium in Kottayam was partially submerged, following continuous rainfall in the region on August 09.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Ashwathnarayan on flood situation in Karnataka said that the situation is very challenging due to excessive rains, water logging and landslides.
Destruction of mangroves and unplanned constructions are responsible for flooding in Mumbai every year after heavy rains, say environment activists and town planners.Mangroves absorb excess water but they are being destroyed in Mumbai in the guise of infrastructure development
The flood situation in Bihar has further deteriorated as rains in catchment areas of Nepal. As many as 36 people have lost their lives in flood related incidents in the last 24 hours. Water level of Gandak, Kosi and Bagmati is rising all along their course and are flowing above danger marks. Adhwara group of rivers are also flowing above danger mark.
People set up temporary shelters along the road in Muzaffarpur, due to floods in the area. Locals claimed that they have not received any help from government.
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Heavy rains triggered floods and landslides has killed at least 132 people and displaced millions in Nepal.
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States including Assam, Bihar, Meghalaya are flooded after incessant rainfall. The flood situation in Assam remains critical, in which over 24 lakh people were affected in 24 districts of the state. Here are postcards from India.
The situation has worsened due to flood in Assam.
The situation has worsened due to flood in Assam. At least 76 people died and 53,99,017 people are affected across 30 districts.
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