Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], August 18 (ANI): Over 4.67 lakh people in 1,757 villages in 10 districts of Odisha have been affected so far by the flood situation due to the heavy rainfall in the state, informed Special Relief Commissioner, Pradeep Kumar Jena on Wednesday.
New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued show-cause notice to one petitioner that why proceedings in criminal contempt be not drawn against him for not disclosing the facts in connection with a matter of slum dwellings.
Narmadapuram (Madhya Pradesh) [India], August 17 (ANI): The administration in Madhya Pradesh's Narmadapuram is on high alert as River Narmada flows in spate causing a flood-like situation in the low-lying areas, officials said on Wednesday.
Bhadrak (Odisha) [India], August 17 (ANI): The normal life of people came to a standstill as floodwater from the Baitarani river inundated residential areas in parts of Bhadrak district.
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], August 17 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday reviewed the flood situation in the state and directed the officials to ensure zero casualty due to flood and that there should be no disruption to normal life.
Kullu (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 16 (ANI): Rescue teams deployed at Solang Nala in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu on Tuesday recovered the bodies of two persons who had gone missing a day ago in flash floods caused by heavy rains in the region, officials said.
Kullu (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 16 (ANI): The rescue operation began in Solang Nala in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu on Tuesday after two people went missing in the flash floods caused due to heavy rain on Monday.
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 15 (ANI): At least 32 people died and more than 20 were injured in flooding in the Shinwari and Sia Gard districts of the Parwan province in Afghanistan.
New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): Wing Commander Deepika Misra Flying has been awarded Vayu Sena Medal for Gallantry for her role in flash floods in Madhya Pradesh in August, last year.