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More evacuations considered in Norway where the level of swollen rivers continues to rise

One of the most affected places was the town of Hoenefossen where the Begna river had gone over its banks and authorities were considering moving more people downstream for fear of landslides.

published on : 11th August 2023
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Five dead, 40,000 evacuated as monsoon floods hit Myanmar

Myanmar is hit by heavy rains every year around this time, but extreme weather events have struck around the globe in recent weeks, events scientists say are made worse by climate change.

published on : 11th August 2023
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China rains death toll rises to 78 as new storm approaches

Rescuers have continued to search for people swept away by the floods, as another storm, Khanun, approaches over the weekend.

published on : 11th August 2023
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Odisha farmers stare at loss as floodwater stays on fields

Though floodwater is receding in the rivers, so far, around 1,19,507 people of 118  villages in the district have reportedly been affected.

published on : 9th August 2023
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Death toll in recent Beijing flooding rises to 33, with 18 still missing

Scores of roads were damaged, along with more than 100 bridges, Xia Linmao, a Beijing vice mayor, said at a news conference on Wednesday. 

published on : 9th August 2023
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Flood, landslides: Scientists told to submit ground report on Kodagu's Harangi Reservoir

A PIL has been filed regarding this and a court case is going on. Besides, the Harangi Project Division officials have now sought a ground report from scientists.

published on : 9th August 2023
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Recent rains claimed 49 lives in Telangana, says govt

In response to the calamity, the Telangana government announced an allocation of Rs 500 crore to aid in the restoration of flood-affected areas in the State.

published on : 9th August 2023
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CM Jagan Mohan Reddy promises to construct flood retaining wall in Konaseema district in Andhra

He reiterated that crop loss compensation to farmers will be given before the end of the season (Kharif).

published on : 8th August 2023
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Riverside villages remain marooned, houses partially submerge under floodwater in Odisha

Contacted, sub-collector, Kendrapara Niranjan Behera said the authorities have been providing relief items to the affected people.

published on : 8th August 2023
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Vegetable crops in Odisha bear the brunt of rains and floods

Their crops have suffered extensive damage due to floods in Brahmani, Budha, Kharasrota and Baitarani rivers.

published on : 7th August 2023
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Andhra Pradesh CM’s 2-day visit to flood-hit districts from today

Jagan’s tour of the flood-affected areas in Godavari districts assumes political significance in the wake of TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu’s visit to Eluru on Monday.

published on : 7th August 2023
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No relief for flood-hit Kujang, normalcy back in Boudh

Sources said the situation is grim in Termanpur, Kothsahi amd Haripur villages. Residents of Haripur village said the elected representatives had provided them only with biscuits and flattened rice.

published on : 6th August 2023
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Crocodiles in floodwater: Fresh threat in Kendrapara villages

Panic grips Santipada, Sidhabali, Baluria after locals spot 5 reptiles

published on : 6th August 2023
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More people go missing and thousands evacuated as northeast China is hit by floods

The heavy rains, remnants of Typhoon Doksuri, have battered northern China since late July, disrupting the lives of millions with at least 22 people killed in Beijing and in Hebei province.

published on : 6th August 2023
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Typhoon Doksuri: Over 14,000 evacuated as more floods hit northeast China

Over 14,300 people were evacuated from the city of more than 700,000, according to the local disaster relief agency.

published on : 5th August 2023
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Four more die in deluge in Odisha, lakhs hit

Over 1.8 lakh people in 3 blocks of Bhadrak district affected by flash floods in Baitarani

published on : 5th August 2023
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Over 4.1 lakh hit by floods and heavy rains in Odisha

The heavy rains affected 10 districts, mostly in west, north and central parts of the state.

published on : 5th August 2023
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Farm distress after rains and flood in Odisha

In Ganjam, floodwater from Rushikulya, Loharakhandi and Badanadi rivers entered cultivable lands following the rains.

published on : 5th August 2023
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Govt forcing flood victims to vacate relief camps: BJP

Delhi BJP president Sachdeva said criticized the Delhi government for leaving the flood victims in a vulnerable state, even disconnecting their electricity supply and forcing them to vacate the camps.

published on : 5th August 2023
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KTR, Sridhar Babu in heated debate over crop damage, power supply

KT Rama Rao said that the government provided Rs 73,000 crore towards Rythu Bandhu and waived crop loans twice.

published on : 5th August 2023
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