Climate Change warning: 1,600 died in 2022 due to extreme weather events in India, says report

According to the annual report of the World Meteorological Organization, India witnessed over 1,600 people killed in 2022 in extreme weather events. In 2022, over 700 deaths due to floods and landslides and over 900 deaths due to lightning were reported.

Major events of 2022: A lookback

Here is a lookback at the events that grabbed attention worldwide. From Russia-Ukraine war to Pakistan floods to Argentina's marvelous World-cup victory, 2022 has seen it all.

Bengaluru flooded after overnight rain; wall collapses, streets waterlogged

Heavy rainfall battered Bengaluru on Oct 19, with downpours resulting in waterlogging in several parts of the city. Metro's retaining wall collapsed near Seshadripuram, leading to several cars and bikes being damaged. The IMD has issued a yellow rainfall alert predicting a few spells of rain or thundershowers over the next 24 hours.

Why did Bengaluru get badly flooded? | Express Dialogues

Bengaluru witnessed torrential rains and floods that created a disastrous impact. As a result, a large part of #Bengaluru was underwater. The New Indian Express spoke to experts to understand the cause and effect of this concerning issue.

Lucknow: 9 dead as army wall collapses due to heavy rain; city waterlogged

At least nine people were killed after the boundary wall of an Army enclave collapsed following heavy rains in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The nine people include three children and labourers living outside the wall. The capital city of Lucknow is inundated in rainwaters due to heavy downpour from last 24 hours.

Five members of a family die in landslide in Thodupuzha

Five members of a family were killed in a landslide that occurred at Kudayathoor near Thodupuzha in the Idukki district following the heavy rain that lashed early morning on Monday. The house of Soman of Maliyekkal Colony, Sangaman Junction, Kudayathoor vanished without a trace, as huge rocks and earth fell on it following the landslide.

Pakistan battles worst monsoon floods in a decade; over 1000 deaths recorded

Over 33 million people have been affected in Pakistan as the country faces the worst rain-induced flooding in its history. At least 1,061 people have died while 1,527 have been injured since June 14 from the rains and floods.Over 110 districts of Pakistan have been hit by the floods with 72 of those districts declaring calamity hit.

Flash floods wreck havoc in Himachal, triggers landslides;CM visits affected areas

Over 30 people died and 36 incidents of landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall have been recorded across Himachal Pradesh as on August 23. The Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Response Force on August 23 said that Dharamshala has broken the record of heavy rains in 64 years.The State Disaster Management Department said maximum damage was reported from Mandi, Kangra and Chamba districts.

Assam battles Japanese Encephalitis: All you need to know

In the aftermath of the floods, Assam is now battling against an outbreak of JE. At least 27 people have died of the disease between July 1 to 16 this year. Altogether 169 cases have been reported during the period. The state health department has directed the district administrations to set up rapid response teams in a bid to curb the disease from spreading. The tests for JE are available free of cost in all district hospitals and government medical colleges and hospitals.

Telangana: Flood situation grim at Bhadrachalam; River Godavari crosses 70 ft after 32 years

A sense of panic has gripped the over one lakh people living in #Bhadrachalam and other villages with the Godavari rising to 71.2 ft at 12 am on July 16 after 32 years. Their panic has a reason – chances of the water breaching the flood bank go up multiple folds once the water level touches the 75 ft mark.

Mumbai rains 2022: IMD issues orange alert, predicts heavy rains for next 5 days

Many parts of the Mumbai remain inundated in waist deep water as incessant rains lash the city, causing flooding and waterlogging. People struggle to commute as many low-lying areas of the city like Hindmata, and areas in Dadar and Sion, including the Gandhi Market are heavily water logged. Three people were injured in a landslide near a chawal on July 6, as the city continued to witness heavy rains for the third day in a row.

Assam's Silchar still under water for seventh day; CM reviews situation on rubber boat

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took a ride on a rubber boat to assess the flood situation at Silchar. He called the flood a man-made disaster. Further, he has instructed officials to file a case with the police to probe on the breach of embankment. Although, the floodwater seems to be receding in a few districts, over 25 lakh people are still affected. The current death toll stand at 126.

'Water, water everywhere...': Silchar town in Assam submerged by floods

Following incessant rains in Assam, Silchar town in the Cachar district has been submerged in flood waters on June 22. Families continue to be stranded in their waterlogged homes, and the town is facing a massive shortage of food and drinking water. Electricity has also been cut off in several parts of the town. Further, poor mobile network connectivity is hampering rescue operations.

WATCH | Flood, landslides wreak havoc in Assam; 9 killed, over 6 lakh affected

Inclement weather and incessant rain caused massive landslides and waterlogging at several locations in #Assam. Landslides triggered by heavy rain snapped rail and road links to Barak Valley and Dima Hasao district of Assam and neighbouring states of Tripura, Mizoram and Manipur. The IMD has predicted that “extremely heavy rains” will continue for the coming days as Assam stay on ‘red alert.’ Over 6 lakh people across 26 districts have been affected by floods.

Watch | Rains pound Tamil Nadu, normal life disrupted; more in store for next 3-4 days

Heavy downpour and the consequent waterlogging disrupted normal life in several parts of the state including Chennai on Friday.  Rain and thundershowers lashed Chennai and neighbouring districts. Twenty-one districts have declared a holiday for educational institutions in the wake of heavy rainfall.

Kerala Rains: Four dead, widespread damage as downpour continues

Heavy rain continued to lash most parts of the state on Sunday, leaving at least four people dead, damaging scores of houses and destroying a large extent of crops besides causing flood and landslips in some areas.

Heavy rains lash Kerala, red alert for 3 districts; rains wreak havoc in Kanyakumari

With heavy rains lashing various parts of the state since Saturday night, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday declared a red alert in central Kerala districts of Ernakulam, Idukki and Thrissur for the day.

Part of Maruthathoor bridge collapses as rains continue to wreak havoc in Thiruvananthapuram

Low lying areas in many parts of Thiruvananthapuram were flooded on Saturday as rivers and streams overflowed due to incessant rainfall, for over 12 hours, in the state capital.

Chennai Rains: Government hospitals get flooded, over 100 patients shifted

Chennai Rains: How community kitchens are feeding flood-hit urban-poor