Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Topic: Flood

Millions stranded as flooding causes havoc in Bangladesh

Heavy rains have caused widespread flooding in parts of Bangladesh, leaving at least one million stranded.

Assam flood: 6 lakh affected, death toll rises to 9

More than 6 lakh people across 27 districts in Assam have been displaced as rains continue to batter the Northeast state.

Assam flood: Nearly 2 lakh people affected, 7 died

Around 2 lakh people in 20 districts of Assam have been affected by floods and at least seven people have died across the state due to the floods and landslides triggered by incessant rains.

By 2030, half world’s population will be exposed to flooding, storms, tsunamis

By the year 2030, an estimated 50 per cent of the world's population will live in coastal areas which are exposed to flooding, storms and tsunamis. 

Uttarakhand rains: Death toll rises to 34, Nainital cut off

At least 34 people have died due to incessant rains in Uttarakhand, out of which maximum casualties are from the Nainital district.

Deadly flooding, landslides devastate Rohingyas in Bangladesh

Three days of strong winds and heavy monsoon rain on sprawling refugee sites in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar have taken Rohingya refugee lives and wreaked havoc and destruction.