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Elderly man’s body remains on rooftop for 18 hours amid Jajpur floods in Odisha

Elderly man’s body remains on rooftop for 18 hours amid Jajpur floods in Odisha

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The body of an elderly man in Odisha’s Jajpur district remained on the rooftop of his house for nearly 18 hours as rising floodwaters prevented his family from bringing it down for last rites, relatives claimed on Friday. His family kept the body on the rooftop as the ground floor of the house was submerged under nearly four feet of water, relatives said. (Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times file photo) The incident was reported from Chintasahi under Bari panchayat, where several families remained surrounded by floodwaters for the past six days following flooding in Brahmani and Kharasrota rivers. The deceased, identified as 61-year-old Hrushikesh Mallik, died around 4.30 pm on Wednesday. His family kept the body on the rooftop as the ground floor of the house was submerged under nearly four feet of water, relatives said. When the water level receded on Thursday, the family brought the body down. Also Read | Gurugram: 72-yr-old man dies after jumping in front of moving train The family alleged that despite informing the local administration and seeking assistance to take …

Valsad’s Umergam sees third-highest daily rain in country

Valsad’s Umergam sees third-highest daily rain in country

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2 min readAhmedabadUpdated: Jul 23, 2026 09:08 PM IST Valsad’s Umargam in South Gujarat recorded a 24-hour cumulative rainfall of 1,064 mm on Thursday. This was the third-highest daily rain ever recorded in the country after Sohra in Cherrapunji (1,563.3 mm on June 16, 1995) and Aminidivi in Lakshadweep (1,168.5 mm on May 6, 2004). As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD) data, Valsad district and its adjoining areas recorded exceptionally heavy rainfall. “Valsad district recorded exceptionally heavy rainfall consecutively for the past two days, with realised rainfall of 417 mm over Kaprada on July 22,” the IMD added. IMD’s Ahmedabad region director A K Das told The Indian Express: “This is the record-highest rainfall recorded in Valsad district so far. The highest cumulative rainfall seen in Valsad was 567.8 mm on June 27, 2002. This is nearly double that.” The torrential rain was attributed to the “prolonged intense precipitation over South Gujarat driven by the interaction of weather systems”. “An upper-air large-scale cyclonic circulation in the lower and middle tropospheric levels lay over central …

‘We turned footpaths into pav bhaji stalls’: Bombay HC says Mumbai’s flooding ‘our own creation’, can’t blame BMC

‘We turned footpaths into pav bhaji stalls’: Bombay HC says Mumbai’s flooding ‘our own creation’, can’t blame BMC

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The Bombay High Court on Tuesday observed that Mumbai’s recurring monsoon waterlogging cannot be blamed solely on the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), saying that encroachments, blocked drains and misuse of public infrastructure have significantly contributed to the city’s flooding problems. People in Mumbai were seen carrying belongings through water after heavy rainfall in the area. (PTI) Hearing a matter related to road widening in Mandala village on the Sion-Trombay stretch, a bench of Acting Chief Justice Ravindra V Ghuge and Justice Gautam Ankhad remarked that many of the issues leading to waterlogging stem from public actions rather than civic authorities alone. Also read | Flight operations hit in Delhi, Mumbai due to rains | Check airlines’ advisories “We are destined to see rainwater on roads. We cannot help it. We have an uncanny knack for grabbing lands. We block the gutters. One small spell of rain blocks the roads. It is our own creation,” Acting Chief Justice Ghuge said, reported Bar and Bench. The court also pointed to the misuse of public spaces. “Corporation gave …

Maharashtra rains: Massive landslide hits Ratnagiri village, residents trapped

Maharashtra rains: Massive landslide hits Ratnagiri village, residents trapped

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Incessant heavy rainfall triggered a major landslide in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri district, burying five houses and trapping residents under the debris, officials said on Tuesday. The incident took place in the Dahivali area of Khed tehsil on Monday night after continuous rainfall battered the region. Officials said a 75-year-old woman, identified as Kalpana Shelar, was safely rescued following the landslide. Two others, identified as Shantaram Shelar and Satish Shelar, remained trapped under the debris. Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), local police and other emergency agencies reached the location and launched search and rescue operations. Maharashtra minister Uday Samant visited the affected area on Tuesday morning to review the ongoing rescue efforts and assess the situation. Heavy rains claim 13 lives across Maharashtra Several parts of Maharashtra have been witnessing intense rainfall over the past few days, leading to landslides, tree falls, flooding and waterlogging. According to the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds has claimed 13 lives and injured 10 others across the state in the last two …

Rain lashes Delhi, flooded roads in Mumbai, Rudraprayag under water as monsoon fury hits India

Rain lashes Delhi, flooded roads in Mumbai, Rudraprayag under water as monsoon fury hits India

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The southwest monsoon continued its advance across the country on Thursday, bringing rainfall to Delhi. While showers provided relief from humid and hot conditions in several regions, heavy rain also triggered landslides, flooding and disruptions in parts of Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Arunachal Pradesh. BMC warns of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Mumbai tonight. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued multiple weather alerts, warning of more rain in several states over the coming days. Monsoon in India | Top 10 updates 1. Delhi receives rain: Several parts of the national capital received moderate rainfall on Thursday morning, providing relief from humid weather conditions. The IMD has forecast a generally cloudy sky with moderate rain for the day. 2. Monsoon in Uttarakhand: The southwest monsoon spread across all parts of Uttarakhand on Wednesday. The meteorological department has issued an Orange alert for Thursday, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated locations in five districts, including Dehradun. 3. Monsoon completes advance over Himachal Pradesh: The southwest monsoon also covered the entire state …

Kerala rain update: IMD issues orange alert in 7 districts amid heavy downpour

Kerala rain update: IMD issues orange alert in 7 districts amid heavy downpour

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Heavy rains continued to lash several parts of Kerala, waterlogging roads and flooding low-lying areas, with the IMD on Friday issuing an orange alert in seven districts of the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert in Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur and Kasaragod districts of the state. The weather agency also said that thunderstorms with moderate to heavy rainfall and strong winds reaching 40 kilometers per hour were likely in various parts of these districts. An orange alert means very heavy rain of 11 cm to 20 cm. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, …

Why thousands of students are flooding back to India’s ‘coaching capital’ this season

Why thousands of students are flooding back to India’s ‘coaching capital’ this season

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4 min readNew DelhiMar 29, 2026 04:20 PM IST After a prolonged slowdown, Rajasthan’s Kota, widely recognised as India’s premier coaching hub for IIT-JEE and NEET, is witnessing a revival, with admissions for the 2026-27 academic session gathering momentum. Early trends indicate a 20-30 per cent rise in student enrolments across coaching centres in the city. The resurgence comes after a sharp decline over the past few years. ALSO READ | JEE Main 2026 from next week; must-read books Between 2023 and 2025, the number of students dropped by nearly 30-40 per cent – from around 2.5 lakh aspirants generating an annual revenue of Rs 6,500-7,000 crore to just 85,000 – 1 lakh students, with revenue shrinking to about Rs 3,500 crore. However, the tide now appears to be turning. The new batches starting March 25 saw an influx of students and parents from across the country visiting the city, signalling a recovery after nearly three years of downturn. The admissions process will continue until April 2. ALSO READ | How AI helped me prepare for JEE …

Why Kerala declared tidal flooding a State-specific disaster | Explained

Why Kerala declared tidal flooding a State-specific disaster | Explained

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Along the Kerala coast, particularly in areas such as Vypin, Chellanam, Edakochi, and Perumbadappu in the Kochi Corporation, as well as Kumbalanghi panchayat, tidal flooding due to seawater ingress occurs frequently. A scene at Chellanam in Kochi (file) | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT The story so far: Kerala has declared that flooding caused by tidal rise along the extensive coastline of the State, adversely affecting the coastal community and resulting in loss of life and livelihood, can be considered a State-specific disaster. A government order in this regard declared that financial assistance, similar to that provided to victims of natural disasters under State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), will be given to victims of floods caused by tidal rise. This is the first time in the country that a State has declared tidal flooding a State-specific disaster. What is tidal flooding affecting Kerala? It is a common phenomenon along Kerala’s coastline, where the Arabian Sea level temporarily rises above an identified threshold for a brief period, inundating low-lying coastal areas. Unlike cyclone-induced storm surges, tidal flooding …

Young Palestinian boy drowns in muddy water flooding his Gaza tent camp, UN says

Young Palestinian boy drowns in muddy water flooding his Gaza tent camp, UN says

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JERUSALEM — The U.N. said Thursday that a Palestinian boy in the Gaza Strip drowned in floods that engulfed his tent camp, with videos showing rescuers trying to pry his body out of muddy waters by pulling him by the ankle. It was the latest sign of the miseries that winter is inflicting on the territory’s population, with many left homeless by the devastation from two years of war. Young Palestinian boy drowns in muddy water flooding his Gaza tent camp, UN says Health officials also reported the death of another 9 year-old boy in Gaza Thursday, but the circumstances were not clear. Meanwhile, in the West Bank, Israeli forces carried out a sweep of arrests, seizing around 50 Palestinians, many from their homes, a Palestinian group representing prisoners said. As 2026 begins, the shaky 12-week-old ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has largely ended large-scale Israeli bombardment of Gaza. But Palestinians are still being killed almost daily by Israeli fire, and the humanitarian crisis shows no signs of abating. At least three Israeli soldiers have …

Revenue Minister P. Srinivas Reddy reviews ₹676 crore retaining wall works alongside Munneru river in Khammam

Revenue Minister P. Srinivas Reddy reviews ₹676 crore retaining wall works alongside Munneru river in Khammam

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Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy reviews the retaining wall works alongside the Munneru river in Khammam on Monday.| | Photo Credit: By Arrangement Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy has asked officials to ensure speedy completion of the retaining wall works alongside the Munneru river in Khammam in strict compliance with the quality standards within the stipulated timeframe. The Minister, accompanied by Collector Muzammil Khan, inspected the retaining (flood protection) wall works at Polepalli in Khammam rural mandal on Monday. Work on the retaining wall spanning 8.5 km on either side of Munneru river has been taken up with an estimated cost of ₹676 crore in the backdrop of recurring flooding of the residential localities alongside the river during monsoon season. Last year, the Munneru swelled to about 36 feet, its highest level in decades, causing havoc in the areas along the river course in the town. Speaking to the media at Polepalli, the Minister said the retaining wall, once completed, will find a permanent solution to the frequent flooding of the residential areas on the …