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Drain regulator proposed at Mungeshpur to prevent Yamuna water backflow during floods

Drain regulator proposed at Mungeshpur to prevent Yamuna water backflow during floods

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New Delhi: The Delhi government’s Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) department will construct a new drain regulator on the Mungeshpur drain in outer north Delhi as part of its monsoon measures aimed at preventing backflow from the Yamuna into low-lying areas, an official said on Thursday. The proposed regulator will be installed at the point where the drain connects with the Yamuna floodplain and is expected to help control the water movement during periods of high river discharge. (HT Archive) The proposed regulator will be installed at the point where the drain connects with the Yamuna floodplain and is expected to help control the water movement during periods of high river discharge. A drain regulator is an iron gate structure and forms a key part of Delhi’s flood-control system, particularly in vulnerable areas near embankments and floodplains. There are 40 such regulators across the city. The official said the new regulator was proposed during the review of vulnerable infrastructure. In July 2023, Yamuna reached a record 208.6 metres and several parts of Delhi witnessed severe …

At least nine dead in China after vehicle swept into flooded river during heavy rain

At least nine dead in China after vehicle swept into flooded river during heavy rain

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At least nine people died after a pickup truck carrying 15 passengers fell into a flooded river in China’s southwestern region of Guangxi amid heavy rain, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Monday. First responders inspect damaged buildings in Guangxi after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake hit the region (AFP) The passengers were returning from planting sweet potatoes on Saturday and the truck fell into the river while crossing a bridge whose deck was submerged by rising water levels, CCTV previously reported. More downpours are expected after heavy rain drenched central and eastern China on the weekend, lashing provinces such as Jiangxi and Hunan, weather authorities said. In separate incidents, two magnitude 5.2 earthquakes hit Guangxi‘s Liuzhou city on Monday. The quake in the early morning killed two people and forced more than 7,000 to evacuate. Also Read: 6 people go missing in China after truck falls into flooded river in heavy rain, rescue ops begin Authorities said that they had allocated 15,000 items of relief supplies for Guangxi’s earthquake and flood relief. The rains would gradually move …

IMD warns of flash floods, landslides in parts of Kashmir amid heavy showers| India News

IMD warns of flash floods, landslides in parts of Kashmir amid heavy showers| India News

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High reaches of Kashmir, including the popular resort of Gulmarg, witnessed fresh snowfall on Wednesday as rains lashed the plains. Stating the erratic weather conditions, the India Meteorological Department warned of landslides and flash floods in parts of Kashmir. Commuters make their way amid rain, in Srinagar on Wednesday. (ANI) According to IMD, erratic weather conditions are likely to continue till April 10, news agency PTI reported. On Wednesday, fresh snowfall was reported from higher reaches of the valley, including the popular ski resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir, Kupwara and Bandipora. Srinagar and other areas in the plains of the valley were lashed by rains, the weather office reportedly said. Also read: Rain brings relief: Delhi sees its coolest April day in 3 years Moderate rain to continue till Wednesday The Met department predicted that intermittent light to moderate rain, and snow would continue in the higher reaches till Wednesday evening, accompanied by thunder, hail and gusty winds at a few places. A few places in Kashmir may also receive moderate to heavy rain, …

Congress MLA alleges corruption during 2018 floods in Kerala| India News

Congress MLA alleges corruption during 2018 floods in Kerala| India News

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A Congress MLA on Tuesday alleged that the LDF government engaged in corruption and willfully delayed the opening of the shutters of a spillway during the 2018 floods that resulted in widespread damage to Kuttanad, the state’s rice bowl. Congress MLA alleges corruption during 2018 floods in Kerala Mathew Kuzhalnadan, the MLA from Muvattupuzha in Ernakulam district, addressed a press conference in which he released an audio recording purportedly of K Krishnankutty, then electricity minister of the state, admitting to a colleague that corruption and involvement with a local sand mining contractor was the reason behind the delayed opening of the Thottapilly spillway which resulted in washing away of swathes of paddy fields and displacement of thousands of people from Kuttanad. In the phone recording, Krishnankutty is alleged to have told a party colleague that even though an executive engineer recommended the opening of the spillway as the rain intensified, the government intentionally delayed it in order to protect the sand below the dam which was tendered to a private player at a high cost. …

This is not a drill: Climate, tech, grief and the changing world of first-responders

This is not a drill: Climate, tech, grief and the changing world of first-responders

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A mountain of rubble hiding flattened homes. (Photos: Shutterstock; HT Imaging: Puneet Kumar) A roaring inferno sweeping through a forest. Wailing sirens mingling with cries for help. And people, armed and ready, rushing into the flames. This could be the wildfires of California, 2024. The tsunami-hit city of Alexandria in 4th century CE Egypt. Or the cities of Mandalay and Sagaing last year, after the 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar. Across history, catastrophe has been one of humanity’s constants. As the earth heaved and storms swept through settlements, humans learnt to rely on people who charge towards the chaos when everyone else is running the other way; dig through debris; row into a flooded and silent city, carrying supplies and medicines and looking for signs of life. For centuries, a certain kind of person has signed up for this role. Now, the world of these first-responders is changing. As storms, heatwaves, wildfires, floods and cold snaps intensify and become more frequent, new technology is emerging to help them on the ground: slinky robots that can slither …

₹1,010 crore released for flood relief, says Punjab FM

₹1,010 crore released for flood relief, says Punjab FM

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Chandigarh, The Punjab government released a sum of ₹1,010 crore towards comprehensive disaster relief and mitigation following the devastating floods that struck the state last year, said Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Sunday. ₹1,010 crore released for flood relief, says Punjab FM While presenting the state budget for 2025-26 in the state Assembly here, Cheema said the state’s resilience was tested last year by the devastating floods, and he was proud to state that our response was both swift and systemic. During FY 2025-26, our government released ₹1,010 crore toward comprehensive disaster relief and mitigation, he informed the House. “This allocation has provided direct compensation for crop loss, damage to houses, and the loss of livestock, alongside critical investments under the State Mitigation Fund. “What sets our response apart is the launch of India’s first fully digital Flood Relief System. By transitioning from manual processes to a regime of rapid geo-tagged surveys and real-time monitoring, we have eliminated the ‘middleman’ and greatly expedited the time-consuming process,” Cheema pointed out. This platform ensures that every …

Jaipur hospital shifts 14 ICU patients after water leakage floods ward

Jaipur hospital shifts 14 ICU patients after water leakage floods ward

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Fourteen critically ill patients, including 10 on ventilator support, were moved out of the ICU at the government-run Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital here after water leakage from a pipeline left the ward flooded, a hospital official said on Tuesday. According to hospital staff, nearly six inches of water accumulated in the ICU on Monday night. SMS Hospital Trauma Centre in-charge Dr BL Yadav said the area where the ICU stands earlier housed rooms and toilets, and old water pipelines were buried during the construction. Over time, the pipelines corroded, which resulted in the water leakage last night. 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 …

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 …

California floods: I-5 waterlogged in LA; San Bernardino facing severe flood risk; scary visuals emerge

California floods: I-5 waterlogged in LA; San Bernardino facing severe flood risk; scary visuals emerge

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Updated on: Dec 25, 2025 04:47 am IST A powerful winter storm drenched California before Christmas, triggering floods and evacuations in LA and San Bernardino County, with travel chaos. As California reeled under a massive winter storm leading up to Christmas Eve till Friday, Los Angeles and surrounding areas in San Bernardino County faces flood risks, with hundreds already evacuated in high-risk zones. A car drives through a flooded road on La Cienega Boulevard on December 24, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (AFP) With heavy rains slamming the state through Christmas eve, travelers are facing major inconveniences with waterlogged roads and delays or cancelation of flights, severely impacting holiday travels. In San Bernardino County, heavy water inlet was reported, which flooded residential areas around the rivers. National Weather Service has warned people in northern, central and southern California to “exercise extreme caution” on Christmas Eve. A “strong atmospheric river brings heavy rain, snow, and wind to California through Friday,” NWS said Tuesday. Los Angeles, one of California’s busiest cities, saw residents facing major inconveniences. Photos …

Washington state under emergency as torrential rain triggers floods, mudslides and evacuations | World News

Washington state under emergency as torrential rain triggers floods, mudslides and evacuations | World News

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Washington was under a state of emergency Thursday from a barrage of torrential rain that has sent rivers flowing over their banks, caused mudslides to crash down on highways and trapped people in floodwaters. Tens of thousands of residents were under evacuation orders. Heavy rain continued to fall over parts of the state, prompting rising rivers, road closures, water rescues and suspension of Amtrak trains between Seattle and Vancouver. Rainfall intensity increased in several counties in Washington’s Cascade Mountains, which had seen up to 6 inches (15.2 centimeters) of rain in 24 hours. One area, Snoqualmie Pass, picked up an additional 1.7 inches (4.3 centimeters) of rain in six hours, the National Weather Service said. Motorists drive over flooded Guide Meridian Road in Northern Bellingham in Wash., Wednesday Dec. 10, 2025. (Ivy Ceballo/The Seattle Times via AP) Emergency management officials urged residents not to drive through standing water. Those who live near rivers were advised to stay alert to evacuation orders. After days of unrelenting heavy rain Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a statewide emergency by …