A extraordinary shower of rainfall created turquoise lagoons of water amid the Sahara desert’s palm trees and sand dunes, providing more water than some of its driest sections had seen in decades. The desert in southeastern Morocco is one of the world’s driest, with little rain in late summer. The Moroccan government said that two … Read more
Bihar is once again experiencing severe flooding, displacing 1.18 million people. The state run by Nitish Kumar has seen flooding for many years. Every monsoon, the cycle of devastation continues, and locals watch as their cattle and crops are destroyed. Many are compelled to reside in improvised shelters, rely on food that is dropped by … Read more
In Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, heavy flooding caused by persistent rain has left at least 32 people killed and another 12 missing, according to authorities on Saturday. The heavy rains that started on Friday night are predicted to continue over the weekend. 1,053 individuals have been rescued by the authorities around the city, while … Read more
On Friday, heavy to moderate rain continued to fall in sections of the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR), causing waterlogging in various areas of the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘orange’ signal, suggesting a “be prepared” mode, as exceptionally harsh weather is expected. “Heavy rain at isolated places over Himachal Pradesh and … Read more
562,000 people have been impacted by severe flooding and strong windstorms in Yemen in recent weeks, according to a Thursday statement from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), which is pleading for $13.3 million in contributions due to a lack of resources. The poorest nation on the Arabian Peninsula is already dealing with one of … Read more
As floodwaters begin to recede in Vadodara, a 30-year-old man was killed in Gujarat’s Dabhoi after a crocodile dragged him into the Orsang River. An official said that the victim – Amit Poonambhai Vasava – was a labourer from Rajpura. “Amit was attempting to set a fishing net when the crocodile attacked him and dragged … Read more
According to officials, 24 people have been killed, two sustained injuries while two have gone missing due to rain related incidents in the state since August 19. Nearly 1.28 lakh people have taken shelter at 558 relief camps across the state. “Deeply saddened by the loss of Ashish Bose (TSR Jawan from Belonia) & Chiranjit … Read more
Floods in Bangladesh left over five million people trapped in low-lying regions as powerful currents wiped down river embankments. According to government figures, the death toll increased to 15 as at least five rivers in the South Asian nation saw their worst flooding since 2018. Eleven districts were impacted. The disastrous floods are the latest … Read more
The weather service has forecast moderate to heavy rainfall in the city, implying that the downpour is expected to persist, compounding the current problems. Heavy Rain in Mumbai Causes Traffic Chaos leading to which Andheri Subway has Flooded. The Andheri subway, a vital route for commuters, has been closed owing to severe waterlogging. Mumbai and … Read more
According to an official report, Assam’s flood situation remained dismal on Monday, with over 2.3 million people affected in 28 districts as major rivers continued to run above the danger zone. The death toll from this year’s flood, landslip and storm was 78, with 66 killed in the deluge alone. Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of … Read more
Flash floods that have ripped through northern Afghanistan left more than 200 people dead in a single province, the United Nations said on Saturday. More than 200 people were killed and thousands of houses were destroyed or damaged in Baghlan province when heavy rains on Friday sparked massive flooding, the UN’s International Organization for Migration … Read more
Heavy rainfall on Tuesday brought the desert city of Dubai to a standstill and flooded portions of its major highways and international airport. Operations at the Dubai airport were suspended for 25 minutes in the afternoon before resuming. Visuals shared on social media showed planes taxiing across the airport flooded with standing water. According to … Read more
In the wake of the devastating floods that struck Derna, Eastern Libyan authorities have requested journalists to vacate the affected city to facilitate the smooth operation of rescue teams. Hichem Abu Chkiouat, the Minister of Civil Aviation in the administration governing eastern Libya, conveyed that this decision aims to create improved conditions for the rescue … Read more
Libya recently experienced devastating floods, resulting in significant loss of life and destruction. This article explores the causes of this catastrophic event, attributing it to a combination of extreme weather, vulnerable geography, and deteriorating infrastructure. Extreme Weather: The flooding primarily affected Libya’s eastern region and was triggered by unprecedented rainfall from September 10 to 11. … Read more
The Taj Mahal, a 17th-century monument to love, has experienced its first Yamuna water contact in roughly 40 years! Tour guide Ved Gautam said, “Long ago, perhaps 40 years ago, the river used to flow touching the foundation of the edifice and that probably kept the moisture level in the wells stable.” However, over time, … Read more