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<p>At least 62 people have died after flash floods hit southeastern Spain, sweeping away cars and vehicles, and turning village streets into rivers, the regional government of Valencia confirmed on Wednesday (Oct 30).&nbsp;</p>

<p>This marks the worst natural disaster to hit the European nation as far as people can remember.&nbsp;</p>

<p>51 people were confirmed dead in the eastern region of Valencia. Moreover, the central government office for Castilla La Mancha region said that an 88-year-old woman was found dead in the city of Cuenca.</p>

<h2><strong>Three days of mourning</strong></h2>

<p>Spain will observe three days of mourning from Thursday (Oct 31) as the floods killed over 60 people in the eastern Valencia region, a government minister said.</p>

<p>Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez spoke with King Felipe VI on Wednesday and informed him of the official days of mourning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As the rescue operation continues, people were advised to stay off the roads amid warnings that the number of fatalities could rise.</p>

<p>The Valencian government’s emergency coordination centre said its multiple victims protocol had been activated, adding, “The initial toll logged by different police and emergency services puts the provisional number of victims at 51 people. We are beginning the process of recovering and identifying the victims.”</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Flash Floods In Spain; National Weather Agency Issues Red Alert For Valencia Region</strong></p>

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<p>Meanwhile, on Wednesday, Valencia's regional president Carlos Mazón said it is too early to provide a comprehensive death toll.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“These are very difficult hours for relatives and for the disappeared,” said Mazon. “We will confirm the number of victims over the coming hours but right now it’s impossible to offer a precise figure. We’re in shock.”</p>

<p>People were seen sharing images and videos on social media X, showing the devastating situation in Spain.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>One of the X user shared a video a street completed waterlogged with flood water, and damaged cars, stressing that the people are still without electricity in the town.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Ricardo Gabaldon, the mayor of Utiel, a town in Valencia, told national broadcaster RTVE, "Yesterday was the worst day of my life."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We were trapped like rats. Cars and trash containers were flowing down the streets. The water was rising to three metres," he said.</p>

<p>Over 1000 soldiers were deployed from Spain's emergency response units to the affected areas.&nbsp;</p>

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At least 62 people have died after flash floods hit southeastern Spain, sweeping away cars and vehicles, and turning village streets into rivers, the regional government of Valencia confirmed on Wednesday (Oct 30).

At least 62 people have died after flash floods hit southeastern Spain, sweeping away cars and vehicles, and turning village streets into rivers, the regional government of Valencia confirmed on Wednesday (Oct 30). This marks the worst natural disaster to hit the European nation as far as people can remember. 51 people were confirmed dead in the eastern region of Valencia. Moreover, the central government office for Castilla La Mancha region said that an 88-year-old woman was found dead in the city of Cuenca. Three days of mourning Spain will observe three days of mourning from Thursday (Oct 31) as the floods killed over 60 people in the eastern Valencia region, a government minister said. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez spoke with King Felipe VI on Wednesday and informed him of the official days of mourning. As the rescue operation continues, people were advised to stay off the roads amid warnings that the number of fatalities could rise. The Valencian government’s emergency coordination centre said its multiple victims protocol had been activated, adding, “The initial toll logged by different police and emergency services puts the provisional number of victims at 51 people. We are beginning the process of recovering and identifying the victims.” Watch | Flash Floods In Spain; National Weather Agency Issues Red Alert For Valencia Region × Meanwhile, on Wednesday, Valencia's regional president Carlos Mazón said it is too early to provide a comprehensive death toll. “These are very difficult hours for relatives and for the disappeared,” said Mazon. “We will confirm the number of victims over the coming hours but right now it’s impossible to offer a precise figure. We’re in shock.” People were seen sharing images and videos on social media X, showing the devastating situation in Spain. Devastating image aftermath flood in the Alfafar in the province of Valencia, Spain 🇪🇸 (30.10.2024) pic.twitter.com/HAv3vRgP2z — Disaster News (@Top_Disaster) October 30, 2024 × One of the X user shared a video a street completed waterlogged with flood water, and damaged cars, stressing that the people are still without electricity in the town. Flood in Spain. This is how we woke up in Sedaví (Valencia) Let's hope that the fatalities are as few as possible. We are still without electricity in the town. What a disaster...#Valencia pic.twitter.com/etICHG1Jc9 — Ak (@Shaftesbury512) October 30, 2024 × Ricardo Gabaldon, the mayor of Utiel, a town in Valencia, told national broadcaster RTVE, "Yesterday was the worst day of my life." "We were trapped like rats. Cars and trash containers were flowing down the streets. The water was rising to three metres," he said. Over 1000 soldiers were deployed from Spain's emergency response units to the affected areas. (With inputs from agencies)

WATCH: At least 62 dead as flash floods hit Spain

<p>At least 51 people have been killed in flash floods sweeping the eastern Spanish region of Valencia following torrential rains on Tuesday that left roads and towns under water, local authorities said on Wednesday (October 30).</p>

<p>Defence ministry and police footage showed emergency services inspecting flooded houses and assisting rescued people in the town of Utiel.</p>

<p>Dozens of videos shared on social media overnight appeared to show people trapped by the floodwaters, with some climbing trees to avoid being swept away.</p>

<p>Carlos Mazon, the regional leader of Valencia, said at&nbsp;a press conference that some people remained isolated in inaccessible locations.</p>

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<p>Emergency services in the region urged citizens to avoid any kind of road travel and to follow further updates from official sources.</p>

<p>Trains to the cities of Madrid and Barcelona were cancelled due to the flooding, and schools and other essential services were suspended in the worst-hit areas.</p>

<p>The UME military unit specialised in rescue operations was deployed in some areas to help local emergency workers.</p>

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<p>Spain's state weather agency AEMET declared a red alert in Valencia, a major citrus-growing region, with some areas such as Turis and Utiel recording 200 mm (7.9 inches) of rainfall.</p>

<p>The death toll appeared to be the worst in Europe from flooding since 2021, when almost 200 people died, mainly in Germany.</p>

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At least 51 people have been killed in flash floods sweeping the eastern Spanish region of Valencia following torrential rains on Tuesday that left roads and towns under water, local authorities said on Wednesday (October 30).

At least 51 people have been killed in flash floods sweeping the eastern Spanish region of Valencia following torrential rains on Tuesday that left roads and towns under water, local authorities said on Wednesday (October 30). Defence ministry and police footage showed emergency services inspecting flooded houses and assisting rescued people in the town of Utiel. Dozens of videos shared on social media overnight appeared to show people trapped by the floodwaters, with some climbing trees to avoid being swept away. Carlos Mazon, the regional leader of Valencia, said at a press conference that some people remained isolated in inaccessible locations. Also read | Mount Fuji remains snowless for longest time, breaking 130-year record Emergency services in the region urged citizens to avoid any kind of road travel and to follow further updates from official sources. Trains to the cities of Madrid and Barcelona were cancelled due to the flooding, and schools and other essential services were suspended in the worst-hit areas. The UME military unit specialised in rescue operations was deployed in some areas to help local emergency workers. Also read | Watch: Sewage pipe bursts in Moscow, shoots tower block-sized 'fountain of poop' Spain's state weather agency AEMET declared a red alert in Valencia, a major citrus-growing region, with some areas such as Turis and Utiel recording 200 mm (7.9 inches) of rainfall. The death toll appeared to be the worst in Europe from flooding since 2021, when almost 200 people died, mainly in Germany. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

At least 51 people killed in Spain flash floods after torrential rain: Reports

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Torrential rains in Morocco have led to significant flooding at Lake Iriqui, dramatically altering the landscape of this typically dry region. The heavy downpour has overwhelmed the lake's banks, resulting in rising water levels and flooding of surrounding areas. Local authorities are closely monitoring the situation and assessing the impact on nearby communities, infrastructure, and wildlife. This sudden weather event serves as a reminder of the region's vulnerability to extreme climate fluctuations, raising concerns about future water management and environmental sustainability in the area.

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In Nigeria's northeastern Borno state, severe flooding has left over one million people struggling to survive, with many housed in camps lacking food and clean water. Aid agencies warn of a potential outbreak of waterborne diseases as medical care remains scarce. The floods, the worst in 30 years, have already claimed more than 30 lives.

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<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidPPE8Anv8r1S1" />At least four people died and thousands of homes were damaged by flooding in eastern Romania on Saturday, officials said, as surging river levels put authorities on alert in much of central and eastern Europe following days of torrential rain.</p>

<p>More rainfall is forecast in the coming days in the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, southern Germany, and parts of Austria, leading officials in some high-risk areas to implement emergency flood preparations.</p>

<p>Residents of some towns along the Czech-Polish border were evacuated as rivers rose past alert levels while the Czech capital, Prague, which suffered catastrophic floods in 2002, put preventative anti-flood measures in place.</p>

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<p>In Romania, flooding affected eight counties, the country's emergency response unit said, and Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu was due to visit hard-hit Galati county, where four people were found dead and about 5,000 homes were damaged.</p>

<p>The Environment Ministry's water management agency said rainfall of more than 150 litres per square metre had fallen in the area in less than 24 hours.</p>

<p>Television images from the area showed streets flooded with muddy water, silt, and debris as rescuers led residents to safety. Authorities deployed a Black Hawk helicopter to aid the search and rescue operation.</p>

<h2><strong>Evacuations, blackouts</strong></h2>

<p>In the Czech Republic, northern and northeastern parts of the country were bearing the brunt of the deluge, with some places recording up to 250 mm (9.8 inches) of rain since Thursday, the weather institute said.</p>

<p>Forecasters warned that some areas could see more than a third of average annual rainfall by Sunday, with strong winds further complicating the situation.</p>

<p>Environment Minister Petr Hladik said on Saturday people in the worst-hit areas should prepare to leave their homes.</p>

<p>In Prague, a city of more than 1.3 million people that sits on the banks of the Vltava river spanned by the picturesque 14th century Charles Bridge, flood barriers were put in place.</p>

<p>The city heavily invested in preventive measures after the 2002 floods, which swept into the subway system and forced tens of thousands of people to be evacuated from their homes.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Mountains in Makkah turn green after heavy rainfall</strong></p>

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<p>Prague Zoo, which is located along the Vltava, was closed to visitors and Czech Railways said services on dozens of routes were disrupted. In the country's second-biggest city, Brno, a hospital evacuated patients as a precaution.</p>

<h2><strong>'Critical&nbsp;night' ahead</strong></h2>

<p>In Glucholazy, a historic town in southwestern Poland near the Czech border, firefighters piled hundreds of sandbags alongside a swollen river and some residents were evacuated.</p>

<p>Polish Interior Minister Tomasz Siemoniak said weather forecasts looked unfavourable, with very heavy rainfall to fall around the</p>

<p>Czech border area over the next 24 hours, feeding rivers into Poland.</p>

<p>"We are facing a critical night, full mobilisation is required," Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on the X platform.</p>

<p>Officials in neighbouring Slovakia warned of the threat of flooding in the capital, Bratislava, from the swollen Danube, while Hungary expects the river to near record-high levels in the coming days.</p>

<p>In Austria, emergency services were working with district governors and municipalities to prepare for evacuations.</p>

<p>Chancellor Karl Nehammer said all federal states were affected and the situation was deteriorating, particularly in the northeastern state of Lower Austria.</p>

<p>"The coming days will still be extremely difficult and challenging for the affected population and the emergency services," Nehammer said on X.</p>

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At least four people died and thousands of homes were damaged by flooding in eastern Romania on Saturday, officials said, as surging river levels put authorities on alert in much of central and eastern Europe following days of torrential rain.

At least four people died and thousands of homes were damaged by flooding in eastern Romania on Saturday, officials said, as surging river levels put authorities on alert in much of central and eastern Europe following days of torrential rain. More rainfall is forecast in the coming days in the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, southern Germany, and parts of Austria, leading officials in some high-risk areas to implement emergency flood preparations. Residents of some towns along the Czech-Polish border were evacuated as rivers rose past alert levels while the Czech capital, Prague, which suffered catastrophic floods in 2002, put preventative anti-flood measures in place. Also read: US: Tropical Storm Francine batters Louisiana, leaving over 370,000 without power In Romania, flooding affected eight counties, the country's emergency response unit said, and Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu was due to visit hard-hit Galati county, where four people were found dead and about 5,000 homes were damaged. The Environment Ministry's water management agency said rainfall of more than 150 litres per square metre had fallen in the area in less than 24 hours. Television images from the area showed streets flooded with muddy water, silt, and debris as rescuers led residents to safety. Authorities deployed a Black Hawk helicopter to aid the search and rescue operation. Evacuations, blackouts In the Czech Republic, northern and northeastern parts of the country were bearing the brunt of the deluge, with some places recording up to 250 mm (9.8 inches) of rain since Thursday, the weather institute said. Forecasters warned that some areas could see more than a third of average annual rainfall by Sunday, with strong winds further complicating the situation. Environment Minister Petr Hladik said on Saturday people in the worst-hit areas should prepare to leave their homes. In Prague, a city of more than 1.3 million people that sits on the banks of the Vltava river spanned by the picturesque 14th century Charles Bridge, flood barriers were put in place. The city heavily invested in preventive measures after the 2002 floods, which swept into the subway system and forced tens of thousands of people to be evacuated from their homes. Watch | Mountains in Makkah turn green after heavy rainfall × Prague Zoo, which is located along the Vltava, was closed to visitors and Czech Railways said services on dozens of routes were disrupted. In the country's second-biggest city, Brno, a hospital evacuated patients as a precaution. 'Critical night' ahead In Glucholazy, a historic town in southwestern Poland near the Czech border, firefighters piled hundreds of sandbags alongside a swollen river and some residents were evacuated. Polish Interior Minister Tomasz Siemoniak said weather forecasts looked unfavourable, with very heavy rainfall to fall around the Czech border area over the next 24 hours, feeding rivers into Poland. "We are facing a critical night, full mobilisation is required," Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on the X platform. Officials in neighbouring Slovakia warned of the threat of flooding in the capital, Bratislava, from the swollen Danube, while Hungary expects the river to near record-high levels in the coming days. In Austria, emergency services were working with district governors and municipalities to prepare for evacuations. Chancellor Karl Nehammer said all federal states were affected and the situation was deteriorating, particularly in the northeastern state of Lower Austria. "The coming days will still be extremely difficult and challenging for the affected population and the emergency services," Nehammer said on X. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Floods in Romania kill at least four people as rain batters central Europe

<p>Tens of thousands of people were forced to flee their homes on Tuesday as massive floods inundated northern Vietnam in the wake of Typhoon Yagi, while the death toll climbed to 127.</p>

<p>Yagi struck Saturday bringing winds in excess of 149 kilometres (92 miles) per hour and a deluge of rain that has caused flooding not seen in decades, according to locals.</p>

<p>State media gave an updated death toll of 127 on Tuesday, with at least 54 people still missing in the storm's aftermath.</p>

<p>More than 59,000 people have been forced to evacuate their homes in Yen Bai province, local authorities said Tuesday, after the floodwaters engulfed almost 18,000 homes.</p>

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<p>Floodwaters in Hanoi have reached levels not seen since 2008, state media reported, citing a senior local official, and forecasters have warned more is expected in the city's historic centre.</p>

<p>Phan Thi Tuyet, 50, who lives close to the swollen and fast-moving Red River, which runs through the capital, said she had never experienced such high water.</p>

<p>"I have lost everything, all gone," she told AFP, clutching her two dogs as she was evacuated by boat, along with other residents whose homes were flooded.</p>

<p>"I had to come to higher ground to save our lives. We could not bring any of the furniture with us. Everything is underwater now."</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Typhoon Yagi: Floods inundate north Vietnam as death toll climbs</strong></p>

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<p>Typhoons in the region are forming closer to the coast, intensifying more rapidly, and staying over land longer due to climate change, according to a study published in July.</p>

<p>Yagi downed bridges, tore roofs off buildings, damaged factories, and triggered widespread flooding and landslides.</p>

<p>Hanoi authorities said more than 25,000 trees in the city had been uprooted in the storm. Huge trunks blocked key roads in the city centre, creating large traffic jams.</p>

<p>The north of the country -- densely populated and a major manufacturing hub for global tech firms including Samsung -- was badly hit, with floodwaters in the city of Yen Bai at record levels, meteorologists said.</p>

<p>Authorities have issued flood and landslide warnings for 401 communes across 18 northern provinces.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One-storey homes in parts of Thai Nguyen and Yen Bai cities were almost completely submerged in the early hours of Tuesday, with residents waiting on the roofs for help.</p>

<p>Rescuers were trying to reach residential areas to retrieve old people and children. On social media, relatives of those stuck in floodwater posted desperate pleas for help and supplies in the early hours of the morning.</p>

<p>Crops including bananas, guavas, and corn -- which are usually sold in nearby markets -- were all flooded.</p>

<h2><strong>Bridge collapsed&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>As well as the dead and missing, flooding and landslides have also injured at least 752 people, officials at the Ministry of Agriculture said Tuesday.</p>

<p>Authorities stopped heavy vehicles crossing a major bridge over the Red River in central Hanoi on Tuesday and suspended a train line across Long Bien bridge as the water level rose.</p>

<p>The action followed the dramatic collapse of a bridge higher up the river in northern Phu Tho province on Monday.</p>

<p>Pictures showed half of the 375-metre Phong Chau bridge gone.</p>

<p>Five people who were crossing the bridge at the time have been rescued, but eight others were still missing Tuesday, authorities said.</p>

<p>The storm has also caused power blackouts and major disruptions to factories in the country's north, which is a major production centre for a number of global tech firms.</p>

<p>Susumu Yoshida from the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry told AFP more than 80 Japanese companies had suffered some kind of damage from the typhoon, including to factory buildings, machinery, raw materials, and products.</p>

<p>Some had suspended or partially suspended production, and would not resume operations until the end of the week, he said.</p>

<p>Almost 210,000 hectares of crops had been destroyed in the floods, the state-run Vietnam News Agency reported, citing agriculture officials. At least 734,000 cattle and poultry had also been killed in the flooding, VNA added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At least 24 people were killed as Yagi tore through southern China and the Philippines before hitting Vietnam.</p>

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Tens of thousands of people were forced to flee their homes on Tuesday as massive floods inundated northern Vietnam in the wake of Typhoon Yagi, while the death toll climbed to 127.

Tens of thousands of people were forced to flee their homes on Tuesday as massive floods inundated northern Vietnam in the wake of Typhoon Yagi, while the death toll climbed to 127. Yagi struck Saturday bringing winds in excess of 149 kilometres (92 miles) per hour and a deluge of rain that has caused flooding not seen in decades, according to locals. State media gave an updated death toll of 127 on Tuesday, with at least 54 people still missing in the storm's aftermath. More than 59,000 people have been forced to evacuate their homes in Yen Bai province, local authorities said Tuesday, after the floodwaters engulfed almost 18,000 homes. Also read: Watch: Terrifying moments as Vietnam bridge collapses, sending vehicles into river Floodwaters in Hanoi have reached levels not seen since 2008, state media reported, citing a senior local official, and forecasters have warned more is expected in the city's historic centre. Phan Thi Tuyet, 50, who lives close to the swollen and fast-moving Red River, which runs through the capital, said she had never experienced such high water. "I have lost everything, all gone," she told AFP, clutching her two dogs as she was evacuated by boat, along with other residents whose homes were flooded. "I had to come to higher ground to save our lives. We could not bring any of the furniture with us. Everything is underwater now." Watch | Typhoon Yagi: Floods inundate north Vietnam as death toll climbs × Typhoons in the region are forming closer to the coast, intensifying more rapidly, and staying over land longer due to climate change, according to a study published in July. Yagi downed bridges, tore roofs off buildings, damaged factories, and triggered widespread flooding and landslides. Hanoi authorities said more than 25,000 trees in the city had been uprooted in the storm. Huge trunks blocked key roads in the city centre, creating large traffic jams. The north of the country -- densely populated and a major manufacturing hub for global tech firms including Samsung -- was badly hit, with floodwaters in the city of Yen Bai at record levels, meteorologists said. Authorities have issued flood and landslide warnings for 401 communes across 18 northern provinces. One-storey homes in parts of Thai Nguyen and Yen Bai cities were almost completely submerged in the early hours of Tuesday, with residents waiting on the roofs for help. Rescuers were trying to reach residential areas to retrieve old people and children. On social media, relatives of those stuck in floodwater posted desperate pleas for help and supplies in the early hours of the morning. Crops including bananas, guavas, and corn -- which are usually sold in nearby markets -- were all flooded. Bridge collapsed As well as the dead and missing, flooding and landslides have also injured at least 752 people, officials at the Ministry of Agriculture said Tuesday. Authorities stopped heavy vehicles crossing a major bridge over the Red River in central Hanoi on Tuesday and suspended a train line across Long Bien bridge as the water level rose. The action followed the dramatic collapse of a bridge higher up the river in northern Phu Tho province on Monday. Pictures showed half of the 375-metre Phong Chau bridge gone. Five people who were crossing the bridge at the time have been rescued, but eight others were still missing Tuesday, authorities said. The storm has also caused power blackouts and major disruptions to factories in the country's north, which is a major production centre for a number of global tech firms. Susumu Yoshida from the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry told AFP more than 80 Japanese companies had suffered some kind of damage from the typhoon, including to factory buildings, machinery, raw materials, and products. Some had suspended or partially suspended production, and would not resume operations until the end of the week, he said. Almost 210,000 hectares of crops had been destroyed in the floods, the state-run Vietnam News Agency reported, citing agriculture officials. At least 734,000 cattle and poultry had also been killed in the flooding, VNA added. At least 24 people were killed as Yagi tore through southern China and the Philippines before hitting Vietnam. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Typhoon Yagi: Vietnam evacuates 59,000 people as death toll climbs to 127

In the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, houses have collapsed and been swept away by torrential downpours. At least 30 people have lost their lives across the two states due to rain related incidents. More than 47,000 individuals were moved to relief camps in both the states. Watch in for more details!

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Suffolk County & New York state have declared a state of emergency after it suffered catastrophic flooding on August 19, 2024. A historic storm dumped nearly 11 inches of rain on Suffolk County. Specialists from Detroit are working to salvage several precious artifacts in a library that they can through freezing and restoration processes.

Catastrophic flooding in New York's Suffolk County

<p>Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to the chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on Sunday and took stock of the situation in the two states in view of heavy rains and floods there, sources said.</p>

<p>He also assured the two chief ministers, N Chandrababu Naidu of Andhra Pradesh and A Revanth Reddy of Telangana, of all possible help from the Central government to deal with rains and floods.</p>

<h2><strong>Telangana CM holds emergency meeting</strong></h2>

<p>Heavy rains continued to lash many parts of Telangana, including Hyderabad on Sunday. Chief Minister Reddy held an emergency meeting with ministers, officials and public representatives to review the situation.</p>

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<p>In neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, unprecedented rainfall in the past two days paralysed normal life in several places, especially in Vijayawada and its vicinity while 17,000 affected people were evacuated across the state.</p>

<p>Sources said the Union home minister spoke to the XMs of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and took stock of the situation while assuring&nbsp;them of all possible help from the Central government, they said.</p>

<p>A woman died and three others were feared washed away in separate rain-related incidents in Mahabubabad and Khammam districts of Telangana on Sunday.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;India: Torrential rains kill 8 in Andhra Pradesh &amp; 1 in Telangana</strong></p>

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<p>Waterlogging was reported on railway tracks at several locations under the South Central Railway. While 99 trains were cancelled, four were partially cancelled and 54 were diverted.</p>

<p>Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar, in a post on 'X', said he has informed the Union home minister about the severe situation in Telangana's Khammam district where nearly 110 villages are submerged under floodwaters.</p>

<p id="3">Heavy rains continued to lash many parts of Telangana. CM Reddy held an emergency review with ministers, officials and elected members to address the ongoing situation.</p>

<p id="4">Following Shah's orders, nine National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been dispatched to Telangana, he said.</p>

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to the chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on Sunday and took stock of the situation in the two states in view of heavy rains and floods there, sources said.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to the chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on Sunday and took stock of the situation in the two states in view of heavy rains and floods there, sources said. He also assured the two chief ministers, N Chandrababu Naidu of Andhra Pradesh and A Revanth Reddy of Telangana, of all possible help from the Central government to deal with rains and floods. Telangana CM holds emergency meeting Heavy rains continued to lash many parts of Telangana, including Hyderabad on Sunday. Chief Minister Reddy held an emergency meeting with ministers, officials and public representatives to review the situation. Also read: 12 new industrial smart cities to be built in India, will create a million jobs: Union minister In neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, unprecedented rainfall in the past two days paralysed normal life in several places, especially in Vijayawada and its vicinity while 17,000 affected people were evacuated across the state. Sources said the Union home minister spoke to the XMs of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and took stock of the situation while assuring them of all possible help from the Central government, they said. A woman died and three others were feared washed away in separate rain-related incidents in Mahabubabad and Khammam districts of Telangana on Sunday. Watch | India: Torrential rains kill 8 in Andhra Pradesh & 1 in Telangana × Waterlogging was reported on railway tracks at several locations under the South Central Railway. While 99 trains were cancelled, four were partially cancelled and 54 were diverted. Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar, in a post on 'X', said he has informed the Union home minister about the severe situation in Telangana's Khammam district where nearly 110 villages are submerged under floodwaters. Heavy rains continued to lash many parts of Telangana. CM Reddy held an emergency review with ministers, officials and elected members to address the ongoing situation. Following Shah's orders, nine National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been dispatched to Telangana, he said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Andhra Pradesh, Telangana hit by floods: Home Minister Amit Shah assures all support to CMs

<p>Although rainfall has stopped in the flood-hit Indian state of Gujarat, many towns and villages are still suffering from water logging due to high water levels of the rivers, reported news agency ANI, on Friday (Aug 30).</p>

<p>The India Meteorological Department (IMD) alerted on Friday that the heavy rains and floods in the coastal state have now escalated to Cyclone Asna. This cyclonic storm in the Arabian Sea became the first after 1979.&nbsp;The name Asna was&nbsp;given by Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the weather department, the cyclone will be moving towards the west-northwestward over the northeast Arabian Sea, far from the Indian coast. This will occur over the next two days.</p>

<p>Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said that he and&nbsp;Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a discussion over the phone about the flood situation and ongoing measures to be taken for the victims. The call took place on Thursday (Aug 29) morning.</p>

<h2><strong>Latest updates</strong></h2>

<p>Amit Arora, a Kutch collector, sent a message advising the residents of Abdasa, Mandvi, and Lakhpat to leave their houses and take shelter in schools or other strong buildings after the IMD’s cyclone warning. He suggested the locals provide shelter to those in need.</p>

<p>IMD scientist Ramashray Yadav said, “Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar are likely to experience light to moderate rainfall today, while Kutch received heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours. The state has received 882 mm of rainfall since June 1”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Six columns of the Indian Army have been deployed in the&nbsp;state's&nbsp;worst-affected areas for&nbsp;rescue operations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A team of 350 sanitation workers from Surat has been allotted to Vadodara to help in cleaning the chaos caused by the flood.</p>

<p>Vadodara was among those areas that witnessed massive flooding due to the Vishwamitri River. However, the situation there as of Friday is&nbsp;reportedly returning to normal as the water from the river is&nbsp;receding. The water level of the river&nbsp;dropped from 37 feet to 32.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The heavy rainfall and flood situation&nbsp;in Gujarat has&nbsp;resulted in over 26 fatalities in the past four days. Up to 18,000 people have been saved from the affected areas, and 1,200 people have been moved from their residences.</p>

<p>The State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) has asserted that they even took assistance from helicopters when needed.</p>

<p>Devbhumi Dwarka district was severely affected by the rain in the last two days. The areas including Dwarka, Okha, and Jam Raval are still underwater, according to reports.</p>

<p>The 10 villages around the Jambusar and Amod talukas have been flooded since Thursday after the water overflowed from the Dhadhar River.</p>

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Although rainfall has stopped in the flood-hit Indian state of Gujarat, many towns and villages are still suffering from water logging due to high water levels of the rivers, reported news agency ANI, on Friday (Aug 30).

Although rainfall has stopped in the flood-hit Indian state of Gujarat, many towns and villages are still suffering from water logging due to high water levels of the rivers, reported news agency ANI, on Friday (Aug 30). The India Meteorological Department (IMD) alerted on Friday that the heavy rains and floods in the coastal state have now escalated to Cyclone Asna. This cyclonic storm in the Arabian Sea became the first after 1979. The name Asna was given by Pakistan. According to the weather department, the cyclone will be moving towards the west-northwestward over the northeast Arabian Sea, far from the Indian coast. This will occur over the next two days. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said that he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a discussion over the phone about the flood situation and ongoing measures to be taken for the victims. The call took place on Thursday (Aug 29) morning. Latest updates Amit Arora, a Kutch collector, sent a message advising the residents of Abdasa, Mandvi, and Lakhpat to leave their houses and take shelter in schools or other strong buildings after the IMD’s cyclone warning. He suggested the locals provide shelter to those in need. IMD scientist Ramashray Yadav said, “Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar are likely to experience light to moderate rainfall today, while Kutch received heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours. The state has received 882 mm of rainfall since June 1”. Six columns of the Indian Army have been deployed in the state's worst-affected areas for rescue operations. A team of 350 sanitation workers from Surat has been allotted to Vadodara to help in cleaning the chaos caused by the flood. Vadodara was among those areas that witnessed massive flooding due to the Vishwamitri River. However, the situation there as of Friday is reportedly returning to normal as the water from the river is receding. The water level of the river dropped from 37 feet to 32. The heavy rainfall and flood situation in Gujarat has resulted in over 26 fatalities in the past four days. Up to 18,000 people have been saved from the affected areas, and 1,200 people have been moved from their residences. The State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) has asserted that they even took assistance from helicopters when needed. Devbhumi Dwarka district was severely affected by the rain in the last two days. The areas including Dwarka, Okha, and Jam Raval are still underwater, according to reports. The 10 villages around the Jambusar and Amod talukas have been flooded since Thursday after the water overflowed from the Dhadhar River. (With inputs from agencies)

Gujarat braces for Cyclone Asna as several towns, villages face deluge

A leader of ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s party has been found dead in a betel nut plantation around 1.5 km from the India-Bangladesh border at Dona Bhoi in Meghalaya’s East Jaiñtia Hills district.

Bangladesh's Awami League leader dies while trying to flee

<p>The Indian state of Gujarat is facing heavy rainfall which has led&nbsp;to the death of 28 people due to waterlogging and a flood-like situation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had previously issued a red alert for Thursday. It has also indicated that a cyclonic storm will develop off the coast of Gujarat on August 30, potentially leading to more heavy rainfall, currently lingering over Saurashtra and Kutch.</p>

<p>The IMD&nbsp;has also noted that the deep depression has remained stationary for more than six hours.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“To move W-SW and emerge into the northeast Arabian Sea by the morning of August 30. While moving W-SW over the northeast Arabian Sea away from the Indian coast, there is a possibility of its temporary and marginal intensification over the northeast Arabian Sea on August 30,” the weather department stated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Rushikesh Patel, the health minister of Gujarat, over 5000 people have been&nbsp;rehabilitated. As per the State Relief Commissioner Alok Pandey, around 40,000 people have been evacuated from the flood-affected areas.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Six army contingents are helping out the 14&nbsp;teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and 22 teams of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) in rescue operations across&nbsp;the state. The NDRF has already rescued over 95 people in the last two days.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), Gujarat has experienced 105 per cent&nbsp;of its average annual rainfall in the last few days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a conversation over a call with the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel.</p>

<p>The Gujarat CM took to X (formerly Twitter) and said PM&nbsp;Modi offered guidance and extended his full support for the rescue operation in the state.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Several districts in the Saurashtra region, including Jamnagar, Porbandar, Devbhoomi Dwarka, and Rajkot, experienced rainfall ranging from 50mm to 200mm on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Bhanvad taluka recorded the highest rainfall in the state, with 185 mm of rainfall.&nbsp;</p>

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The Indian state of Gujarat is facing heavy rainfall which has led to the death of 28 people due to waterlogging and a flood-like situation. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had previously issued a red alert for Thursday.

The Indian state of Gujarat is facing heavy rainfall which has led to the death of 28 people due to waterlogging and a flood-like situation. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had previously issued a red alert for Thursday. It has also indicated that a cyclonic storm will develop off the coast of Gujarat on August 30, potentially leading to more heavy rainfall, currently lingering over Saurashtra and Kutch. The IMD has also noted that the deep depression has remained stationary for more than six hours. Also Read | Gujarat rains: Several incidents of crocodiles entering residential areas reported in Vadodara “To move W-SW and emerge into the northeast Arabian Sea by the morning of August 30. While moving W-SW over the northeast Arabian Sea away from the Indian coast, there is a possibility of its temporary and marginal intensification over the northeast Arabian Sea on August 30,” the weather department stated. According to Rushikesh Patel, the health minister of Gujarat, over 5000 people have been rehabilitated. As per the State Relief Commissioner Alok Pandey, around 40,000 people have been evacuated from the flood-affected areas. Also Read | Man devastated after waterlogging damages three of his cars, including Rs 5 million Audi Six army contingents are helping out the 14 teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and 22 teams of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) in rescue operations across the state. The NDRF has already rescued over 95 people in the last two days. #WATCH | Devbhumi Dwarka: NDRF rescued 95 people as flood-like situation continues in parts of Gujarat due to incessant rainfall. (Video source - NDRF) pic.twitter.com/VAlg3mIg0k — ANI (@ANI) August 28, 2024 × According to the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), Gujarat has experienced 105 per cent of its average annual rainfall in the last few days. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a conversation over a call with the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel. The Gujarat CM took to X (formerly Twitter) and said PM Modi offered guidance and extended his full support for the rescue operation in the state. Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi speaks to CM Shri @Bhupendrapbjp on the rain & flood situation in the State, especially in Vadodara. Hon'ble PM assures all possible assistance and support in the ongoing rescue and relief operation from the Centre.#SafeGujarat https://t.co/3tMtr8hRYR — CMO Gujarat (@CMOGuj) August 29, 2024 × Several districts in the Saurashtra region, including Jamnagar, Porbandar, Devbhoomi Dwarka, and Rajkot, experienced rainfall ranging from 50mm to 200mm on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Bhanvad taluka recorded the highest rainfall in the state, with 185 mm of rainfall. (With inputs from agencies)

Gujarat rains: Death toll rises to 28, IMD predicts cyclonic storm on August 30

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<p>As heavy rains continued to pound&nbsp;India's western state Gujarat, 15 people lost their lives, while more than 23,000 were evacuated and over 300 rescued in several districts of Gujarat.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, called Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel to get details of the heavy rain situation and the rescue efforts.</p>

<p>Gujarat's Vadodara has been facing severe floods and waterlogging, as reported by news agency ANI. The District Emergency Operations Centre (DEOC) has advised the residents to call them up for assistance in evacuation.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/monsoon-update-imd-issues-red-alert-in-gujarat-heavy-rains-predicted-in-these-states-753585"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;IMD issues red alert for Gujarat; heavy rains predicted in these states</strong></a></p>

<p>The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a "red alert" for several districts in Gujarat and has predicted heavy rainfall over the next five days.</p>

<p>The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is further helping the residents to evacuate and has deployed additional teams from the Narmada District to enhance response capabilities.</p>

<h2><strong>PM Modi calls Gujarat CM</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier today, Gujarat CM shared on X, that he received a call from PM Modi, assuring the city of providing all necessary support and assistance from the central government.</p>

<p>"Hon'ble Prime Minister is constantly monitoring the situation by worrying about Gujarat. He has a deep affection in his heart for the people of Gujarat. During natural calamities and whenever needed, they always stand by Gujarat and the people of Gujarat, providing warmth and invaluable guidance," Bhupendra Patel said on X.</p>

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<p><strong>Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel holds meeting</strong></p>

<p>On Tuesday, the Gujarat CM convened a high-level meeting to review the relief and rescue operations. "The Chief Minister instructed the District Collectors to take full vigilance and caution by taking the help of the police so that no one goes into the overflowed rivers, drains and lakes as a result of heavy rains. Apart from this, the Meteorological Department has specially urged the District Collectors of the coastal areas to strictly follow the warning to the fishermen not to venture into the sea," the CM's office posted on X.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Gujarat Rains: Monsoon claims at least 99 lives in India’s western state</strong>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Amid the worsening situation due to bad weather conditions electricity supply has been cut off in 419 villages of Saurashtra-Kutch region, including 196 villages in Jamnagar district, 51 in Surendranagar, 44 in Porbandar, 41 in Rajkot, 39 in Kutch, 32 in Rajkot, 9 in Amreli, 6 in Junagadh and 1 in Bhavnagar.</p>

<p>The local authorities have also announced the closure of schools and colleges on Tuesday as a precautionary measure as heavy rains continue.</p>

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As heavy rains continued to pound India's western state Gujarat, 15 people lost their lives, while more than 23,000 were evacuated and over 300 rescued in several districts of Gujarat.

As heavy rains continued to pound India's western state Gujarat, 15 people lost their lives, while more than 23,000 were evacuated and over 300 rescued in several districts of Gujarat. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, called Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel to get details of the heavy rain situation and the rescue efforts. Gujarat's Vadodara has been facing severe floods and waterlogging, as reported by news agency ANI. The District Emergency Operations Centre (DEOC) has advised the residents to call them up for assistance in evacuation. Also read: IMD issues red alert for Gujarat; heavy rains predicted in these states The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a "red alert" for several districts in Gujarat and has predicted heavy rainfall over the next five days. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is further helping the residents to evacuate and has deployed additional teams from the Narmada District to enhance response capabilities. PM Modi calls Gujarat CM Earlier today, Gujarat CM shared on X, that he received a call from PM Modi, assuring the city of providing all necessary support and assistance from the central government. "Hon'ble Prime Minister is constantly monitoring the situation by worrying about Gujarat. He has a deep affection in his heart for the people of Gujarat. During natural calamities and whenever needed, they always stand by Gujarat and the people of Gujarat, providing warmth and invaluable guidance," Bhupendra Patel said on X. માનનીય પ્રધાનમંત્રી શ્રી @narendramodi જી એ ગુજરાતમાં અતિભારે વરસાદની સ્થિતિને લઈને મારી સાથે ટેલીફોનિક વાતચીત કરીને રાહત-બચાવ કામગીરીની ઝીણવટભરી વિગતો મેળવી હતી. તેમણે નાગરિકોના જાનમાલ તેમજ પશુધનના રક્ષણ અંગે માર્ગદર્શન પૂરું પાડ્યું હતું. તેમજ, ગુજરાતને કેન્દ્ર સરકાર તરફથી… — Bhupendra Patel (@Bhupendrapbjp) August 28, 2024 × Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel holds meeting On Tuesday, the Gujarat CM convened a high-level meeting to review the relief and rescue operations. "The Chief Minister instructed the District Collectors to take full vigilance and caution by taking the help of the police so that no one goes into the overflowed rivers, drains and lakes as a result of heavy rains. Apart from this, the Meteorological Department has specially urged the District Collectors of the coastal areas to strictly follow the warning to the fishermen not to venture into the sea," the CM's office posted on X. Watch | Gujarat Rains: Monsoon claims at least 99 lives in India’s western state × Amid the worsening situation due to bad weather conditions electricity supply has been cut off in 419 villages of Saurashtra-Kutch region, including 196 villages in Jamnagar district, 51 in Surendranagar, 44 in Porbandar, 41 in Rajkot, 39 in Kutch, 32 in Rajkot, 9 in Amreli, 6 in Junagadh and 1 in Bhavnagar. The local authorities have also announced the closure of schools and colleges on Tuesday as a precautionary measure as heavy rains continue. (With inputs from agencies)

Gujarat rains: 15 dead, over 23,000 evacuated amid floods in region

<p>Heavy flooding caused by torrential rains in Yemen overnight has destroyed homes and left at least 24 people missing, authorities said on Wednesday.</p>

<p>The floods in Al-Mahwit, a province west of the capital Sanaa controlled by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, triggered landslides that swept through several homes, police said in a statement carried by rebel media.</p>

<p>At least 24 people are missing after seven homes were destroyed in the province's Melhan district, police said.</p>

<p>Authorities have yet to report casualties but images circulating on social media purported to show corpses wrapped in blankets after the floods. &nbsp;</p>

<p>AFP could not independently verify their authenticity.</p>

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<p>The mountains of western Yemen are prone to heavy seasonal rainfall. Since late July, flash flooding has killed 60 people and affected 268,000, according to the United Nations.</p>

<p>Western and central provinces have been warned of worse to come.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Yemen flood: Torrential rains cause chaos in Yemen's western region</strong></p>

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<p>"In the coming months, increased rainfall is forecast, with the central highlands, Red Sea coastal areas and portions of the southern uplands expected to receive unprecedented levels in excess of 300 millimetres (12 inches)," the World Health Organization warned on Monday.</p>

<p>Earlier this month, the United Nations warned that $4.9 million was urgently needed to scale up the emergency response to extreme weather in war-torn Yemen.</p>

<p>Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of seasonal rains in the Yemeni highlands, much of which are controlled by the Houthi rebels.</p>

<p>A decade of war with the internationally recognised government propped up by a Saudi-led coalition has ravaged medical infrastructure and left millions dependent on international aid.</p>

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Heavy flooding caused by torrential rains in Yemen overnight has destroyed homes and left at least 24 people missing, authorities said on Wednesday. The floods in Al-Mahwit, a province west of the capital Sanaa controlled by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, triggered landslides that swept through several homes, police said in a statement carried by rebel media.

Heavy flooding caused by torrential rains in Yemen overnight has destroyed homes and left at least 24 people missing, authorities said on Wednesday. The floods in Al-Mahwit, a province west of the capital Sanaa controlled by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, triggered landslides that swept through several homes, police said in a statement carried by rebel media. At least 24 people are missing after seven homes were destroyed in the province's Melhan district, police said. Authorities have yet to report casualties but images circulating on social media purported to show corpses wrapped in blankets after the floods. AFP could not independently verify their authenticity. Also read: Merchant vessel off Yemen hit by projectiles, catches fire: UK agency The mountains of western Yemen are prone to heavy seasonal rainfall. Since late July, flash flooding has killed 60 people and affected 268,000, according to the United Nations. Western and central provinces have been warned of worse to come. Watch | Yemen flood: Torrential rains cause chaos in Yemen's western region × "In the coming months, increased rainfall is forecast, with the central highlands, Red Sea coastal areas and portions of the southern uplands expected to receive unprecedented levels in excess of 300 millimetres (12 inches)," the World Health Organization warned on Monday. Earlier this month, the United Nations warned that $4.9 million was urgently needed to scale up the emergency response to extreme weather in war-torn Yemen. Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of seasonal rains in the Yemeni highlands, much of which are controlled by the Houthi rebels. A decade of war with the internationally recognised government propped up by a Saudi-led coalition has ravaged medical infrastructure and left millions dependent on international aid. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Heavy floods hit Yemen, trigger landslides; 24 people go missing, several homes swept away

Amid tensions and turmoil, social media in Bangladesh is filled with stories blaming India for causing floods in the country. There are claims that sudden floods in Bangladesh result from India opening a dam. However, the Indian government clarified on Thursday that the flooding in eastern districts of Bangladesh was not caused by the opening of a dam on the Gumti River in Tripura. This raises the question of who is spreading these lies. Who is spreading the anti-India propaganda against India in Bangladesh?

Anti-India Campaign in Bangladesh: New Delhi Fact Checks Flooding Claim

<p>A massive landslide in Sikkim on Tuesday morning destroyed the power station of the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation's (NHPC Teesta Stage 5 dam). According to reports, the hill adjacent to the 510 MW power station experienced multiple landslides and was declared a threat. On Tuesday morning, the hill slid and came down, turning the power station into debris.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The power station was evacuated a few days ago because of the multiple landslides occurring in that area, as reported by NDTV. Therefore, no casualties have been reported after the incident. This incident took place in Balutar, near Dipu Drak, East Sikkim.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A video of the landslide recorded by the people went viral over social media. In the video, it can be seen, that a portion of the cliff is shifting, and within a few seconds, a large portion of the hill fell on the power station, reducing it to pieces.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Stage 5 dam has not been operational since October 2023 after the Lhonak glacial lake burst in the state. As per the reports, the cloudburst triggered a major flood, which partially destroyed the biggest hydropower project in Sikkim, the Teesta Dam at Chungthang. Following the flood, the alternative road connecting Singtam town with the Mangan district was also disrupted. The road served as the highway for the army movement around the state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted on Tuesday, that light to moderate rainfall can happen in the parts of Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, and Assam during the week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sikkim is on the warning of experiencing heavy rainfall between 20 August- 23 August.&nbsp;</p>

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A massive landslide in Sikkim on Tuesday morning destroyed the power station of the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation's (NHPC Teesta Stage 5 dam). According to reports, the hill adjacent to the 510 MW power station experienced multiple landslides and was declared a threat.

A massive landslide in Sikkim on Tuesday morning destroyed the power station of the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation's (NHPC Teesta Stage 5 dam). According to reports, the hill adjacent to the 510 MW power station experienced multiple landslides and was declared a threat. On Tuesday morning, the hill slid and came down, turning the power station into debris. The power station was evacuated a few days ago because of the multiple landslides occurring in that area, as reported by NDTV. Therefore, no casualties have been reported after the incident. This incident took place in Balutar, near Dipu Drak, East Sikkim. Also Read|Caught on Camera: Son crashes into father's car, takes a U-turn and violently rams again| A video of the landslide recorded by the people went viral over social media. In the video, it can be seen, that a portion of the cliff is shifting, and within a few seconds, a large portion of the hill fell on the power station, reducing it to pieces. Massive landslide in Singtam, #Sikkim Power station of NHPC's 510 MW Teesta Stage 5 dam destroyed.#rain pic.twitter.com/wXtRvY2koD — s (@Snehamtweets) August 20, 2024 × The Stage 5 dam has not been operational since October 2023 after the Lhonak glacial lake burst in the state. As per the reports, the cloudburst triggered a major flood, which partially destroyed the biggest hydropower project in Sikkim, the Teesta Dam at Chungthang. Following the flood, the alternative road connecting Singtam town with the Mangan district was also disrupted. The road served as the highway for the army movement around the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted on Tuesday, that light to moderate rainfall can happen in the parts of Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, and Assam during the week. Sikkim is on the warning of experiencing heavy rainfall between 20 August- 23 August. (with inputs from agencies)

Watch: Teesta Dam’s power station destroyed after a massive landslide

<p>India will spend nearly $300 million in two years to expand water bodies like lakes and build drains in seven cities including Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru to mitigate floods and conserve water, a government official told Reuters on Wednesday (Aug 21).</p>

<p>Flooding, often fatal, is common in Indian cities every monsoon as rapid urbanisation devours city lakes and waste clogs drains. Such flooding has been preceded by severe water shortages in recent years, especially in Delhi and Bengaluru, where once-plenty water storage spaces have shrunk.</p>

<p>Ratings agency Moody's warned in June that India's growing water stress could affect its growth, which at a projected 7.2 per cent this April-March fiscal year is the highest among major economies.</p>

<p>The federal government spending, the first flood control measure focused on water bodies, was approved recently and will also incorporate early-warning systems, said Krishna S. Vatsa, one of the three members of the National Disaster Management Authority.</p>

<p>"It could become one of the most significant approaches to flood mitigation in the cities," Vatsa said in an interview.</p>

<p>"While the importance of stormwater drainage in reducing the runoff cannot be overlooked, they also need to be supplemented by some of the nature-based solutions such as increasing the capacity of rivers and lakes to carry rainwater."</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;India Monsoon: Heavy rains triggers floods 7 landslides</strong></p>

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<p>He said of the 25 billion rupees ($298 million), Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata would each receive 5 billion rupees, while Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Pune will get 2.5 billion rupees each. No allotment was made for the capital Delhi, since the cities were chosen based on the frequency of floods and an assessment of resulting losses there, Vatsa said.</p>

<p>However, he warned that longer-term measures were also needed, especially since the country was witnessing huge volumes of rain in a short span of time.</p>

<p>More than 300 mm (11.8 inches) of rain lashed India's financial capital Mumbai in six hours early on July 8, authorities have said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-himachal-and-kerala-indias-flood-fury-turns-to-maharashtra-747359"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;After Himachal and Kerala, India's flood fury turns to Maharashtra</strong></a></p>

<p>"Whenever a city receives 100 mm of rainfall, there is bound to be inundation," Vatsa said. "You need a certain level of investment continuously which is supported by a whole lot of governance measures so that the problem could be reduced."</p>

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India will spend nearly $300 million in two years to expand water bodies like lakes and build drains in seven cities including Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru to mitigate floods and conserve water, a government official told Reuters on Wednesday (Aug 21).

India will spend nearly $300 million in two years to expand water bodies like lakes and build drains in seven cities including Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru to mitigate floods and conserve water, a government official told Reuters on Wednesday (Aug 21). Flooding, often fatal, is common in Indian cities every monsoon as rapid urbanisation devours city lakes and waste clogs drains. Such flooding has been preceded by severe water shortages in recent years, especially in Delhi and Bengaluru, where once-plenty water storage spaces have shrunk. Ratings agency Moody's warned in June that India's growing water stress could affect its growth, which at a projected 7.2 per cent this April-March fiscal year is the highest among major economies. The federal government spending, the first flood control measure focused on water bodies, was approved recently and will also incorporate early-warning systems, said Krishna S. Vatsa, one of the three members of the National Disaster Management Authority. "It could become one of the most significant approaches to flood mitigation in the cities," Vatsa said in an interview. "While the importance of stormwater drainage in reducing the runoff cannot be overlooked, they also need to be supplemented by some of the nature-based solutions such as increasing the capacity of rivers and lakes to carry rainwater." Watch | India Monsoon: Heavy rains triggers floods 7 landslides × He said of the 25 billion rupees ($298 million), Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata would each receive 5 billion rupees, while Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Pune will get 2.5 billion rupees each. No allotment was made for the capital Delhi, since the cities were chosen based on the frequency of floods and an assessment of resulting losses there, Vatsa said. However, he warned that longer-term measures were also needed, especially since the country was witnessing huge volumes of rain in a short span of time. More than 300 mm (11.8 inches) of rain lashed India's financial capital Mumbai in six hours early on July 8, authorities have said. Also read | After Himachal and Kerala, India's flood fury turns to Maharashtra "Whenever a city receives 100 mm of rainfall, there is bound to be inundation," Vatsa said. "You need a certain level of investment continuously which is supported by a whole lot of governance measures so that the problem could be reduced." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Indian govt to spend $300mn to thwart floods, conserve water

Flash floods triggered by the latest spell of monsoon rains have flooded streets in southern Pakistan. It has further blocked a key highway in the north. This comes as the death toll from rain-related incidents rose to 209 since July 1st.

Heavy rains hit Pakistan as deaths from flash floods jump to 209 since July

Heavy rains continue to sweep several parts of Northern India. India's IMD has issued an orange alert in several states. In Jammu and Kashmir, Amarnath Yatra has been suspended following torrential rains.

Rain wreaks havoc in North India; Amarnath Yatra halted in Jammu & Kashmir

In Sudan Millions have been displaced by a nearly 16-month long Civil War and they are now grappling with worsening conditions due to heavy seasonal rains and flooding

Sudan grappling with heavy rain and flooding

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