<p>Heavy rains lashed Bengaluru overnight on Tuesday (Oct 22) and&nbsp;resulted in a flood-like situation in many parts of the city, disrupting normal life. Rescue boats were seen navigating through the flooded streets as many residents were left stranded.</p>

<p>Areas including Yelahanka, Vidataranayapura, Jakkur, Kodigehalli and Horamavu in North Bengaluru received heavy downpours. Many homes were flooded in the region with up to six feet of water as the Doddabommasandra Lake breached. Rescue operations are carried out by NDRF and SDRF teams to evacuate the residents.</p>

<p>“One more compound wall has collapsed, and there’s way more water this time. We have been told to evacuate and NDRF boats are here. There will be no drinking water or power for the next 24-48 hours,” Amruth Kiran, a resident of Kendriya Vihar apartments at Yelahanka, told The Hindu.</p>

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<p>According to the Northeast Bengaluru traffic police ACP, the service road from Kogilu Junction towards IAF has been closed for rescue operations.</p>

<p>Frustrated residents of Bengaluru took to social media, expressing their anger at the authorities for failing to manage the city’s infrastructure as the streets in several parts of the city are frequently waterlogged during the rainy season every year.</p>

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<p>The authorities have closed the schools for the second time in a week as heavy rains and waterlogging have disrupted traffic and normal life for the residents.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The heavy rainfall in the city also affected flight operations at the Bengaluru airport, resulting in delays after 9 pm. Over 20 flights were delayed, and several others, including IndiGo flights from Delhi, Chandigarh, and Hyderabad, and Air India flights from Delhi, were diverted to Chennai.</p>

<p>The weather department has predicted more rain with thunderstorms and cloudy sky till October 24.</p>

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Heavy rains lashed Bengaluru overnight on Tuesday (Oct 22) and resulted in a flood-like situation in many parts of the city, disrupting normal life. Rescue boats were seen navigating through the flooded streets as many residents were left stranded.

Heavy rains lashed Bengaluru overnight on Tuesday (Oct 22) and resulted in a flood-like situation in many parts of the city, disrupting normal life. Rescue boats were seen navigating through the flooded streets as many residents were left stranded. Areas including Yelahanka, Vidataranayapura, Jakkur, Kodigehalli and Horamavu in North Bengaluru received heavy downpours. Many homes were flooded in the region with up to six feet of water as the Doddabommasandra Lake breached. Rescue operations are carried out by NDRF and SDRF teams to evacuate the residents. “One more compound wall has collapsed, and there’s way more water this time. We have been told to evacuate and NDRF boats are here. There will be no drinking water or power for the next 24-48 hours,” Amruth Kiran, a resident of Kendriya Vihar apartments at Yelahanka, told The Hindu. Also read | GRAP Stage II implemented in Delhi-NCR to combat pollution. What does it mean? According to the Northeast Bengaluru traffic police ACP, the service road from Kogilu Junction towards IAF has been closed for rescue operations. Frustrated residents of Bengaluru took to social media, expressing their anger at the authorities for failing to manage the city’s infrastructure as the streets in several parts of the city are frequently waterlogged during the rainy season every year. Mayhem continues in Bellandur, Bengaluru Residents of RBD on Sarjapur Road being rescued, again. Apparently any where between 5 feet to 7 feet of waterlogging inside the locality. pic.twitter.com/PbQ99D78EQ — Suraj Suresh (@Suraj_Suresh16) August 30, 2022 × The authorities have closed the schools for the second time in a week as heavy rains and waterlogging have disrupted traffic and normal life for the residents. Also read | 16 farmers arrested in India’s Haryana for illegally burning paddy stubble The heavy rainfall in the city also affected flight operations at the Bengaluru airport, resulting in delays after 9 pm. Over 20 flights were delayed, and several others, including IndiGo flights from Delhi, Chandigarh, and Hyderabad, and Air India flights from Delhi, were diverted to Chennai. The weather department has predicted more rain with thunderstorms and cloudy sky till October 24. (With inputs from agencies)

Bengaluru floods: Several areas waterlogged after heavy overnight rains

<p>After incessant rains disrupted normal life in Delhi-NCR on Wednesday evening (Jul 31), a video of an SUV spinning out of control in the waterlogged streets of&nbsp;Gurugram surfaced on social media.</p>

<p>Waterlogging has been reported in many parts of Gurugram and Delhi, leading to traffic jams and difficulties for people travelling. The video shared on X shows a white SUV spinning in the flooded water in Gurugram&nbsp;while the driver is stuck in the car.</p>

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<p>The basements of several housing societies, which had cars parked were also flooded with rainwater.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/monsoon-updates-schools-closed-in-delhi-after-torrential-rains-lashes-the-national-capital-746133">Monsoon Updates: Schools closed in Delhi after torrential rains lash national capital</a></strong></p>

<p>Due to heavy downpour&nbsp;in Gurugram, at least three people lost their lives after getting electrocuted near Iffco Chowk Metro Station. A power supply wire broke and fell in the waterlogged road after a tree got uprooted and fell on&nbsp;the wires, according to police.</p>

<p>Many areas in the city, including Hero Honda Chowk, Iffco Chowk, Narsinghpur Chowk, Rajiv Chowk, Vatika Chowk, Golf Course Extension Road, Dwarka Expressway, Southern Peripheral Road, Sohna Road, Khandsa Road, Pataudi Road, Udyog Vihar, and Basai, were flooded.</p>

<p>Though referred to as “Millennium City”, Gurugram gets flooded during monsoon rains every year due to poor drainage system.</p>

<h2>Schools closed in Delhi</h2>

<p>The government has ordered schools to remain shut on Thursday&nbsp;(Aug&nbsp;1)&nbsp;as more rainfall is predicted. Many areas in the national capital, including Kashmere Gate, Rajinder Nagar, and others, were flooded after the downpour&nbsp;on Wednesday evening.</p>

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<p>Long traffic congestion&nbsp;was&nbsp;also reported due to waterlogging on the streets. The weather department has advised people not to go near waterlogged areas and remain indoors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A 22-year-old woman and her three-year-old son lost their lives after drowning in a waterlogged drain in Ghazipur near a construction site.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Many areas in Noida were also submerged after torrential rains lashed the national capital region.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


After incessant rains disrupted normal life in Delhi-NCR on Wednesday evening (Jul 31), a video of an SUV spinning out of control in the waterlogged streets of Gurugram surfaced on social media.

After incessant rains disrupted normal life in Delhi-NCR on Wednesday evening (Jul 31), a video of an SUV spinning out of control in the waterlogged streets of Gurugram surfaced on social media. Waterlogging has been reported in many parts of Gurugram and Delhi, leading to traffic jams and difficulties for people travelling. The video shared on X shows a white SUV spinning in the flooded water in Gurugram while the driver is stuck in the car. 🚨🚨This is Millennium city Gurgaon.🤦 ▪️Usually All National highway are built recently. ▪️Also NHAI claimed this Infrastructure built for next 50yrs atleast. ▪️Meanhwhile just 30% of Rain w.r.t to delhi & All Highway Drainage system are Choked.pic.twitter.com/76k52dnM2x — Manu🇮🇳🇮🇳 (@mshahi0024) July 31, 2024 × The basements of several housing societies, which had cars parked were also flooded with rainwater. Also Read | Monsoon Updates: Schools closed in Delhi after torrential rains lash national capital Due to heavy downpour in Gurugram, at least three people lost their lives after getting electrocuted near Iffco Chowk Metro Station. A power supply wire broke and fell in the waterlogged road after a tree got uprooted and fell on the wires, according to police. Many areas in the city, including Hero Honda Chowk, Iffco Chowk, Narsinghpur Chowk, Rajiv Chowk, Vatika Chowk, Golf Course Extension Road, Dwarka Expressway, Southern Peripheral Road, Sohna Road, Khandsa Road, Pataudi Road, Udyog Vihar, and Basai, were flooded. Though referred to as “Millennium City”, Gurugram gets flooded during monsoon rains every year due to poor drainage system. Schools closed in Delhi The government has ordered schools to remain shut on Thursday (Aug 1) as more rainfall is predicted. Many areas in the national capital, including Kashmere Gate, Rajinder Nagar, and others, were flooded after the downpour on Wednesday evening. Also Read | India: 4 dead, 200 pilgrims stranded as cloudburst hits Kedarnath route Long traffic congestion was also reported due to waterlogging on the streets. The weather department has advised people not to go near waterlogged areas and remain indoors. A 22-year-old woman and her three-year-old son lost their lives after drowning in a waterlogged drain in Ghazipur near a construction site. Many areas in Noida were also submerged after torrential rains lashed the national capital region. (With inputs from agencies)

SUV spins out of control in flooded Gurugram street after heavy rainfall: Watch

<p>Sudden downpour in Telangana’s Hyderabad caught the city administration off guard as several parts were lashed with heavy rain on Tuesday. The showers though brought&nbsp;respite from scorching heat, parts of the city reported deaths due to heavy rain accompanied by strong winds.</p>

<p>Two persons died in the Medak region of the city after a wall collapsed during rain, and one death each was reported from Warangal and Hyderabad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Serilingampally with 13.3 cm topped the list of areas with maximum rainfall, as per the data from the Telangana State Development Planning Society. It was followed by Kukatpally, which recorded a rainfall of 11.7 cm, Bachupally with 10.5 cm. Secunderabad with 10.4 cm and Khairatabad with 10.08 cm rainfall were also among the areas that recorded heavy rain. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Two people, who died in Medak region, were construction workers who were working at a poultry farm near Rayulpur village in Kaudipalli mandal. The deceased have been identified as Subrahmanyan (45) and N. Nagu (35).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Another person in Warangal district died when a tree fell on him. The incident occurred on the National Highway near Katralaya village in Wardhannapet mandal. In Hyderabad, one person died of electrocution in the Bahadurpura area after he touched an electric pole.</p>

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<p>As many as 32 tree fall complaints were reported between 6 pm and 8 pm, of which 18 were still under progress, as per the data shared by Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation’s (GHMC) Disaster Management wing.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, 17 complaints about water logging were reported, of which three area were yet to be drained. &nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Power cuts and traffic snarls amid downpour</strong></h2>

<p>Heavy rain with hailstorm&nbsp;threw vehicular traffic out of gear, with congestion at all major junctions of the city. In some areas, the rain that lasted for an hour overwhelmed the city with traffic snarls&nbsp;till late in the night as main routes of the city were clogged up with vehicles everywhere.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>There were huge traffic jams from the Raidurgam Biodiversity junction to IKEA and other stretches on the IT corridor. The movement of vehicles was also affected on the city's outskirts.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, power interruptions remained another major concern for the city dwellers.<br />
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Sudden downpour in Telangana’s Hyderabad caught the city administration off guard as several parts were lashed with heavy rain on Tuesday. The showers though brought respite from scorching heat, parts of the city reported deaths due to heavy rain accompanied by strong winds.

Sudden downpour in Telangana’s Hyderabad caught the city administration off guard as several parts were lashed with heavy rain on Tuesday. The showers though brought respite from scorching heat, parts of the city reported deaths due to heavy rain accompanied by strong winds. Two persons died in the Medak region of the city after a wall collapsed during rain, and one death each was reported from Warangal and Hyderabad. Serilingampally with 13.3 cm topped the list of areas with maximum rainfall, as per the data from the Telangana State Development Planning Society. It was followed by Kukatpally, which recorded a rainfall of 11.7 cm, Bachupally with 10.5 cm. Secunderabad with 10.4 cm and Khairatabad with 10.08 cm rainfall were also among the areas that recorded heavy rain. Also Read | Air India Express chaos: Nearly 300 crew go on 'mass sick leave', more than 80 flights cancelled Two people, who died in Medak region, were construction workers who were working at a poultry farm near Rayulpur village in Kaudipalli mandal. The deceased have been identified as Subrahmanyan (45) and N. Nagu (35). Another person in Warangal district died when a tree fell on him. The incident occurred on the National Highway near Katralaya village in Wardhannapet mandal. In Hyderabad, one person died of electrocution in the Bahadurpura area after he touched an electric pole. Very heavy rains with hailstorms at places lashed Hyderabad city from evening Much needed respite from heat & with water problems looming large for the city. Happy for them#HyderabadRains view from Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Uppal pic.twitter.com/QxS2JfHgoQ — Karnataka Weather (@Bnglrweatherman) May 7, 2024 × As many as 32 tree fall complaints were reported between 6 pm and 8 pm, of which 18 were still under progress, as per the data shared by Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation’s (GHMC) Disaster Management wing. Also Read | Sam Pitroda stirs hornet's nest again, says some Indians look like 'Chinese', 'Africans' Meanwhile, 17 complaints about water logging were reported, of which three area were yet to be drained. Power cuts and traffic snarls amid downpour Heavy rain with hailstorm threw vehicular traffic out of gear, with congestion at all major junctions of the city. In some areas, the rain that lasted for an hour overwhelmed the city with traffic snarls till late in the night as main routes of the city were clogged up with vehicles everywhere. Also Read | A man in Rajasthan regularly drugged his wife for over 15 years. Then he let other men rape her There were huge traffic jams from the Raidurgam Biodiversity junction to IKEA and other stretches on the IT corridor. The movement of vehicles was also affected on the city's outskirts. HYDERABAD RAINS - Yes there were massive traffic snarls across the city. People were stuck on roads for 3-4 hours! - At least, 7 people DIED due to a collapsed wall. A 4-yr old boy and a woman also deceased in this incident. - Severe water logging on all roads. Despite advance… pic.twitter.com/CPEbk8MYMb — Revathi (@revathitweets) May 8, 2024 × Meanwhile, power interruptions remained another major concern for the city dwellers. The Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TSSPDCL) started sharing on X around late evening about a series of power outages in almost all major suburbs of the city. (With inputs from agencies)

Heavy rain causes traffic snarls, power outages and deaths in Hyderabad

<p>Flash floods caused by heavy rainfall in central Somalia have claimed the lives of at least 22 people and left over 450,000 affected, according to the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The Shabelle River burst its banks, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee their homes in search of refuge.&nbsp;</p>

<p>OCHA on Sunday reported that almost 219,000 people have been displaced from their homes, mainly in flood-prone areas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Initial estimates indicate that the flash and riverine floods across Somalia have affected at least 460,470 people, of whom nearly 219,000 have been displaced from their homes mainly in flood-prone areas, and 22 killed," said the UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.</p>

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<p>&nbsp;The flooding has "left a trail of destruction" and is responsible for &nbsp;"inundating homes and farmland, washing away livestock, temporarily closing schools and health facilities, and damaging roads," the agency said in its situation report.</p>

<p>Earlier this week, a significant amount of rain caused floodwaters to enter houses and buildings in Beledweyne town, located in the Hiran region. This forced residents to quickly gather their belongings and walk through the flooded streets to seek shelter.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Talking to AFP, residents said that the floods have become a familiar ordeal, with one resident saying that it is her fifth time fleeing flash floods in the Beledweyne area.</p>

<p>According to experts, the country is experiencing extreme weather events more frequently and with greater intensity due to climate change.</p>

<p>AFP reports that the extreme weather is not unique to Somalia. East and Central Africa have often been hit by extreme weather during the rainy seasons, causing significant damage to property and claiming many lives.</p>

<p>Earlier this month, floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains claimed the lives of 135 people in Rwanda, leaving over 9,000 homeless.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Last week, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, more than 400 people died due to torrential downpours, floods and landslides.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per AFP, at the end of 2019, East Africa suffered from two months of relentless rainfall, which resulted in the deaths of 265 people and the displacement of tens of thousands in Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.&nbsp;</p>


Flash floods caused by heavy rainfall in central Somalia have claimed the lives of at least 22 people and left over 450,000 affected, according to the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

Flash floods caused by heavy rainfall in central Somalia have claimed the lives of at least 22 people and left over 450,000 affected, according to the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The Shabelle River burst its banks, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee their homes in search of refuge. OCHA on Sunday reported that almost 219,000 people have been displaced from their homes, mainly in flood-prone areas. "Initial estimates indicate that the flash and riverine floods across Somalia have affected at least 460,470 people, of whom nearly 219,000 have been displaced from their homes mainly in flood-prone areas, and 22 killed," said the UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Floods have inundated parts of #Somalia, affecting 460K ppl, of whom 219K are displaced and 22 killed. Belet Weyne town in Hirshabelle state, is flooded. Partners are implementing a Response Plan, but need urgent funding to meet rising needs. ▶https://t.co/AEfQt5pj6q pic.twitter.com/HjU1h0it6O — OCHA Somalia (@OCHASom) May 14, 2023 × The flooding has "left a trail of destruction" and is responsible for "inundating homes and farmland, washing away livestock, temporarily closing schools and health facilities, and damaging roads," the agency said in its situation report. Earlier this week, a significant amount of rain caused floodwaters to enter houses and buildings in Beledweyne town, located in the Hiran region. This forced residents to quickly gather their belongings and walk through the flooded streets to seek shelter. Also read | 'Very severe' cyclone Mocha hits Myanmar-Bangladesh border, threatens Rohingya refugees in low-lying regions Talking to AFP, residents said that the floods have become a familiar ordeal, with one resident saying that it is her fifth time fleeing flash floods in the Beledweyne area. According to experts, the country is experiencing extreme weather events more frequently and with greater intensity due to climate change. AFP reports that the extreme weather is not unique to Somalia. East and Central Africa have often been hit by extreme weather during the rainy seasons, causing significant damage to property and claiming many lives. Earlier this month, floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains claimed the lives of 135 people in Rwanda, leaving over 9,000 homeless. Also read | Singapore reports highest temperature in 40 years; short-duration showers expected next week Last week, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, more than 400 people died due to torrential downpours, floods and landslides. As per AFP, at the end of 2019, East Africa suffered from two months of relentless rainfall, which resulted in the deaths of 265 people and the displacement of tens of thousands in Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.

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