In a recent visit to flood-affected areas in Hooghly and South Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee blamed the Damodar Valley Corporation and Jharkhand for the crisis caused by excessive water releases from dams. She stated that lakhs of people are impacted, warning that more flooding could occur as water levels rise. Ten districts have been ...
 "As urban encroachment worsens, recent floods reveal the urgent clash between environmental preservation and relentless development amidst a climate crisis.")
The ongoing conflict between environmental preservation and urban development has become even more pressing amid the climate crisis. Recent heavy monsoon rains have led to alarming floods in cities, revealing the severe consequences of urban encroachment on rivers. These incidents underscore the urgent need for sustainable practices to protect our natural water bodies while balancing ...
 "Telangana in Crisis: Central Aid Stalled Amidst Devastating Floods")
The Telangana government has requested Rs 2,000 crore from the Centre for flood relief, following significant rainfall and estimated losses exceeding Rs 5,000 crore. However, the Union government has highlighted that Telangana has not provided the necessary information to release these funds. As of April 1, 2024, over Rs 1,345 crore is already available in ...
 "Unprecedented Floods Devastate Telangana: Rs 5,438 Crore in Damages")
The Telangana Government has reported significant damage from recent heavy rains and floods, estimating a total loss of Rs 5,438 crore. Key impacts include Rs 2,362 crore in damage to roads and buildings, Rs 175 crore to energy infrastructure, and Rs 415 crore in crop losses across 415,000 acres. Additional costs stem from damages in ...
 "Devastation in Cumilla: Floods Leave Thousands Homeless and Hopeful")
Recent floods have severely impacted 11 districts, with at least 59 people losing their lives and over 5.3 million affected. Although floodwaters are receding, many families remain homeless, struggling to rebuild their lives. In Moulvibazar, around 8,786 houses were damaged, forcing residents like Nurun Begum and Sujan Mia to seek shelter with neighbors and relatives. ...
 "Trains Grounded as Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Battle Devastating Floods")
Heavy rainfall in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana has led the South Central Railway to cancel 21 trains and divert 10 others due to waterlogging on the tracks. Damage has been reported on the railway line between Kesamudram and Mahabubabad, prompting these changes. Passengers affected by the cancellations were transported by road to Kazipet Junction. The ...
 "Tragedy Strikes Tripura: Floods Claim Lives, PM Offers Relief Assistance")
Tripura’s Chief Minister, Manik Saha, announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved an ex gratia payment of Rs 2 lakh for the families of each person who lost their life in the recent floods. Additionally, Rs 50,000 will be given to those injured in the disaster that occurred between August 19 and 24, claiming ...
