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Odisha: At least 47 killed in flash flood, 1.2 crore people affected

Last Updated: Friday, October 25, 2013, 09:40

The districts affected by the latest round of rains and floods include Gajapati, Kandhamal, Khurda, Puri, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapada, Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj and Nayagarh.

Free talk-time, recharge benefits for cyclone-hit Odisha

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 13:27

To help people connect with each other in the aftermath of devastation by cyclone Phailin, a mobile telephone service provider is offering free talk time in Odisha.

Flood alert sounded in 8 villages in Tamil Nadu’s Erode

Last Updated: Sunday, October 20, 2013, 11:23

A flood alert has been sounded in eight villages near Gunderiapallam dam in the district by PWD and revenue Departments as the dam has nearly touched its full level of 42 feet following heavy rains over the past two days.

West Bengal flood situation unchanged, death toll rises to 17

Last Updated: Friday, October 18, 2013, 19:53

Flood situation in West Bengal`s six districts remain unchanged, even as the death toll rose to 17 with reports of eight more deaths from different districts on Friday.

Cyclone Phailin: Rescue ops continue as thousands still stranded in floods

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 23:51

Rescue operations continued for the third day on Wednesday even as thousands of people were stranded in floods in several parts of the state.

China blocks flood victims from staging second day of protest

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 13:21

More than 800,000 people in Yuyao in eastern Zhejiang province were affected by last week`s massive floods after Typhoon Fitow hit eastern China.

Phalin aftermath: Odisha battles flood fury; rehabilitation a big challenge

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 08:57

After coming out relatively unscathed from Cyclone Phailin’s fury, Odisha is now facing the brunt of floods, with majority of its river flowing above the danger mark.

Odisha flood situation grim, toll rises to 28

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 22:31

The flood situation in Odisha, triggered by cyclone Failin and resultant heavy rains, remained grim today as the major rivers were in spate, leaving about one lakh people marooned as the death toll in the calamities mounted to 28.

Flooding in Cambodia claims at least 30 lives

Last Updated: Monday, September 30, 2013, 21:53

At least 30 people in Cambodia have died in recent floods caused by heavy rains and the Mekong River overflowing its banks, a disaster relief official said on Monday.

Odisha to strengthen disaster shelters

Last Updated: Thursday, September 26, 2013, 20:06

With Odisha being frequently hit by natural disasters like flood and cyclone, the state government today decided to turn the cyclone and flood shelters into social hubs.

Uttarakhand govt refutes cheque bounce charge

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 20:48

The Uttarakhand government refuted reports that cheques distributed as compensation to flood victims in the state had bounced, saying no such case has surfaced so far.

Badal orders speedy disbursement of relief to flood victims

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 18:02

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal has asked state officials to ensure disbursement of relief to people affected in recent floods in an efficient and transparent manner.