A storm hit the United Arab Emirates and Oman this week bringing record rainfall that flooded highways, inundated houses, grid-locked traffic and trapped people in their homes. At least 20 people were reported to have died in the deluge in Oman while another person was said to have died in floods in the UAE that closed government offices and schools for days. The storm had initially hit Oman on April 14 before it pounded the UAE on April 16, knocking out power and causing huge disruptions to flights as runways were turned into rivers. In the UAE, a record 254 millimetres (10 inches) of rainfall was recorded in Al Ain, a city bordering Oman. It was the largest ever in 24 hours since records started in 1949.
18 April,2024 03:38 PM IST
A torrential storm struck the UAE, unleashing heavy rains that wreaked havoc in Dubai and triggered floods across the region. UAE witnessed the heaviest rainfall since 1949. It claimed one life and inflicted widespread damage, with homes submerged, roads blocked, and vehicles stranded in the floodwaters. Flights were delayed and diverted, leaving passengers stranded amidst the chaos. Authorities issued urgent advisories, urging residents to stay indoors for safety as the storm disrupted normal life across the UAE.
18 April,2024 10:34 AM IST
Talking about the new JN.1 COVID strain, former AIIMS Director and Senior Pulmonologist Dr. Randeep Guleria on December 23, asserted that the new variant was more transmissible and was gradually becoming the dominant variant. At the same time, he added, that it wasn’t severe infection and hospitalization. " It is more transmissible, it is spreading more rapidly, it is gradually becoming a dominant variant....it is causing more infections but the data also suggests that it is not causing severe infections and hospitalization. Most of the symptoms are predominantly of the upper airways like fever, cough, cold, sore throat, running nose, and body aches," said Randeep Guleria. Speaking to ANI, chairman of INSAGCOG, Dr NK Arora said, " Within India...from October last week and then till now in last 8 weeks, we have seen 22 cases...there is no evidence that it is spreading very rapidly...Jn.1 is less than 1% of all the isolates so far. Symptoms are very similar, based on symptoms, Jn.1 cannot be differentiated from other variants...there is no increase in hospitalization...there is no need to panic but we need to be vigilant."
24 December,2023 12:42 PM IST
The rescue operations in rain-battered Shimla entered day six on August 19. Joint rescue operations are underway by NDRF, SDRF, Indian Army and local people. So far, 16 bodies, among 20 people have been recovered from the Summer Hill area of Shimla. Over 70 people have lost their lives in the hilly state of Himachal Pradesh due to the deadly monsoon. Moreover, the state has suffered a loss of more than 7,500 crores, as per the govt reports.
19 August,2023 02:15 PM IST | Mumbai
Incessant rains in Himachal Pradesh this week wreaked havoc as it triggered landslides across the state, blocking roads, bringing down houses, and causing damage to life and property. Teams of the State Disaster Response Force have been involved in rescue operations. The Indian Air Force also joined the operations evacuating people to safer places in the state’s Kangra district. In a tweet the Indian Air Force said it carried out over 50 sorties and rescued over 780 people. Speaking about the rescue operations Deputy Commissioner of Kangra Nipun Jindal gave information.
17 August,2023 01:07 PM IST | Mumbai
Himachal Pradesh is facing monsoon’s fury yet again. Landslides were witnessed in Shimla due to heavy rains and several routes were closed. Cars got buried under the landslide and several trees were uprooted in Himachal’s capital. The locals were also facing issues due to bad weather conditions. On August 12, IMD issued Orange alert for several parts of Himachal. Mandi, which was devastated last month due to heavy rains, is once again facing flood-like situation due to himachal pradesh rains.
13 August,2023 05:04 PM IST
Almost a month ago, the state of Himachal Pradesh faced severe damage to life and property due to the floods in the state. And now, a flood-like situation due to Himachal Pradesh rains has yet again emerged in the state, especially in the Mandi district. The drone visuals show that the water levels of the Beas River have risen again. The tourists including foreigners were also stranded in Balh Valley in HP’s Mandi district. Chandigarh-Manali National Highway has also been closed because of the weather conditions. On August 12, IMD issued an Orange alert for several districts of Himachal Pradesh.
13 August,2023 03:08 PM IST
Parts of Delhi-NCR woke up to heavy rain on July 26, bringing respite from hot and humid conditions. Due to the downpour, parts of Delhi-NCR experienced waterlogging. Meanwhile, several areas of Noida witnessed severe waterlogging. Hundreds of vehicles were stranded in Noida’s Echotech area due to a rise in the water level of the Hindon River on July 25. The vehicles were seen almost submerged in the water making it ‘Water Parking’. Several houses were also submerged in the low-lying areas on July 23. Light to moderate rains were witnessed in parts of the NCR, including Noida, in the early hours of July 25. Amidst heavy rainfall in parts of the country, the IMD has issued alerts for Maharashtra, Haryana, Chandigarh, UP, Rajasthan, HP, and Uttarakhand.
26 July,2023 03:55 PM IST | Mumbai
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal visited the Wazirabad Water Treatment Plant on July 13. The Plant has currently been shut down owing to the rise in the water level of Yamuna river. "We are at the Wazirabad Water Treatment Plant. For the first time in Delhi, Yamuna has touched this level. Three Water Treatment Plants have been shut down due to this as the water has entered pumps and machines. 25 per cent of the water supply in Delhi will go down due to this. The tubewells are closed too. There can be water scarcity for a day or two. I hope that the supply resumes by tomorrow evening," said Arvind Kejriwal while speaking to ANI. Several areas of Delhi are now under water as the water level of river Yamuna continues to rise. Heavy rainfall and the release of water from Hathnikund Barrage in neighbouring Haryana have swelled Yamuna.
13 July,2023 05:50 PM IST | Mumbai
The water level of River Yamuna continued to rise on July 13 in Delhi. Today at 8 am, the water level of River Yamuna was recorded at 208.48 metres. The river crossed the highest flood mark of 207.49 metres yesterday at 1 pm, as per the latest flood control department data. Delhi Police on July 12 imposed Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) in flood-prone areas of the national capital as a preventive measure
13 July,2023 02:19 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
