Dibrugarh: Fresh alarm has gripped residents of Maijan in Dibrugarh after severe erosion was reported at the historic Kahai Spur, also known as Spur No. 2. The stone structure, built in 1956 to shield the vulnerable banks of the Brahmaputra, has begun to weaken.Officials confirmed that rocks and boulders forming the spur are disintegrating after…
Surat: Heavy rainfall across parts of central India and the Tapi river catchment has triggered a sharp surge in inflows into the river system, sending a huge volume of water into the Ukai reservoir. The dam’s water level rose by nearly 17 ft in just three days, bringing it close to its seasonal rule level.On…
Coastal flooding that was once considered unusual is becoming a more familiar part of life in many parts of the world, and rising sea levels appear to be a major reason why. A new international study suggests that the gradual increase in ocean height has fundamentally changed how often exceptionally high sea levels occur, making…
Patna: With the monsoon season progressing and flood risks persisting in north Bihar, the road construction department (RCD) and disaster management department (DMD) on Thursday reviewed preparedness measures to tackle potential flood and drought situations.RCD secretary Pankaj Kumar Pal directed officials and contractors to ensure protection of roads and bridges under the maintenance policy. Contractors…
A fallen tree in Koraput on Sunday Koraput: Widespread rainfall under the influence of the prevailing low-pressure system lashed Koraput district over the past 24 hours, bringing an average of 101.26 mm of rain till 8 am on Sunday.Despite the intense spell across most parts of the district, no untoward incident, flooding or rain-related casualty…
Nagpur_ damaged retaining wall at New Ahbab Colony, Mahesh Nagar–Pic by Madhu Kumre Nagpur_ damaged retaining wall at New Ahbab Colony, Mahesh Nagar–Pic by Madhu Kumre Nagpur: Every spell of heavy rain causes anxiety to residents of New Ahbab Colony in Mahesh Nagar, as the nullah passing through the locality has no retaining wall. Whenever…
A drain in Sector 51 clogged with plastic, horticulture waste, garbage and construction debris Noida: Not cleaned since June last year, drains across the city remain clogged with plastic, horticulture waste, garbage and construction debris, raising fears of waterlogging, traffic disruption, foul odour and disease outbreak.City’s 354-kilometre drainage network comprises 190 major and minor drains….
Bettiah: Panic gripped villages in Gopalganj district on Wednesday after the embankment of the Saran Gandak canal breached at Kahla Bishunpura under Barauli police station area following extra release of water from the Gandak river.The breach triggered a rapid flow of water into nearby villages and low-lying areas, prompting authorities to launch emergency repair operations….
