Spain Implements ‘Paid Climate Leave’ Following Devastating Floods

29 Nov 2024

Spain’s government has introduced a groundbreaking “paid climate leave” policy, granting workers up to four days off during severe weather emergencies to ensure their safety, AFP reported. The move follows the devastating floods in late October, which struck Valencia, claiming 230 lives and drawing criticism over workplace safety during extreme...

Manyata Tech Park Floods After Wall Collapse in Bengaluru: ‘Contractors, Engineers Are Thieves’

16 Oct 2024

Bengaluru faced relentless flooding on Wednesday following days of heavy rainfall, causing waterlogging in major areas such as Bellandur, HSR Layout, Koramangala, and Whitefield. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has now issued an orange alert for the city. The most severe impact was felt in the city’s urbanized lakebeds, particularly...

2 Men Carry Baby In Crate Through Neck-Deep Floodwaters In Vijayawada | Watch

04 Sep 2024

A devastating downpour in Andhra Pradesh has affected nearly 4.5 lakh people and claimed at least 17 lives. Torrential rains and subsequent floods have paralysed life in both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. In one notable incident, a video emerged showing two men carrying a baby in a crate through neck-deep...

MEA Criticizes CNN Report for Misrepresenting India’s Role in Bangladesh Floods

30 Aug 2024

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has dismissed a CNN report suggesting that India is responsible for the recent flooding in Bangladesh, labeling the report as "misleading" and "factually incorrect." In a statement issued during the weekly media briefing on Friday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal criticized the CNN report for...

Partial Power Restored in Bangladesh’s Feni City Amid Flood Crisis

25 Aug 2024

Electricity has been partially restored in Feni city, Bangladesh, following a significant receding of floodwaters, according to the Dhaka Tribune. Despite the partial restoration, the area continues to face issues with mobile network and internet connectivity, which remain sporadic as of Friday. Residents reported that floodwaters have fully drained from...

Tripura Floods: Shah Assures Support, NDRF Teams and Aid Mobilised

22 Aug 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a telephonic conversation with Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday, taking stock of the worsening flood situation in the state. During the call, Shah assured the Chief Minister of all possible support from the Centre and informed that National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)...

Hurricane Debby Hits Florida’s Big Bend Coast, Sparks Flooding And Power Outages

05 Aug 2024

Hurricane Debby made landfall early Monday morning near Steinhatchee, Florida, as a Category 1 hurricane. With maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (129 kph), Debby has brought significant destruction and flooding to the region. The storm is moving northeast at 10 mph (17 kph) and is expected to stall over...

11 Dead In Shaanxi Bridge Collapse In Northwest China

20 Jul 2024

In northwest China 11 people lost their lives following a bridge collapse in Shaanxi Province, local authorities reported. The incident occurred in Zhashui County, Shangluo City, at around 8:40 PM on Friday. The provincial publicity department indicated that a sudden downpour and subsequent flash floods were the primary causes of...

UP: 10 Dead In Rain-Related Incidents; Floods Affect 13 Districts

19 Jul 2024

In the last 24 hours up to Thursday evening, ten people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents across Uttar Pradesh, as stated in an official report. The fatalities include three in Gorakhpur, two in Hardoi, and one each in Sambhal, Raebareli, Chitrakoot, Kaushambi, and Sant Kabir Nagar, according to...

Monsoon Havoc: Nepal Grapple With Deadly Floods And Landslides Causing 50 Deaths

07 Jul 2024

Intense rain in Nepal has caused severe landslides and flash floods, leading to at least 11 fatalities and extensive damage to roads and buildings in the last 36 hours. Officials say eight people are missing, probably swept away in floods or buried in landslides, and 12 others are injured and...