CM takes stock of flooding in Lucknow’s low-lying areas; announces embankments along Gomti

October 5, 2026 7:42 PM

CM takes stock of flooding in Lucknow’s low-lying areas; announces embankments along Gomti

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday conducted aerial and ground inspections of several flood-affected areas along the Gomti River in Lucknow, announcing that embankments would be constructed along the river as a “permanent solution” to inundation woes. Rising water levels in the Gomti River have created flood-like conditions in low-lying areas of Lucknow. Faizullaganj and the Bakshi Ka Talab region are among the worst-affected areas. The chief minister met flood-affected...

US announces USD 31 million support for flood-hit Nepal

September 23, 2026 10:05 AM

US announces USD 31 million support for flood-hit Nepal

The US announced USD 31 million in funding for Nepal to build bridges in flood-affected areas, address civic needs of affected communities and support the deployment of drones to assist in future disaster recovery efforts. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker made the announcement on Tuesday after meeting Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly Session. Hooker extended the United States’ heartfelt sympathies to...

Jaishankar, Nepal Finance Minister Wagle Discuss Ways to Strengthen Economic, Energy, Connectivity Ties

September 18, 2026 8:08 PM

Jaishankar, Nepal Finance Minister Wagle Discuss Ways to Strengthen Economic, Energy, Connectivity Ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met Nepalese Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle in New Delhi and offered his deep condolences over the loss of lives and property in the recent flash floods in Nepal. The duo discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in the economic, energy, and connectivity sectors. “Glad to meet Finance Minister @SwarnimWagle of Nepal today in Delhi. Offered my deep condolences on the destruction of lives and property in the recent flash floods. ...

UP: River Ganga floods Varanasi residential areas amid heavy rainfall

August 7, 2025 10:39 AM

UP: River Ganga floods Varanasi residential areas amid heavy rainfall

Several residential areas in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi have been inundated after the water level of the River Ganga surged on Thursday following continuous heavy rainfall, severely disrupting daily life and causing hardships for residents. Prakash Ram, a resident of one of the affected areas, told ANI, "It's flooded... We're facing a lot of difficulties. You've come here with food and water, but no one else has. We've been stuck for the past 5–6 days. We can't go outside and have to wait for b...