flood situation

September 1, 2025 10:53 AM

Amit Shah announces teams to assess flood damage in J&K, Himachal, Punjab and Uttarakhand

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday announced the constitution of Inter-Ministerial Central Teams (IMCTs) to assess the damage caused by recent floods in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Uttarakhand. Shah arrived in Jammu on Sunday at 9:35 p.m., where he was received by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, senior civil and police officials, and senior BJP leaders. Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Deka, BSF DG Dalj...

August 28, 2025 9:50 AM

Flood situation in Telangana’s Kamareddy, Medak remains grim

The flood situation in Kamareddy and Medak districts of Telangana remained grim on Thursday as heavy rain continued to batter the region, inundating towns, villages, and transport networks. Torrential rains since Tuesday night have wreaked havoc in the two districts, with overflowing streams, lakes, and ponds submerging low-lying areas and cutting off several roads and railway tracks. Drone visuals from Kamareddy town show large parts of the area underwater, leaving residents stranded as fresh ...

August 26, 2025 12:43 PM

Flood situation grim in Jammu as MeT forecasts more rain today

Incessant rainfall has swollen rivers, streams, and seasonal waterways across Jammu and Kashmir, with major rivers such as the Tawi and Ravi flowing above the danger mark on Tuesday. Officials said that at 9:15 a.m., the Tawi River was flowing at 24.97 ft, well above the flood level of 20 ft and exceeding the evacuation threshold of 23.4 ft. In Jammu city, the river is rapidly approaching the danger mark, raising fears of inundation. In Kathua district, the Ravi River has breached its banks at...

August 5, 2025 9:51 AM

Ganga water level rises in Varanasi; schools shut, relief operations intensify

The water level of the Ganga River continues to rise in Varanasi due to ongoing monsoon rains, creating a flood-like situation across several low-lying areas, including the Namo Ghat. Visuals from the ghat showed the river approaching danger levels, prompting heightened alert among authorities. In light of the situation, all schools in Varanasi, across all boards and up to Class 12, have been ordered shut for two days — August 5 and 6. “In view of the rain and flood situation in Varanasi d...