Kosi Barrage shields Bihar from devastating Nepal floods. Historic water pacts and agile gate control averted catastrophe, saving lives and crops. Authorities remain on high alert as monsoon surge recedes.
Heavy rains in Nepal and Tibet trigger severe flood alerts across North India. Bihar and Uttar Pradesh face rising river levels, prompting evacuations and rescue teams. Authorities urge residents to stay alert, avoid rivers, and follow official updates as conditions remain critical over the next 24 hours.
Heavy rainfall paralyzes Delhi NCR, causing severe waterlogging and massive traffic jams. Commuters face major delays as low-lying areas submerge. Meteorological departments predict more showers, prompting officials to advise staying indoors unless necessary while disaster response teams actively manage rescue and relief operations across the city.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma visited flood-hit areas, reviewing the dire situation and meeting affected families in Sivasagar. He ordered officials to ensure food, medicine, and drinking water reach relief camps, and announced special teams to assess damage. The state is preparing a report for central assistance.
Polavaram Project faces escalating Godavari flood threats as officials declare red alerts in Chintoor division villages. With dangerous water levels rising, authorities are evacuating residents, monitoring inflows, and urging vigilance. Disaster teams remain on high alert to ensure safety across flood-affected regions.
BSNL launches satellite phone for ₹1,34,166, enabling calls without mobile towers. With Inmarsat partnership, IP68-rated device targets defense, disaster teams, and remote areas. Government approval mandatory for purchase and usage.
Andhra Pradesh braces for heavy rain and gusty winds as a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal intensifies. Officials issue a danger warning for ports, urging fishermen to avoid sea travel and cautioning coastal residents to remain vigilant for the next week.