Floods claim 17 lives, displace 3,70,000 in Somalia
Mogadishu: Floods claimed 17 lives, displaced over 3,70,000, and destroyed farmland and infrastructure in Somalia, the United Nations office said here on Wednesday. The UN Office for…
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Rivers on rise in Odisha but no flood threat for State as rains to abate from today
Bhubaneswar: Even as water-level in almost all the rivers in Odisha are on the rise and are nearing the danger level, no threat of flood looms large over the State as the rainfall is set to…
Kerala flood: Over 200 Odisha labourers stranded
Bhubaneswar: Over 200 residents from Odisha, engaged as labourers in Kerala are stranded in the southern state which has been severely hit by floods. As per reports, the labourers hail…
5 More Die In Bihar Floods, Toll Reaches 97
Patna: With five more deaths, the death toll in Bihar floods reached 97 on Saturday, the state's disaster management department said. Four deaths reported from Madhubani district which…
Death Toll In Bihar Floods Reaches 78
Patna: A total 78 persons have died so far in the flash floods that have hit Bihar in the wake of torrential rainfall in adjoining Nepal, the state disaster management department said on…
Floods linked to increased skin infections in humans: Report
New York: Floods are associated with an increased risk of skin infections among humans, a skin expert has warned. Skin and soft tissue infections can develop when injured skin is exposed to…
Floods renders 30,000 homeless in Nigeria
Lagos: Local authorities in Nigeria's southern state of Edo on Saturday said 30,000 people have been displaced by floods in more than 35 communities in eastern and central part of the state.…
OTV Exclusive: We will form disaster response force like ODRAF, says Kerala DGP
Bhubaneswar/Kochi: Taking a cue from Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF), Kerala Deputy General of Police Loknath Behera said that a disaster response force will be formed for the…
John Abraham ‘extremely disturbed’ by Kerala floods
Mumbai: Actor John Abraham says he is extremely disturbed by what is happening in Kerala, where heavy rains have led to flooding of several districts. John, who had the fondest childhood…
After deluge, BMC to revive natural drainage channels
Bhubaneswar: After facing criticism over widespread flooding in smart city, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation has now decided to act tough on individuals and institutions for illegal…