New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Yamuna River’s water level in Delhi rose to 207.41 metres at 9 PM on Wednesday, marking the third-highest level ever recorded in the capital. The rising water has triggered massive flooding across several low-lying areas along the riverbanks, severely impacting both residential and commercial localities.
Chandigarh, Sep 3 (IANS) A woman suffering from a cardiac ailment was successfully rescued by a flood relief team of Kharga Sappers from the flood-affected village of Sammoval near Ajnala in Punjab's Amritsar district, the Army said on Wednesday.
Srinagar/Jammu, Sep 3 (IANS) The flood situation worsened significantly on Wednesday in Jammu and Kashmir, with nearly all rivers and streams flowing above the flood mark as Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a meeting to assess the latest conditions across the UT.
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan will visit Punjab on Thursday to assess the extensive damage caused by floods in the state.
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has activated its Delhi unit to extend assistance and relief materials to the people of Punjab, reeling under a flood situation, calling it a 'moment to show solidarity during times of crisis'.
Shimla, Sep 3 (IANS) Six people, comprising four of a family, were killed after a landslide buried two houses in Sundernagar town in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district, police said on Wednesday.
Jammu, Sep 3 (IANS) Incessant rainfall has swollen all the rivers and streams in the Jammu division, as the water level again crossed the flood alert mark in Tawi, Chenab, Basantar and Ujh rivers, with authorities using loudspeakers to sound an alert in Jammu city on Wednesday.
Ferozepur (Punjab), Sep 2 (IANS) Expressing concern over the meagre compensation given to the people for losses due to natural disasters, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday sought upward revision in the relief norms by the Centre.
Chandigarh, Sep 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called up Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to discuss the rain and flooding in the state, immediately upon landing in New Delhi after his China visit, official sources said.
Jammu, Sep 1 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday visited the flood-affected areas in Jammu and asserted that the Modi government will continue to provide financial and other assistance to the victims.
