Nagpur/Mumbai : Incessant showers over the last couple of days has disrupted normal life across Maharashtra where 33 people have perished in rain-related incidents.The casualties were all reported in the eastern Vidarbha region where heavy rainfall has also damaged crops. Thirteen persons died in rain-related incidents in Wardha district followed by eight each in […]
Mumbai : Maharashtra power generation company Mahagenco has shut operations at its 2,340 MW super thermal project in Chandrapur district due to incessant rains, which has resulted in a flood-like situation in the region.“Incessant rains have resulted in a flood-like situation in this district. As a precautionary measure, we have shut down all the units […]
Dehradun: Ten people were killed and 53 are missing in flash floods in Uttarakhand. Cloud burst was also reported in three places – one in Chamoli district and two in Uttarkashi district. Flash floods and landslides caused by torrential rains have flattened homes and left many pilgrims stranded in the state. Water level of Bhagirathi […]
Kollur: A mass special prayer was offered to Goddess Mookambika of Kollur Temple on Friday in the presence of thousands of devotees to pray to Rain God as directed by the Mujrai Department. Panchamritha Abhisheka, Ksheerabhisheka and Shatarudrabhisheka were offered to the Goddess. Temple Executive officer MS Maruti, and others were present. Interestingly, it rained […]
Mangalore : Various parts of Dakshina Kannada have been receiving continuous rainfall since Tuesday. At the same time the heavy rains have brought in problems galore at several places of the city. Water clogging and artificial floods have been reported from various areas due to uncleared side drains and haphazard dumping of mud on roadsides. […]
Bangalore : With the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) preparing to present the budget on August 18, the focus is on determining the priority areas in the budget. “Water conservation is one of the top priorities this year. We are trying to implement as many projects as possible to harness every drop of rain water, […]
Mangalore: Trains running from Karnataka to Maharashtra or vice versa, are cancelled in view of retaining wall collapses between Navsar and Ratnagiri following heavy monsoon rainfalls, causing distress to travelers coming from Bangalore via Mangalore Junction to Pune, or on way Marathwada to Goa and Karwar. Huge rocks and earth collapses from the high walls […]
Mangalore : First it was Ullal as usual, that fell a prey to seasonal torrential rains with boisterous sea waves beating on the backs of fishermen’s houses and eroding the roads and soil on which trees and poor dwellings stand. Then in 15 days’ time it is Netravathi river that is swelling around Bantwal and […]
17.06.10 Mangalore : Come to Kodical near Padil on NH 48 and see a temporary dam (bridge?) under construction by PWD, and IRKON which handles drainage works as well. The torrential rains have created havoc and dangerous situations like drowning, immovability of people caught inside houses surrounded by dirty waters, and collapse of tree / […]
