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This year, the Centre has already released Rs 13,603.20 crore to 27 states under the SDRF and Rs 2,189.28 crore under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to 15 states.

‘Kolkata turned into Digha’: Residents swim, catch fish in flood waters. Watch

Videos doing rounds on social media show people using innovating ways to have 'fun' in the floodwaters in Kolkata.

‘Left Bengaluru traffic, entered Kolkata Venice’: Digital creator returns to flooded home

In the video, the digital creator is seen landing in Kolkata and then travelling through flooded streets to reach her flooded home. 'Pujo vibes delivered with extra waves,' she captioned it.

‘Corporate mazdoor’: Kolkata techies wade through waist-deep water, ride in trucks after work

Water was pumped out of low-lying areas of Kolkata and adjoining areas through the night, but residents of Salt Lake continued to reel under flooding.

Rs 10 crore Rolls-Royce gets stuck in Kolkata flood waters. Rs 10 lakh Tata car drives by. Watch

Most of the rain fell during the early hours of Tuesday and was the heaviest witnessed in the city since 1988, said HR Biswas, the regional head of India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Kolkata.

Extremely heavy rainfall in Kolkata 'chilling reminder of cyclone Amphan,' say netizens

The weather office has warned of similar showers till around September 25. On social media, residents expressed alarm and frustration, with many comparing the scenes to the devastation caused by cyclone Amphan in 2020.

6 people jumped into rivers in UP's Shahjahanpur in 6 days; 3 bodies recovered

Additional Superintendent of Police (City) Devendra Kumar said that on Wednesday, Manvinder, 30, a resident of Nai Basti under Kotwali Police Station jumped into the Khannaut River.

Akshay Kumar donates Rs 5 crore for Punjab flood relief

Actor Akshay Kumar donates Rs 5 crore for Punjab flood relief, supporting displaced families and ongoing rehabilitation efforts as the state battles one of the worst floods in its history.

Actress Shehnaaz Gill sends relief to flood-hit Punjab with Gurudwara support

Shehnaaz Gill, often called "Punjab ki Beti," has partnered with Gurudwara Shri Guru Singh Sabha in Andheri West, Mumbai, to provide urgent relief supplies to families affected by the recent floods in her home state of Punjab.

J-K: Water level of Chenab river increases to 899.3 meters

.Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh said that apart from the rise of water in the Chenab river, reports of cloud were also received, which lead to washing away of National Highway 244.

‘You buy Rs 15–20 crore flats… Mumbai rains don’t care’: Netizens slam city’s monsoon paralysis

Mumbai rains: The downpour, which began late Monday night and continued into Tuesday morning, submerged low-lying areas, delayed local trains, and forced the diversion of BEST buses.

Yamuna nears danger mark; Delhi govt issues advisory as water released from Haryana

The Irrigation and Flood Control Department said the river is expected to cross the 206-metre danger level by 2 am on August 19 and the situation is being closely monitored.

Sabeer Bhatia slams Kangana Ranaut for 'no staff, no funds' remark at Mandi: 'Why hold office then?'

The Hotmail co-founder took shots at the actor-turned-politician without naming her. Sabeer Bhatia was referring to a video in which Kangana Ranaut said, 'Whether it's disaster relief or the disaster itself — I don’t have any official cabinet. I have my two brothers who are always with me. That’s my cabinet. So, it's just these two.'

Flash Floods In Texas As Guadalupe River Swells After Heavy Rainfall, Casualties Feared | N18G

On July 4, Kerr County, Texas, experienced severe flooding caused by heavy rains and thunderstorms that dumped up to a foot of rain, especially along the Guadalupe River. Rising waters caused significant damage, including debris accumulation, damaged homes, and blocked roads. The flooding was declared catastrophic, prompting Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr. to issue a disaster declaration. Authorities urged residents living within 100 yards of the river to evacuate due to life-threatening conditions. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency, warning of dangerous and rapidly rising waters. Tragically, at least 24 fatalities have been confirmed in Kerr County as a result of the flash floods, with an additional fatality reported in neighboring Kendall County, though its connection to the floods remains unclear. Local authorities also reported that nearly two dozen girls from a riverfront summer camp were missing following the flooding. The situation remains critical as emergency efforts continue in this Texas Hill Country region northwest of San Antonio.

Assam floods engulf Pobitora Sanctuary, threaten rare one-horned rhino habitat

More than half of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is underwater. Officials estimate 60 to 80 per cent of the 16 sq km area is submerged.

Bengaluru rains: Most flooded areas represented by BJP MLAs, says DK Shivakumar

Deputy CM and Bengaluru development minister DK Shivakumar alleges BJP has failed to address the city's flood problems.

Govt approves transmission network for biggest hydropower plant on Indus river system

The approval was notified in a record 40 days. The government usually takes several months to issue such clearances for hydropower projects, a ministry official said.

Bengaluru’s first summer rain floods roads, netizens slam BBMP for shoddy works. Videos

Several areas in Bengaluru witnessed intense downpours (3.6 mm of rain) accompanied by strong winds, following the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) forecast of light rain and thundershowers for March 22 and 23.

Heavy rains, thunderstorms lash Bengaluru; 20 flights diverted to Chennai, Coimbatore

IndiGo Airlines acknowledged the impact of the weather on its operations, stating on social media platform X that unfavourable conditions in Bengaluru were affecting flights.

Spain’s Devastating Floods Explained: What Caused Over 200 Deaths in Valencia | N18G

Unprecedented floods have devastated Spain's Valencia region, leaving over 200 dead and thousands displaced. Discover the causes behind this deadly disaster and how climate change may be a factor.

Spain declares three-day mourning as storms kill more than 90

The local government of Valencia, the coastal region at the epicenter of the disaster, said more than 92 deaths were recorded as of 7.20 pm Wednesday.

Bengaluru rains: Yelahanka residents make use of flooded streets to catch fish. Watch

As water bodies in Bengaluru overflowed after continuous heavy rainfall, fish were often spotted in the flooded roads in the city. Several citizens have been successful in catching multiple fish with nets and plastic bags.

Flood alert sounded in Bihar following heavy discharge of water from Birpur barrage

Authorities from Nepal released 5.40 lakh cusecs of water in Gandak barrage from their side till 7 pm on Saturday and 4.99 lakh cusecs of water in Kosi barrage, he added.

Flood alert in Bihar after release of water from Valmikinagar, Birpur barrages

The Bihar government has sounded an alert for floods along swollen Kosi, Gandak and Ganga rivers in northern and central parts of the state.

Stranded on car roof in flooded river, Gujarat couple rescued after 4 hours. Viral video

With the water levels rising rapidly, the duo managed to escape onto the roof of their vehicle, where they remained trapped as the river's waters continued to swell.