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ECONOMIC LOSSES FROM FLOODS IN INDIA
At least 1 person has died as Texas flooding forces evacuations and rescues, governor saysRescuers saved many drivers and trapped residents from catastrophic Texas floods. Governor Greg Abbott confirmed one person has died amid t...
Poring over pouring monsoon dataIndia's monsoon now brings intense downpours and dry spells, breaking traditional patterns. Extreme rain events have risen significantly, c...
Weather Tomorrow, July 17: IMD issues heavy rain alert for Odisha, UP, Bihar, West Bengal, Uttarakhand and northeast; Delhi to remain hot and humid. Check state-wise predictionWeather Tomorrow, July 17: The India Meteorological Department forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall across many Indian states. Odisha exp...
Texas flood: Gov. Abbott warns 'flooding likely to break records' as Boerne weather worsens, a year after Camp Mystic tragedy killed 140. Here are the latest updatesFlooding in Texas: Texas Hill Country is experiencing severe flash floods after days of torrential rain. Dangerous weather prompted the hig...
Indian rice export prices extend gain on higher reserve price, monsoon concernsIndian rice export prices have increased for a third consecutive week. This rise is due to higher reserve prices for government sales. Floo...
India investing heavily in America, bilateral ties 'really great': senior US officialA senior US official described India as a leader in many areas and highlighted strong bilateral ties. India has made substantial investment...
Community inclusion key focus at BRICS technical experts' climate-smart urban resilience meet: NDMABRICS nations' technical experts discussed community inclusion in climate-smart urban infrastructure planning. They focused on making citie...
India's Purple Economy could add $150 billion to growthIndia's Purple Economy offers a USD 150 billion market opportunity. This framework recognizes persons with disabilities as economic contrib...
'Height, not GDP, is the real measure of a country's progress': Woman cites studies to claim that this body part reveals a nation's real wealthHuman height reflects national living standards more accurately than GDP. Early life nutrition and sanitation significantly impact adult he...
Northeast reels under rain fury: Arunachal floods claim 7 lives, Mizoram evacuates hundreds, Guwahati grinds to haltIncessant rains have triggered severe floods and landslides across Arunachal Pradesh, impacting many districts. Mizoram's government has ad...
India's exports to US dip 1.21% in June, imports rise 33.86%India's exports to the US saw a slight dip in June, while imports increased significantly. Merchandise exports declined marginally during A...
Cloudburst triggers flash flood in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag, damages crops and orchardsA dramatic cloudburst hit the Chittergul area of Anantnag on Sunday, triggering severe flash floods that wreaked havoc on the region. Agric...
OECD faces $500 billion productivity hit by 2040 as ageism keeps older workers sidelined: WEFAgeism may cost OECD economies nearly $500 billion in productivity losses by 2040. Older workers face longer unemployment spells and struct...
Asia Rice: Higher reserve price makes Indian rice exports costlier; Bangladesh rates firmIndia's rice export prices have increased due to higher reserve prices and planting delays. Bangladesh rice prices remain firm as flood fea...
'One Nation, One Election' may become reality by 2029: Parliamentary panelA parliamentary committee is developing a mechanism for simultaneous elections by 2029. Nearly all consulted stakeholders support the 'One ...
Mumbai's ₹13,000-crore flood plan: How it will become a 'Sponge City'Maharashtra's Chief Minister announced a Rs 13,000-crore flood mitigation plan for Mumbai. This comprehensive proposal integrates tradition...
Inter-Ministerial Central Team surveys flood-hit Arunachal Pradesh; satellite images to aid assessment of inaccessible areasA central team is assessing flood and landslide damage in Arunachal Pradesh. The team assured the state of full assistance from the Centre....
Gujarat to provide Rs 6,800 assistance to all flood-affected families in Surat: Deputy CM Harsh SanghaviGujarat's Deputy Chief Minister announced expedited flood relief measures for Surat city. Financial assistance for household items has reac...
IMD issues flash flood risk warning for Maharashtra, Goa and Gujarat amid heavy rain: Check affected districtsIndia Meteorological Department issued flash flood warnings for several districts. Heavy rainfall triggered another flash flood in Jammu an...
Jammu and Kashmir floods: Several houses, shops buried under debris after heavy rainfall triggers landslide in upper reaches of DodaMultiple vehicles were upturned with as stones covered the cars and mud made them look as if they were sunk to the ground. Currently there ...