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A rising Yamuna and the cost of unplanned growth in Delhi-NCR

September 03, 2025 5:52 pm

Floodplains that historically absorbed the seasonal swells of the Yamuna have been encroached upon by informal settlements, high-density housing and even formal developments

Leaving Punjab reeling under floods, CM goes to Tamil Nadu, Opp slams Mann

August 27, 2025 8:35 am

The CM is in Tamil Nadu as the chief guest at the launch of the expansion of the state’s Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme for government-aided primary schools in urban areas.

Pune's disaster management control room runs smoothly, effectively controls flooding after water release from dams

July 30, 2025 1:38 pm

PMC has started help centres at the locations that witness frequent flooding, and provision has been made for shifting around 1,500 persons in dormitories in civic schools and halls.

Three killed as water sweeps away car in flooded causeway in Botad

July 14, 2025 7:53 pm

All the three deceased were associated with the Sarangpur temple of Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Sanstha (BAPS).

Demolition drive targets ‘illegal’ shrimp ponds along Mithi creek’s banks

July 09, 2025 8:54 pm

The Mithi creeks were recently inundated at some places, resulting in a flood-like situation in Sachin, Limbayat, Udhna, Punagam, and Khajod areas, according to officials

Delhi: Gates, big drains planned along Yamuna to stem flooding during rain

June 11, 2025 5:51 am

According to officials, out of 76 major drains, 90% have already been cleaned, and the remaining work is in its final phase

Prevent waterlogging at KEM Hospital in future, Bombay HC tells BMC, state govt

May 30, 2025 12:08 pm

Advocate Mohit Khanna had produced news reports related to waterlogging at KEM Hospital before the Bombay High Court, seeking directions to the BMC.

Sewage overflow on roads leaves Mohali’s Sector 71 residents with foul smell and health hazard

May 16, 2025 10:06 am

When contacted, Senior Deputy Mayor of Mohali Municipal Committee and local councillor Amrik Singh Somal acknowledged the issue.

Mohali MC disconnects water connections of 9 eateries after complaints of sewage overflow

May 07, 2025 10:33 am

The situation has now deteriorated to the point where sewage has started flooding into residential zones, posing a grave health risk.

Why did three students drown in Rau’s IAS basement? Here's what CBI says

December 08, 2024 11:34 am

It also submitted an IIT Delhi report that stated that the main entrance gates of the building were highly unstable to be used as floodwater barriers.

India dismisses NATO chief’s claim of ‘Delhi now on phone with Moscow’ as ‘baseless’

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India denies NATO chief's claim that US tariffs on Russian oil are pushing PM Modi to seek clarification from Putin on Ukraine strategy. MEA calls statement "factually incorrect and baseless," urges NATO to take more responsibility. Trump's tariffs on India have led to Modi seeking clarification from Putin, says Rutte. Modi and Putin have discussed resolving the conflict peacefully.

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