Heavy rain threatens flood-like situation in Pune

Heavy rain threatens flood-like situation in Pune

For many residents from low lying areas of Sinhgad road, it was deja vu moment on Sunday as water from swelling Mutha gushed into their societies, except that the local administration and civic authorities were better handled the situation. As the water entered into residential areas in some parts of the city, a column of …

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IMD issues red alert for Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh as monsoon intensifies

IMD issues red alert for Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh as monsoon intensifies

Northwest India is bracing for intense monsoon weather over the next three days, with forecasts indicating significant rainfall in the Delhi NCR region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for certain areas in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand today, signalling an increased risk of extremely heavy rainfall and potential flooding. Earlier today, three …

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Combating Contamination: Keeping Children Safe from Water-Borne Illnesses in Monsoons

Combating Contamination: Keeping Children Safe from Water-Borne Illnesses in Monsoons

Children are more susceptible to waterborne infections due to their underdeveloped immune system which causes diseases such as diarrhea, cholera, typhoid fever, and hepatitis A. Prevent children from walking in flooded areas or playgrounds to reduce exposure to contaminated water Water, essential for life, also harbors significant health risks through water-borne diseases—caused by microorganisms or …

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Over 330 families relocated as floods affect north Kashmir’s Kupwara

Over 330 families relocated as floods affect north Kashmir’s Kupwara

Kupwara, April 29: As many as 336 families were relocated on Monday evening to safer places after floods affected many areas in north Kashmir’s Kupwara, the district’s administration said . Among these families, 198 families have been evacuated to Handwara, also in northern Kashmir and which too has been affected by the floods, but except …

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