Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:18pm on 02 Sep 2024,Monday Weather & Environment
Heavy rains over two days have caused widespread flooding in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, leading to at least 20 deaths. Thousands were evacuated to relief camps as rivers overflowed, roads were blocked, and rail services were disrupted. Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged the central government to declare the floods a national calamity. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah assured both states of support. The Indian Air Force is conducting relief operations in Vijayawada, while 26 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams are deployed in affected areas.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:52pm on 01 Sep 2024,Sunday Weather & Environment
Torrential rains have inundated more than 110 villages in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, causing severe flooding and disrupting transport. At least 10 fatalities have been reported. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy have sought urgent aid from the Centre. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured support, including deployment of NDRF teams and power boats. The rains have led to the cancellation of 99 trains, further complicating the rescue and relief efforts.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:00pm on 01 Sep 2024,Sunday Weather & Environment
Heavy rains have caused severe flooding in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Over 100 villages in Telangana are underwater, with 99 trains cancelled due to track damage. In Khammam district, 110 villages are submerged, and many people are stranded on rooftops and hillocks. A woman died in Mahabubabad when her car was swept away, and her father is missing. The IMD forecasts more heavy rainfall. Rescue operations are underway with nine NDRF teams deployed. Hyderabad and Vijayawada are experiencing severe waterlogging and flooding. Authorities are working to manage the crisis and aid affected residents.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:43pm on 01 Sep 2024,Sunday Weather & Environment
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Bay of Bengal on Sunday morning, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The quake was felt in coastal areas, but no major damage or injuries have been reported. Earlier, a 3.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Noklak town, Nagaland, at 3:36 am. The tremor occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers. Fortunately, no casualties or significant damage were reported in either event. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:06am on 01 Sep 2024,Sunday Weather & Environment
Severe rainstorms have caused major flooding in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, resulting in eight deaths and significant disruption. Roads and train services are heavily impacted, with Hyderabad schools closed as a precaution. In Andhra Pradesh, landslides in Vijayawada and Guntur have further exacerbated the situation. Train services on several routes are halted due to submerged tracks. Both states are bracing for more rain, with control rooms and relief operations in full swing. Chief Ministers of both states have mobilized resources to manage the crisis and support affected residents.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:20am on 01 Sep 2024,Sunday Weather & Environment
Severe flooding and landslides have ravaged Andhra Pradesh due to heavy rainfall, resulting in at least eight deaths. Over 80 people were rescued as disaster relief teams worked to evacuate residents from low-lying areas. Train services in Vijayawada and Warangal have been disrupted due to flooded tracks. Neighboring Telangana remains on high alert for more rain. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is closely monitoring the situation and has allocated ₹3 crore for relief efforts. The India Meteorological Department warns of further heavy rain in both states due to the ongoing depression in the Bay of Bengal.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:34pm on 31 Aug 2024,Saturday Weather & Environment
The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for large parts of England and Wales, effective from 4 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday. The warning covers areas from the Isle of Wight to the Scottish border, including western parts of Wales. Heavy showers, thunderstorms, and hail are expected, with some regions potentially receiving up to 75mm of rain within an hour. The storms may cause flooding and significant disruption. Frequent lightning strikes and hail are additional hazards, particularly in southern and central England. The weather is expected to remain unsettled into next week.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:41pm on 31 Aug 2024,Saturday Weather & Environment
Typhoon Shanshan, one of Japan's strongest in decades, made landfall in south-western Japan, causing widespread disruption. At least six people have died, and over 100 have been injured. Although now downgraded to a tropical storm, it still brings winds of 90 km/h. Millions of residents in Kyushu faced evacuation orders, and heavy rainfall of up to 300 mm is expected. Shanshan has damaged buildings, uprooted trees, and caused severe flooding. Bullet train services were suspended, and flights canceled nationwide. Authorities continue to warn of landslides and overflowing rivers due to ongoing heavy rain.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:10am on 31 Aug 2024,Saturday Weather & Environment
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday warned that Cyclone "Asna," a deep depression over the Arabian Sea, is likely to move West-Northwest over the Northeast Arabian Sea and away from the Indian coast within the next 24 hours. The depression, moving at 14 km/h, is located 250 km west of Naliya in Gujarat, 160 km south-southwest of Karachi in Pakistan, and 350 km east-southeast of Pasni in Pakistan. The cyclone has caused heavy rains in Gujarat, with the IMD predicting light to moderate rainfall in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:00pm on 30 Aug 2024,Friday Weather & Environment
Cyclone Asna has formed over the Arabian Sea, intensifying from a deep depression that caused severe flooding in Gujarat. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for the Kutch region, where torrential rains have led to waterlogging in several towns, including Bhuj and Mandvi. Despite some areas remaining dry, the cyclone is expected to move west-northwestward over the next two days. Over 26 people have died due to rain-related incidents in Gujarat, with more than 18,000 displaced and around 1,200 rescued.