Tag: floods
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Help Cyclone Michaung flood victims in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh during their hour of need
THE recent catastrophe caused by Cyclone Michaung has left Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh reeling from unprecedented floods, bringing devastation to the region. As parts of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh grappled with submerged streets and prolonged power outages, the plight of thousands of coastal residents in low-lying areas has been dire. Displaced, without shelter,…
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Disaster relief: Help flood-affected weavers of Maheshwar
THE charming artisan town of Maheshwar, nestled by the banks of the Narmada River in western Madhya Pradesh, has faced a calamity of unprecedented proportions. Severe rains between September 15 and September 17, resulting in nearly 200 mm of rainfall – the highest since 1962 – triggered flash floods that caught the town off guard.…
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The mountains are suffering – are you listening?
We can all do our bit to protect our natural resources and prevent disasters like Chamoli THE quiet of a Sunday morning was shattered by the news of the glacial avalanche that had wiped out a hydroelectric project and bridges that connected mountain villages. Videos of the ferocity of the water and ice made it…
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8 times Kerala’s hope was restored during the floods
This year, Kerala is celebrating a different Onam. The rains and floods that tore its way through the state have stopped just in time. A lot has been lost and damaged but something has also been restored — faith in humanity. In the wake of the cruel Kerala floods, the whole world stood witness to…
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Kerala Needs Your Help Now
The rains that began in Kerala during early June rose to a devastating high by August. For the first time in the history of the state, 35 out of 42 dams had to be opened. The floods and landslides that have ensued have been cruel and left us all wondering what we can do to…