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Delhi Drowns as Yamuna River Overflows
By Kavita Chowdhury
Rampant construction and illegal encroachments on the Yamuna floodplains caused the flooding of the Indian capital.
North India Reels Under Monsoon Fury; Pakistan on Alert
By Associated Press
Heavy rains have triggered flash floods and landslides, especially in the northern hill states.
Why is India’s Dibrugarh Perennially Under Threat of Erosion and Floods?
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Dibrugarh’s geography – it is a mix of flood plains, lakes, swamps, sandbars and highlands – makes it vulnerable to flooding.
India Initiates Measures to Tackle Floods From Glacial Lake Outbursts in Himalayas
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Several Indian states are vulnerable to glacial lake outbursts as there are 9,575 glaciers in the Himalayan region contiguous to the country.
Over 180 People Killed After Heavy Rains in Nepal and India
By Associated Press
“The people of Nepal and India are sandwiched between the pandemic and worsening climate disasters, heavily impacting millions of lives and livelihoods.”
India’s Flood Problem Runs the Risk of Pouring Over
By Sudha Ramachandran
Poor and haphazard urban planning is compounding problems from excessive rain across the country. Hyderabad’s recent floods are but one example.
Mitigating Extreme Flooding in India: Mobilizing Political Will
By Neil Noronha
The first step toward preventing next year’s deadly flood: enforcing disaster management laws that already exist.
Uttarakhand Floods: A Disaster of Our Own Making?
Floods in India have killed thousands, sending a sobering message about the risks of rapid development.
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