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Experts urge scientific solutions over rhetoric to tackle Guwahatis urban flooding
Guwahati

Experts urge scientific solutions over rhetoric to tackle Guwahati's urban...

One of the proposals discussed included constructing large underground storm water reservoirs beneath existing structures and complexes.
Nagaland Chief Secy inspects flood & landslide damage in Chumoukedima
North East

Nagaland Chief Secy inspects flood & landslide damage in Chumoukedima

The Chief Secy instructed the district administration and NSDMA officials to visit the flood-hit areas and supervise the relief works.
Over 32,000 affected as 2nd wave of floods wreaks havoc across six Assam districts
Assam

Over 32,000 affected as 2nd wave of floods wreaks havoc across six Assam...

As of July 9, floods have impacted 169 villages under 13 revenue circles in Golaghat, Karbi Anglong, Hojai, Nagaon, Sivasagar & Jorhat
Plastic barriers, eco-blocks: Minister pushes flood fixes in Guwahati hotspots
Guwahati

Plastic barriers, eco-blocks: Minister pushes flood fixes in Guwahati hotspots

Introduced for the first time in the city, plastic barriers are expected to reduce entry of floodwater into low-lying areas
Assam flood: 27-L hectares affected across 35 districts in 25 years
Assam

Assam flood: 27-L hectares affected across 35 districts in 25 years

The data has been revealed in the Flood Hazard Zoning Atlas for Assam, which was released on June 16.
Jorhat’s farmers left devastated as floodwaters destroy crops, homes
Assam

Jorhat’s farmers left devastated as floodwaters destroy crops, homes

Thousands of hectares of farmland have been rendered unusable, plunging farmers into deep distress & uncertainty
Assam flood: A failure of foresight & governance
Opinion

Assam flood: A failure of foresight & governance

The first wave of floods, which has affected a population of nearly six lakh in 21 districts, has apparently caught the authorities unawares. The occurrence of the floods was earlier than normal and the Barak Valley has borne the brunt of the damage, where nearly five lakh people have been hit. ...
Heavy rains damage pipelines in Mizoram, govt advises residents to harvest rainwater
North East

Heavy rains damage pipelines in Mizoram, govt advises residents to harvest...

The gravity pipelines and monoblock systems in the Kolasib district have been severely damaged, leading to disruptions in water supply in five towns.
Assam flood fury: Over 5.6 L affected, 70% of Pobitora Sanctuary submerged
Assam

Assam flood fury: Over 5.6 L affected, 70% of Pobitora Sanctuary submerged

The toll in this year's floods and landslides stands at 21, with two more deaths reported on Thursday.
769 landslides, over 270 buildings damaged as monsoon batters Mizoram
North East

769 landslides, over 270 buildings damaged as monsoon batters Mizoram

Till 12.30 pm on Thursday, 452 families have been evacuated from vulnerable areas.
Floods keep Barak Valley on edge; CM to visit affected areas tomorrow
Assam

Floods keep Barak Valley on edge; CM to visit affected areas tomorrow

Sarma is expected to visit relief camps in Kalinagar and Panchgram, as well as an affected dyke in Patharkandi
Kaziranga flood situation stable as waters recede; safety measures activated
Assam

Kaziranga flood situation stable as waters recede; safety measures activated

Forest camps equipped with country boats; extra manpower deployed to safeguard wildlife amid flood concerns
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