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September 29, 2024 9:33 AM

Floods claim 101 Lives, over 3,000 rescued as torrential rains wreak havoc on homes and infrastructure

The Armed Police Force of Nepal has confirmed 101 deaths with more than 48 deaths in Kathmandu Valley alone. 14 people died in Kavrepalanchok, seven people died in Makwanpur, five in Panchthar, four in Sindhupalchok and three in Dolakha. Nine people ...

September 28, 2024 1:34 PM

Nepal rains bring floods, landslides that kill 10, with seven missing

Incessant rains in Nepal have unleashed floods and landslides that killed at least 10 people with seven missing during the last 24 hours, while disrupting transport, officials said on Saturday. Most rivers in the Himalayan nation have swollen, spill...

September 28, 2024 8:58 AM

At least 43 dead as Helene cuts destructive path through southeastern US

Tropical Depression Helene brought life-threatening flooding on Friday to wide sections of the U.S. Southeast, where at least 43 people have been killed by a storm that swamped neighborhoods, triggered mudslides, threatened dams and left more than 3....

September 27, 2024 4:21 PM

Helene, one of largest storms to hit US, brings chaos to Florida and Georgia

Helene roared through Florida and Georgia states under darkness on Friday as one of the most powerful storms to hit the United States, killing one person, swamping neighborhoods and leaving more than 2 million homes and businesses without power. The...

September 27, 2024 1:15 PM

Govt to issue Rs 20,000 cr ‘Sovereign Green Bonds’ in four tranches this fiscal

The central government has announced plans to collect ₹20,000 crore through the issuance of 'Sovereign Green Bonds' in the second half of the financial year 2024-25 (October-March), Finance Ministry said in a press release. The government aims to ...

September 27, 2024 12:57 PM

IMD forecasts widespread rainfall across India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted rainfall across several regions due to the development of a low-pressure system, which has delayed the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon. According to the IMD, a cyclonic circulation that wa...

September 27, 2024 10:40 AM

Hurricane Helene slams into Florida, fears of widespread damage, deaths

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region late Thursday as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, raising fears of deaths, widespread damage and even worse floods than the severe deluge which had preceded its arrival. He...

September 26, 2024 5:45 PM

Nepal eyes green energy trade to reduce trade deficit with India

At the 30th annual general meeting of the Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI), Nepal’s Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Deepak Khadka, discussed the country’s plan to reduce its trade deficit with India by boosting green e...

September 26, 2024 2:57 PM

Monsoon in Maharashtra likely to withdraw by October 5: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted that the monsoon in Maharashtra may withdraw by October 5 this year. Heavy rainfall on Wednesday night left several areas in Maharashtra, particularly Mumbai and Pune, waterlogged. Regional Me...

September 26, 2024 10:51 AM

At least four dead as torrential rains lash Mumbai

Torrential rain lashed Mumbai, triggering floods and killing at least four people as well as paralysing the city and forcing schools to close on Thursday. Some parts of Mumbai recorded around 275 mm (11 inches) of rain on Wednesday evening, which cr...

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