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October 1, 2024 8:34 PM

29 Leading Indian Companies Showcase Innovations at WETEX 2024, Bolstering UAE-India Green Collaboration

The 26th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) 2024 began on October 1st at the Dubai World Trade Centre, featuring a strong Indian presence with 29 leading companies participating in the Indian pavilion. The event, organized b...

October 1, 2024 6:14 PM

Nepal declares three days of mourning after natural disaster claims hundreds of lives

Nepal’s Prime Minister, K P Sharma Oli, has announced three days of national mourning following the tragic loss of hundreds of lives due to recent natural calamities. The announcement came during a press conference held on Tuesday in Singhdurbar....

October 1, 2024 11:00 AM

Hurricane Helene: Over 100 dead as North Carolina mounts massive search and rescue operation

Crews on Monday airlifted emergency food and water into remote North Carolina towns that were cut off and devastated by tropical storm Helene that turned the western part of the state into a "post apocalyptic" landscape. Helene was a hurricane when ...

September 30, 2024 11:09 PM

Death toll rises to 209 in Nepal flood disaster

Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs confirms that the death toll has increased to 209 people, 29 people are still missing and 142 people are injured. Nepal Army and Police have rescued more than 4500 people. Today by use of helicopters for search, Rescu...

October 1, 2024 10:34 AM

Bihar: Flood-like situation in several parts of state

Several regions in Bihar are facing a severe flood situation following heavy rainfall and the subsequent discharge of water from the Kosi Barrage in Birpur. Incessant rains in the catchment areas of Nepal have caused rivers in bordering districts to...

September 30, 2024 11:10 AM

151 dead in Nepal floods, Bihar on red alert as heavy rains continue

Nepal has closed schools for three days following devastating floods and landslides caused by two days of heavy rainfall, which have resulted in the deaths of 151 people, with 56 still missing, officials reported on Sunday. The torrential rains broug...

September 30, 2024 10:34 AM

Hurricane Helene kills at least 90 in US; homes and memories washed away

The Southeastern U.S. began a huge cleanup and recovery effort on Sunday and the death toll climbed towards 100 after Hurricane Helene knocked out power for millions, destroyed roads and bridges and caused dramatic flooding from Florida to Virginia. ...

September 29, 2024 2:09 PM

Nepal Floods: Death Toll Reaches 125 Amid Heavy Rains; Domestic Flights Resume After Weather Improves

The Armed Police Force of Nepal confirmed the death of 125 people and the other 64 still missing whereas more than 61 people are injured. The rainfall-induced flood damaged 322 houses and 16 bridges, while 3267 people were rescued. The Armed Police...

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...

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