The rapid expansion of Chennai into a burgeoning urban settlement without diligent planning has done little for the water bodies.
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Melting Himalayan Glaciers: A Big Drop in a Bucket That’s Already Full
On a more meaningful human timescale, what is really at stake is us – our own survival.
Lessons from Cyclone Gaja: How to Limit the Impact of Extreme Weather in Developing Countries
When it comes to major storms and environmental disasters, the world’s media tend to focus more keenly when developed countries are affected.
Mahila Congress Collects Rs 25 Lakhs For Kerala Floods Relief
Relief materials in the form of food and sanitary napkins for women have also been dispatched from various states.
Nagaland Requires Rs 800 Crore For Flood Restoration Work, Says Official
The state capital Kohima and the districts of Tuensang, Kiphire and Phek have been severely affected.
Uttar Pradesh: 16 Dead, 12 Injured Due To Rains, Say Officials
Eighteen animals were killed and 461 houses or huts were damaged.
Kodagu Floods: 3,500 People Shifted, Bookings Cancelled; Rescue Operations Intensified
Torrential rains have wreaked havoc in the popular tourist destination with floods and landslides killing at least eight people and rendering hundreds homeless.
Kejriwal Announces Rs 10 Crore Relief For Flood-Hit Kerala
Earlier in the day, the Punjab government had also announced Rs 10 crore immediate relief for Kerala.