Weather

Bihar Demands Full Opening of Farakka Barrage Gates as Ganges Rises

The Bihar state government has asked for all gates of the Farakka Barrage to be opened in response to rising water levels in the Ganges.

28 Aug 2026

Sikkim Government Forms Task Force to Aid Residents Impacted by Nepal Floods

Sikkim has set up a dedicated task force to coordinate relief for residents affected by the recent floods in Nepal.

28 Aug 2026

Unseasonal Rain Triggers Disasters in Nepal and Uttarakhand, NDTV Reports

NDTV highlights how heavy rain, instead of expected snow, has intensified landslides and floods in Nepal and Uttarakhand.

28 Aug 2026

Uttarakhand intensifies glacier‑lake monitoring after Nepal floods

Following severe flooding in Nepal, Uttarakhand’s disaster management teams have stepped up surveillance of high‑altitude glacier lakes to mitigate downstream risks.

28 Aug 2026

Severe Floods Ravage Nepal, Triggering Cascading Hazards

Heavy rains have caused widespread flooding across Nepal, sparking landslides and other secondary hazards.

28 Aug 2026

Floods Hit Nepal, Prompting Relief Efforts

Heavy flooding has been reported across parts of Nepal, prompting local authorities to mobilise relief measures.

28 Aug 2026

2026 Nepal Floods Devastate Regions Along Koshi River

Heavy monsoon rains triggered widespread flooding along Nepal’s Koshi River in 2026, affecting thousands of residents and causing significant damage to infrastructure.

28 Aug 2026

Bhutahi River Bridge Washes Away in Gaya, Isolating 12 Villages

Heavy rains caused the hume‑pipe bridge near Jivitri village in Manjhauli panchayat, Dumaria block, to collapse, severing road links for twelve villages and forcing residents to wade the swollen river.

28 Aug 2026

NDRF Sends Nine Teams to Bihar as Flood Threat Persists

The National Disaster Response Force has deployed nine teams in Bihar to assist flood‑affected districts and will stay on standby for further operations.

28 Aug 2026

Tibetan Floods Could Heighten Flood Risk in Bihar, Experts Warn

Hydrologists say that rising water levels from recent floods in Tibet may swell the Ganges and its tributaries, putting Bihar at heightened flood risk.

28 Aug 2026

MEA says 288 Indians uncontactable, 21 rescued amid Nepal floods

The Ministry of External Affairs said that 288 Indian nationals remain out of touch, 21 have been rescued and about 200 are seeking assistance in Tibet after severe floods hit Nepal.

28 Aug 2026

NDRF reports no damage in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar from Nepal flash floods, maintains vigilance

The National Disaster Response Force says that, so far, the flash floods in Nepal have not caused any impact in Uttar Pradesh or Bihar, and the agency remains on continuous watch.

28 Aug 2026