Disaster Management Authority

Heavy rains lead to flash floods, landslides in Nagaland; many families rendered homeless

Incessant rains across Nagaland has led to flash floods and landslides in several areas of the state, officials said on Thursday.

Assam floods: Situation remains grim with 3.5 lakh people affected in 13 districts

The flood situation in Assam continues to be grim with over 3.5 lakh people remaining affected in 13 districts, an official of the state Disaster Management Authority said on Tuesday.

Kerala to restrict use of groundwater by Pepsico; traders may stop sale of Pepsi, Coke

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan welcomed the move of traders and said government would extend support to the initiative to check the threat to exploitation of water, pollution and lifestyle diseases.

Meghalaya floods: 38 people killed so far, nine still missing

The Meghalaya flood situation remained grim with 38 deaths reported while at least nine persons still remained untraced.