North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reportedly ordered the execution of up to 30 officials for failing to prevent devastating floods and landslides that killed around 1,000 people in July. The officials were charged with corruption and dereliction of duty, highlighting the regime’s harsh response to disaster management failures.
India is facing a devastating monsoon season, with heavy rainfall causing floods and landslides in multiple states. Over 64 people have lost their lives in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tripura, while Gujarat is bracing for more heavy rain in the coming days.
Subhan Khan, a resident of Haryana, displayed remarkable courage and quick thinking during recent floods in Khammam district, Telangana. He used a bulldozer to rescue nine people stranded on Prakash Nagar bridge, earning him the title of a real-life hero.
Torrential rains in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have resulted in devastating floods, causing significant damage to property and infrastructure. At least 33 people have died, and many villages have been submerged. The Indian Air Force and NDRF are conducting rescue and relief operations in the affected areas. The state governments have requested federal assistance to deal with the disaster.
Torrential rains have caused widespread devastation in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, claiming at least 31 lives and inflicting significant damage. The flooding has impacted crops, transportation, and power supply, leading to urgent relief efforts by authorities.
Heavy rains in Andhra Pradesh have caused widespread flooding, particularly in Vijayawada. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has been personally overseeing relief efforts, inspecting affected areas, and ensuring the distribution of food and water to those in need. The India Meteorological Department has issued a weather alert for the next five days, predicting more heavy rainfall.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across various parts of India, with an orange alert issued for Telangana, Gujarat, Assam & Meghalaya, and west Madhya Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, already impacted by severe floods, are expected to receive more rainfall. The IMD has also predicted thunderstorms, squally weather, and heavy rainfall in specific regions over the next few days.
Torrential rains across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have led to devastating floods, claiming ten lives and causing widespread damage. Prime Minister Modi has assured the affected states of all necessary assistance.
Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are battling severe floods caused by heavy rainfall. In Telangana, 110 villages in Khammam district are submerged, with 119 people stranded. In Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada witnessed severe flooding, affecting houses and cars. 99 trains have been cancelled and 54 diverted due to waterlogging on railway tracks. The Union Home Minister has assured both states of central assistance.
India has refuted claims made by CNN that it was responsible for the recent devastating floods in Bangladesh, calling the report misleading and factually inaccurate. The Indian government maintains that the floods were a result of heavy monsoon rains and not due to the release of water from Indian dams. Meanwhile, the UN reports that over 18 million people in Bangladesh have been affected by the floods, with over 1.2 million families trapped.
