Floods

As water level in Vaigai dam crossed the 66-foot mark, Public Works Department officials issued the first flood warning along the river at 6 a.m. on Saturday. Theni district has been receiving sharp showers over the last one week and major parts along the Western Ghats have also been experiencing good rains. As a result, water inflow into the dams, including Manjalar dam and Sothuparai dam, has been rising steadily. As the there was a heavy flow in Kumbakarai waterfalls, a famous tourist spot in the district, Forest Department officials had banned bathing there as a precautionary measure, Forester David Raj said. PWD Assistant Executive Engineer (Vaigai Dam Sub-Division) P. Murugesan said the first flood warning was issued as the water level in Vaigai dam stood at 66.01 ft against the maximum level of 71 ft. on Saturday morning. Apart from getting inflow from Mullaperiyar dam, Vaigai dam gets water from Kottakudi, Mullai and Vaigai rivers and other sources. On June 2, the … [Read more...] about First flood warning issued along Vaigai

Residents in parts of Wagga Wagga in the New South Wales Riverina have been ordered to evacuate as floodwaters rise. The State Emergency Service has told people in and around low-lying areas to leave before 6pm on Sunday evening, August 7. The areas include: •    Edward Street West The SES says once flood waters reach 8.7 metres at the Wagga gauge, roads will be cut and access to water and sewerage may be lost. SES deputy southern zone commander Barry Griffiths said the order had been issued because of concerns roads would be cut off, rather than houses being inundated. He said about 120 residents were affected by the order. "Essentially this one's been done on the public safety issue," he said. "Properties should be OK at these levels but there are some areas of the North Wagga area, north of the Murrumbidgee River, that do experience quite rapid water moving through which is dangerous to motorists. "Even shallow water is capable of killing." People who choose to … [Read more...] about Residents in parts of Wagga Wagga ordered to evacuate as floodwaters rise

New Delhi: Earlier in the year, former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh and his actress Hazel Keech became parents to a newborn boy. Everybody has been waiting for them to announce the identity of their newborn child ever since. A flood of congratulations poured in when the couple announced their exciting news to the globe. Nevertheless, as the Indian cricketer celebrates his first Father's Day as a father, he has shared an image and the child's name with the world on this Father's Day. No matter how many times you see the photo of a happy family, we guarantee you won't be able to look away. On Twitter, Yuvi shared two gorgeous photos of her son Orion Keech Singh and a heartfelt message. He wrote, “Welcome to the world Orion Keech Singh. Mummy and Daddy love their little puttar. Your eyes twinkle with every smile just as your name is written amongst the stars." Yuvraj explained to Hindustan Times how he decided that their kid should be called 'Orion'. He said, … [Read more...] about On Father’s Day, Yuvraj Singh And Hazel Keech Reveal Their Son’s Name And Picture

New Delhi: After announcing former Jharkhand Governor Draupadi Murmu as the Presidential candidate for NDA, the centre has provided her round-the-clock Z+ category security cover by the armed Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) starting today. The armed squad took over the security of Murmu, 64, early Wednesday morning, according to a PTI report.  Congratulatory messages from leaders flooded for Murmu after the announcement by Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). “I am surprised as well as delighted. As a tribal woman from remote Mayurbhanj district, I had not thought about becoming the candidate for the top post,” Murmu told reporters at her Rairangpur residence. She said the NDA government has now proven the BJP’s slogan of “Sab Ka Saath, Sab Ka Biswas,” by selecting a tribal woman for the top post. ALSO READ | Who Is Draupadi Murmu? India's First Tribal Woman Governor, Now In Raisina Race She is the first woman and a tribal leader … [Read more...] about Draupadi Murmu Gets Z+ Security Cover After Being Announced As NDA’s Presidential Candidate

With the continuous discharge of floodwaters from upland Karnataka into the Bhairavanitippa (BT) project in Gummagutta mandal, 35 km from Kalyandurg, in Anantapur district, the irrigation department officials are closely monitoring the inflows to release the surplus waters downstream into Vedavathi river. According to information, after a gap of five years, the BT project, with a storage capacity of 1 TMC, has been receiving 2,300 cusecs daily for a week. While the project FRL level is 1,655 feet, the floodwaters have taken the scale to 1,650 feet. The officials say the last such development was in October 2017. The irrigation officials, in coordination with the revenue and police departments, have sounded an alert in the villages on the banks of Vedavathi, cautioning the public not to move closer to the streams. The officials said that in case of emergency, the project’s gates would be lifted in a couple of days. Meanwhile, the Parigi irrigation tank in Sri Sathya Sai district … [Read more...] about Officials on alert with discharge of floodwaters into Bhairavanitippa

THOOTHUKUDI A group of residents from Kaayalpattinam submitted a petition to the Collector on Monday urging him to initiate steps for desilting all drainage channels in the town near Tiruchendur to ensure proper draining of rainwater during the monsoon. In a petition submitted to Collector K. Senthil Raj, residents of Kaayalpattinam, who experienced heavy rain during the northeast monsoon and flooding last year, said the failure of Kaayalpattinam Municipality in desilting the drainage channels left the residents stranded in flood. “After a petition was submitted to the Collector last month, the Municipal Commissioner has given false information that all drainage channels in Kaayalpattinam had been desilted to drain stagnant rainwater into the sea. Since the drainage channels of Kaayalpattinam are yet to be desilted, the work should be completed properly at the earliest,” said M.N. Ahmed, one of the signatories of the petition. Demanding the re-opening of the sealed Sterlite … [Read more...] about Plea to desilt drainage channels