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Water level in flooded Assam coal mine rises again despite dewatering efforts

While around 25 of the workers managed to escape the nearly 300-feet deep well-shaped mine, at least 9 got trapped.

A rescue operation is underway after the labourers got trapped in the Umrangso coal mine, in Assam’s Dima Hasao. (ANI X)

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Updated on Jan 13, 2025 08:55 PM IST

ByUtpal Parashar

Lack of annual flush leaves Yamuna highly polluted this year

The river level did not rise due to a combination of factors, including lower rainfall in the upper catchment areas of the river and its tributaries

Iceberg-like foam in the Yamuna. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

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Updated on Nov 08, 2024 05:10 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

Ganga water level rises in Varanasi; admn on alert

Varanasi district on high alert as Ganga water level rises, submerging ghats and low-lying areas. NDRF and district officials monitoring situation closely.

NDRF teams patrol the Ganga in Varanasi on Wednesday. (Rajesh kumar/HT)

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Updated on Aug 08, 2024 07:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Varanasi

Morbe dam 91% full, water stock to last till June 2025

The current stock will suffice for 325 days, while another 600-700 mm rain will fill up the dam completely

In 2022, the dam’s catchment area received 3,559.40 mm rainfall, and the water stock had reached 188.088 mcm. In 2023, the dam overflowed on September 24, after the catchment area received 3,549 mm rainfall. This year’s rainfall stands at 2,879 mm (Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Aug 07, 2024 08:48 AM IST

ByG Mohiuddin Jeddy

1000 cusecs water to be released from Khadakwasla dam

The heavy rainfall in July has increased water storage in four dams under the Khadkwasla water cluster to 45.50 per cent, totaling 13.26 TMC of water

As per the data by the India Meteorological Department, in the Khadkwasla dam cluster, Temghar recorded the highest 50 mm rainfall in the last 24 hours. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jul 21, 2024 06:02 AM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Water level of rivers in Bihar rising due to incessant rain

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Published on Jul 06, 2024 01:11 PM IST

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WR to monitor Mithi, Dahisar river levels during monsoons

Western Railway monitors river levels with pulse radar machine every 15 mins to prevent flooding. Central Railway waterproofs 231 flood-prone points to ensure smooth train operations.

To remotely monitor the continuous river level, WR has installed four pulse radar-based water level monitoring instruments with an Intelligent Field Device at vulnerable bridge.

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Updated on Jun 29, 2024 08:08 AM IST

ByShashank Rao

Infamous flooded underpasses make a comeback in Delhi; man drowns in Azadpur

Delhi's Minto Bridge underpass flooded after heavy rain, along with several other key underpasses, causing traffic disruptions and a tragic drowning incident.

A bus stuck in the Azad Market underpass near Rani Jhansi Flyover in north Delhi on Friday. (ANI)

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Updated on Jun 29, 2024 06:44 AM IST

ByKarn Pratap Singh, Snehil Sinha

Assam flood situation continues to improve; water receding fast

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Updated on Jul 14, 2024 11:18 AM IST

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Mumbai lake levels fall to 5%, no water cut; rains expected to pick up on Wednesday

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has no plans to increase the current 10% water cut all over the city. Even though the stocks in the lakes are low, the civic body is expecting rainfall in the coming days, while the state government has also approved using reserve stock if needed

Mumbai, India - June 18, 2024: People deal with rain at Churchgate in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Jun 19, 2024 07:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Water level in dams falls to 50%

Water level in Maharashtra dams falls to 50.57%, 18% lower than last year, raising concerns of shortage as stock must last for another five months.

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Updated on Feb 15, 2024 07:18 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha

Dip in Bhakra dam water level raises concerns

The Bhakra dam on the Sutlej river is among the critical reservoirs, capable of storing up to 6.23 billion cubic metre of water

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Updated on Jan 15, 2024 05:32 AM IST

ByGurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh

Govt to re-review the Pong Dam eco-sensitive zone: CM Sukhu

The CM was replying to the discussion in this regard brought by Dehra MLA Hoshiyar Singh under Rule 62 in the House on Friday

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Updated on Dec 23, 2023 05:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Shimla

Threat of drought looms large as water levels in Maha dams down by 20%

Maharashtra is facing a drought-like situation as the monsoon deficit widens due to a prolonged dry spell. Water levels in the state's dams are down 20% compared to last year, and 194 out of 358 tehsils are facing drought. The state agriculture minister has indicated that if the dry spell continues, the government will declare a drought on a district-wise basis. The lack of rainfall has also affected crop production, with decreases expected in pearl millet, sorghum, soybean, cotton, and groundnut.

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Updated on Sep 14, 2023 12:11 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha

Yamuna rises above danger level in Delhi amid heavy showers in north India

The water level in the Yamuna river in Delhi has crossed the danger mark, prompting officials to put residents on alert.

A revenue department official said the administrations of the six Delhi districts that the Yamuna passes through in the Capital have been put on alert. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

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Updated on Aug 16, 2023 08:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

BBMB opens all floodgates on trial as water level in Bhakra dam rises

20,000 cusecs of water released on Sunday as water level in reservoir touched 1,672 feet, only eight feet short of its capacity of 1,680 feet, say officials

Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) officials said the floodgates were opened to inspect their operational efficacy.

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Updated on Aug 13, 2023 11:58 PM IST

ByVishal Rambani, Patiala

GB Nagar warns of flood after IMD forecasts heavy rain in Uttarakhand over next five days

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand. Thus, there is a possibility that the water level will again rise in rivers such as Yamuna, Sharda, Hindon and Ganga, among others

Additionally, the district administration has issued strict guidelines and asked residents to refrain from taking baths in the rivers. Non-compliance of the orders will lead to legal action, said officials (HT Photo)

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Updated on Aug 12, 2023 11:38 PM IST

ByMaria Khan, Noida

Odisha floods: More than 1.4 lakh people affected so far, death toll rises to 6

Villages in Cuttack, Nayagarh, Boudh and Sonepur have been waterlogged due to floods in Mahanadi and its tributaries, and more low-lying villages in Puri, Kendrapara and Jagatsinghpur are likely to be affected

People wade through floodwater after the Mahanadi river entered villages below Cuttack and Banki districts in Odisha. (ANI Photo)

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Updated on Aug 04, 2023 01:22 PM IST

ByDebabrata Mohanty

At 625.26 lakh units, Bhakra sets all-time high power generation record

As per the protocols set by the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) that deals with the operation and maintenance of the Bhakra and Pong dams, a level of 1,650 needs to be maintained by July 31 and 1,670 by August 15

The water level in Bhakra has been rising one foot every day due to intermittent rainfall in the catchment areas of Sutlej and melting of glaciers. (ANI FILE)

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Updated on Jul 31, 2023 12:31 AM IST

ByGurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh

Ghaggar flowing above danger mark again in Sangrur

The district has already witnessed vast tracts of land submerged by floodwaters, snapping road links and the floodwaters have not receded yet.

A file photo of Ghaggar in spate. (HT File)

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Updated on Jul 30, 2023 12:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Sangrur

Chandigarh: Sukhna water level reaches danger mark, floodgate opened

An official said the floodgate was opened around 5 am after the water level reached near 1162.50 feet, almost near the danger mark of 1163 feet

The floodgate was closed around 3.30 pm as the water level dropped by one feet. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

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Updated on Jul 27, 2023 04:33 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Yamuna breaches danger mark in Mathura again

The district administration has yet again cautioned those living in low-lying areas along the river. Many people were shifted when flood water crept in houses in low lying areas and many are yet to return. Flood outposts are again on high alert.

The Taj Mahal is seen on the banks of the swollen Yamuna river after heavy monsoon rainfall, in Agra,on Wednesday. (PTI)

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Updated on Jul 27, 2023 12:25 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Yamuna crosses danger level yet again, agencies stay on alert

The water level of the Yamuna river in Delhi has once again risen above the danger level due to localised showers and rain in the upper catchment areas. The river has been fluctuating around the danger level for several days but has not reached the unprecedented level it reached in July. Officials have warned flood-affected people not to return to their homes and have set up relief camps for over 15,000 displaced individuals. The government is maintaining vigilance and has created sandbag embankments to prevent future floods. A survey is also being conducted to identify those eligible for compensation.

A view of the Yamuna river at Old Yamuna Bridge in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Sanjeev Verma/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jul 27, 2023 12:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

NMMC to roll back water cuts as Morbe Dam rises to 83-meter mark

NMMC in June was contemplating major water cuts as the water level in Morbe dam had come down to 24% of its total capacity i.e., as per June 18 records, the dam level had reached 68.89mm, and the gross storage had scaled down to 47 million Cubic Meter (MCM)

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Updated on Jul 26, 2023 12:25 AM IST

BySameera Kapoor Munshi

Delhi: Yamuna dips below danger mark, to rise

The water level of the Yamuna river in Delhi dropped below the danger mark, but is expected to rise again. However, officials say there is no immediate danger of flooding. Sandbag embankments have been created to prevent future floods and a survey is being conducted to identify eligible families for compensation.

At the Old Railway Bridge in New Delhi on Tuesday. (PTI)

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Updated on Jul 25, 2023 11:49 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

GB Nagar warns people of possible flooding as Hindon, Yamuna waters rise

The current water level in Hindon, at Ghaziabad barrage, is 201.15 metres, just a few metres short of the danger mark of 205.8 metres

People in Purana Haibatpur village in Greater Noida leave their flooded homes on Monday. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

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Updated on Jul 24, 2023 11:38 PM IST

ByMaria Khan

Yamuna water level going down, nothing to worry about: Delhi Minister Gopal Rai

As per Central Water Commission (CWC), the water level of the Yamuna was at 206.47 metres at 12 noon, more than a metre above the danger mark of 205.33 metres.

A general view of rising water level of river Yamuna after heavy monsoon rains at Old Iron Bridge in New Delhi. (Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times)

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Published on Jul 24, 2023 02:35 PM IST

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Nearly ₹1,000 cr worth losses to Punjab due to floods, says Mann

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday said that the state suffered estimated losses of nearly ₹1,000 crore due to recent floods

The CM assessed the situation in wake of incessant rains and held discussions with the district administration and that of Bhakra Beas Management Board (Source:Twitter)

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Updated on Jul 24, 2023 12:31 AM IST

ByHTC/Agencies, Nangal

Amit Shah speaks to Gujarat CM, Delhi LG; enquires about flood-like situation

A further increase in the water level of the river is likely to impact the relief-and-rehabilitation work in the flood-affected low-lying areas.

Union minister of home affairs and cooperation Amit Shah. (PTI)

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Published on Jul 23, 2023 01:35 PM IST

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Ghaggar touches danger mark in Panchkula, breach in Dera Bassi

Water level in Ghaggar touched the danger mark of 1.5 metre in the afternoon in Panchkula, with the volume rising to 50,000 cusecs

Swollen Ghaggar river at Panchkula due to heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh. (Sant Arora /HT)

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Updated on Jul 23, 2023 01:16 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Panchkula

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While around 25 of the workers managed to escape the nearly 300-feet deep well-shaped mine, at least 9 got trapped.

The river level did not rise due to a combination of factors, including lower rainfall in the upper catchment areas of the river and its tributaries

Varanasi district on high alert as Ganga water level rises, submerging ghats and low-lying areas. NDRF and district officials monitoring situation closely.

The current stock will suffice for 325 days, while another 600-700 mm rain will fill up the dam completely

The heavy rainfall in July has increased water storage in four dams under the Khadkwasla water cluster to 45.50 per cent, totaling 13.26 TMC of water

Water level of rivers in Bihar rising due to incessant rain

Western Railway monitors river levels with pulse radar machine every 15 mins to prevent flooding. Central Railway waterproofs 231 flood-prone points to ensure smooth train operations.

Delhi's Minto Bridge underpass flooded after heavy rain, along with several other key underpasses, causing traffic disruptions and a tragic drowning incident.

Assam flood situation continues to improve; water receding fast

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has no plans to increase the current 10% water cut all over the city. Even though the stocks in the lakes are low, the civic body is expecting rainfall in the coming days, while the state government has also approved using reserve stock if needed

Water level in Maharashtra dams falls to 50.57%, 18% lower than last year, raising concerns of shortage as stock must last for another five months.

The Bhakra dam on the Sutlej river is among the critical reservoirs, capable of storing up to 6.23 billion cubic metre of water

The CM was replying to the discussion in this regard brought by Dehra MLA Hoshiyar Singh under Rule 62 in the House on Friday

The water level in the Yamuna river in Delhi has crossed the danger mark, prompting officials to put residents on alert.

20,000 cusecs of water released on Sunday as water level in reservoir touched 1,672 feet, only eight feet short of its capacity of 1,680 feet, say officials

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand. Thus, there is a possibility that the water level will again rise in rivers such as Yamuna, Sharda, Hindon and Ganga, among others

Villages in Cuttack, Nayagarh, Boudh and Sonepur have been waterlogged due to floods in Mahanadi and its tributaries, and more low-lying villages in Puri, Kendrapara and Jagatsinghpur are likely to be affected

As per the protocols set by the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) that deals with the operation and maintenance of the Bhakra and Pong dams, a level of 1,650 needs to be maintained by July 31 and 1,670 by August 15

The district has already witnessed vast tracts of land submerged by floodwaters, snapping road links and the floodwaters have not receded yet.

An official said the floodgate was opened around 5 am after the water level reached near 1162.50 feet, almost near the danger mark of 1163 feet

The district administration has yet again cautioned those living in low-lying areas along the river. Many people were shifted when flood water crept in houses in low lying areas and many are yet to return. Flood outposts are again on high alert.

NMMC in June was contemplating major water cuts as the water level in Morbe dam had come down to 24% of its total capacity i.e., as per June 18 records, the dam level had reached 68.89mm, and the gross storage had scaled down to 47 million Cubic Meter (MCM)

The current water level in Hindon, at Ghaziabad barrage, is 201.15 metres, just a few metres short of the danger mark of 205.8 metres

As per Central Water Commission (CWC), the water level of the Yamuna was at 206.47 metres at 12 noon, more than a metre above the danger mark of 205.33 metres.

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday said that the state suffered estimated losses of nearly ₹1,000 crore due to recent floods

A further increase in the water level of the river is likely to impact the relief-and-rehabilitation work in the flood-affected low-lying areas.

Water level in Ghaggar touched the danger mark of 1.5 metre in the afternoon in Panchkula, with the volume rising to 50,000 cusecs

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