Even as the district has remained prone to floods for the last several years, the authorities have failed to take any concrete steps to protect the lives and properties of the local residents.

Terming the Assam Government’s move to put four districts of the State on red alert following heavy rain warning as a well organized plan of the State Government to shield their corrupt practices i

Muhi Borgohain, president of All Assam Water Resources Contractors Association (AAWRCCA), addressing a press conference here in the city today alleged that both the Central Government and the State

As Uttarakhand continues to reel under the impact of the devastating flash floods, the Ministry of Water Resources has decided to set up an official committee to look into the factors responsible f

The Delhi Government today announced 27 major proposals amounting to Rs 62 crore with an aim at strengthening embankments, improving drainage system, constructing access roads and bridges, carrying

Three years after Sirsa witnessed one of the worst floods, the authorities here seem ill-prepared to deal with any eventuality, even as the monsoon has started creating havoc in several parts of No

Thursday, June 13, 2013 - Lahore—Punjab Emergency Service (Rescue 1122) Director General Dr Rizwan Naseer reviewed flood arrangements and preparedness of flood prone districts.

The Krishak Mukti Sangram Samity (KMSS), on Monday, seriously objected to the report of the Dam Design Review Panel (DDRP) of the Lower Subansiri Hydro–electric Project.

The Flood Control Order-2013 was released by the Delhi Government today in a meeting held to discuss arrangements for controlling floods during the monsoon which is expected to hit the Capital by this monthend.

A meeting of the apex committee was held to review the arrangements to meet any challenge. The arrangements have been made for evacuation, rescue, relief and temporary camping sites, said the official of the government.

This book results from an international collaborative effort to explore and distil best practice approaches to flood risk management in challenging large scale and inter-related environments. Part A provides a historical perspective on the flood events that have shaped modern approaches.

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