Nine members of one family died in Casteldaccia, near Palermo, as a rain-swollen river flooded a home. The victims were spending the evening together to celebrate a birthday. It was also reported the death of one person in Vicari in Palermo region. A spokesperson for the Palermo Prefecture said on Sunday ten people had died … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Meteorology Authority announced on Sunday of the possibility of floods in Mecca because of medium to heavy rain, the Al Akhbariya reported.The authority forecasted that the unstable weather that covers Mecca, Minna and Arafat would continue this night. The rain occurs while around two million pilgrims are residing in Minna in tents to mark … Read more
J&K Governor N N Vohra on Saturday reviewed the flood preparedness at an emergency meeting at Raj Bhawan. He directed the Divisional administration and the Flood Control Department to ensure coordination among all the line departments to meet any eventuality arising out of flood situation. The senior officials apprised Governor about the contingency plans worked … Read more
Currently, the Central Water Commission issues flood warnings. IMD DG K J Ramesh told a News agency that the national weather agency was preparing to launch this service from the next month by using the Flash Flood Guidance System for the first time in the country. In a first for the IMD, it will also … Read more
