Tag: Rains
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Catastrophic Floods in Asia: Death Toll Surpasses 1,750 Amid Ongoing Heavy Rains
Rescue teams and volunteers have been struggling to assist millions of people affected by floods and landslides in parts of Asia, as the official death toll from the ongoing climate-fuelled disaster has climbed to more than 1,750 people in the worst-affected countries of Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand. In Indonesia, at least 908 people were…
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Chennai Endures Heavy Rains; Relief Forecasted by Friday
CHENNAI: Chennai continues to experience intermittent rainfall as Cyclone Ditwah’s influence lingers over the region. While the city saw scattered showers and localized downpours on Thursday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that the intensity of rain is set to decrease from Friday, with only isolated spells expected in parts of Chennai and Tiruvallur.…