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India dispatched its sixth tranche of 21.5 tonnes of relief supplies to flood-hit Nepal, taking total assistance to 74 tonnes. The latest aid includes forensic kits and medical supplies, supporting ongoing rescue efforts after devastating flash floods killed at least 1,259 people

Flood relief and restoration work intensified in Madhya Pradesh’s Chitrakoot as the Mandakini river receded after triggering flash floods. Authorities are clearing roads, supplying food and drinking water, assessing damage and restoring infrastructure, while a damaged bridge may take eight months to repair

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the government will verify funds raised by 72 YouTubers for flood relief, checking whether donations reached the state and how they were used. Authorities aim to ensure transparency, prevent duplication and coordinate private relief efforts

A gravity-based, zero-energy water purifier developed by CSIR-NEERI is providing relief in flood-hit Assam’s Jorhat district, where potable water is scarce. Officials distributed 100 NEERI-ZAR units, including household and community systems, designed to supply drinking and cooking water without electricity

Actor Anupam Kher has donated Rs 5 lakh to the Assam Chief Minister's Relief Fund to support flood relief and rehabilitation efforts. He also appealed to people across the country to contribute and stand with families affected by the devastating floods

Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota reviewed flood rehabilitation efforts in four severely affected districts, directing officials to accelerate damage assessment, financial assistance, insurance claim settlement and livelihood restoration through better coordination among government agencies, banks and insurance companies

Union Health Minister JP Nadda will visit Arunachal Pradesh to review flood relief, rehabilitation and healthcare measures after touring Assam and Nagaland. He inspected affected areas, met displaced families and assured full Central support for reconstruction, restoration and disaster response efforts

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan defended the state's flood response, denied lapses, dismissed criticism over his helicopter travel, warned against misinformation, and announced relief measures as the flood toll reached 15, with rescue and rehabilitation operations continuing across the state

Warangal floods, drone relief, Telangana rains, Konda Surekha, Revanth Reddy, BR Nagar, flood rescue, aerial survey, disaster response, Telangana weather. In response to severe flooding in Warangal, drones were used to deliver food and water to stranded residents in submerged colonies like BR Nagar.

District police and CRPF officials extended humanitarian aid to tribal families in flood-affected villages of Cherla mandal, Kothagudem. With support from Nestlé, groceries were distributed to 120 families.

The National Medical Commission has directed that postgraduate medical students be deployed in flood-hit northern states and UTs as part of the District Residency Programme. The initiative strengthens disaster healthcare services while offering young doctors field experience in public health and community service

Telangana has sought Rs 16,732 crore in central assistance to address losses caused by heavy rains over two consecutive years. Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao submitted the request to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking both pending and fresh aid.

Rahul Gandhi urged PM Modi to announce a special relief package for Punjab, J-K, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh, as unrelenting rains and floods disrupt lives, destroy homes, and affect over 2.5 lakh people across northern India.

Telangana High Court directs the State government to submit comprehensive details of relief measures in flood-hit districts, citing over 30 cm rainfall affecting 40 lakh people. The PIL highlights deaths and hardships, with the matter scheduled for September 17

Northern Railway has launched a special train from Jammu to Delhi to help stranded tourists and pilgrims after floods forced mass train cancellations. Relief measures, including food and shelter, were arranged for passengers stuck across Jammu region

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao criticised the Congress government for failing to prepare for heavy rains and floods despite forecasts. Ahead of visiting rain-hit districts, he directed BRS cadre to lead relief efforts, provide food, medical aid, and sanitation.

BRS president and former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao expressed concern over heavy rains and floods in Telangana and directed party cadre to actively support relief operations. He instructed KTR to mobilise workers as several districts reel under submerged houses, power outages and transport disruptions.

The additional assistance under NDRF covers AP, Nagaland, Odisha, Telangana, Tripura affected by floods, landslides and cyclones during 2024

High-Level Committee approves Rs 1,554.99 crore additional Central assistance under National Disaster Response Fund to five States

Though the State government sought Rs.5,000 crore towards interim relief after the recent floods wreaked widespread havoc, the Centre has sanctioned only a meagre Rs. 416.80 crore.