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Fresh floods triggered by heavy rainfall have affected six Odisha districts, with over 41,000 people relocated from 429 villages. Authorities deployed 79 rescue teams and opened relief centres as rivers crossed danger levels, while the IMD forecast more heavy rainfall

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday inspected flood-hit areas of Darrang district and assured assistance to affected families. He directed special measures to rebuild breached embankments along the Kulsi and Noa rivers, as floods have affected over 1.55 lakh people

The IMD issued a red alert for eight Kerala districts as heavy rain continued to trigger flooding and rising river levels. Relief operations intensified, while the state announced aid for affected families and measures to restore documents lost in floods

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan said the state is planning an AI-assisted disaster management and resilience system to predict sudden climate changes. A pilot project will begin in Pathanamthitta, while river desilting will be prioritised following recent floods

Heavy rain has filled Karnataka's reservoirs and triggered floods, landslides and evacuations across the Cauvery basin, while North Karnataka faces a severe rainfall deficit, crop losses and drinking water shortages, exposing the state's sharp monsoon divide

Eight people were killed, eight remain missing and 5,792 people have been moved to relief camps after heavy rains battered Kerala. Chief Minister V D Satheesan said relief operations continue, while authorities remain on alert despite improving weather conditions

CPI(M) leaders criticised Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan for attending a private event in Malappuram during the state's rain-related disaster, calling it inappropriate. A state minister defended the chief minister, urging political parties to prioritise relief and rehabilitation efforts

Severe floods, storms and landslides killed at least 20 people and injured hundreds across China, while floodwaters released around 900 snakes from a collapsed farm in Guangxi. Rescue teams continued evacuation and search operations amid widespread destruction and extreme weather

Typhoon Jangmi is advancing toward Japan’s Kyushu region after impacting Okinawa, injuring several people and forcing widespread travel disruptions. Authorities warn of strong winds, floods and landslides as airlines cancel flights and possible Shinkansen train delays affect western Japan

The UN praised Indian peacekeepers in South Sudan for reopening the flood-affected Malakal–Renk supply route, enhancing mobility and humanitarian aid. India contributes 1,779 personnel to UNMISS, supporting stability, local communities, and peacetime projects like medical and child protection camps

Heavy downpours in Hyderabad on Friday caused traffic jams, waterlogged roads, and public transport delays. IT corridors, GHMC suburbs, and major roads were severely affected. Daily life, including Navaratri and Bathukamma festivities, saw lower turnout and disruptions.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused CM Revanth Reddy and the Congress government of failing flood-hit families in Hyderabad. He alleged negligence in monsoon preparedness, lack of relief measures, and focus on grand projects over basic civic needs, while praising Talasani Srinivas Yadav’s efforts.

Heavy rains and flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir have forced Northern Railway to cancel 68 trains till September 30, while 24 services resume. Shuttle trains ferry stranded passengers, and Vande Bharat Express is set to restart on September 7.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed sorrow over monsoon-triggered floods and landslides, praising rescue efforts by NDRF, SDRF, and armed forces. Amid the crisis, he highlighted Pulwama's first day-night cricket match and the Khelo India Water Sports Festival at Srinagar's Dal Lake

Heavy rains washed away a motorable bridge on the Jyotirmath-Malari highway in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, cutting off over a dozen villages. Landslides also blocked key highways to Badrinath and Kedarnath. No casualties have been reported, officials said

Floods triggered by Rallavagu backwater submerged NTR Nagar and Ramnagar in Mancherial, forcing evacuation of 27 families to a rehabilitation camp. Collector Kumar Deepak assured relief measures and asked residents to report grievances through the control room helpline

The century-old Pocharam dam on the Medak–Kamareddy border withstood record inflows of 1.82 lakh cusecs, more than double its flood discharge capacity. Though the dam held firm, parts of the bridge were damaged as authorities shifted villagers to safety.

A landslide at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district killed 30 pilgrims and injured 14, while floods in Jammu and Kashmir submerge low-lying areas. Authorities suspend Yatra, block roads, and launch urgent rescue and relief operations.

Heavy rains in Jharkhand have killed five people and left one missing. House collapses and river floods were reported in Seraikela-Kharsawan, Chatra, and Pathalgada districts. Several others were injured, prompting authorities to warn residents in vulnerable areas.

Heavy rainfall affected normal life in Mahabubabad, Medak, and Sangareddy, with streams overflowing. Despite overall normal rainfall in Telangana, Mancherial, Nirmal, Jagtial, and Peddapalli districts remain below normal, highlighting uneven rainfall distribution across the State.