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  • #16
    Re: India Southwest Monsoon 2012, 256 fatalities

    Assam flood situation remains grim
    STAFF WRITER 18:40 HRS IST
    Guwahati, Jul 6 (PTI) The situation in flood-ravaged Assam remains grim with the toll rising to 117 and the water level of Brahmaputra river and its tributaries flowing above the danger level though showing a receding trend in some affected districts.
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    • #17
      Re: India Southwest Monsoon 2012, 269 fatalities

      Assam floods: 121 people dead, 500 Kaziranga animals killed
      Last Updated: Saturday, July 07, 2012, 18:21 4


      Guwahati: The floods in Assam have wrecked havoc across the state with death toll mounting to 121 till Saturday. Not only the human life, but the wildlife has also been badly affected with over 540 animals, including 13 rhinos, perishing in the world-famed Kaziranga National Park.
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      • #18
        Re: India Southwest Monsoon 2012, 273 fatalities

        SOUTHWEST MONSOON-2012: DAILY FLOOD SITUATION REPORTSUMMARY OF IMPORTANT EVENTS AS ON 08.07.2012
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        CENTRAL WATER COMMISSION (daily water levels and forecasts for level at forecast sites)

        According to the Central Water Commission (CWC) report dated 8th July, 2012, there are 02 Moderate flood situation sites in the country, as per details given below:-
        Moderate Flood Site
        Assam
        ? River Brahmaputra at Neamatighat in District Jorhat, Assam is flowing at 85.57m against the danger level of 85.04 m with Falling trend.
        ? River Brahamputra at Dhubri in District Dhubri, Assam is flowing at 28.63m against the danger level of 28.62m with Rising trend.
        ...
        Fatalities to date;
        Assam: 104 (media 140)
        Chhattisgarh: 5
        Goa: 1
        Gujarat: 24
        Kerala: 14
        Uttarakhand: 11
        West Bengal: 100

        Total: 259

        In addition, 16,000 homes have been destroyed or damaged. Over a quarter of a million people in Assam are being accommodated in relief camps.


        Assam flood: Death toll rises to 124
        However, there is a glimmer of hope with water level of Brahmaputra & its tributaries showing receding trend
        Press Trust of India / Guwahati Jul 09, 2012, 15:03 IST

        Assam today reeled under the impact of floods with the Brahmputra and its tributaries playing havoc in 27 districts of the state affecting nearly 24 lakh people and taking the death toll to 124.

        However, there was a glimmer of hope for the flood affected with Brahmaputra and its tributaries starting to recede today though it was still flowing well above the danger level in most of the affected districts.

        Vast tracts of land still remained inundated, official sources said.
        Besides the 124 people killed in the calamity, 16 others perished in landslides and 17 more were reported missing.
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        • #19
          Re: India Southwest Monsoon 2012, 295 fatalities

          SOUTHWEST MONSOON-2012: DAILY FLOOD SITUATION REPORT SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT EVENTS AS ON 09.07.2012
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          CENTRAL WATER COMMISSION (daily water levels and forecasts for level at forecast sites)

          According to the Central Water Commission (CWC) report dated 9th July, 2012, there are 02 Moderate flood situation sites in the country, as per details given below:-
          Moderate Flood Site
          Assam
          ? River Brahmaputra at Neamatighat in District Jorhat, Assam is flowing at 85.45m against the danger level of 85.04 m with Falling trend.
          ? River Brahamputra at Dhubri in District Dhubri, Assam is flowing at 28.65m against the danger level of 28.62m with rising trend.
          ...
          Fatalities to date;
          Assam: 104 (media 141)
          Chhattisgarh: 5
          Goa: 1
          Gujarat: 24
          Kerala: 16
          Uttarakhand: 13
          West Bengal: 100

          Total: 263
          ...


          Assam flood situation grim, toll rises to 125
          Press Trust of India / Guwahati July 10, 2012, 15:36

          The flood situation in Assam was today grim with vast tracts of land in both Brahmaputra and Barak valleys remaining submerged even as the death toll climbed to 125.

          An estimated 24 lakh people have been affected in the worst-ever flood in recent years causing large-scale devastation in 4,540 villages with more than 9.35 lakh hectares of land completely inundated, official sources said.

          While the water level of rivers in most of the 27 affected districts was still flowing above the danger mark, it was receding in some districts and maintaining a steady trend in the erst, the sources said.
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          • #20
            Re: India Southwest Monsoon 2012, 300 fatalities

            Fresh flood threatens Arunachal districts

            ITANAGAR, July 14 ? A fresh wave of flood has threatened several districts of Arunachal Pradesh with reports of disruption in surface communication coming in from various parts of the State.
            The rising water level of Kadang Korong river is creating havoc at Mebo sub-division in East Siang district.

            A major portion of Siku bridge near Mebo along Pasighat-Dhola road was washed away by flood waters, disrupting surface communication. The bridge was connected with iron plates through which light vehicles were now plying, reports said.
            ...


            Flood-like situation affects 40,000 in north Bengal

            By IANS30 minutes ago | Published on : 01:40 pm, 15 Jul 2012

            Siliguri, July 15 (IANS) Nearly 40,000 people were affected due to incessant rains triggering a flood-like situation in the north Bengal region with Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri being the worst hit, officials said, even as the water levels of major rivers Mahananda and Teesta continue to rise.

            A flood-like situation prevailed in several areas of Siliguri in Darjeeling district and Terai and Dooars area of Jalpaiguri district due to heavy rainfall for the last few days, officials said.
            ...


            Bongaigaon under flood waters

            From our Correspondent

            CHAMATA, July 14: Because of incessant rains for nine days, flood waters coming down from Bhutan may create terror in lower Assam?s district, especially in Barpeta, Baksa, Nalbari, Chirang, Udalguri and Bongaigaon shortly while several parts of Bongaigaon are already under flash flood of Bhutan?s river waters. Sources from Bongaigaon district administration informed that in a latest boat mishap in the district, one person have lost his life while eight others are missing till Saturday.
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            • #21
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              4 washed away in flash floods in J-K
              STAFF WRITER 22:14 HRS IST
              Jammu, Jul 15 (PTI) Four persons were today washed away in flash floods in separate incidents in Udhampur and Kargil districts of Jammu and Kashmir.
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              • #22
                Re: India Southwest Monsoon 2012, 300 fatalities

                SOUTHWEST MONSOON-2012: DAILY FLOOD SITUATION REPORT SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT EVENTS AS ON 15.07.2012
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                CENTRAL WATER COMMISSION (daily water levels and forecasts for level at forecast sites)
                According to the Central Water Commission (CWC) report dated 15th July, 2012, there are 01 High flood & 05 Moderate flood situation sites in the country, as per details given below:-
                High Flood Site
                Assam
                ? River Jiabharali at Jiabharali(NTX) in District Sonitpur/Balipara, Assam is flowing at 78.05m against the danger level of 77.00 m with Steady trend.
                Moderate Flood Site
                Assam
                ? River Brahmaputra at Neamatighat in District Jorhat, Assam is flowing at 85.96m against the danger level of 85.04 m with Rising trend.
                ? River Brahamputra at Dhubri in District Dhubri, Assam is flowing at 28.77m against the danger level of 28.62m with Steady trend.
                Bihar
                ? River Kosi at Basua in District Supaul, Bihar is flowing at 48.00 m against the danger level of 47.75 m with Falling trend.

                West Bengal
                ? River Tista at Domohani in District Jalpaiguri, West Bengal is flowing at 86.25 m against the danger level of 85.95 m with Rising trend.
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                Fatalities to date;
                Assam: 125 (media 141)
                Chhattisgarh: 5
                Goa: 1
                Gujarat: 24
                Jammu & Kashmir 0 (media 4)
                Kerala: 17
                Uttarakhand: 13
                West Bengal: 100

                Total 285 (media 305)

                In addition, almost half a million evacuees are being accommodated in relief camps in Assam
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                • #23
                  Re: India Southwest Monsoon 2012, 300 fatalities

                  SOUTHWEST MONSOON-2012: DAILY FLOOD SITUATION REPORT SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT EVENTS AS ON 16.07.2012
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                  CENTRAL WATER COMMISSION (daily water levels and forecasts for level at forecast sites)
                  According to the Central Water Commission (CWC) report dated 16th July, 2012, there are 08 Moderate flood situation sites in the country, as per details given below:-
                  Moderate Flood Site

                  Assam
                  Ø River Brahmaputra at Neamatighat in District Jorhat, Assam is flowing at 86.05m against the danger level of 85.04 m with Rising trend.
                  Ø River Brahamputra at Dhubri in District Dhubri, Assam is flowing at 28.87m against the danger level of 28.62m with Rising trend.
                  Ø River Jiabharali at Jiabharali(NTX) in District Sonitpur/Balipara, Assam is flowing at 77.78m against the danger level of 77.00m with Rising trend.
                  Ø River Beki at Beki NHX in District Barpeta/Sorbhog, Assam is flowing at 45.24m against the danger level of 45.10 with Rising trend.

                  Bihar
                  Ø River Kosi at Basua in District Supaul, Bihar is flowing at 48.16 m against the danger level of 47.75 m with Falling trend.
                  Ø River Kamla Balan at Jhanjharpur in District Madhubani/Jhanjharpur, Bihar is flowing at 50.90 m against the danger level of 50.00 m with Falling trend.
                  Ø River Mahananda at Dhengraghat in District Purnia/Bayasi, Bihar is flowing at 36.11 m against the danger level of 35.65 m with Rising trend.

                  West Bengal
                  Ø River Tista at Domohani in District Jalpaiguri, West Bengal is flowing at 86.30 m against the danger level of 85.95 m with Rising trend.
                  ...

                  Fatalities to date;
                  Assam: 125 (media 141)
                  Chhattisgarh: 5
                  Goa: 1
                  Gujarat: 24
                  Jammu & Kashmir 0 (media 4)
                  Kerala: 17
                  Uttarakhand: 16
                  West Bengal: 100 (media 101)

                  Total 288 (media 309)

                  One swept away, vast areas of Jalpaiguri submerged
                  STAFF WRITER 17:48 HRS IST
                  Jalpaiguri (WB), July 16 (PTI) One person was swept away and vast areas of Jalpaiguri district in north Bengal were submerged following heavy rains and floods in rivers in sub-Himalayan region of West Bengal.
                  ...


                  Flash flood in north displaces 2,000...

                  Press Trust of India , Express news service : Kolkata, Tue Jul 17 2012, 03:57 hrs

                  Flash floods hit North Bengal with three main rivers — Teesta, Jaldhaka and Torsha — flowing over the danger levels at several places and displacing nearly 2,000 people from their homes.

                  State Irrigation Minister Manas Bhunia on Monday visited North Bengal to take stock of the situation. “Heavy rainfall in parts of North Bengal pose a serious threat to river embankments. The rivers with its origin in Bhutan have not been maintained properly in the past resulting in a rise in their river bed. The work to repair breached embankments has started,” Bhunia said.
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                  Bihar: Flood waters inundate several villages
                  Posted on: 17 Jul 2012, 12:51 PM

                  Patna: With the onset of Monsoon, Fear of Large Floods is also looming over the State. A number of rivers are reported to be flowing above the danger mark. 'The sorrow of Bihar' Kosi has once again breached its embankment at Supaul inundating three hundred houses while waters of river Gandaka entered 20 houses of Gopalganj district. People of the state are living in fear as rivers like Bagmati, Baya and Kareh are also flowing above the danger mark. There are reports of several places at Road Links being Breached. People have been Compelled to Take Shelter at higher places.
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                  • #24
                    Re: India Southwest Monsoon 2012, 300 fatalities

                    SOUTHWEST MONSOON-2012: DAILY FLOOD SITUATION REPORT SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT EVENTS AS ON 17.07.2012
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                    CENTRAL WATER COMMISSION (daily water levels and forecasts for level at forecast sites)
                    According to the Central Water Commission (CWC) report dated 17th July, 2012, there are 12 Moderate flood situation sites in the country, as per details given below:-
                    Moderate Flood Site
                    Assam
                    ? River Brahmaputra at Dibrugarh in district Dibrugarh, Assam is flowing at 105.75 m against the danger level of 105.70 m with Rising trend.
                    ? River Brahmaputra at Neamatighat in District Jorhat, Assam is flowing at 86.15m against the danger level of 85.04 m with Rising trend.
                    ? River Brahamputra at Dhubri in District Dhubri, Assam is flowing at 29.09 m against the danger level of 28.62m with Rising trend.
                    ? River Kopili at Kampur in district Nagaon/Kampur is flowing at 60.90 m against the danger level of 60.50 m with falling trend.
                    ? River Jiabharali at Jiabharali(NTX) in District Sonitpur/Balipara, Assam is flowing at 77.48m against the danger level of 77.00m with Steady trend.
                    ? River Beki at Beki NHX in District Barpeta/Sorbhog, Assam is flowing at 45.32m against the danger level of 45.10 with Falling trend.
                    ? River Manas at Manas NHX in district Bongaigaon/Bijni, Assam is flowing at 48.69 m against the danger level of 48.42 m with Rising trend.

                    Bihar
                    ? River Bagmati at Benibad in district at Muzafferpur/Hayaghat, Bihar is flowing at 48.92 m against the danger level of 48.68 m with Rising trend.
                    ? River Kosi at Basua in District Supaul, Bihar is flowing at 48.14 m against the danger level of 47.75 m with Falling trend.


                    ? River Mahananda at Dhengraghat in District Purnia/Bayasi, Bihar is flowing at 36.65 m against the danger level of 35.65 m with Falling trend.
                    ? River Mahananda at Jhawa in District Katihar/Jhawa, Bihar is flowing at 32.02 m against the danger level of 31.40 m with Steady trend.

                    West Bengal

                    ? River Tista at Domohani in District Jalpaiguri, West Bengal is flowing at 85.97 m against the danger level of 85.95 m with Falling trend.
                    ...


                    Fatalities to date;
                    Assam: 125 (media 141)
                    Chhattisgarh: 5
                    Goa: 1
                    Gujarat: 24
                    Jammu & Kashmir 0 (media 4)
                    Kerala: 18
                    Punjab: 1
                    Uttarakhand: 16
                    West Bengal: 100 (media 101)

                    Total 290 (media 311)

                    Floods in North Bengal affect 80,000
                    Jul 18, 2012


                    Siliguri: Over 80,000 people have been affected by floods in West Bengal?s three northern districts of Jalpaiguri, Darjeeling and Cooch Behar. However, with rainfall ending and the river water levels dipping, the situation is likely to improve, an official said Tuesday.

                    ?With the decrease in rainfall, the water level of major rivers has been receding. The flood situation in the districts is likely to improve over the coming days,? North Bengal Flood Control Authority chairman Narayan Chatterjee said.
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                    • #25
                      Re: India Southwest Monsoon 2012, 300 fatalities

                      SOUTHWEST MONSOON-2012: DAILY FLOOD SITUATION REPORT SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT EVENTS AS ON 18.07.2012
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                      CENTRAL WATER COMMISSION (daily water levels and forecasts for level at forecast sites)
                      According to the Central Water Commission (CWC) report dated 18th July, 2012, there are 09 Moderate flood situation sites in the country, as per details given below:-
                      Moderate Flood Site
                      Assam
                      ? River Brahmaputra at Dibrugarh in district Dibrugarh, Assam is flowing at 105.76 m against the danger level of 105.70 m with Falling trend.
                      ? River Brahmaputra at Neamatighat in District Jorhat, Assam is flowing at 86.23m against the danger level of 85.04 m with Steady trend.
                      ? River Brahamputra at Dhubri in District Dhubri, Assam is flowing at 29.19 m against the danger level of 28.62m with Rising trend.
                      ? River Burhidihing at Chenimar in district Dibrugarh/Khowang, Assam is flowing at 102.16m against the danger level of 102.11 m with Rising trend.
                      ? River Jiabharali at Jiabharali(NTX) in District Sonitpur/Balipara, Assam is flowing at 77.06m against the danger level of 77.00m with Rising trend.
                      Bihar
                      ? River Bagmati at Benibad in district at Muzafferpur/Hayaghat, Bihar is flowing at 49.16 m against the danger level of 48.68 m with Rising trend.
                      ? River Kosi at Basua in District Supaul, Bihar is flowing at 47.95 m against the danger level of 47.75 m with Rising trend.
                      ? River Mahananda at Dhengraghat in District Purnia/Bayasi, Bihar is flowing at 36.10 m against the danger level of 35.65 m with Rising trend.
                      ? River Mahananda at Jhawa in District Katihar/Jhawa, Bihar is flowing at 31.93 m against the danger level of 31.40 m with Rising trend.
                      ...


                      Fatalities to date;
                      Assam: 125 (media 141)
                      Chhattisgarh: 5
                      Goa: 1
                      Gujarat: 24
                      Jammu & Kashmir 0 (media 4)
                      Kerala: 18
                      Punjab: 1
                      Uttarakhand: 30
                      West Bengal: 100 (media 101)

                      Total 304 (media 325)
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                      • #26
                        Re: India Southwest Monsoon 2012, 300 fatalities

                        Toll in rain-related incidents in AP rises to 11
                        STAFF WRITER 19:53 HRS IST
                        Hyderabad, Jul 22 (PTI) The toll in rain-related incidents in Andhra Pradesh rose to 11 today with the recovery of bodies of two people washed away in Kurnool district, officials said.
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                        • #27
                          Re: India Southwest Monsoon 2012, 300 fatalities

                          SOUTHWEST MONSOON-2012: DAILY FLOOD SITUATION REPORT SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT EVENTS AS ON 22.07.2012


                          CENTRAL WATER COMMISSION (daily water levels and forecasts for level at forecast sites)
                          According to the Central Water Commission (CWC) report dated 22nd July, 2012, there are 09 Moderate flood situation sites in the country, as per details given below:-
                          Moderate Flood Site

                          Assam & Meghalaya
                          ? River Brahmaputra at Neamatighat in district Jorhat, Assam is flowing at 85.65m against the danger level of 85.04 m with Falling trend.
                          ? River Brahmaputra at Golpara in district Golpara,Assam is flowing at 36.32m against the danger level of 36.27 m with Falling trend.
                          ? River Brahamputra at Dhubri in District Dhubri, Assam is flowing at 29.29 m against the danger level of 28.62m with Falling trend.
                          ? River Burhidihing at Chenimari in district Dibrugarh (Khowang), Assam is flowing at 102.36m against the danger level of 102.11 m with Falling trend.
                          ? River Desang at Nanglamoraghat in District Sivasagar, Assam is flowing at 94.73m against the danger level of 94.46m with Falling trend.

                          Bihar

                          ? River Bagmati at Benibad in district at Muzafferpur/Hayaghat, Bihar is flowing at 49.34 m against the danger level of 48.68 m with Falling trend.
                          ? River Kosi at Ballara in district Khaaria/Choutham, Bihar is flowing at 33.85 m against the danger level of 33.85 m with Falling trend.
                          ? River Mahananda at Dhengraghat in District Purnia/Bayasi, Bihar is flowing at 35.87 m against the danger level of 35.65 m with Falling trend.
                          ? River Mahananda at Jhawa in District Katihar/Jhawa, Bihar is flowing at 31.58 m against the danger level of 31.40 m with Falling trend.
                          ...


                          Fatalities to date;
                          Andhra Pradesh: 0 (media 11)
                          Assam: 126 (media 141)
                          Chhattisgarh: 5
                          Goa: 1
                          Gujarat: 24
                          Jammu & Kashmir 0 (media 4)
                          Kerala: 21
                          Punjab: 1
                          Uttarakhand: 16 (reduced from 30)
                          West Bengal: 156

                          Total 350 (media 380)
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                          • #28
                            Re: India Southwest Monsoon 2012, 350 fatalities

                            SOUTHWEST MONSOON-2012: DAILY FLOOD SITUATION REPORT
                            SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT EVENTS AS ON 24.07.2012
                            ...

                            CENTRAL WATER COMMISSION (daily water levels and forecasts for level at forecast sites)
                            According to the Central Water Commission (CWC) report dated 24th July, 2012, there are 05 Moderate flood situation sites in the country, as per details given below:-
                            Moderate Flood Site
                            Assam & Meghalaya
                            ? River Brahmaputra at Neamatighat in district Jorhat, Assam is flowing at 85.78 m against the danger level of 85.04 m with Rising trend.
                            ? River Brahamputra at Dhubri in District Dhubri, Assam is flowing at 29.10 m against the danger level of 28.62 m with Falling trend.
                            ? River Desang at Nanglamoraghat in District Sivasagar, Assam is flowing at 94.61m against the danger level of 94.46 m with Falling trend.
                            ? River Jiabharali at Jiabharali(NTX) in District Sonitpur/Balipara, Assam is flowing at 77.14 m against the danger level of 77.00 m with Falling trend.

                            Bihar

                            ? River Bagmati at Benibad in district at Muzafferpur/Hayaghat, Bihar is flowing at 48.97 m against the danger level of 48.68 m with Falling trend.
                            ...


                            Fatalities to date;
                            Andhra Pradesh: 0 (media 11)
                            Assam: 126 (media 141)
                            Chhattisgarh: 5
                            Goa: 1
                            Gujarat: 26
                            Jammu & Kashmir 0 (media 4)
                            Himachal Pradesh 11
                            Kerala: 21
                            Maharashtra 0 (media 4)
                            Punjab: 1
                            Uttarakhand: 17
                            West Bengal: 156

                            Total 364 (media 398)

                            MAHARASHTRA
                            Four dead as heavy rains lash down Yavatmal district
                            STAFF WRITER 20:44 HRS IST
                            ...
                            Besides, three youngsters hailing from neighbouring Hingoli district washed away in Isapur dam of Pusad tehsil on Sunday while one person in Mahagaon tehsil has sustained serious injuries in a rain-related mishap, police said.


                            Heavy rains lash Himachal
                            PTI
                            Last Updated: Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 15:28

                            Shimla: Heavy showers lashed several areas of Himachal Pradesh triggering landslides in the interiors of the hill state.


                            The downpour triggered landslides in the interiors, disrupting traffic at numerous places on link roads. Power supply also remained interrupted for nearly three hours in Shimla, which received 58mm of rain in the last 36 hours, and some other areas.
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                            • #29
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                              Two killed due to heavy rains in UP

                              ]STAFF WRITER 18:21 HRS IST
                              New Delhi, July 25 (PTI) Two persons were killed after being struck by lightning accompanying rains in Uttar Pradesh today as the monsoon remained active in some parts of the North.
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                              • #30
                                Re: India Southwest Monsoon 2012, 350 fatalities

                                SOUTHWEST MONSOON-2012: DAILY FLOOD SITUATION REPORT
                                SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT EVENTS AS ON 25.07.2012
                                ...

                                CENTRAL WATER COMMISSION (daily water levels and forecasts for level at forecast sites)
                                According to the Central Water Commission (CWC) report dated 25th July, 2012, there are 05 Moderate flood situation sites in the country, as per details given below:-
                                Moderate Flood Site
                                Assam & Meghalaya
                                ? River Brahmaputra at Neamatighat in district Jorhat, Assam is flowing at 85.80 m against the danger level of 85.04 m with Steady trend.
                                ? River Brahamputra at Dhubri in District Dhubri, Assam is flowing at 29.03 m against the danger level of 28.62 m with Falling trend.
                                ? River Desang at Nanglamoraghat in District Sivasagar, Assam is flowing at 94.62m against the danger level of 94.46 m with Rising trend.
                                ? River Jiabharali at Jiabharali(NTX) in District Sonitpur/Balipara, Assam is flowing at 77.59 m against the danger level of 77.00 m with Rising trend.
                                ? River Beki at Beki NHX in District Barpeta/Sorbhog, Assam is flowing at 45.50m against the danger level of 45.10m with Rising trend.

                                Bihar

                                ? River Mahananda at Dhengraghat in District Purnia/Bayasi, Bihar is flowing at 35.73m against the danger level of 35.65m with Rising trend.
                                ? River Mahananda at Jhawa in District Katihar/Jhawa, Bihar is flowing at 31.57m against the danger level of 31.40m with Rising trend.
                                ...


                                Fatalities to date;
                                Andhra Pradesh: 0 (media 11)
                                Assam: 126 (media 141)
                                Chhattisgarh: 5
                                Goa: 1
                                Gujarat: 26
                                Jammu & Kashmir 0 (media 4)
                                Himachal Pradesh 11
                                Kerala: 21
                                Maharashtra 0 (media 4)
                                Punjab: 1
                                Uttarakhand: 17
                                Uttar Pradesh 0 (media 2)
                                West Bengal: 156

                                Total 364 (media 400)

                                Bihar: Incessant rains cause flood in Champaran, Saharsa, Kishanganj
                                Source: PTI | Last Updated 19:25(22/07/12)

                                Patna: Incessant rains in the catchment areas have caused rivers flowing through north Bihar to swell and flood parts of West Champaran, Saharsa and Kishaganj districts.

                                Some of the rivers flowing through the area have crossed the danger mark.

                                Reports reaching here said flood waters have inundated several blocks of West Champaran district following release of water from Valmikinagar barrage. Several villages in Saharsa and Kishanganj were also submerged.

                                The floodwaters of Gandak and Bhapsa rivers completely submerged a girls school at Harna Tad in Bagaha sub-division.
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