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12 Apr

More than 100 people lost their lives by severe storms in eastern and northern India

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A wave of extreme weather, including hailstorms, lightning, and torrential rains, has ravaged both the eastern and northern parts of India. Bihar was hardest hit, followed by Uttar Pradesh, with officials in all three states on high alert. Jharkhand also reported serious crop damage and injuries. Bihar, the region most severely impacted by this meteorological catastrophe, saw a sharp rise in the number of fatalities to 80. Hailstorms and lightning struck several regions, causing widespread damage. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced an ex gratia compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the relatives of those slain, and State Disaster Management Minister…

17 Feb

94 killed in heavy rainfall, landslides in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro

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At least 94 people were killed in the Brazilian town of Petropolis north of Rio de Janeiro due to heavy rainfalls and subsequent landslides. Heavy rainfalls hit Brazil on Tuesday, triggering landslides and flooding. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro tasked his ministers to assist the victims of floods in Petropolis, as per Sputnik. Sputnik News Agency citing media reports stated that about 80 fatalities. While 54 houses were destroyed as a result of the disaster. Citing G1 broadcaster, the Russian News Agency said that the civil defence service rescued 24 people, while 35 more remain missing.