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United Nations Offers Help To India, Other Countries To Deal With Floods
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has offered UN assistance to India and other flood-affected countries in the region. "The UN stands ready to work with the authorities in the affected countries as they respond to the humanitarian needs resulting from this ongoing monsoon season," his deputy spokesman Farhan Haq said on Monday. Assam has issued a red alert as the flood situation turned extremely critical.
Floods Assam Floods United Nations Assistance
"Floods Affected Over 100 Million During 2015-17," Says Union Minister
Friday, December 14, 2018, 8:55 AM
Floods affected over 100 million people in the country and caused damages amounting to Rs. 85,673 crore during 2015-17, the government said on Thursday. In a written response to a question in the Lok Sabha, Arjun Ram Meghwal, minister of state for water resources, river development and ganga rejuvenation, said 4,902 people and 82,146 cattle were killed in floods during the period.
Floods Arjun Ram Meghwal Floods Damage
Rafael Nadal helps with clean-up operation following floods in Majorca
Friday, October 12, 2018, 11:21 AM
Several photos surfaced online that showed world number one tennis player Rafael Nadal helping out with the cleaning up process by clearing the mud and water following the flash floods in his native island of Majorca in Spain. Nadal also tweeted that his tennis academy will be open to anyone in need of accommodation following the flash floods.
Sports General Rafael Nadal Tennis Floods Spain