Around 200 people have died in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala - the three states worst affected by floods caused by heavy monsoon rains in several parts of the country in the last few weeks. Lakhs have been forced out of homes due to floods.
In Kerala, Malappuram and Kozhikode are on red alert today, which suggests likelihood of "heavy to very heavy rain". More than 90 people have died in the floods and 60 people are missing in the state, which suffered its worst deluge in a century last year.
In Karnataka, 58 people have been killed and seven lakh have been displaced. Chief Minster BS Yediyurappa has announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh for the family members of those who died in the floods.
A red alert has also been issued for Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan today.
Here are the Highlights on floods in different parts of the country:
Aug 14, 2019 19:59 (IST)
Heavy rains expected in north Gujarat
After a lull, heavy rains are likely to lash parts of north Gujarat on Thursday and Friday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday. Heavy rains may occur in parts of north Gujarat, especially in Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, Mehsana, Aravalli, Mahisagar and Dahod districts, it said.
Aug 14, 2019 17:52 (IST)
Heavy rainfall is expected in parts of Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat, as well as the central state of Madhya Pradesh, in the next two days, weather officials said
Aug 14, 2019 12:03 (IST)
32 people have been killed in Madhya Pradesh due to floods.
Aug 14, 2019 12:02 (IST)
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddiyurappa is constantly monitoring the flood situation in the state that has suffered massive damage due to floods this year, an official statement said. The opposition has attacked Mr Yeddiyurappa-led government, which still doesn't have a cabinet two weeks after he was sworn in as chief minister.