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Floods Live Updates: 46 Dead In Uttarakhand, 27 In Kerala Due To Heavy Rain, Flooding

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Floods Live Updates: 46 Dead In Uttarakhand, 27 In Kerala Due To Heavy Rain, Flooding

There have been heavy rains across the country in the past week, but the impact on Uttarakhand and Kerala was particularly severe. At least 46 and 27 bodies were recovered during heavy rains, floods and landslides.

For the fourth consecutive day of heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand, the entire hilly state was plunged into chaos and disasters. Roads and buildings were flooded, bridges were destroyed, water bodies were flooded, and local people and tourists were stranded-some people were in remote and dangerous places. place.

Due to heavy rain and landslides, Ranikhet and Almora in Uttarakhand have been completely isolated from the plains for the second day in a row.

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According to reports, 46 people have died, including Nepalese laborers buried alive in rubble, and people in Champawat area whose houses collapsed due to landslides. The number of casualties has caused authorities to worry about the lives of people who might be trapped under debris.

However, so far, more than 300 people have been rescued from flood-affected areas in Uttarakhand.

At the same time, Kerala is preparing for another downpour that begins today. Data from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) shows that between October 1st and 19th, the rainfall in the southern states increased by 135%.

During the heavy rain on October 16th, when the IMD issued a red warning indicating that the rainfall was extremely high, many landslides and other rainfall-related accidents were reported in the central and southern parts of Kerala, resulting in at least 27 deaths.

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Mr. Vijayan expressed deep sorrow for the rain-related disaster. He said that this unexpected tragedy was unbearable not only for the victim’s family but also for the entire state.

“Four days of torrential rains, floods and landslides, 39 people lived for many years and unfortunately died. This tragedy has caused irreparable losses to their families. The House of Representatives is sharing their pain with a broken heart,” the Chief Minister said. Said at the conference.

He said that the government will never abandon grieving families, and care and consideration will be reflected in rescue and relief measures and the restoration of their living conditions.

News Source: NDTV

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The buses will start and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to be operational by May By the end of May, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) plans to begin operating electric buses from the Capital to the soon-to-be Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, according to officials. The buses will begin at.

Delhi’s three Inter State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) — Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan — and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to meet the May deadline to be operational The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to launch.

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Electric bus services connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity between the national capital and the new airport, providing a March 2025, DTC and NIA signed operate thesesustainable and efficient mode transportation for.

Key Features of the Service

  • Routes and Terminals: The electric buses will operate from three major ISBTs in Delhi: Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan. Initially, these buses will serve areas in Greater Noida and Jewar, catering to the March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these demand for public transport in these regions.
  • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): In March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these bus services, formalizing the collaboration between the two entities The fleet will consist of air-conditioned, low-floor electric buses equipped with modern amenities, including GPS tracking, CCTV cameras, panic buttons, and broad aisle spaces to accommodate luggage. These features aim to ensure.
  • Commuters passenger safety and comfort during transit While the exact fare amounts are yet to be finalized, discussions are ongoing in consultation with the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida), which manages the Jewar area. The authorities aim to establish a cost-effective fare structure for commuters The bus services will initially be deployed on a pilot basis. Depending demand.

Additional Considerations

  • Infrastructure Development: A four-kilometer stretch of road that will be part of the bus route is not fully developed yet. DTC has reached out to Yeida to ascertain the usability and development timeline of this segment to ensure seamless operations. and passenger feedback, routes may be adjusted, and the number of buses increased to better serve commuters this, the bus services will begin as scheduled.
  • Airport Operational Timeline: Although the NIA was expected to commence operations by mid-May 2025, it is likely to miss this deadline due to ongoing construction work. Despite this, the bus services will begin as scheduled, providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interim providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interi This initiative reflects DTC’s commitment to.
  • Enhancing public transportation infrastructure and promoting eco-friendly travel options in the National Capital Region. By introducing electric buses on this route, the corporation aims to offer a reliable and sustainable alternative for commuters traveling between Delhi and the upcoming Noida International The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to commence electric bus services.
  • connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to provide eco-friendly and convenient transportation options for commuters traveling between Delhi and the new airport NIA was expected to commence.
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