flood relief efforts
Catastrophic Asian Floods Kill 1,200 Across Four Countries as Relief Efforts Face Critical Supply Challenges
Dec 02, 2025 05:47 pm CST
Devastating floods have claimed approximately 1,200 lives across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia, leaving hundreds of thousands in temporary shelters facing severe shortages of clean water, food, and medicine. Relief efforts are hampered by destroyed infrastructure, while affected communities struggle with price inflation of essential goods and limited access to supplies. Climate experts attribute the disaster to intensifying monsoon patterns worsened by climate change.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Defends Durga Puja Carnival Amid North Bengal Disaster, Visits Injured BJP MP
Oct 07, 2025 09:09 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee defended holding Durga Puja carnival despite north Bengal's flood disaster and made a courtesy visit to injured BJP MP Khagen Murmu, while political tensions escalate over disaster response and alleged attacks on opposition leaders. The Chief Minister promised support for affected families while facing criticism from BJP leadership over priorities and law enforcement.
Shiv Sena Factions Face Off in Dueling Dussehra Rallies in Mumbai Ahead of BMC Elections
Oct 02, 2025 09:00 am CST
Two rival Shiv Sena factions led by Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde are holding simultaneous Dussehra rallies in Mumbai today, showcasing political strength ahead of crucial municipal elections. While Thackeray's group maintains the traditional venue at Shivaji Park, Shinde's faction gathers at NESCO Exhibition Centre with a focus on both political messaging and flood relief fundraising. Over 19,000 police personnel have been deployed across the city to manage the high-stakes political showdown.