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This actor lost home in floods, had no money for months, installed TV towers, one role made him star, now charges…
Pratik Gandhi faced severe financial crunches and even medical emergencies in his family. Yet, the actor dared to take risks and even quit his full-time job to chase his dream of becoming an actor. Working in Indian cinema and dazzling the audience on the big screen is a far-fetched dream for many. Few bravehearts go
As the Floods Continue, Another Casualty Emerges: Millions of Books
While historic floods in China’s northern regions have devastated millions of lives and caused severe damage to farmland and infrastructure, one industry has been hit particularly hard: books. Since late July, the major publishing hub of Zhuozhou in Hebei province has been one of the worst-hit areas of northern China. The floods have caused estimated
Russia Floods Front Lines With ‘Low-Quality Forces’: ISW
Russia is flooding the front lines of the Ukraine war with "low-quality forces," according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).ISW said in a report published on Tuesday night that "Russian forces continued a slightly intensified tempo of ground attacks near" the Luhansk city of Kreminna earlier in the day. Russia reportedly conducted
Gauteng floods | 329 people affected
JOHANNESBURG - Gauteng Human Settlements MEC Lebogang Maile says 329 people have been affected by the floods with two people still missing - one of whom is a child. Various properties around the Vaal Dam have been severely damaged by flood waters. READ: Gauteng Floods | Vaal residents forced to evacuate This after the sluice gates
Victoria floods: Levees for Shepparton, Seymour urged by Insurance Council in February
“Unfortunately, we’re the sacrificial lambs out this side and we’ll have to wait and see what happens to us,” he said.A 65-year-old man was found dead in floodwater near an unoccupied tractor, at Nathalia, north-west of Shepparton, on Wednesday. It was the second flood-related death in five days, after a 71-year-old man was found dead
Nepal Floods: 33 Dead, Hundreds Injured; Rain Affected Districts Report Many Missing Due to Landslides
Last Updated: October 12, 2022, 13:53 ISTKathmandu, NepalVehicles get stuck at an area affected by landslide due to bad road conditions after three days of heavy rain at Myagdi, Nepal (Image: Reuters Representative)Nepalis affected by the floods and rain have said they never thought they would experience floods in October when monsoons are recedingFloods and
DURBAN - Search teams and families are refusing to give up on missing persons in KwaZulu-Natal. Over 50 people are still unaccounted for. READ: Search continues for KZN flood victims The Gumbi family in Kwangcolosi in the eThekwini municipality has taken their quest to find loved ones, to the Inanda Dam. They want help to find their…
News24.com | Flash floods, heavy rains leave one dead, 187 homeless, 3 missing in Ivory Park
Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse visited the area on Saturday to assess the damage and address the needs of residents. One body has been discovered and three people are still missing following flooding in Ivory Park on Friday night. 187 people were left homeless while NGOs were providing relief. Joburg mayor Mpho Phalatse visited the area on Saturday to assess…
Catastrophic floods on Mars carved some of the planet’s deepest valleys
This artist's rendering shows how a more Earth-like Mars might appear with water on its surface. NASA Mars is one of the smallest planets in our solar system, but it's also home to some of the largest, deepest and most dramatic systems of canyons and valleys ever spied by human (or robotic) eyes. New research…
Catastrophic floods shaped Mars more than previously thought, scientists suggest
Home News Science & Astronomy An image colored based on elevation shows Parana Basin, which scientists believe was once a lake. The white valley is one researchers believe formed from a catastrophic breach; the black valleys are ones scientists believe formed by other mechanisms. (Image credit: NASA/GSFC/JPL/ASU) Catastrophic floods from overflowing lakes on early Mars…