BMC officials informed CM Devendra Fadnavis of the status of the pumping stations during a monsoon preparation review meeting
A viral video of a man from Bareilly being flung into the air by powerful storm winds has become the most recognisable visual from the unrelenting storm
In an effort to strengthen disaster preparedness, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), in coordination with the Department of Telecommunications, is conducting 'Test Alert' notifications
As the investigation into the cause of the landslide continues, a new report claims that land conversion practices were not the primary reason behind the landslide
As the Hayli Gubbi volcano's ash clouds travel at speeds of 100-120km/h through India, it is not expected to have a major impact on Air Quality Index (AQI) levels
Drone images reportedly show a bluish glow around the vessel, with multiple people from nearby areas in Fjelldal and Evenskjer complaining of a diesel smell in the air
Out of the 23 victims of the Mexico store explosion, many were minors, explained Alfonso Durazo, Governor of Sonora
Inquiry commissions in India frequently fall into a pattern of long delays, ignored recommendations, and a lack of accountability following major tragedies
The launch boat tragedy, which reportedly took place due to rough weather in the early hours of Thursday, has also killed three Indians
Videos on social media show large, black plumes of smoke billowing from the cargo terminal of Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
New report outlines plan to cut all preventable disaster deaths by 2030 in the Himalayan region
While locals say the main towns of Darjeeling, Kurseong, Kalimpong, and Mirik are not badly affected, the outskirts and connecting roads have been damaged, affecting connectivity for tourists to many parts of the hills
According to official estimates, all 23 districts have been declared flood-affected, with more than 1,900 villages submerged, nearly four lakh people impacted, and over 40 lives lost
Over 800 deaths and 2500 injuries were reported in Afghanistan's Kunar and Nangarhar provinces after a deadly 6.3 magnitude earthquake. Rescue efforts are ongoing and the death toll expected to rise. Iran has offered the country humanitarian aid and medical supplies
A devastating, shallow, 6.3 magnitude earthquake has claimed over 600 lives and injured 1,500, devastating Kunar Province and Jalalabad in Afghanistan. Rescue efforts are underway and aid organizations are providing emergency assistance to the affected regions
Cloudbursts in Jammu and Kashmir have triggered flash floods and landslides, damaging property. Rescue operations are already underway to trace those missing
On Friday morning, authorities issued a red alert for the next few hours, warning of extremely heavy rainfall in various parts of the state
The search for those still missing after the deadly cloudburst has been difficult as huge boulders and heavy debris block access
Rescue teams continue search for missing in Kishtwar after a deadly cloudburst left 60 dead and over 100 injured. Union Minister Jitendra Singh confirmed Prime Minister Modi is closely monitoring the situation as aid is rushed to the affected Machail Mata pilgrimage area.
Locals in the area remain in a state of panic as the site of the flash floods is said to be along the Machail Mata Yatra route, with initial reports yet to confirm the casualties and the extent of damage
How a ‘petty, merely 7 km long’ stream buried an entire settlement under 20 meters of debris—and why experts saw it coming
The police explained that the incident occurred near an old temple where several scrap dealers lived in adjacent jhuggies (a type of slum dwelling)
Legend has it that the Kalp Kedar, an ancient shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, was built by the Pandavas in exile, but its existence was known only in 1945, after excavation efforts revealed a ‘shikhara’ structure.
Experts from the Indian Meteorological Department are now arguing that the flash flood in Dharali village, Uttarakhand, was caused by a glacial lake outburst flood and not a cloudburst as reported before. Uttarakhand is home to around 1266 glacial lakes. Meanwhile, weather forecasts have warned of more rainfall in the region
The search and rescue operations were carried out by 150 personnel from the NDRF, SDRF, and the Indian Army, who reached the site in ten minutes.
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