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July 08, 2026
Delhi disaster: Several feared trapped as multi-storey building in Rohini crumbles after heavy rain | VIDEO
One viral video from the scene of the Rohini building collapse shows a trapped person flailing his hand in a desparate bid to bring the rescue personnel to him
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July 08, 2026
From 'mudslide' to 'landslide': Decoding shift in govt stance over Wayanad tunnel project disaster
The question of whether the Wayanad disaster was a 'mudslide' or 'landslide' once again raises fundamental questions about the tunnel project's environmental viability
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July 02, 2026
Trouble for Char Dham pilgrims? Orange alert in Uttarakhand as heavy rain, landslides disrupt roads, air services
Incessant rain and falling debris from the hillsides have now affected movement on the Badrinath National Highway in Chamoli and the Kedarnath Yatra route in Rudraprayag
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May 23, 2026
Will Mumbai be flood-free this monsoon season? BMC boosts prep with pumping stations, emergency measures
BMC officials informed CM Devendra Fadnavis of the status of the pumping stations during a monsoon preparation review meeting
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May 14, 2026
UP storm updates: At least 100 dead as rescue ops underway; Bareilly man badly injured after being thrown into the air
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
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February 20, 2026
Received a loud beep on your phone? Decoding the NDMA emergency test alerts
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
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January 26, 2026
At least 17 dead after landslide hits Indonesia's West Java. What was the cause?
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
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November 25, 2025
How did Ethiopia's volcanic ash clouds reach India? THIS is where it will go next
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
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November 10, 2025
Norway horror: 4,000-litre diesel spill reported after landing craft Soroysund grounds off Fjelldal's coast
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
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November 02, 2025
At least 23 dead after explosion at Mexico store; what triggered the fire?
Out of the 23 victims of the Mexico store explosion, many were minors, explained Alfonso Durazo, Governor of Sonora
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November 01, 2025
From Karur to Morbi: Why India's post-tragedy inquiry commissions rarely bring about reform
Inquiry commissions in India frequently fall into a pattern of long delays, ignored recommendations, and a lack of accountability following major tragedies
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October 19, 2025
Mozambique boat tragedy: 2 Kerala crew members among 5 still missing; families wait with bated breath
The launch boat tragedy, which reportedly took place due to rough weather in the early hours of Thursday, has also killed three Indians
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October 18, 2025
WATCH | Massive fire at Dhaka airport; which flights were affected?
Videos on social media show large, black plumes of smoke billowing from the cargo terminal of Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
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October 17, 2025
The Himalayas need a multi-hazard early warning system: Here is why
New report outlines plan to cut all preventable disaster deaths by 2030 in the Himalayan region
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October 10, 2025
Darjeeling landslides aftermath: Why affected homestay owners are optimistic about recovery
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
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September 06, 2025
Punjab floods: How the disaster puts Bhagwant Mann government to the ultimate test
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
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September 01, 2025
800 dead and 2,500 injured in eastern Afghanistan after deadly magnitude 6 earthquake; Iran offers aid
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
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September 01, 2025
622 dead and 1,500 injured after magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Afghanistan; rescue operations underway
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
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August 30, 2025
J&K landslides: What's on the agenda for Amit Shah's two-day visit to Jammu?
Cloudbursts in Jammu and Kashmir have triggered flash floods and landslides, damaging property. Rescue operations are already underway to trace those missing
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August 29, 2025
Uttarakhand cloudbursts: 1 dead, many missing as rescue operations race to reach isolated villages, assist victims
On Friday morning, authorities issued a red alert for the next few hours, warning of extremely heavy rainfall in various parts of the state
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August 22, 2025
Kishtwar cloudburst rescue operations: 36 still missing as 'multi-agency' efforts continue
The search for those still missing after the deadly cloudburst has been difficult as huge boulders and heavy debris block access
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August 16, 2025
Kishtwar cloudburst: Search continues for missing, trapped on Day 3
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.
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August 14, 2025
J&K: 10 feared dead as massive cloudburst triggers flash floods in Kishtwar along Machail Mata Yatra route | WATCH
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
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August 13, 2025
Uttarkashi disaster was forewarned? Expert opinion ignored, protection rules flouted
How a ‘petty, merely 7 km long’ stream buried an entire settlement under 20 meters of debris—and why experts saw it coming
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August 09, 2025
2 children among 7 dead as wall collapses in Delhi amid heavy rain overnight
The police explained that the incident occurred near an old temple where several scrap dealers lived in adjacent jhuggies (a type of slum dwelling)
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