At least seven workers have died and three others remain missing after a sudden inflow of water, mud and debris entered an under-construction tunnel at a hydroelectric project in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, triggering an extensive rescue operation. The accident took place at the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project on Thursday evening. According to officials, 22 workers were...
A powerful earthquake struck parts of Egypt, triggering panic among residents and prompting authorities to begin assessing the extent of damage and possible casualties. The tremors were felt across several regions, forcing many people to evacuate buildings as a precaution and gather in open areas. The sudden seismic activity created fear among residents, particularly in...
Kerala is facing a major flood situation after intense rainfall triggered widespread waterlogging, overflowing rivers, and landslides across several parts of the state. At least eight people have lost their lives, while several others remain missing as authorities continue rescue and relief operations in affected regions. The continuous downpour has disrupted normal life in many...
The Kerala government has intensified its disaster preparedness measures as the state braces for continued heavy rainfall and the possibility of weather-related emergencies. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has assured residents that all departments and district administrations have been instructed to remain on high alert to ensure swift action in the event of floods, landslides, or...
The death toll in the Sikkim tunnel disaster has continued to rise as rescue teams recover more bodies from an under-construction hydropower project tunnel in the State. The operation has been complicated by waterlogging, debris and the presence of toxic gases, creating extremely dangerous conditions for personnel working inside the tunnel. The incident took place...
At least 22 people have died in rain-related incidents across Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand and Nagaland as intense monsoon showers triggered landslides, flash floods, lightning strikes and other weather-linked accidents in several parts of the country. The situation remained particularly serious in Jammu and Kashmir, where multiple incidents were reported as heavy rainfall continued to...
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday inaugurated the newly constructed headquarters of the Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (UPSDMA) in Lucknow, describing the facility as a major step toward enhancing the state’s disaster preparedness and emergency response capabilities. The inauguration marks an important milestone in the government’s efforts to modernize disaster management...
A major fire broke out at the 12-storey Jawahar Bhawan, one of Uttar Pradesh’s key government administrative buildings, in Lucknow on Sunday, prompting an extensive emergency response and evacuation effort. Firefighters, police personnel, and disaster response teams rushed to the scene to contain the blaze and ensure the safe evacuation of everyone inside the building....
A series of devastating landslides triggered by persistent heavy rainfall has claimed the lives of at least five people in Nagaland’s Mon district, while four others remain missing. Rescue teams have intensified search operations despite difficult weather conditions and challenging terrain, as authorities continue to assess the full extent of the damage caused by the...
A powerful landslide struck southwestern China’s Chongqing municipality on Friday, claiming the lives of at least eight people while leaving 34 others missing, authorities confirmed. The disaster unfolded in a mountainous region after prolonged heavy rainfall triggered a massive collapse of earth and rocks, burying homes and cutting off access to several communities. Emergency teams,...