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,...
A rapidly spreading wildfire prompted emergency evacuations in parts of Rapid City, South Dakota, after flames broke out near Flormann Street and Skyline Drive, threatening nearby homes and forcing authorities to launch an extensive emergency response. Officials quickly issued evacuation orders for residents living in the affected neighborhoods as firefighters worked to contain the blaze...
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Bangladesh has begun relocating thousands of Rohingya refugees to safer shelters after a devastating landslide triggered by heavy monsoon rains claimed the lives of at least five children in the country’s sprawling refugee settlements. The tragedy has once again exposed the extreme vulnerability of displaced communities living in overcrowded camps that are highly susceptible to...
The Union government has assured Kerala of all possible assistance after a fresh disaster struck the ecologically sensitive Wayanad district, prompting immediate coordination between the Centre and the State government. Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to assess the evolving situation and reaffirm the Centre’s commitment to providing every...