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 exceptionally heavy rainfall was linked to the combined influence of several weather systems that brought a continuous supply of moisture into southern Gujarat. According to meteorological assessments, the monsoon trough, a large-scale cyclonic circulation and a western disturbance interacted to create conditions favourable for intense rainfall over the region. The rainfall event in Umergam...
Mumbai is set to experience another spell of intense monsoon activity as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for the city, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in the coming hours. The weather alert comes amid continued monsoon activity across Maharashtra, with neighbouring districts Thane and Palghar placed under a...
Chile has declared a state of emergency in parts of the country after intense and prolonged rainfall triggered widespread flooding, landslides and severe damage, leaving at least 10 people dead and affecting more than 1,000 homes. The extreme weather has created a major humanitarian and emergency response challenge, with authorities working to assess the full...
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...
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...
Heavy monsoon showers continued to lash large parts of India, causing widespread flooding, traffic paralysis, infrastructure damage and multiple fatalities across several states. From the National Capital Region to Kerala, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and other regions, relentless rainfall severely disrupted daily life, forcing authorities to launch rescue operations while weather officials warned of more intense...
At least 39 people have lost their lives after relentless rainfall triggered severe flooding across parts of southern China, leaving communities submerged, infrastructure damaged, and emergency teams racing to rescue stranded residents. The disaster has once again highlighted the growing challenges posed by extreme weather events in the region, where prolonged downpours have disrupted daily...
At least 15 people have lost their lives while hundreds of others have been injured after powerful storms and widespread flooding swept across several regions of China, causing extensive destruction, disrupting daily life, and triggering large-scale emergency rescue operations. The severe weather has damaged homes, roads, public infrastructure, and agricultural land, forcing local authorities to...
Heavy rainfall triggered flash floods in the upper reaches of Thathri town in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district on Tuesday, leaving a trail of destruction across residential and commercial areas. Houses, shops, vehicles and key road infrastructure suffered extensive damage after torrents of mud, rocks and debris swept through the region. Despite the widespread destruction,...