India continues to grapple with one of the most severe phases of the southwest monsoon this season, as relentless rainfall has triggered floods, landslides, and flash floods across several states. The worsening weather conditions have claimed more than 100 lives in Kerala and Assam alone, while many others remain injured, displaced, or missing as rescue...
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...
Persistent heavy rainfall has significantly slowed rescue and relief operations across several flood-affected areas of Jammu and Kashmir, where the death toll from the recent flash floods and landslides has risen to 12. Emergency response teams continue to battle challenging weather conditions as swollen rivers, damaged roads, and unstable terrain make access to affected villages...
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...
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,...
Persistent monsoon rainfall has significantly increased the water levels of rivers in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district, bringing them close to the official warning mark and prompting the district administration to strengthen emergency preparedness measures. Authorities have activated alert systems, intensified surveillance of vulnerable locations, and urged residents living near riverbanks and landslide-prone areas to remain vigilant....
A powerful weather system unleashed widespread disruption across Taiwan and parts of Japan, bringing torrential rainfall, flood threats, transportation interruptions, and heightened concerns over landslides and infrastructure damage. Authorities in both regions mobilized emergency response measures as relentless downpours affected daily life and forced residents to remain on high alert. The severe weather event, driven...
Torrential rainfall across India’s northeastern region has triggered a severe flood situation in Arunachal Pradesh, where flash floods, landslides, and rising river levels have disrupted normal life and damaged infrastructure. The worsening weather conditions have also prompted authorities in neighboring Assam to issue a high alert as water levels in several rivers continue to rise...
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notices to the Centre and the governments of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir over the recent flood devastation caused by heavy rains and landslides. Expressing grave concern, a bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran observed...