The Kerala government has ordered a detailed investigation into the recent debris slip in Wayanad, with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan assuring that every aspect of the incident will be examined to determine its causes and assess whether preventive measures were adequate. The announcement comes amid growing public concern over recurring landslides and debris movement in...
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,...
A major landslide triggered by incessant monsoon rains struck a tunnel construction site in Kerala’s Wayanad district on Tuesday, sparking an extensive rescue operation amid fears that several workers remain trapped beneath debris. Emergency response teams, including personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Fire and Rescue Services, police, and district authorities, rushed to...
Mumbai continued to grapple with intense monsoon conditions as relentless rainfall lashed the city, prompting authorities to shut schools, postpone examinations, and issue fresh advisories urging residents to remain cautious. With heavy showers expected to persist, civic officials, emergency services, and transport agencies have been placed on high alert to manage the evolving weather situation....
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....
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...
The Ganga, India’s most sacred and vital river, is facing its worst drought in more than 1,300 years, according to a new scientific study. Experts have warned that the river is drying faster than ever before, raising serious concerns for millions who depend on it. Study Findings Researchers from IIT Gandhinagar and the University of...
Heavy rains battered Hyderabad on Thursday, 7 August, causing roads and low-lying areas to flood and effectively paralyzing the city, prompting authorities to issue an alert. The intense downpour created a flood-like scenario in various parts of the city, leading to severe traffic congestion in the information technology corridor. Numerous regions in central Hyderabad, Secunderabad,...
Torrential downpours and an unexpected cloudburst in the Uttarkashi district have caused significant destruction, nearly obliterating half of Dharali village, halting the Kedarnath Yatra, and compelling schools in several districts of Uttarakhand to close on Wednesday, August 6. In the midst of the devastation, the ancient Kalp Kedar temple, constructed in the traditional Kature style...
New Delhi: On Wednesday (July 23), Delhi experienced heavy rainfall in the early morning, resulting in extensive waterlogging and traffic jams across various parts of the city. Although the rain provided a much-needed break from the persistent humidity, it also hindered the morning commute for numerous residents. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted generally...