At least 22 people have lost their lives while 20 others remain missing after relentless heavy rainfall triggered devastating floods and landslides across several regions of China. Rescue teams continue large-scale emergency operations amid fears that the death toll could rise further as authorities struggle to access remote and severely affected areas. The extreme weather...
A powerful earthquake struck southwest China, sending panic through densely populated areas as thousands of residents rushed out of homes, offices, and public buildings amid violent tremors. The seismic event caused widespread disruption, damaged infrastructure, and triggered emergency rescue operations across affected regions. Authorities confirmed that several buildings partially or completely collapsed following the quake,...
At least nine people have been killed after a powerful landslide struck a mining area in Indonesia, following days of intense rainfall that destabilised the surrounding terrain, according to local disaster authorities. Emergency teams have been deployed to the remote site as search-and-rescue operations continue amid fears that additional workers may still be trapped under...
A powerful earthquake measuring magnitude 6.0 struck the Samar region in the central Philippines on Monday, prompting authorities to issue warnings about possible aftershocks while closely monitoring the situation for any potential damage or casualties. According to initial seismic data, the earthquake occurred at approximately 06:09 GMT, with its epicenter located at a depth of...
Chamoli, Uttarakhand: Following the recent disaster in the Nandanagar area of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the affected region on Saturday to review ongoing relief and rescue operations. The CM met with affected families, inquiring about their well-being and assuring them of all necessary assistance. During the field visit, Chief Minister...
Mandi: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, Kangana Ranaut, on Thursday visited flood-affected areas and interacted with families who lost homes and livelihoods due to the devastating floods and landslides in the state. During her visit, the actress-turned-politician expressed her emotional anguish over the financial hardships she herself is facing, citing massive...
Guwahati: A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck near Dhekiajuli in Assam at 4:41 PM on Sunday, sending strong tremors across the state and neighboring countries. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the epicenter was located approximately 16 kilometers from Dhekiajuli. The quake was powerful enough to cause noticeable shaking in Guwahati and other nearby regions, prompting...
New Delhi: India has extended urgent humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan following a series of powerful earthquakes that devastated the eastern region, killing more than 800 people and injuring at least 2,800. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced the aid on Monday, sharing images on X of trucks carrying sacks of rice and other essential...
A devastating cloudburst struck Chashoti village in the Padder area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Thursday, killing at least 32 people, including two CISF personnel. The incident triggered flash floods that swept away a langar (community kitchen) set up for pilgrims of the Machail Mata Yatra. Over 100 individuals remain missing, and nearly...
A devastating cloudburst struck Chosoti village in the Paddar sub-division of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Thursday, sparking fears of multiple casualties. While unofficial reports suggest that at least 10 people may have lost their lives, authorities have not yet confirmed any fatalities. The sudden natural disaster has caused widespread panic and damage in...