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...
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...
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 powerful tornado accompanied by torrential rainfall swept across parts of central China, leaving at least 10 people dead, several others injured, and causing extensive destruction to homes, infrastructure, and agricultural land. The violent weather system struck with little warning, uprooting trees, damaging buildings, overturning vehicles, and disrupting daily life across several affected regions. Authorities...
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....
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...
As heatwave conditions intensify across several regions, doctors and health experts are warning people about the growing danger of heat stroke — one of the most serious illnesses linked to extreme summer temperatures. With temperatures soaring above normal levels and hot winds sweeping across many cities, healthcare professionals are witnessing an increase in cases related...