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A major incident occurred in Balrampur district, Chhattisgarh, when the Lutia Dam, dating back about 40 years, breached due to intense rainfall on Tuesday night. The dam's failure led to the...
The monsoon rains have caused significant destruction. The mountainous regions are bearing the brunt of the heavy downpours, as evidenced by the village in Uttarakhand's Dharali that was swept away...
The monsoon has brought severe consequences. The heavy rainfall in the mountains of Uttarakhand has caused massive devastation, including the destruction of an entire village in Dharali. Himachal...
The upcoming documentary *Grenfell: Uncovered* is set to explore the catastrophic Grenfell Tower fire. The tragedy, which occurred on June 14, 2017, resulted in 72 fatalities and left a community in...
Heavy rainfall has caused a devastating landslide in the Dilaram area of Darjeeling, resulting in at least seven confirmed fatalities. The incident occurred on the Kurseong-Darjeeling road, prompting...
A tragic incident unfolded near the Phulewadi Fire Station in Kolhapur late at night. A building slab collapsed, raising concerns that 8 to 10 workers may be buried beneath the rubble. Navnath...
The NDA delegation arrived in Karur, Tamil Nadu, to assess the aftermath of the stampede that occurred during a political rally. The delegation met with survivors and eyewitnesses, who described the...
Uttarakhand's Dehradun experienced a devastating cloudburst in the Karligarh Sahastradhara area on Monday night, resulting in widespread destruction. Heavy rainfall led to flash floods, which...
A tragic landslide in the Upper Rimbi area of West Sikkim, under the Yangthang Constituency, caused significant loss of life. Four people have been confirmed dead, and three remain unaccounted for...
The recent earthquake in Afghanistan has caused widespread destruction and loss of life. With the death toll exceeding 1400, India has stepped up to offer assistance. A shipment of 21 tons of relief...
The state of Punjab faces a critical situation due to heavy rainfall and widespread flooding, impacting around 1300 villages. Amidst these challenging circumstances, all IPS officers in the state...
A devastating landslide struck Sundernagar in Himachal Pradesh, leading to the collapse of two houses. The incident, which occurred in the Jangambag area, resulted in the entombment of several people...
As Punjab battles devastating floods and heavy rainfall, Arvind Kejriwal has appealed to various entities for support. Recognizing the severity of the situation, the AAP leader has requested...
The Chamoli district in Uttarakhand is grappling with the aftermath of a severe cloudburst in the Dewal area. The incident has resulted in two people being reported missing, while several animals...
The aftermath of the heavy rain and landslides in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday has led to 35 reported fatalities, with many missing and injured receiving treatment. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder...
Tragedy unfolded in Jammu and Kashmir as flash floods and landslides ravaged the region, marking the second monsoon-related disaster of the pilgrimage season. Following the cloudburst in Kishtwar on...
A severe landslide has occurred on the pilgrimage route to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, prompted by torrential rains. The continuous rainfall in the area has created hazardous conditions for those...
The district of Doda in Jammu and Kashmir was struck by a devastating cloudburst on Tuesday, August 26th, leading to four fatalities and the damage of more than ten homes. The heavy downpour caused...
The city of Mumbai is facing a critical situation as torrential rains have caused widespread flooding and brought daily life to a halt. Roads and bylanes are heavily waterlogged, creating major...
The Jammu and Kashmir region has been struck by another disaster, following the recent Kishtwar cloudburst. A cloudburst hit areas of Kathua district overnight between August 16 and 17, leading to a...
Flash floods were unleashed in the Chositi area of Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, due to a powerful cloudburst. The location is the starting point for the Machail Mata Yatra. Rescue operations are...
Uttarakhand is currently facing the wrath of nature. The cloudburst in Dharali, near Harshil, on Wednesday caused widespread destruction, deeply affecting everyone. Five people have died as a result...
The Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar witnessed a devastating stampede on Sunday, leading to a grim rise in the death toll to 8. Reports from the District Administration indicate that 30 people were...
Faridabad, Haryana, experienced an earthquake measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale early Tuesday morning. The seismic event occurred at 6:00 AM, with the NCS reporting the epicenter at a depth of 5 km....
The death toll in the Vadodara bridge collapse has reached 13. The collapse of the bridge, which occurred on Wednesday, caused multiple vehicles to plunge into the Mahisagar River. Rescue teams are...
Heavy rainfall has led to a landslide on the Rudraprayag-Badrinath route, prompting immediate restoration efforts. A passenger, Dilpreet, shared his experience of being stuck on the route for four...
Following a month-long heatwave, Kashmir has experienced a shift in weather patterns with consistent rainfall. This has cooled temperatures, but has also led to devastating flash floods and...
Himachal Pradesh is reeling from the impact of the monsoon, with a rising death toll and extensive infrastructure damage. The SDMA confirmed 78 deaths between June 20 and early July, with flash...
The monsoon season has brought severe weather to many regions, leading to devastating consequences. In Himachal Pradesh, at least 43 people have died due to rain-induced events. Cloudbursts, flash...
A major incident has unfolded at the Sigachi Chemical Industry factory in Pashamylaram, Telangana, where a fire and explosion have caused significant casualties. Confirmed reports indicate that at...
A severe cloudburst struck Silai Band in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, on Sunday, June 29, 2025, causing significant damage to an under-construction hotel located along the Barkot-Yamunotri Marg. The...
Jammu and Kashmir, along with Ladakh, are experiencing the consequences of heavy rainfall that has persisted for the last 24 hours, triggering numerous alerts and safety protocols. The Chenab River's...
The monsoon has arrived with a vengeance, bringing torrential rains and widespread flooding across India. Reports from Jharkhand, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan detail the significant impact of the...
A devastating incident in Purnia, Bihar, claimed the lives of five people due to a contractor's negligence. The incident took place in the Subhash Nagar area of Ward 24, under the Kasba police...
The relentless floods in Katihar have created a humanitarian crisis. Homes are submerged, and residents are relying on makeshift arrangements just to survive. The Raj Baghar Panchayat, specifically...
The floods have disrupted daily life, leaving people with no access to basic necessities. They are struggling without food, proper shelter, sanitation, and hygiene. Forced to coexist with their...
The floods in Khagaria, Bihar, have caused considerable distress, affecting the lives of many. The inundation, caused by the overflowing Ganga and Burhi Gandak rivers, has impacted nearly 125,000...
Bhagalpur, Bihar, is experiencing a severe flood crisis as the Ganges River continues to swell, inundating both rural and urban areas. Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University (TMBU) is heavily affected,...
The ongoing flood crisis continues to grip several districts in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, causing significant distress. Prayagraj is bearing the brunt of the disaster, with the Ganga River reaching...
In an extraordinary wedding ceremony in Bihar's Bhagalpur district, a groom, instead of arriving in a luxury car, led his baraat on a boat. The event was necessitated by the floods that had submerged...
The flood situation in Odisha has worsened following persistent heavy rainfall, particularly in Balasore and Mayurbhanj. The Subarnarekha River at Rajghat in Balasore has exceeded the danger mark,...
Tragedy struck Hong Kong's Tai Po district on Wednesday as a massive fire engulfed a high-rise housing estate. The catastrophic blaze, which started in the afternoon, has tragically killed at least...
Tragedy struck Hong Kong's Tai Po district on Wednesday when a massive fire erupted in a high-rise housing estate, claiming at least 36 lives, including a firefighter, and leaving 79 people missing....
Nepal is grappling with the destructive impact of severe weather, including heavy rainfall, landslides, and flooding. The natural disaster has resulted in extensive damage across the country. Prime...
Pakistan experienced a significant earthquake early Saturday morning, measured at 4.5 on the Richter scale. The quake struck at 1:59 AM, with the epicenter located 10 kilometers deep, as per the...
The earthquake in Kunar province, Afghanistan, has had a devastating impact, destroying numerous villages and, crucially, schools. The seismic event has caused extensive damage, leaving a substantial...
Afghanistan has been struck by another earthquake, with a magnitude of 5.0 recorded recently. This latest seismic event is part of a series of quakes that have shaken the region. The tremors have...
Afghanistan experienced another earthquake this morning, marking the third tremor within 24 hours. The recent quake, which occurred at 3:16 AM, measured 4.9 on the Richter scale. This follows earlier...
Afghanistan was struck by a 5.8 magnitude earthquake in its southeastern province on Thursday. This event followed a previous earthquake in the Kunar province, according to the German research...
The death toll from the recent earthquake in Afghanistan has tragically exceeded 1,400, with thousands more injured. The earthquakes, which occurred on Monday in eastern Afghanistan, caused...
The recent 6.0 magnitude earthquake in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, has caused widespread devastation, claiming over 800 lives and injuring more than 2,500 individuals. Hospitals are facing critical...
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Jalalabad, Afghanistan, on Sunday night, causing widespread damage and resulting in over 800 deaths and over 2,500 injuries. The earthquake's focus was located 8...
Pakistan is grappling with the aftermath of intense rainfall, which has resulted in extensive flooding across the country. The Kartarpur Sahib Gurudwara is severely impacted, with floodwaters...
Unprecedented heavy rainfall has created a dire situation in Punjab province, Pakistan, significantly impacting the local population. The authorities have cautioned that the heavy rainfall is...
Flash floods, a consequence of persistent heavy monsoon rains, ravaged Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, resulting in a staggering loss of life. Within a mere 48 hours, the death toll climbed to approximately 344....
Pakistan faces another devastating flood. The meteorological department alerted the public on Sunday, forecasting heavy rainfall nationwide. Flash floods in the northern part of the country have...
The northwestern part of Pakistan is reeling from the impact of severe floods, resulting in a tragic loss of life. Within a span of 48 hours, the death toll has reached approximately 340, with 137...
Northwest Pakistan is reeling from the impact of catastrophic flash floods, as torrential rains have unleashed a wave of destruction across towns and villages. Over 300 lives have been lost,...
An MI-17 helicopter, engaged in rescue efforts amidst severe flooding in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, has crashed, leading to five fatalities. The incident happened in the Khyber...
A devastating combination of heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding has struck Pakistan and the Pakistan-administered Kashmir (PoK) region, leading to widespread destruction and casualties. The...
Turkey is enduring another period of intense seismic activity. Numerous earthquakes have been felt across the nation, with a significant number occurring in rapid succession. Over the last two days,...
A significant earthquake, registering 6.1 on the Richter scale, jolted Turkey's Balikesir province on Sunday. The quake's origin was pinpointed in the Sındırgı district, and its effects were...
A large fire at a shopping mall in Al-Kut, Iraq, has caused the deaths of as many as 50 individuals. The Wasit province governor, Mohammed al-Miyahi, has been cited as a source of this information by...
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.6 on the Richter Scale shook Afghanistan on Friday. The National Center for Seismology (NCS) confirmed the event, stating it occurred at 6:11 am (IST). The...
The monsoon season continues to unleash its fury across India, with torrential downpours impacting various regions. The capital city, Delhi, is particularly vulnerable, as the Yamuna River's water...
The bridge over the Kons River in Gumla, Jharkhand, which was constructed at a cost of approximately 3 crore rupees in 2010, has been destroyed by heavy rainfall. The bridge, spanning about 200 feet,...
The Gumla district in Jharkhand is grappling with the impact of torrential rains, which has led to the collapse of a bridge on the Konsa River in Sisai. The bridge, which provided vital connectivity,...
A distressing incident unfolded in Kolabani village, located within the Punnasa Tola area of Laylam Panchayat in the Bodaam block of Purvi Singhbhum district. On Sunday morning, a raw dwelling...
A kutcha house in Hendediri Tola, Dubil village, located in the Chhotanagra Panchayat of Saranda, collapsed due to persistent rain. The structure, belonging to Surajmuni Champia, fell early Tuesday...
Intense rainfall in Jharkhand caused the collapse of a bridge over the Banai River, trapping a truck in the middle. The bridge, which connected Torpa-Simdega road in Khunti district, crumbled due to...