The Assam flood relief scam investigation has put nearly 50 social media accounts under scrutiny as the CID examines suspected online donation fraud. The action comes as a flood alert remains in parts of Golaghat, where rising Dhansiri and Doyang waters have affected communities. CID probe The Criminal Investigation Department of Assam Polic

Heavy rainfall has placed several Kerala districts on alert, with educational institutions closed and residents in vulnerable areas advised to remain cautious. Pathanamthitta, Sabarimala and Ranni face increased flood concerns after three weather stations recorded more than 100 mm of rainfall. Kerala Rain Alert Raises Statewide Concern Heavy rain continued across Kerala on Monday, prompting authorities to strengthen emergency preparat

Texas flood damage has left three people dead and prompted more than 500 rescues across central and South Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott visited Cotulla as the Nueces River receded, while officials warned of downstream flooding and expanded disaster aid efforts. Abbott surveys Cotulla flood damage Texas Gov. Greg Abbott visited Cotulla in La Salle County to inspect flood damage, meet residents and out

Chicago fireworks cancellations affected several suburbs on Saturday, July 4, 2026, as heavy rain, flooding and more storms disrupted Independence Day events across the area. Officials in multiple Chicago-area communities canceled or delayed parades, concerts and fireworks after parks, roads and launch sites were left unsafe. A severe thunderstorm watch was in effect through at least 7:00 PM local time. Chicago Fireworks Can

A deadly collapse at a jade mining waste site in Myanmar’s northern Kachin state has left at least five people dead, with several others still unaccounted for after days of heavy monsoon rainfall weakened the terrain in Hpakant township. The incident occurred in an abandoned mining zone where informal workers were searching through discarded material for leftover jade fragments. Continuous rain saturated the unstable slag heaps, causing a su

An Andhra Pradesh student died in Kansas floodwaters near Wellington after his vehicle reportedly entered a flooded roadway during a trip from Houston, according to an account shared by a friend. Doppalapudi Venkatesh was identified as an Indian student from Andhra Pradesh. The information provided did not include the date or time of the incident. Andhra Pradesh Student Dies in Kansas Floodwaters The friend’s account said Venkatesh selected a

Rescue teams successfully brought four miners to safety on Saturday, May 30, after they were trapped inside a remote cave in Xaysomboun province for 10 days. The miners were part of a seven-person gold mining team stranded by sudden flash floods. One miner had already been rescued the day before, while two remain missing. How the Rescue Unfolded Emergency crews, includin

Florida storm alert: early-season tropical cyclone approaching Meteorologists are monitoring a potential early-season tropical cyclone expected to impact Florida in early June. NOAA’s Global Forecast System (GFS) model shows a developing low-pressure system in the Gulf of Mexico that could bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and flooding risks along the Gulf Coast. Forecasts sugge

Waymo’s recall of 3,791 robotaxis is putting new attention on self-driving safety as the company continues early-stage testing in Chicago. Federal safety officials said the issue involves autonomous-driving software that may slow but fail to stop when detecting a flooded lane on higher-speed roads, increasing crash risk. Why Waymo Issued the Recall The recall followed a Monday, April 20, 2026, incident in San Antonio, Texas, where an unoccupied Waymo vehicle entered a flooded road during severe weather. No passengers were inside, and no injuries were reported. Waymo said it found an area for improvement involving flooded lanes on faster roads and filed a voluntary software recall covering fifth- and sixth-generation automated driving systems. What Changes Are Being Made NHTSA said Waymo has increased weather-related operating limits and updated vehicle maps while a full remedy is developed. Waymo said it is adding software safeguards and limiting access to areas where flash flooding may occur. What It Means for Chicago Waymo began mapping Chicago in late February as an early step toward a possible future robotaxi service. The company says the recall will not affect its Chicago testing. Still, Chicago’s heavy rain, expressways and urban flooding risks make the recall important for Illinois regulators and riders watching how driverless taxis handle extreme weather before broader approval. Why Flood Risk Matters The National Weather Service warns that flooded roads can become dangerous quickly, with one foot of moving water able to carry away many cars and two feet capable of moving larger vehicles. For Waymo, the recall is not just a software fix. It is a public test of whether autonomous taxis can respond safely when real-world weather changes faster than maps and sensors expect.

A flood watch remains in effect across parts of South Florida, including Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, as forecasters warn of prolonged rainfall and potential flooding risks. According to the National Weather Service, the alert was updated on Tuesday, April 7, with hazardous weather conditions expected to impact coastal and metropolitan areas throughout the day. Forecasters predict widespread rainfall totals between 1 and 3 inches, with localized areas potentially re

In a significant move, the Centre has sanctioned ₹341 crore as additional disaster assistancefor Andhra Pradesh.

Severe weather conditions continued to affect large portions of the United States over the holiday weekend, with approximately 72 million people remaining under wind alerts across the High Plains, Rocky Mountains and the Northeast. Powerful wind gusts and winter storms disrupted travel by air and road, prompting safety warnings from federal and state agencies as conditions evolved across multiple regions. The most intense winds were reported across the High Plains, where gusts reach

The death toll from the widespread floods and landslides triggered by days of heavy monsoon rain in Southeast Asia has risen to more than 400, according to updated assessments from regional authorities on Saturday. Rescue teams across Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia continued large-scale operations through the weekend as thousands of people remained stranded, many of them waiting on rooftops or in partially submerged homes for emergency assistance. The severe weather, intensified by a tropic

The year 2025 has become one of the most turbulent in recent memory as Earth experiences a wave of overlapping natural crises. A rare volcanic eruption in Ethiopia sent ash drifting thousands of kilometres toward Asia, Indonesia recorded more than 1,400 earthquakes in just 30 days, and California battled massive wildfires that claimed hundreds of lives. Severe monsoon flooding washed through India and Pakistan, and the planet was struck by the strongest solar storm in over twenty years. These

An atmospheric river moved into the Bay Area late Wednesday and continued through Thursday, delivering a powerful surge of rain and strong winds that disrupted travel, caused flooding concerns and led to isolated property damage and school closures. The storm system, which forecasters had been tracking earlier in the week, arrived with enough intensity to prompt weather advisories across all nine Bay Area counties as residents faced the first significant rainfall event of the season.

The parents of 8-year-old Eloise “Lulu” Peck have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Camp Mystic, its owners, and affiliated entities, alleging gross negligence and disregard for safety that led to their daughter’s death during the devastating July 4 flash flood that swept through the Guadalupe River in Texas, killing 27 campers and counselors. The lawsuit, filed in Travis County District Court on Monday, accuses the camp of knowingly operating within a high-risk flood zone without

Ten years have passed since the deadly flood that tore through neighborhoods along Onion Creek in South Austin, leaving behind devastation, loss, and a community forever changed. Residents and city leaders recently gathered to remember that tragic event, honor those who lost their lives, and reflect on how the area has transformed since 2015. What was once a dense neighborhood has now become a vast green space that stands as a symbol of recovery, resilience, and renewal. In late Octob

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has again denied Maryland’s request for federal disaster relief following the devastating floods that struck Allegany and Garrett counties in May. The decision, which also rejected an appeal filed by Governor Wes Moore, leaves residents and local governments in the state’s western panhandle without anticipated federal recovery funding. The flooding caused extensive damage to homes, roads, and public infrastructure, prompting state and loca

More than a century after its discovery transformed the study of ancient Egypt, the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun is facing its most serious threat yet. Archaeologists and geological experts have issued urgent warnings that the 3,300-year-old burial site in Luxor’s Valley of the Kings is showing signs of severe structural instability. The tomb, officially catalogued as KV62, was discovered by British archaeologist Howard Carter in 1922 and remains one of the most celebrated finds in

A developing coastal storm forming over the Southeast Coast is expected to move northward and could bring significant impacts to New Jersey on Sunday and Monday. The exact outcome depends on where the center of the storm forms and how close it travels to the shoreline, but early forecasts show a high potential for strong winds, heavy rain, and coastal flooding. There are currently three main scenarios being considered. In the first and most impactful scenario, the storm would move clo