Jammu and Kashmir faces another spell of unsettled weather as the Meteorological Centre Srinagar forecasts widespread rain and thundershowers over the coming days. Heavy to intense showers could increase the threat of flash floods, landslides and mudslides, particularly in vulnerable and hilly areas. Heavy rain likely from August 16 to 19 The Meteorological Centre Srinagar said several spells o
Jammu and Kashmir faces another spell of unsettled weather as the Meteorological Centre Srinagar forecasts widespread rain and thundershowers over the coming days. Heavy to intense showers could increase the threat of flash floods, landslides and mudslides, particularly in vulnerable and hilly areas. Heavy rain likely from August 16 to 19 The Meteorological Centre Srinagar said several spells o
Typhoon Dolphin China landfall brought destructive winds and torrential rain to Zhejiang, forcing more than one million evacuations. Shanghai flights faced major disruption as authorities warned of flooding, landslides and prolonged heavy rain while the cyclone moved inland. Typhoon Dolphin China Landfall Hits Zhejiang Typhoon Dolphin made landfall near Yuhuan in Zhejiang province at about 5:30
Typhoon Dolphin China landfall brought destructive winds and torrential rain to Zhejiang, forcing more than one million evacuations. Shanghai flights faced major disruption as authorities warned of flooding, landslides and prolonged heavy rain while the cyclone moved inland. Typhoon Dolphin China Landfall Hits Zhejiang Typhoon Dolphin made landfall near Yuhuan in Zhejiang province at about 5:30
The Pengshui landslide toll has risen to 11, while 50 people remain missing in Chongqing, China. Rescue teams are continuing their search despite unstable slopes, massive boulders, limited space and growing safety concerns at the disaster site. Rescue Effort Continues Around the Clock The death toll from a massive landslide in southwestern China has increased to 11, with 50 people still unaccou
The Pengshui landslide toll has risen to 11, while 50 people remain missing in Chongqing, China. Rescue teams are continuing their search despite unstable slopes, massive boulders, limited space and growing safety concerns at the disaster site. Rescue Effort Continues Around the Clock The death toll from a massive landslide in southwestern China has increased to 11, with 50 people still unaccou
Wayanad landslide video shows tanker swept away, narrow escape Terrifying CCTV footage from Kerala’s Wayanad district has captured the dramatic moment a powerful landslide sent tonnes of mud, rocks and debris rushing downhill near the Anakkampoyil-Kalladi-Meppadi tunnel road project. The footage shows people running for their lives as a thick wave of slush crashes through the area near Meenakshi Bridge at Kalladi. W
Wayanad landslide video shows tanker swept away, narrow escape Terrifying CCTV footage from Kerala’s Wayanad district has captured the dramatic moment a powerful landslide sent tonnes of mud, rocks and debris rushing downhill near the Anakkampoyil-Kalladi-Meppadi tunnel road project. The footage shows people running for their lives as a thick wave of slush crashes through the area near Meenakshi Bridge at Kalladi. W
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
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
A deadly landslide in Indonesia’s Central Java province has left six people confirmed dead and 17 others missing after days of unrelenting heavy rainfall. Local authorities reported that the incident occurred on Thursday in the city of Cilacap, where a mass of soil and debris swept through Cibeunying village and buried a cluster of homes. The disaster struck during a period of intense seasonal rains that have raised the threat of landslides and flash floods across several regions of the cou
A deadly landslide in Indonesia’s Central Java province has left six people confirmed dead and 17 others missing after days of unrelenting heavy rainfall. Local authorities reported that the incident occurred on Thursday in the city of Cilacap, where a mass of soil and debris swept through Cibeunying village and buried a cluster of homes. The disaster struck during a period of intense seasonal rains that have raised the threat of landslides and flash floods across several regions of the cou
A powerful earthquake measuring 6.9 magnitude struck the central Philippines late Tuesday night, leaving at least 26 people dead and 147 others injured according to the national disaster agency. The quake occurred on September 30 at 9:50 pm local time, with its epicenter located off the northern coast of Cebu. The tremor was initially measured at magnitude 7.0 but was later revised to 6.9. Despite being slightly lower than first reported, the shallow quake unleashed widespread destruction acr
A powerful earthquake measuring 6.9 magnitude struck the central Philippines late Tuesday night, leaving at least 26 people dead and 147 others injured according to the national disaster agency. The quake occurred on September 30 at 9:50 pm local time, with its epicenter located off the northern coast of Cebu. The tremor was initially measured at magnitude 7.0 but was later revised to 6.9. Despite being slightly lower than first reported, the shallow quake unleashed widespread destruction acr
A powerful magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on Sunday at a shallow depth of just 8 kilometers, causing widespread devastation in several mountainous regions and triggering urgent appeals for international humanitarian assistance. The tremors were felt across a vast area, shaking buildings from Kabul to Pakistan’s capital Islamabad, more than 300 kilometers away. Early reports from officials indicate that at least 20 people have been con
A powerful magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on Sunday at a shallow depth of just 8 kilometers, causing widespread devastation in several mountainous regions and triggering urgent appeals for international humanitarian assistance. The tremors were felt across a vast area, shaking buildings from Kabul to Pakistan’s capital Islamabad, more than 300 kilometers away. Early reports from officials indicate that at least 20 people have been con
A sudden cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district on Tuesday claimed four lives and left behind a trail of destruction. The heavy downpour unleashed flash floods that damaged more than 10 houses and washed away key roads, cutting off vital connectivity in the region. The calamity followed similar incidents in Kathua and Kishtwar, underscoring the intensity of this season’s monsoon fury in the Jammu division.
A sudden cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district on Tuesday claimed four lives and left behind a trail of destruction. The heavy downpour unleashed flash floods that damaged more than 10 houses and washed away key roads, cutting off vital connectivity in the region. The calamity followed similar incidents in Kathua and Kishtwar, underscoring the intensity of this season’s monsoon fury in the Jammu division.
Manali witnessed one of the most devastating floods in recent years as continuous heavy rainfall triggered the Beas River to overflow, unleashing widespread destruction across Himachal Pradesh’s popular hill station. On Tuesday, the swelling waters swept away homes, shops, and even a multi-storey hotel, leaving behind scenes of chaos and fear. The gushing currents were so powerful that they demolished four shops and blocked multiple stretches of the Mana
Manali witnessed one of the most devastating floods in recent years as continuous heavy rainfall triggered the Beas River to overflow, unleashing widespread destruction across Himachal Pradesh’s popular hill station. On Tuesday, the swelling waters swept away homes, shops, and even a multi-storey hotel, leaving behind scenes of chaos and fear. The gushing currents were so powerful that they demolished four shops and blocked multiple stretches of the Mana
Uttarakhand is reeling from a devastating flash flood in the Uttarkashi district, triggered by a cloudburst on August 5, 2025. The deluge has claimed at least five lives and left over 60 people missing, with several others feared trapped in the debris. The flash flood, caused by a sudden cloudburst in the Kheer Ganga river's catchment area, sent torrents of water, slush, and debris racing down the hillsides. Dharali, a popular tourist spot with several hot
Uttarakhand is reeling from a devastating flash flood in the Uttarkashi district, triggered by a cloudburst on August 5, 2025. The deluge has claimed at least five lives and left over 60 people missing, with several others feared trapped in the debris. The flash flood, caused by a sudden cloudburst in the Kheer Ganga river's catchment area, sent torrents of water, slush, and debris racing down the hillsides. Dharali, a popular tourist spot with several hot
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has criticized the Union Government for delaying financial assistance to Wayanad, which was severely affected by landslides in July. Nearly 400 people were killed in the disaster, and despite 100 days passing since Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the affected villages, the state has not received any financial aid for rehabilitation. The Centre has been swift in helping other disaster-hit states, but Kerala’s requests for aid have been
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has criticized the Union Government for delaying financial assistance to Wayanad, which was severely affected by landslides in July. Nearly 400 people were killed in the disaster, and despite 100 days passing since Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the affected villages, the state has not received any financial aid for rehabilitation. The Centre has been swift in helping other disaster-hit states, but Kerala’s requests for aid have been