Kerala CM's chartered flight to Malappuram sparks sponsorship row
V.D. Satheesan's chartered flight to survey rain damage in Malappuram has drawn SFI criticism over who funded the trip, while his office says the state bore no cost.
Disaster Management
Land cave-in near Mukkali on Kozhikode NH leaves two houses vulnerable
A land cave-in near Mukkali on the Kozhikode National Highway has left two houses in a precarious position, prompting residents to block the road in protest.
Colombia Declares Calamity as Wildfire Threatens Colonial Town of Villa de Leyva
Colombian authorities declared a public calamity as a wildfire near Villa de Leyva scorched about 290 hectares and forced evacuations, with 19 other fires active nationwide.
Flash flood in Kottapuzha near Nilambur kills five, one woman missing
Five bodies were recovered and a woman remains missing after a flash flood hit the T.K. Colony stretch of the Kottapuzha in Nilambur on Sunday evening.
Nilambur flash flood toll rises to five; search continues for missing woman
Five bodies have been recovered after a flash flood swept away visitors at T.K. Colony near Amarambalam, Nilambur; the search for a missing woman, Sajitha, continued on Monday.
Italy Confronts Twin Climate Crises: Floods in the North, Drought in the South
Italy is grappling with severe flooding and landslides in the north while the south battles extreme heat and drought, prompting calls for stronger adaptation strategies.
Landslip destroys house near Adimaly; five families moved to relief camp
A landslip at Pazhampillichal near Adimaly in Idukki destroyed one house and inundated three others; five families were relocated to a relief camp.
Kottayam landslip victims' bodies handed over to families after post-mortem
Bodies of two landslip victims in Kottayam district were handed over to relatives after post-mortem examinations at Pala General Hospital on Monday.
Vijayapura May Get More Drought-Hit Taluks, Says Minister M.B. Patil
Minister M.B. Patil said more taluks in Vijayapura district are likely to be declared drought-hit, with ground truthing for four taluks to be completed by Monday.
Polo to Intensify Into Major Hurricane as Mexico Braces for Heavy Rain
Tropical Storm Polo is forecast to become a major hurricane this week, threatening Mexico's Pacific coast with heavy rain, flooding and rough surf.
Typhoon Dujuan Lashes Eastern Japan, Triggering Landslides and Travel Chaos
Typhoon Dujuan brought torrential rain and landslides to eastern Japan, disrupting transport and delaying the prime minister's departure for the UN General Assembly.
Monsoon regains strength over Kerala; heavy rain likely from September 23
Widespread rain has brought Kerala relief from summer-like heat, with the IMD warning of heavier downpours as a Bay of Bengal system nears the coast.
Kerala on orange alert as Malappuram flash flood toll reaches five
IMD issues orange alert for six Kerala districts; five tourists killed in a Nilambur flash flood, with one woman still missing.
Heavy rain batters Kottayam high ranges, rivers swell and flood fears return
Torrential rain across Kottayam's high ranges pushed up river levels, damaged homes and disrupted traffic, with two deaths reported in separate incidents.
Avalanche on Manaslu Kills Climber and Sherpa Guide at Camp 3
An Indian-German climber and his Nepali Sherpa guide died when an avalanche hit their tent at Camp 3 on Mount Manaslu, taking this season's toll on the peak to four.
Five dead in Nilambur flash flood; search continues for missing woman
Five bodies have been recovered from the Kottappuzha river in Nilambur, Malappuram, after a flash flood swept away visitors; a search is on for Sajitha, still missing.
Typhoon Dujuan Nears Tokyo as Kanto Braces for Floods and Landslides
Typhoon Dujuan closed in on Japan's Pacific coast, prompting flood and landslide warnings for the Kanto region and postponing an Asian Games event.
In Bhagalpur relief camps, displaced Bihar families wait for the water to recede
Flood-displaced families in Bhagalpur are living in makeshift camps on university and school grounds, grappling with lost belongings, submerged grain and an uncertain recovery.
West Bengal braces for heavy rain, squally winds from September 22
A depression forming over the Bay of Bengal will bring heavy rain and gusty winds to West Bengal from September 22 to 26, with coastal districts likely to be worst hit.
Chennai Woman Killed, Friend Hurt in Kottayam Landslide; One Missing Elsewhere
A 35-year-old Chennai woman died and her friend was injured in a landslide at Velathussery near Teekoy in Kottayam, as heavy rain triggered multiple slips across the district's high ranges.