Coast Guard Stabilises Flooding Chemical Tanker Off Paradip
The Indian Coast Guard averted a possible capsize of MT Seagull 9 after engine failure and ballast-tank flooding off Paradip.
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Coast Guard stabilises stricken chemical tanker off Paradip after engine failure
The Indian Coast Guard stabilised a Belize-flagged chemical tanker with 23 crew after engine failure and ballast tank flooding left it tilting off Paradip, Odisha.
Signal and Communication Failures Blamed for Deadly Bekasi Train Collision
Indonesia's transport safety committee has identified signalling and communication failures as the main cause of an April train collision in Bekasi that killed 16 people.
Centre Urges Drought-Hit States to Align Rabi Sowing with Water Availability
Centre asks drought-affected states to rethink rabi crop plans, prioritise less water-intensive pulses and oilseeds, and assess soil moisture before sowing.
Bangkok Floods Persist Into Third Day as Eastern Districts Struggle
Heavy flooding in eastern Bangkok entered a third day, with residents in Bang Kapi navigating submerged streets and facing lost work.
Char Dham Yatra Resumes in Uttarakhand After Two-Day Weather Suspension
The Char Dham Yatra restarted on Monday after a two-day suspension due to bad weather, with authorities stressing pilgrim safety as rain continues.
Uttarakhand's Unseasonal Snowfall: Erratic Weather, Not Early Winter, Say Experts
Uttarakhand has seen heavy rain and snowfall in late September, prompting talk of an early winter. An expert says it is erratic weather linked to climate change.
Uttar Pradesh Rain Toll Rises to 56 as Two Weather Systems Collide
Uttar Pradesh recorded 45.1 mm of rain in 24 hours against a normal of 1.8 mm, leaving 56 dead and 46 injured as two weather systems converged.
Bangkok Flooding Persists as Rain Eases; Thousands in Shelters
Rain eased in Bangkok but flooding persisted in low-lying areas, with about 3,000 people in shelters and at least eight deaths reported nationwide in 10 days.
Srikakulam floods cause ₹150 crore loss as Nagavali water lingers in paddy fields
Floods in Srikakulam district have caused an estimated ₹150 crore loss, with paddy crops in low-lying areas still submerged.
1,500 pilgrims evacuated from Kedarnath trek route after Chirbasa landslide
About 1,500 pilgrims stranded near the Chirbasa helipad on the Kedarnath trek route were evacuated to Gaurikund after a landslide and continuous rockfalls, officials said.
Snowfall in Kinnaur and Rohtang Brings Early Chill to North India; IMD Issues Alerts
Kinnaur records season's first snowfall, Rohtang gets light snow, and rain triggers mudslides on NH-05. IMD issues red alert for four Uttarakhand districts and forecasts more snow.
Hurricane Polo Bears Down on Baja California as Nolo Drenches Hawaii
Hurricane Polo threatens Mexico's Baja California with flooding and mudslides, while Hurricane Nolo brings heavy rain to Hawaii.
Hurricane Polo Strengthens to Category 3 as It Closes In on Baja California
Category 3 Hurricane Polo is set to reach Mexico's Baja California peninsula Monday, prompting evacuations and flood preparations, while Hurricane Nolo moves away from Hawaii.
Bangkok Floods Persist as Rain Eases, Thousands in Shelters
Flooding persists in parts of Bangkok after days of heavy rain, with thousands in temporary shelters and at least eight deaths reported nationwide.
Avalanche on Mount Himlung Kills Two, 12 Still Missing as Rescue Efforts Continue
Two Nepali nationals were killed and 12 remain missing after an avalanche hit Mount Himlung during severe weather; ten others were rescued.
Floodwaters Swamp Fields Around Bangkok as Flight Delays Hit Both Airports
Flooded fields surround Bangkok and delays hit both of the city's airports, with passengers stranded in Chiang Mai and baggage piling up at Suvarnabhumi.
Indonesia ferry disaster toll reaches 66 as divers battle hazards on day 16
Death toll from the capsized Virgo Transport 8 ferry rises to 66, with 108 survivors and 69 still missing as the search enters its 16th day.
Nor'easter Batters US Northeast for Second Day, Flooding Coasts and Cutting Power
A slow-moving nor'easter flooded coastal communities in the US Northeast for a second day, cutting power to tens of thousands and prompting warnings of more high-tide flooding.
Floodwaters from Hurricane Nolo Recede in Naalehu, Hawaii
Floodwaters from Hurricane Nolo receded in Naalehu, Hawaii, on Sunday, revealing damage in a community still recovering from Hurricane Lala.