Bihar Flood Advisory: Avoid Contact With Floodwater, Don't Eat Fish From Affected Areas
Bihar authorities urge residents in flood-hit districts to avoid floodwater contact and not eat fish caught from affected waters until rivers stabilise.
Disaster Management
Telecom Crews Work to Restore Connectivity After Deadly Mudslide at Gyirong Port
After a glacier-triggered mudslide at Gyirong Port, telecom teams set up base stations and drones to restore communications for rescue efforts.
Chamarajanagar bans fodder exports as drought grips all taluks
Chamarajanagar DC bans fodder transport outside district after all taluks declared drought-hit, citing livestock shortage fears.
Karnataka CM: Central drought aid hinges on matching assessment reports
CM Shivakumar says Karnataka's drought relief depends on its assessment report matching the Centre's evaluation, as Gadag faces its worst drought in 50 years.
Kerala Braces for Rain Shortfall as Monsoon Deficit Nears 22%
Kerala's southwest monsoon rainfall is 22% below normal, with September forecast to add to the deficit, potentially leading to early summer-like conditions.
Mullaperiyar Dam safety panel to submit report within two weeks
The panel studying Mullaperiyar Dam's safety will submit its report to the NDSA within two weeks, covering structural, seismic, and hydrological assessments.
Submersible Deployed in Search for 20 Missing After Cyprus Ferry Sinks
A submersible-equipped Turkish navy ship joins the search for 20 missing after a ferry capsized off Cyprus, killing eight.
Nepal's Hydropower Ambitions Hit by Deadly Floods
Floods damaging 10% of Nepal's hydropower capacity force power imports from India and raise climate risk concerns.
Three of Assam Family Killed in Guwahati Landslide, Teen Son Rescued
Three members of a family died after a landslide hit their house in Guwahati's Noonmati area. The 19-year-old son was rescued and is undergoing treatment.
Nepal Mudslide Survivor Recounts Terrifying Ordeal
A survivor of a Nepal mudslide has described the terrifying moment the disaster struck, offering a firsthand account of the ordeal.
Nepal Flood Rescue: Drone Pilot Aids Tunnel Search at Hydropower Site
A drone operator assists rescuers in Nepal's Rasuwagadhi tunnel, using thermal imaging to navigate floodwaters and debris.
Rescuers Push Through Final Kilometer of Mudslide-Hit Highway in Tibet
Chinese rescue teams work to clear the last kilometer of a mudslide-damaged highway in Tibet, using rocks and machinery to stabilize the roadbed.
China Intensifies Surveillance of Barrier Lake After Deadly Mudslide in Xizang
China's emergency rescue teams are monitoring a barrier lake at Gyirong Port following a deadly mudslide, as search efforts continue.
J&K plans early flood warning systems at three hydro projects
J&K to install early flood warning systems at three hydroelectric projects and build a GIS-based hazard atlas to strengthen disaster resilience.
IndiGo Goa-Delhi Flight Returns After Engine Malfunction Mid-Air
An IndiGo flight from Goa to Delhi returned to the airport after an engine malfunction, prompting a brief full emergency and a safe landing.
IndiGo Goa-Delhi flight makes precautionary return to Mopa after engine snag
IndiGo flight 6E 2102 from Goa to Delhi returned to Mopa Airport after an engine issue; all 229 passengers safe.
Gujarat Allows Rain-Hit Schools to Hold Classes on Holidays to Finish Syllabus
Gujarat education officials permit schools in flood-affected districts to adjust schedules and hold classes on holidays to complete the syllabus.
Heavy Rain Batters Kolkata, South Bengal; Waterlogging Snarls Traffic
A low-pressure system caused heavy rain in Kolkata and south Bengal, leading to waterlogging and traffic disruptions on Tuesday.
Chinese Team Scours Flooded Nepal Tunnel for Missing After Mudslides
Chinese tunnel experts searched a flooded Nepal tunnel for survivors, covering 2.5 km but finding no signs of life, as mudslide toll crosses 900.
Jharkhand CNG Station Worker Dies After Refuelling Hose Bursts
A 24-year-old CNG station employee died in Jamshedpur after a refuelling hose burst and its nozzle struck his head. Police have launched an investigation.