Guwahati Reels Under Heavy Rain, Waterlogging Hits Multiple Areas
Heavy rain since Monday night has caused severe waterlogging across Guwahati, submerging low-lying areas and disrupting traffic and daily life.
Disaster Management
Delhi High Court Backs C-DOT as Sole Agency for Emergency Alerts
Delhi High Court dismisses Utimaco's petition challenging C-DOT's sole selection for India's emergency cell broadcast system without tender.
ECL begins sealing Khandra Colliery after surface cracks near temple
Eastern Coalfields Limited has started sealing Khandra Colliery in Raniganj after surface cracks appeared near Nikanth Temple, citing safety concerns over air ingress and fire risk.
Nepal-China Floods: Death Toll Crosses 1,000 as Rescue Ops Continue
Over 1,000 dead in Nepal-China floods. Nepal reports 987 deaths and 3,916 missing; rescue teams reach cut-off areas.
Nepal Flood Survivors Grieve Lost Homes and Fear for Their Cultural Future
Floods along Nepal's Tibet border have displaced hundreds, raising fears among survivors that their distinct Buddhist culture and traditions may be lost forever.
California lawmakers set to vote on scaled-back wildfire bill after Newsom's utility plan stalls
California lawmakers will vote on a compromise wildfire bill after rejecting Governor Newsom's broader plan to cap utility liability.
Tibet Crews Race to Restore Key Border Road After Devastating Floods
Repair crews in Tibet are working to rebuild a flooded road to the Gyirong Port as regional deaths from the flash floods exceed 950.
Kathmandu Flood Survivors Find Shelter in Monastery
Hundreds of flash-flood survivors are sheltering in a Kathmandu monastery; a young survivor recounts the devastation.
NEET PG Candidate Writes Exam in Tears as Parents Missing in Nepal Floods
A NEET PG aspirant took her exam in tears as her parents remain missing after Nepal floods. She recalled rituals and memories during the test.
Oklahoma man charged with murder after extraction plant blast kills two
An Oklahoma man faces murder charges after an explosion at his marijuana extraction facility killed two employees and damaged nearby businesses.
IMD Warns of Below-Normal September Rain as August Deficit Crosses 16%
India's August rainfall ended 16% short of normal. IMD forecasts a below-normal September, likely keeping the season under 90% of the long-period average.
Gyirong Port Mudslide: Rescue Teams Press On as Toll Rises to 16 Dead, 546 Missing
Rescue operations continue at Gyirong Port after a glacier-triggered mudslide killed 16 and left 546 missing. Only a water tower remains standing.
Grand Canyon flash flood kills at least two, leaves hikers missing
A flash flood at the Grand Canyon killed two people, including a Texas chiropractor, damaged the main water pipeline, and left over a dozen hikers missing.
Grand Canyon Flash Flood: Search Continues for Missing Hikers
Search and rescue operations continue in the Grand Canyon after a flash flood left at least one dead and more than a dozen missing.
Bihar CM seeks early central nod, funds for pending irrigation and flood-control schemes
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary has asked the Centre to expedite approval and release of funds for pending irrigation and flood management projects, including the Kosi-Mechi river link.
Grand Canyon's Lifeline Water Pipeline Hit Hard by Flash Floods
Flash floods damaged 40% of the Grand Canyon's sole water pipeline, forcing conservation measures and complicating a major repair project.
More Rain Threatens Grand Canyon Rescue After Deadly Floods
New storms loom over Grand Canyon rescue efforts after weekend floods killed two and left many missing.
Indore Water Tragedy: Judicial Panel Links 24 Deaths To Contaminated Supply
A judicial commission has submitted a 600-page report on Indore's Bhagirathpura water deaths, linking 24 of 36 fatalities to sewage-contaminated supply and blaming administrative delays.
Nepal Flood: Trapped Workers Face Slim Odds as Rescue Efforts Enter Sixth Day
Rescuers in Nepal are racing to save hundreds trapped in hydropower tunnels after catastrophic flooding. Survival hinges on oxygen, water, and timely rescue.
Grand Canyon Flash Flood: Airlifted Hiker Recalls 'Train-Like' Rumble
A hiker airlifted from the Grand Canyon after a deadly flash flood describes the approaching water as sounding 'like a train'.