Sikkim Weighs 'Uninhabitable' Tag for Rimbi After Repeated Landslides
Sikkim is considering declaring Rimbi village uninhabitable after repeated landslides damaged 32 houses and four government quarters, displacing 107 residents.
Disaster Management
Water Tank Collapse in Gurugram Shanties Kills Two Children, Injures Mothers
Two children died and their mothers were injured when a cement water tank collapsed in shanties near G-21 Society, Sector 83, Gurugram. Police have filed a case against the contractor.
Nolo Pulls Away From Hawaii but Flood and Wind Threats Linger
Hurricane Nolo is moving away from Hawaii but still threatens flooding and high winds, as Hurricane Polo approaches Mexico's Baja California Peninsula.
Bastar floods: Indravati swells past danger mark, IAF airlifts 16
Heavy rain from cyclonic storm Arnab and Odisha dam releases flooded the Indravati in Bastar, cutting highways and prompting a large rescue effort.
Godavari nears first warning mark at Bhadrachalam as Taliperu swells
The Godavari is rising at Bhadrachalam, nearing the 43-ft first warning mark, as Taliperu inflows swell and paddy nurseries suffer rain damage in Dummugudem mandal.
Hurricane Polo Weakens to Category 3 as Baja California Braces for Monday Landfall
Hurricane Polo has weakened to a Category 3 storm and is expected to hit Baja California Sur on Monday night, prompting evacuations and port closures.
Mount Etna Ash Emissions Keep Catania Airport Shut for Second Day
Catania's Vincenzo Bellini Airport remains closed for a second day as Mount Etna continues to emit ash, with the flight suspension extended until midnight.
E. coli Found in 67% of Water Samples in Flood-Hit Pala Region
A water quality study in flood-affected areas around Pala detected E. coli in 67% of samples, prompting calls for scientific chlorination and mandatory post-flood testing.
Nor'easter Batters New York, Northeast: Flooding, Outages and Flight Chaos
A nor'easter is pounding New York and the Northeast, causing moderate flooding in Manhattan, power outages and hundreds of grounded flights.
Nor'easter Floods Northeast, Cutting Power to Over 100,000
A slow-moving nor'easter flooded coastal communities from New Jersey to New England, knocked out power to over 100,000 customers and disrupted travel across the region.
Railways Shelves Baramulla–Uri Line, Qazigund Doubling Over Ecological Concerns
Indian Railways has dropped the 40-km Baramulla–Uri line and the 74-km Qazigund–Srinagar–Budgam doubling, citing ecological and seismic concerns.
Gorakhpur Waterlogging Row: BJP MP Ravi Kishan and Corporator Trade Barbs
BJP MP Ravi Kishan and Gorakhpur corporator Vishwajit Tripathi clashed over waterlogging, with their heated exchange going viral.
VP Radhakrishnan Launches Humanitarian Initiatives at Amma's 73rd Birthday Event
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan joined Vishwa Seva Dinam at Amritapuri, launching humanitarian initiatives and praising Mata Amritanandamayi Devi's service legacy.
Bangkok Rain Eases but Floodwaters Persist, Thousands in Shelters
Rain eased in Bangkok on Sunday but flooding persisted in low-lying areas, forcing about 3,000 people into shelters as eight deaths were reported nationwide over 10 days.
Java Sea Ferry Disaster: Death Toll Reaches 64 as Search for Missing Extended
Indonesian rescuers have recovered more bodies from a ferry that capsized in the Java Sea two weeks ago, raising the death toll to 64. The search for 71 missing people has been extended by seven days.
Floods Disrupt Bangkok and Sa Keao as Thailand's Rain Persists
Flooding continued to disrupt parts of Bangkok and Sa Keao province on Sunday after days of heavy rain across Thailand.
Ferry Disaster Victims' Bodies Flown to Banjarmasin as Recovery Continues
Bodies of victims from a ferry capsize earlier this month have been airlifted to Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, as search and rescue operations continue.
Indonesia Extends Java Sea Ferry Search as Death Toll Reaches 64
Indonesia has extended its search for 71 people missing after a ferry capsized in the Java Sea, as the death toll rose to 64.
Congress Questions Maharashtra's Data-Centre Push as Drought Hits 265 Talukas
With drought declared in 265 of Maharashtra's 358 talukas, the Congress has questioned the State's data-centre expansion and its water implications.
Sikkim's Rimbi Village Faces 'Uninhabitable' Tag as Landslides Worsen
Sikkim may declare Rimbi village uninhabitable after landslides damaged 32 houses; 107 people are in relief camps.