DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Crosses 6,000 Cases as Five Survivors Leave Hospital
Five Ebola survivors were discharged in Beni, DR Congo, as the national outbreak case count crossed 6,000 with 2,911 deaths.
Disaster Management
Grand Canyon flash flood kills at least two, leaves 15 missing
A flash flood at the Grand Canyon has killed at least two people, with 15 still missing. Search operations are underway.
IMD Forecasts Below-Normal September Rainfall After Hottest August on Record
IMD predicts below-normal September rainfall, at least 9% short of average, following India's hottest August since 1901.
Central Railway turns to vetiver grass to secure monsoon-prone ghat tracks
Central Railway will use vetiver grass on ghat slopes to prevent soil erosion, landslips and boulder falls during monsoon, ensuring safer train operations.
Nepal Begins Mass Burials of Unidentified Flood Victims in Chitwan
Nepal's Chitwan district has temporarily buried 199 unidentified flood victims in mass trenches, preserving DNA samples for future identification.
Kathmandu monks lead candlelight vigil for Nepal flood victims
Buddhist monks led a candlelight vigil in Kathmandu for victims of Nepal's flash floods, which have killed 903 people and left thousands missing.
Helicopters Reach Isolated Zones After Deadly Gyirong Port Mudslide
Rescue helicopters have reached the hardest-hit areas of Gyirong Port after a glacier-triggered mudslide left 16 dead and 546 missing.
Chittoor's rain-fed farms face poor Kharif harvest as monsoon fails
Chittoor's Kharif season is at risk as prolonged dry spells and a weak southwest monsoon threaten rain-fed farmlands.
Woman, Two Granddaughters Killed by Express Train Near Doddaballapur
A woman and her two granddaughters were fatally hit by an express train near Doddaballapur while rushing to board a train.
Nepal Deploys Military Helicopters for Rescue After Deadly Mudslide
Nepal uses military helicopters to airlift relief to mudslide-hit areas, with the death toll reaching 907.
Amethi School Bus Collides With Container Truck, Over Two Dozen Students Injured
Over two dozen students were injured when their school bus collided with a container truck in Amethi on Monday. Fifteen children were hospitalised.
Eight Assam Workers Return Home After Nepal Flood Rescue, Five Still Missing
Eight Assamese workers rescued from Nepal floods have returned home. Five others remain missing in the disaster that has killed over 900.
Cyprus ferry survivor recounts panic and chaos as vessel sank
A survivor of the Cyprus ferry disaster describes panic, drowning, and a failed evacuation as eight died and 18 remain missing.
Nepal Army Recovers Victims After Hydropower Site Landslide
Nepal Army soldiers recovered a victim's body at a hydropower project in Upper Trishuli following a landslide, as rescue operations continued.
Bar body urges CJI, PMO to step up efforts to trace retired judge missing in Nepal floods
A bar association has written to the CJI, PM, and MEA urging intensified efforts to trace a retired Madras High Court judge missing in Nepal floods.
China Rushes Aid, Rescue Teams to Nepal After Deadly Mudslide
China sends aid and tunnel experts to Nepal after a glacier collapse triggered a deadly mudslide, with nearly 100 Chinese nationals still missing.
Mount Sinabung Erupts, Blanketing Sumatra Villages in Ash
Mount Sinabung in Indonesia erupted Monday, spewing ash 3.5 km high. Alert level raised; no casualties or evacuations reported.
Sikkim's Lifeline Road to Lachen Restored After Four-Month Disruption
The vital road to Lachen in North Sikkim has been reopened after four months of closure, restoring connectivity for residents and tourism.
Mandakini River Surges Again in Chitrakoot, Fresh Flood Alert Issued
Mandakini River rises again in Chitrakoot, prompting fresh alerts after weekend floods submerged homes, shops and temples.
Cyprus ferry sinking: Survivors recount panic as vessel went down
Survivors of a ferry sinking off northern Cyprus describe panic and drowning as rescue teams search for 18 missing.