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.
Disaster Management
Nepal renews push for Chinese glacier data after deadly Himalayan flood
Nepal is pressing China for more glacier and water-level data after a deadly flood, highlighting gaps in cross-border early warning systems.
84 Tamil Nadu Pilgrims Still Missing After Nepal Flash Floods
At least 84 Tamil Nadu pilgrims remain untraceable after Nepal flash floods. 220 are safe, 21 have returned, and the state is coordinating rescue efforts.
Andhra Pradesh announces ₹10 lakh ex gratia for Chilakaluripet accident victims
AP CM Naidu announced ₹10 lakh ex gratia each for families of eight killed in a bus-auto accident in Chilakaluripet.
Supreme Court Upholds Cancellation of Bail for Three Accused in Goa Nightclub Fire
SC dismisses pleas against HC order cancelling bail of three accused in Goa nightclub fire; directs surrender and speedy trial.
Man dies as car catches fire on Thiruvananthapuram road
A man died after his car caught fire at Venganoor in Thiruvananthapuram early Monday. Police identified him as Titus Kurian from Kottayam.
Nepal floods expose Himalayan infrastructure risks, warns geo-scientist
Geo-scientist C.P. Rajendran links Nepal's flash floods to Himalayan infrastructure spree, citing unstable slopes and reduced river efficiency.
Second Fire in Months at Eatery Near Sealdah Station Raises Safety Alarms
A major fire broke out at a food court near Sealdah station on Monday, the second such incident in months, exposing serious safety lapses.
Grand Canyon Flash Flood Forces Evacuations, Sweeps Debris into Colorado River
A flash flood at the Grand Canyon swept debris into the Colorado River, forcing evacuations and closing trails after heavy rain.
Shimla-Kalka Toy Train Suspended After Rain Undermines Track in Solan
Ten trains on the Shimla-Kalka UNESCO heritage line were cancelled after heavy rain washed out soil beneath the track in Solan district.
Nepal Flash Flood: Glacial Collapse Behind Trishuli Deluge, Experts Warn of New Threat
A glacial collapse in Nepal's Trishuli valley caused a 300 km/h flash flood. Three new lakes now threaten another deluge.
Hill Slip Halts Shimla-Kalka Toy Train; Over 400 Passengers Safely Moved
A hill slip near Bridge 57 disrupted the Shimla-Kalka toy train on Saturday. Over 400 passengers were transported by road to Kalka.
Eight Assam Residents Missing in Nepal Floods Located, Return Underway
Eight people from Assam missing after Nepal floods have been traced. The state government is coordinating their return and continuing the search for others.
India's DNA Forensics Team Begins Work to Identify Nepal Flood Victims
A 10-member Indian team is in Nepal collecting biological samples from flood victims for DNA identification at NFSU Gandhinagar.
Tornado-Like Storm Wreaks Havoc in Cremona, Injuring Dozens
A violent storm with tornado-like winds and hail injured at least 43 people in Cremona, Italy, causing significant damage to the city and its historic cathedral.
Nepal sought more glacier data from China months before deadly Himalayan flood
Nepal asked China for more glacier and water-level data in May, but officials say sharing remained limited before a catastrophic flood killed hundreds.
Xizang Border Port Mudslide: Rescuers Push Through Third Day of Search
Rescue teams in Gyirong, Xizang, complete third day of search after a glacier collapse mudslide killed 16 and left hundreds missing.
Nepal Mudslide Death Toll Climbs to 794 as Rescue Efforts Continue
Nepal's mudslide death toll has reached 794. The government has declared affected areas as disaster crisis zones for three months to speed up relief.
Lunch Break Saves Students as Nepal Floods Wreck Schools
A lunch break saved students in Dhading when floods hit. Teachers evacuated others. 69 schools damaged; death toll 788.
Nepal Begins Temporary Burials for Unidentified Flood Victims
Nepal's Chitwan district has started temporary burials for flood victims, collecting DNA samples before interment.