Rains Refill Andhra Pradesh's Parched Tanks and Reservoirs
Heavy rains replenish water sources across Andhra Pradesh, refilling dried tanks and reservoirs and prompting floodwater regulation at Prakasam Barrage.
Disaster Management
Ten Dead, 17 Hurt as UP Sees 19 Times Normal Rain; 117 Houses Damaged
Ten killed and 17 injured in rain-related incidents across Uttar Pradesh; 117 houses damaged and crops hit as 63 districts record above-normal rainfall.
Bus Fire Probe: Transport Company Manager Arrested, Fourth in Yamuna Expressway Case
The manager of the travel agency operating the bus that caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway has been arrested, taking total arrests in the case to four.
Nor'easter Storm Hits US East Coast: One Dead, Hundreds of Flights Cancelled
A powerful Nor'easter has left one person dead, cancelled hundreds of flights and downed power lines across the US East Coast, with New York, Boston and Philadelphia in the firing line.
Heavy rain batters several states; 10 dead in Uttar Pradesh, Char Dham Yatra halted
Ten people were killed and 17 injured in rain-related incidents in Uttar Pradesh as heavy rain disrupted life across several states, prompting alerts and halting the Char Dham Yatra.
Arms Act suspect slips police custody, jumps into Chandan river in Bhagalpur
A man detained under the Arms Act escaped from a four-constable police escort in Bhagalpur by jumping into the swollen Chandan river; a constable who was pulled in survived, while the suspect is still untraced.
Stormwater drain desilting in Tamil Nadu to be finished by October 10, says MAWS Secretary
Tamil Nadu's Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department says stormwater drain desilting will be completed by October 10, with monsoon readiness works under way across Chennai and other cities.
Chennai Corporation Proposes ₹98.25-Crore Upgrade of Command Centre Ahead of Monsoon
The Greater Chennai Corporation has proposed a ₹98.25-crore, five-year overhaul of its Integrated Command and Control Centre, expanding its camera and sensor network ahead of the Northeast monsoon.
Nor'easter Lashes US Northeast, Cutting Power and Cancelling Hundreds of Flights
A nor'easter battering the US East Coast has left tens of thousands without power, flooded New Jersey communities and forced hundreds of flight cancellations.
Hurricane Nolo Churns Toward Hawaii as Big Island Residents Brace for Floods
Hurricane Nolo is slowly churning south of Hawaii's Big Island with 90 mph winds, threatening flash floods and extreme surf as residents in Hilo prepare.
Bangkok Declares All 50 Districts Flood Disaster Areas as Heavy Rain Persists
All 50 districts of Bangkok have been declared flood disaster areas after persistent heavy rain overwhelmed the city's drainage system, prompting a large-scale relief deployment.
Blast on Yavatmal road kills four, injures five as tractor cylinder explodes
Four people were killed and five injured when an air cylinder on a tractor carrying gelatin sticks exploded in Maharashtra's Yavatmal district on Saturday.
Ernakulam Tops Kerala's Influenza Chart as District Rolls Out Arogyabheri
Ernakulam leads Kerala with 969 influenza cases, as the district launches the year-long Arogyabheri prevention drive and braces for a possible El Niño-linked fever surge.
Maharashtra Trekker Missing After 130-Metre Fall on Gangotri-Gaumukh Route
A 65-year-old Maharashtra tourist is missing after falling into a deep gorge on the Gangotri-Gaumukh trek; rain is hampering rescue efforts.
IMD flags very heavy rain for Uttarakhand, Himachal and western UP tomorrow
Extremely heavy rain is forecast for parts of Uttarakhand, with very heavy showers in Himachal Pradesh and western Uttar Pradesh on 27 September.
Hurricane Nolo Edges Closer to Hawaii as Big Island Braces for Flooding
Hurricane Nolo is parked south of Hawaii's Big Island, threatening up to 25 inches of rain and dangerous surf even without a direct landfall.
South Peninsular India Shows Sharpest Drought Rise in 52-Year Study
A 52-year analysis finds South Peninsular India recorded the strongest long-term rise in drought-affected area among India's four climatic regions.
Swell waves hit Kanyakumari as red alert stays in force along Keralam coast
Swell waves of up to 1.5 metres with a 20-24 second period struck parts of Kanyakumari on September 26 as a red alert continued along the Keralam coast.
Sabari Swells in Polavaram, 135 Relief Camps Set Up in Chintoor Agency
Authorities have readied 135 relief camps in Chintoor agency as the Sabari and Sileru rivers swell with heavy inflows from upstream catchments.
UP CM Orders 24-Hour Damage Assessment as Rain, Flash Flood Warnings Escalate
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has ordered officials to assess rain and lightning damage within 24 hours and assist affected families, as red and orange alerts cover multiple districts.