Wayanad suspends quarry and tourism operations amid heavy rain alert
Wayanad authorities suspend quarrying, trekking and adventure tourism operations after an IMD heavy rainfall alert, with relocation plans readied for vulnerable areas.
Disaster Management
Deep depression drenches Odisha as Andhra taps rains to refill reservoirs
Heavy rain from a deep depression that made landfall near Kalingapatnam has forced evacuations in Odisha and prompted Andhra Pradesh to conserve the downpour.
Landslide in Odisha's Rayagada Division disrupts rail traffic, several trains cancelled
A landslide between Maligura and Chhatariput stations in Odisha's Rayagada Division has disrupted train services, prompting the East Coast Railway to cancel four trains and divert others.
Hurricane Polo Leaves Trail of Damage Along Mexico's Pacific Coast
Hurricane Polo battered Mexico's Pacific coast with heavy rain and powerful waves, damaging beachfront businesses in Lazaro Cardenas as authorities mounted a large-scale response.
Railways trims 13 trains for winter fog season from December 2026
Indian Railways has announced fog-season changes to 13 trains, with four fully cancelled, seven running fewer trips and two partially cancelled.
Nepal's PM tells UN that August floods are a climate warning to the world
Nepal's prime minister told the UN General Assembly that the August floods, which killed at least 1,400 people, should serve as a warning on climate change.
Nepal Seeks Grants, Not Loans, for Glacier Flood Recovery at UN
Nepal's PM Balendra Shah urges grant-based international support at the UN General Assembly for recovery from a glacier flood that killed at least 1,450 people.
Nepal PM Calls Floods a Global Warning, Proposes Himalayan Climate Body
Nepal's PM Balendra Shah told the UN General Assembly that last month's deadly floods were a warning to the world and proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism.
Hurricane Polo Soaks Mexico's Pacific Coast as Nolo Bears Down on Hawaii
Hurricane Polo is drenching Mexico's Pacific coast while Tropical Storm Nolo is forecast to strengthen into a major hurricane and approach Hawaii, threatening catastrophic flooding.
IMD Flags Heavy Rain Across East, Central India as Bay Depression Intensifies
A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is set to drive heavy to very heavy rain across Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha and several other states, the IMD has warned.
Satya Niketan collapse: owners skipped structural experts, police tell HC
Delhi Police told the High Court that owners of the collapsed Satya Niketan building hired an unqualified contractor and never consulted a structural engineer.
CWMA Orders Karnataka to Release 4,000 Cusecs Daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 Days
The Cauvery Water Management Authority has directed Karnataka to release 4,000 cusecs of water a day to Tamil Nadu for 15 days from September 24, rejecting its plea for a reduced flow.
Boat capsizes on Lake Tanganyika, killing at least 41
At least 41 people died after a boat traveling from Tanzania to Congo capsized on Lake Tanganyika; 49 were rescued and a search is ongoing.
Minister invokes Manmohan Singh era to counter drought criticism in Council
Karnataka Minister Krishna Byre Gowda defended the State's drought response in the Legislative Council, turning Opposition criticism toward the Centre's record on disaster aid.
New $100M South America Fire Fund Launches as UN Report Flags Forest Funding Gap
A new $100 million firefighting fund for South America was announced as a UN report warned of a multibillion-dollar gap in tropical forest conservation funding.
Karnataka announces ₹2,500 drought relief for farmers, 12-month loan moratorium
Karnataka unveils a one-time ₹2,500 drought relief for farmers and a 12-month loan repayment moratorium, drawing Opposition criticism.
Greater Noida Bus Fire: Victim's Son Says Father Still Missing, Faults Bus Agency
A bus travelling from Delhi to Mahoba caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida, killing nine passengers. A victim's son says his father remains missing and alleges the bus company gave no information.
Swollen Streams Disrupt Traffic Across North Andhra Districts
Seasonal streams in spate and fallen trees disrupted traffic in Srikakulam and Vizianagaram, prompting official inspections and deployment of disaster response teams.
Kozhikode bans night travel to hill areas as depression triggers landslide alert
Kozhikode district administration has barred non-essential travel to hilly areas overnight and put emergency teams on standby amid heavy rain and landslide fears.
Visakhapatnam Collector Orders Round-the-Clock Flood Relief as Rain Toll Mounts
Visakhapatnam Collector M. Abhishikth Kishore directed departments to stay on high alert and speed up relief as heavy rain from a deep depression battered the district.