Virginia Coast Braces for Nor'easter as Minor Flooding Reported
A nor'easter brought minor flooding to Virginia's coast, prompting Norfolk to close some flood gates as residents watched waves and sandbags protected historic sites.
Disaster Management
Telangana releases ₹11.1 crore for RIMS Adilabad repairs, orders hospital safety audits
Telangana has sanctioned ₹11.1 crore for repairs at RIMS Adilabad after a fire killed five infants, and ordered safety audits of all government hospitals within a month.
Netanyahu in New York for UN address as Gaza rebuild funds fall short
Netanyahu is in New York for the UN General Assembly with no Trump meeting planned, as an EU official says only 1 billion euros of Gaza's 71 billion euro rebuild cost has been raised.
Naidu Directs Collectors to Stay Alert as Heavy Rain Continues in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu has asked Collectors of rain-affected districts to remain fully alert on September 24 and 25 and take immediate field-level action.
Hurricane Polo Soaks Mexico's Pacific Coast as Tropical Storm Nolo Bears Down on Hawaii
Hurricane Polo drenches Mexico's Pacific coast as Tropical Storm Nolo approaches Hawaii, prompting closures and emergency preparations.
Deep depression crosses Andhra coast near Kalingapatnam; Odisha bans sea bathing
The deep depression crossed the coast near Kalingapatnam in Srikakulam district and is expected to weaken gradually over the next two days.
Nine Killed as Sleeper Bus Catches Fire on Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida (2026-09-24)
Nine people died and several were injured after a Bihar-registered sleeper bus caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway; the driver and conductor have been detained.
Kerala DYFI turns up heat over CM Satheesan's chartered flight to flood-hit Malappuram
The DYFI is holding painting competitions across Kerala asking people to imagine the sponsor of Chief Minister Satheesan's chartered flight to flood-hit Malappuram, which he has declined to name.
Heavy rain shuts Chaparai, Kothapalli waterfalls in ASR district; roads damaged
Torrential rain in Alluri Sitharama Raju district closed Chaparai and Kothapalli waterfalls and damaged roads in G.K. Veedhi mandal.
Jodhpur Factory Blast: 14 Firefighters Hurt as Chemical Drums Explode
A fire at a locked handicrafts factory in Jodhpur triggered chemical drum explosions, injuring 14 firefighters, eight of them seriously.
Nine Killed as Sleeper Bus Catches Fire on Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida
At least nine people died and several were injured after a sleeper tourist bus caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida late on Wednesday night.
Nine Killed as Tourist Bus Catches Fire on Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida
At least nine people died when a Bihar-registered double-decker tourist bus caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida. Survivors said dense smoke made escape extremely difficult.
Hurricane Polo Lashes Mexico's Pacific Coast as Beaches Shut, Shelters Open
Hurricane Polo churned off Mexico's Pacific coast, closing Acapulco's beaches and prompting sandbag barricades and temporary shelters in Lazaro Cardenas.
Fadnavis, Shinde Tour Drought-Hit Districts as State Prepares Relief GR
CM Devendra Fadnavis toured Latur and Dharashiv while Deputy CM Eknath Shinde visited Akola, as the State prepares a drought relief resolution.
Hurricane Watch Issued for Hawaii's Big Island as Nolo Strengthens
A hurricane watch is in effect for Hawaii's Big Island as Tropical Storm Nolo approaches, with forecasters warning of life-threatening flooding and landslides.
Karnataka CM Seeks Interim Drought Relief as 177 Taluks Declared Affected
Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar has sought interim drought relief from the PM, citing 177 drought-hit taluks and crop losses likely to exceed 40 lakh hectares.
Karnataka MLA Seeks ₹10 Hike in Milk Procurement Price Amid Drought
Congress MLA K.Y. Nanje Gowda has urged Karnataka to raise KMF milk procurement prices by ₹10 a litre, citing drought and high feed costs.
Priyanka Gandhi Meets Flood Victims and Workers in Nilambur
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited Nilambur on Wednesday, meeting the family of a flash flood victim and hearing concerns from rural and autorickshaw workers.
Deep depression closes in on Andhra-Odisha coast; IMD issues red alert
A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is set to cross the North Andhra Pradesh and South Odisha coasts, prompting red alerts, school closures and large-scale preparations.
Chennai Identifies 219 Vulnerable Spots as Northeast Monsoon Prep Ramps Up
Greater Chennai Corporation has identified 219 vulnerable locations and stepped up desilting, drain and pumping works ahead of the Northeast monsoon.