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  Gujarat rains: 75 trains cancelled amid severe waterlogging in Vadodara division | Complete list

  India | August 28, 2024 11:32 IST

  Along with 75 cancellations, the Indian Railway has also diverted two trains and short-terminated four trains. It has also short-originated two trains. Those planning to travel via train are advised to check the list of trains cancelled to avoid any inconvenience.

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  Jammu-Kashmir: Cloudburst triggers flash flood in Pulwama amid heavy rainfall | VIDEO

  Jammu and Kashmir | August 17, 2024 16:24 IST

  Pulwama cloudburst: A cloudburst struck Achagoza village in Keller area of Pulwama, resulting in increased levels in streams, and causing flash floods in the area. The water has entered the village and several other residential colonies.

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  Delhi coaching centre deaths: CBI takes over Rajendra Nagar case, registers FIR

  Delhi | August 07, 2024 12:28 IST

  On the bail application of building co-owners, the court listed the case on August 9 and stated that it would hear the plea after the status report was filed.

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  UP: Staff take out excessive rain water from inside assembly, CM Yogi escorted out | WATCH

  Uttar Pradesh | July 31, 2024 16:33 IST

  Torrential rain in Lucknow led to severe flooding, including within the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly complex. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had to be escorted out through an alternate gate due to waterlogged premises.

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  Delhi coaching centre deaths: HC holds AAP and MCD responsible, hints at probe by central agency

  Delhi | July 31, 2024 13:37 IST

  Delhi coaching centre deaths: The court pulled up the authorities and said multi-storey buildings were being allowed to operate but there was no proper drainage.

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  Delhi coaching centre deaths horror: 'Institute has completely blocked drainage system'

  Delhi | July 30, 2024 16:47 IST

  Some reports indicated that many complaints regarding waterlogging were made to the authorities, but "no action was taken".

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  Delhi tragedy updates: Rau's IAS coaching issues statement, MCD seals 13 basements amid massive outr

  Delhi | July 28, 2024 23:59 IST

  After three IAS aspirants lost their lives to basement flooding on Saturday, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi seized 13 basements of IAS coaching institutes in Old Rajinder Nagar.

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  15 killed, 19,000 trapped as heavy rains batter Sri Lanka, schools shut for today

  World | June 03, 2024 12:13 IST

  Heavy rains in Sri Lanka exceeding 300 mm have triggered floods, caused landslides and uprooted trees in several parts, trapping thousands of people. The government has suspended electricity supply in some areas and schools have been shut in the wake of this situation.

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  Pakistan: Islamabad, Lahore among cities facing urban flooding ahead of monsoon rains

  World | July 02, 2023 23:56 IST

  The cities of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Gujranwala and Lahore are five cities that face the danger of urban flooding while landslides can occur in vulnerable areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to heavy rains, said the Meteorological Department of Pakistan

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  Three million people in India at risk of flooding caused by glacial lake, claims new study

  India | February 08, 2023 13:42 IST

  The study also estimated that at least 15 million people around the world are at risk from flooding caused by glacial lakes.

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  United States: Evacuation warnings amid heavy flooding after storm in California

  World | January 02, 2023 20:05 IST

  United States: More than 4 feet (1.2 meters) of snow had accumulated in the high Sierra Nevada, and the Mammoth Mountain Ski Area said heavy, wet snow would cause major delays in chairlift openings.

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  Flood levels rise as major rivers in spate in Andhra Pradesh

  India | August 17, 2022 12:29 IST

  The State Disaster Management Authority said the second warning signal remained in place at the Cotton Barrage even as three teams each of the NDRF and the SDRF have been positioned in the flood-hit districts of Alluri Sitarama Raju, B R Ambedkar Konaseema and Eluru for relief operations.

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  Fresh flood threat to AP as Godavari in spate again

  India | August 10, 2022 10:56 IST

  Flood flow at upstream Bhadrachalam in Telangana crossed 12.58 lakh cusecs due to heavy rains in the catchment area. Tributaries of Godavari like Sabari have also been receiving heavy inflow due to the rains.

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  UN voices concern over humanitarian situation in Yemen

  World | August 05, 2021 6:56 IST

  Heavy rains and flooding in Yemen have affected at least 28,000 people, according to initial estimates. 

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  China launches emergency response for typhoon-hit areas

  World | July 26, 2021 13:41 IST

  The response was co-activated by China National Commission for Disaster Reduction and Ministry of Emergency Management for disaster-stricken areas including Zhoushan, Shaoxing and Ningbo, Xinhua news agency reported.

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  Many areas in Odisha's Bhadrak flooded as Baitarani river water level increases

  News | August 28, 2020 9:32 IST

  Several areas in Bhadrak district face flooding, as the water-level of Baitarani river rises due to heavy rainfall.

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  Killer heat waves, severe flooding: India may suffer devastating climate change impact in 80 years

  India | June 05, 2020 17:17 IST

  ​India could see devastating climate change effects, including killer heat waves and severe flooding, in the next 80 years, a study has said. The study also called for urgent steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to avert associated risks to the country's population, ecosystems, and economy.

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  Watch special show on heavy rains, flooding in Himalayan areas of northern India

  Hakikat Kya Hai | September 24, 2018 21:37 IST

  Watch special show on heavy rains, flooding in Himalayan areas of northern India.

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  Japan floods death toll touches 141, rescue operations continue

  World | July 10, 2018 10:31 IST

  Fire departments, police and the military are scouring the affected areas as the search for the missing continues. About 73,000 personnel have been mobilised for search-and-rescue efforts.

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  50 people dead, a dozen missing due to floods in Japan

  World | July 07, 2018 21:06 IST

  Rainfall and flooding have led to casualties in Japan. Water in worst-hit areas have reached as high as 5 metres (16 feet).