Landslide

Manali-Leh highway in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul-Spiti district blocked after boulders roll down

Boulders came down near Killing Sarai in Lahaul valley, blocking the Manali-Leh national highway-3, said State Disaster Management Director Sudesh Kumar Mokhta.

Aug 15, 2021, 13:35 PM IST

Landslide in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh: 3 more bodies recovered, toll rises to 20

State Disaster Management Director Sudesh Kumar Mokhta said three bodies had been retrieved from the rubble at Chaura village on national highway number five in Nichar tehsil. The search and rescue operation for the rest of the 10 missing persons is underway, he added.

Aug 14, 2021, 14:29 PM IST

Heavy rain triggers floods, mudslides in Japan- In pics

Local authorities have issued the highest-level disaster alert for parts of Kyushu and Hiroshima, affecting about 1.4 million people. The floods have damaged thousands of homes and disrupted transportation in the cities.

Aug 14, 2021, 12:58 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh landslide: Death toll increases to 16, rescue operations on in Kinnaur

Around 16 dead bodies have been recovered so far in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur after a landslide occurred on August 11. 

Aug 13, 2021, 19:02 PM IST

After Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh sees another massive landslide, flow of Chenab river blocked- Watch

"River is blocked and only 10-15 per cent water is discharging currently. Villages have been evacuated and a helicopter has been deployed for aerial survey," Sudesh Kumar Mokta, Director of Disaster Management said.

Aug 13, 2021, 13:13 PM IST

Kinnaur landslide: Death toll mounts to 14, at least 16 still missing in Himachal Pradesh tragedy

A Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus, which along with other vehicles, was buried under the debris, has been found badly damaged, So far, 13 people have been rescued

Aug 12, 2021, 19:24 PM IST

DNA: Climate change is behind the danger of landslides in India?

Floods in Maharashtra and North Bihar, landslides and cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh, excessive rainfall in two districts of Goa and Uttarakhand, all collectively indicate an increasing intensity of extreme weather events in the Indian landscape. This is the reason why we can no longer ignore the impact of climate change, experts warn.

Aug 11, 2021, 21:56 PM IST

Several people feared buried in landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur - In Pics

Several people were reported to be trapped due to a landslide on the Reckong Peo-Shimla Highway in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district at around 12.45 pm on Wednesday. One truck and a state bus has reported been buried under the rubble.

Aug 11, 2021, 14:26 PM IST

Six houses damaged in Maharashtra’s Kalwa East area due to landslide

"Six houses got damaged due to a landslide at Ma Kali Chawl, Indira Nagar in Kalwa east. Police officials, RDMC and fire brigade on site. No casualties reported," informed an official notification. 

Aug 08, 2021, 06:33 AM IST

Rivers in spate after heavy rain in Madhya Pradesh

With the onset of the monsoon, it starts raining trouble in different parts of the country. The budget of crores of rupees is allocated to deal with the floods, but despite this, all the preparations prove to be useless.

Aug 04, 2021, 19:42 PM IST

How did the relief of monsoon rains turn into a disaster?

The disaster of monsoon spread in many parts of India like fire spread in the forests of foreign countries. Nearly seven people have lost their lives due to floods in West Bengal, while around 2.5 lakh people have been rendered homeless. The same situation prevails in many other states as well. The floods this time have also caused widespread devastation in some of the worst disasters on record.

Aug 04, 2021, 09:36 AM IST

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Jul 31, 2021, 08:58 AM IST

Disaster along with relief brought with monsoon rains, IMD's red alert from mountains to plains

Following heavy rainfall last week, casualties from rain-related incidents have kept mounting in Maharashtra with fatalities rising to 213 on Wednesday. One of the worst-hit regions in the state was the Raigad district which alone accounted for nearly 100 deaths. Eight persons remain missing.

Jul 30, 2021, 09:56 AM IST

Deadly landslides, floods leave thousands homeless in Bangladesh Rohingya camps- In pics

UN High Commissioner for Refugees said more than 12,000 refugees were affected by the heavy rainfall while an estimated 2,500 shelters have been damaged or destroyed. More than 5,000 refugees have temporarily been relocated. 

Jul 29, 2021, 13:48 PM IST

Horrific visuals from landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur caught on camera- In pics

At least nine tourists were killed and three injured in a landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district on Sunday (July 25) after boulders fell and hit the vehicle they were travelling in. 

Jul 25, 2021, 20:08 PM IST

Rain fury leaves trail of destruction in Maharashtra- In pics

“As per the data of July 24 at 9.30 pm, about 1,35,000 people have been evacuated from the flood-affected areas. A total of 112 deaths have been reported and 3,221 animals have died. A total of 53 people were injured and 99 are missing," said Relief and Rehabilitation Department.

Jul 25, 2021, 14:45 PM IST

Floods in many states of the country, more than 150 killed in Maharashtra

The situation in many states of India is uncontrollable due to heavy rains and floods. So far more than 150 people have lost their lives in Maharashtra while 300 villages in Karnataka have been badly affected.

Jul 25, 2021, 14:10 PM IST

Maharashtra rains: Death toll from landslides and floods rises to 112, NDRF, Army rescue thousands from affected areas

"As per the data of July 24 at 9.30 pm, about 1 lakh 35 thousand people have been evacuated from the flood-affected areas. A total of 112 deaths have been reported and 3221 animals have died. A total of 53 people were injured and 99 are missing," said Relief and Rehabilitation Department.

Jul 25, 2021, 06:55 AM IST

Maharashtra rains claim over 129 lives, Army, IAF and coast guard pressed into service as IMD issues red alert for various districts

A total of 15 relief and rescue teams comprising troops from the Aundh Military Station and Bombay Engineer Group based at Pune have been deployed in affected areas. The Indian Army has launched ‘Operation Varsha 21' for flood relief and rescue work in the state.

Jul 24, 2021, 08:03 AM IST

35 dead due to landslide in Maharashtra's Raigad, over 1000 rescued

Over 1,000 people have been rescued so far in various relief operations that are underway in Maharashtra’s Raigad. 

Jul 23, 2021, 15:40 PM IST