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Powerful cyclone forms in Pacific, no threat to India
Powerful typhoons have developed in the Pacific Ocean, but they pose no threat to India.
Heavy rain lashes Odisha as deep depression approaches coast
Heavy rainfall caused by a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal has led to the evacuation of 3,500 people in Odisha.
Andhra Woman Rescued After Being Stranded In River Due To Heavy Rain
An Andhra woman was rescued after becoming stranded in a river due to heavy rain from a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal.
Typhoon Dujuan Causes Devastation in Japan with Floods and Landslides
Typhoon Dujuan caused heavy rainfall, landslides, and power outages across coastal Japan, resulting in four deaths and six people going missing.
Four rescued by villagers after car gets stuck in flooded stream
Four individuals were rescued by villagers after their car got stuck in a flooded stream in Ron Taluk.
Cyclone Arnab: Low Pressure Intensifies Over Bay of Bengal
Cyclone Arnab is expected to hit the coast of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, prompting red alerts and precautionary measures.
Cyclone Arnab may form as IMD warns of deep depression
The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings for a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal, prompting school closures in Odisha as the system approaches the coast.
Police receive training on disaster management measures in Mysore
Police officers in Mysore received training on disaster management ahead of the Dasara festival.
Hurricane Polo reaches Category 5 strength
Hurricane Polo has intensified into a Category 5 storm off the coast of Mexico and is expected to stay offshore while causing dangerous weather conditions.
Six die in flash flood in Kerala river amid sunny weather
Six people died in a flash flood in the Kottappuzha River in Malappuram district, Kerala, despite no rain in the local area.
Training programme for police on disaster management measures ahead of Dasara
Mysuru City Police officials received disaster management training to prepare for the upcoming Dasara festival.
Cyclonic storm threat leads to heavy rain alerts in three states
A depression in the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm and cross the coast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur.
Thousands of workers trapped in Nepal tunnel systems after glacier collapse
Thousands of workers remain missing in Nepal following a landslide caused by a glacier collapse that trapped them in underground hydroelectric tunnel systems.
Preparedness for northeast monsoon reviewed in The Nilgiris
The Nilgiris district administration is preparing for the upcoming northeast monsoon by forming zonal teams, identifying relief centers, and desilting drainage systems.
Nilambur flash flood death toll rises to five
The death toll from a flash flood in Nilambur, Kerala, has reached five, with one person still missing.
Calf swept away in Teesta River reunited with mother
A calf was rescued from the Teesta River in West Bengal and reunited with its mother through the efforts of locals and the Forest Department.
Earthquake Safety Measures for India's Upcoming Bullet Train Corridor
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor incorporates an earthquake detection system designed to automatically halt trains in the event of seismic activity.
Fishermen rescue elephant calf swept away in Teesta River
Fishermen rescued a small elephant calf that was swept away by the Teesta River.
Fishermen rescue elephant calf swept away by Teesta River in Bengal
Four fishermen rescued a newborn elephant calf from the flooding Teesta River in Jalpaiguri and successfully reunited it with its mother.
As rains intensify in Keralam, CM orders hourly assessment of situation
Heavy rains and associated natural disasters in Kerala have caused five deaths, led to two missing persons, and prompted government monitoring.
Be Prepared for Interstate Operations: Additional Deputy Commissioner
Officials in Karwar are preparing for an interstate disaster management drill focused on cyclones.
NDRF conducts disaster management training for college students in Madikeri
The National Disaster Response Force conducted a disaster management and life-saving training program for college students in Madikeri.
El Nino and heat fuel destructive storms across Pacific
Intense weather activity in the Pacific, driven by El Nino and ocean heat, has caused significant casualties and economic damage.
When quiet Kottapuzha turned deadly
A sudden flash flood at Kottappuzha river in Kerala resulted in five deaths and one missing person.
Five dead in flash flood at Nilambur in Kerala
A flash flood in Nilambur, Kerala, resulted in five deaths with one person still missing.
Land cave-in along national highway near Mukkali in Kozhikode sparks concern
A land cave-in near a national highway construction site in Kozhikode has caused local alarm and prompted resident protests.
Flash floods and landslides in Kerala kill nine people
Heavy rain in Kerala has caused flash floods and landslides, resulting in the deaths of nine people across multiple districts.
Powerful Typhoon Dujuan Triggers Evacuations and Travel Disruptions in Japan
A powerful typhoon named Dujuan is approaching Japan, causing heavy rain, evacuations, and significant infrastructure disruptions.
Two killed, one injured in mudslide in Kerala's Kottakkamboor
Two people died and one was injured after a mudslide hit a farm shed in Kottakkamboor, Kerala.
Bodies of landslip victims in Kottayam district handed over to relatives
The bodies of two victims killed in recent landslips in Kottayam district have been handed over to their relatives.