Heavy rainfall alert across Uttarakhand until July 14; landslide risks increase

IANS | July 11, 2026 2:22 PM

Dehradun, July 11 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a detailed forecast warning of heavy rainfall across several districts of Uttarakhand from July 11 to July 14, prompting the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) to direct all district administrations to remain on high alert in view of the possibility of weather-related incidents.

Spike in cloudbursts linked to enhanced evaporation from reservoirs, says Himachal CM

IANS | July 10, 2026 8:25 PM

Shimla, July 10 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Friday said that increasing cloudbursts in the state have been linked to climate change and enhanced evaporation from reservoirs created by large dams.

8000 medical procedures carried out by India's HADR mission in Venezuela during 'Operation Amistad’

IANS | July 10, 2026 7:18 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Under the just-concluded ‘Operation Amistad,’ India’s Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission following the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, the Indian Army’s Field Hospital provided critical assistance and care to hundreds of earthquake-impacted persons, carrying out over 8000 medical procedures and laboratory investigations, including over 20 major surgeries.

Overnight downpour causes widespread waterlogging, traffic disruptions across Delhi-NCR

IANS | July 9, 2026 11:21 AM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) The national capital is experiencing one of the most intense periods of rainfall this monsoon season, resulting in significant waterlogging in various areas and causing major traffic disruptions throughout the Delhi-NCR region on Thursday.

Landslide hits Mata Vaishno Devi shrine track, Yatra remains unaffected

IANS | July 8, 2026 11:10 PM

Jammu, July 8 (IANS) A landslide hit the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine track on Wednesday evening, but the yatra continued unaffected.

'Honour to serve people': India thanks Venezuela for acknowledging Operation Amistad

IANS | July 8, 2026 2:08 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) India on Wednesday said that the humanitarian assistance following the devastating June 24 twin earthquakes in Venezuela was an "honour" and reflected the enduring friendship between the two nations.

Monsoon fury: 62 dead since June 1 in Maharashtra; red alert issued for coastal districts

IANS | July 8, 2026 1:13 PM

Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Severe monsoon weather continues to batter Maharashtra, with relentless downpours over the past 24 hours triggering flash floods, river overflows, and structural collapses. According to the latest situation summary report released by the Maharashtra State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on Wednesday, the state has recorded 62 human casualties and 200 animal deaths since the start of the monsoon season on June 1.

Centre assures full support as Amit Shah speaks to Satheesan on Wayanad disaster

IANS | July 8, 2026 12:57 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 8 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday spoke to Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan over the Wayanad mudslide, assuring the Centre's full support for the ongoing rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts while calling for a high-level probe into the tragedy.

Six Andhra fishermen presumed dead; search operation called off

IANS | July 8, 2026 12:39 PM

Visakhapatnam, July 8 (IANS) Authorities have called off the search operation for six fishermen who went missing off the coast of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, after their boat capsized on July 4, dashing the hopes of finding them alive.

Death toll in Wayanad mudslide rises to four, Priyanka Gandhi urges people to back rescue efforts (Second Lead)

IANS | July 7, 2026 3:19 PM

Kalpetta/Thiruvanathapuram, July 7 (IANS) The death toll in the devastating mudslide at the Wayanad end of the Anakkampoyil–Kalladi tunnel road project in Kerala climbed to four on Tuesday, even as an intensive multi-agency rescue operation continued to trace four people who remain missing beneath tonnes of mud and debris.

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Heavy rainfall alert across Uttarakhand until July 14; landslide risks increase

Spike in cloudbursts linked to enhanced evaporation from reservoirs, says Himachal CM

8000 medical procedures carried out by India's HADR mission in Venezuela during 'Operation Amistad’

Overnight downpour causes widespread waterlogging, traffic disruptions across Delhi-NCR

Landslide hits Mata Vaishno Devi shrine track, Yatra remains unaffected

'Honour to serve people': India thanks Venezuela for acknowledging Operation Amistad

Monsoon fury: 62 dead since June 1 in Maharashtra; red alert issued for coastal districts

Centre assures full support as Amit Shah speaks to Satheesan on Wayanad disaster

Six Andhra fishermen presumed dead; search operation called off

Death toll in Wayanad mudslide rises to four, Priyanka Gandhi urges people to back rescue efforts (Second Lead)

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