As Nepal continues to grapple with the devastation caused by the massive Bhotekoshi River floods in Rasuwa district, a new threat has emerged, with a series of landslides blocking rivers and streams across the country over the past two weeks. These incidents have raised fresh concerns over the risk of further flooding and disasters.
Surat continues to reel under severe flooding despite rainfall easing, with 13 people killed in rain-related incidents. Homes, markets and roads remain submerged as rescue and relief operations continue across the city.
Mumbai: Relentless monsoon rains continued to batter Mumbai and neighbouring districts on Monday, severely disrupting normal life. In view of the worsening weather, Mumbai University cancelled all examinations scheduled for July 6, while the city’s iconic Dabbawala service suspended operations for the day for the first time in its 125-year history due to safety concerns..
Abidjan: At least 69 people have lost their lives in two separate incidents in Côte d’Ivoire this week, as torrential rains triggered deadly flooding and landslides in the country’s commercial capital, while a canoe accident claimed additional lives in the south. Authorities said several people were also injured or remain missing, with rescue teams continuing.
Climate change may lead to more precipitation and more intense floods. A new study shows that to understand the details of this relationship, it is important to distinguish between different types of rainfall and flood events — namely, between short-term events that occur on a time scale of hours, and longer-term events that last several.
Kabul: Heavy snowfall and flash floods in the last three days across several provinces of Afghanistan has resulted in the death of 12 people and left at least 11 others injured, Tolo News reported on Thursday citing the Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA). As per Tolo News, Mohammad Yousuf Hamad, spokesperson for the Disaster.
Jakarta: India’s Consulate General in Medan on Sunday expressed condolences and solidarity with the people of Indonesia over the victims of floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. “CGI Medan conveys deepest condolences for the tragic losses from floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra, and reaffirms solidarity and.
Punjab witnessed severe flooding in 2025, affecting thousands of residents, damaging agricultural land and disrupting normal life across several districts. The state government undertook multiple measures to protect lives, provide relief and support rehabilitation. The focus remained on evacuation, medical aid, livestock protection and restoration of essential services. The response involved coordinated efforts from the.
