Extreme rainfall floods Kolkata, leaving at least 12 people dead
At least 12 people died after record breaking rains flooded Kolkata, West Bengal on September 23, 2025, leaving roads inundated, transport paralyzed, and power disrupted.
At least 18 dead, 16 missing after cloudbursts and landslides in northern India
At least 18 people were killed and 16 reported missing after cloudbursts and landslides triggered by heavy rains struck Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, India, on September 15–16, 2025. Authorities said more than 900 residents were stranded as roads and bridges were destroyed by flash floods.
Shallow M5.8 earthquake hits Assam, India
A shallow M5.8 earthquake of struck Udalguri district, Assam, at 16:41 LT (11:11 UTC) on September 14, 2025, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The agency reported a depth of around 5 km (3 miles). The USGS registered it as M5.5 at a depth of 29 km (18 miles).
7-year-old rescued from landslide debris that claimed 3 lives in Sikkim, India
A landslide struck Upper Rimbi in Sikkim on September 12, 2025, killing at least four people. Three victims from the same family died when their home was buried, while a seven-year-old girl from the family was rescued and reported safe.
Viral videos show six marble mines collapse at the Gulabi range in Rajasthan’s Makrana region
At least six marble mines collapsed in the Gulabi range of Rajasthan’s Makrana region, Didwana-Kuchaman district, on the afternoon of September 5, 2025. Viral videos shared online show the moment the mines gave way.
Severe flooding in Punjab kills 24, inundates 1 000 villages and damages 60 000 ha of farmland
Severe flooding affecting Punjab since mid-August has killed 24 people, inundated over 1 000 villages, and damaged more than 60 000 ha (148 260 acres) of farmland as of August 30, 2025.
Massive rockfall blocks Balipara-Chariduar-Tawang highway in Arunachal Pradesh, India
A massive landslide struck the Balipara-Chariduar-Tawang (BCT) highway near Sapper Camp in West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh, India, on August 25, 2025, damaging vehicles and blocking traffic.
At least 30 killed as landslide strikes Vaishno Devi route during extreme rainfall in Jammu, India
Severe monsoon rains caused a devastating landslide near Katra, Jammu, killing at least 30 pilgrims and prompting widespread flood warnings across Jammu and Kashmir on August 26, 2025.
Death toll rises to 306 in monsoon season, Himachal Pradesh, India
Monsoon rains have caused 306 deaths in Himachal Pradesh, India, since June 20, 2025, including 155 rain-related and 148 road accident fatalities, according to the State Disaster Management Authority. Estimated losses exceed ₹2 348 crore (USD 281.8 million).
Extreme rainfall paralyzes Mumbai, leaving three dead and two missing
Extremely heavy rainfall between August 16–19, 2025, caused severe flooding in Mumbai, India, leaving at least three people dead and two missing. The event prompted mass evacuations, transport collapse, and the extraction of over 16 451 million liters (4.35 billion gallons) of floodwater from the city’s pumping network.
