• Cyclonic Storm “Asna” forms in the Arabian Sea; Gujarat reports 32 dead, more than 32 000 evacuated

    ByRishav Kothari

    Gujarat’s Saurashtra-Kachchh region has been battered by torrential rains produced by a deep depression that intensified into Cyclonic Storm “Asna” today. The resulting flooding has led to 32 deaths, and the evacuation of more than 32 000 people. The intense flooding has also led to crocodiles taking over the city of Vadodara. Asna is the second named storm of the 2024 North Indian Ocean cyclone season.

  • Massive landslide strikes East Sikkim, impacting 18 homes and 510 MW Teesta V project, India

    ByTeo Blašković

    A significant landslide struck Dipu Dara near Singtam in East Sikkim at approximately 07:30 LT on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, causing substantial damage to the Teesta Stage V hydroelectric project and several residential structures. This hydroelectric project was already under reconstruction following damage sustained during a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in October 2023 when at least 40 people were killed and 70 others went missing.

  • More than 150 dead, 187 missing after large landslides in Wayanad, Kerala

    ByRishav Kothari

    A series of large landslides caused by heavy rains struck Wayanad in the Indian state of Kerala at 03:00 local time (LT) on July 30, 2024. Revenue Minister K. Rajan’s office confirmed 54 deaths as of 12:36 LT, with over 100 people remaining missing. Rescue operations are currently underway, and over 250 people have been rescued according to the latest reports.

  • Mumbai paralyzed after receiving 300 mm (11.8 inches) of rainfall in just 6 hours

    ByRishav Kothari

    Mumbai experienced severe disruptions on Monday, July 8, 2024, due to heavy rains, with a downpour of 300 mm (11.8 inches) in just six hours. The extreme waterlogging delayed several flights, trains, and buses, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a Red alert for the city. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) declared a holiday for schools and colleges in response to the weather conditions.

  • Heavy rainfall causes 5 deaths and widespread damage in Nagaland, India

    ByRishav Kothari

    Rain-related incidents have claimed at least 5 lives and caused widespread damage in Nagaland, India in the past few days, according to an official release from the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA). The extreme weather has destroyed houses, roads, bridges, and paddy fields across various districts.

  • Severe floods and landslides ravage northeastern India

    ByRishav Kothari

    The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alerts for all northeastern states on July 2, 2024, forecasting heavy rainfall as several rivers cross danger levels. 16 people were reported dead over the last two weeks due to rain-induced landslides and 80 people have lost their lives so far all over Northeast.