Flash Flood
-
20 killed, 100 missing in flash floods in Afghanistan: What causes severe flood in the region?
World | Jul 21, 2026, 06:42 AM ISTAfghanistan is highly vulnerable to extreme weather events, with snow and heavy rain that trigger flash floods, often killing dozens, or even hundreds, of people at a time. In 2024, more than 300 people died in springtime flash floods
-
Heavy rain triggers flood-like situation in J-K's Rajouri, hundreds shifted to safer places
Jammu and Kashmir | Jul 19, 2026, 08:41 AM ISTAll the rivers of Rajouri, including Darhali, Khandli, Suktoh and Jamola, are flooded, with most of the rivers flowing close to or even above the danger mark.
-
Cloudburst triggers flash floods in J-K's Pahalgam, hotels and homes inundated | Video
Jammu and Kashmir | Jul 12, 2026, 10:33 AM ISTTorrential rains in Pahalgam caused flash floods, inundating several hotels and homes. There was no report of any loss of life or injuries. The administration is closely monitoring the situation.
-
Glacier melt triggers flash flood in Lahaul-Spiti, 50 tourist vehicles stranded as road washed away
India | Jun 30, 2026, 09:09 AM ISTA sudden glacier melt triggered a flash flood-like situation at Jhalma Nallah in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul-Spiti district, washing away a road section and stranding over 50 tourist vehicles. Restoration work is underway and no casualties have been reported.
-
Five missing as torrential rain triggers flash floods in Arunachal, damages homes and bridge | Video
India | Jun 24, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTArunachal Pradesh has been experiencing heavy rain over the past several days, resulting in landslips, flash floods and damage to infrastructure across several districts.
-
Four killed, three missing as dam collapse triggers flash flood in Chhattisgarh's Balrampur district
India | Sep 03, 2025, 11:44 AM ISTChhattisgarh: District administration and police teams rushed to the spot after being alerted. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem, officiala said adding that the breach in Luti reservoir, located in Dhaneshpur village, was reported late on Tuesday night after heavy rainfall in the region.
-
Indian Railways cancels 68 trains till Sept 30 in Jammu due to rains, IMD predicts more showers
Jammu and Kashmir | Sep 03, 2025, 06:42 AM ISTJammu and Kashmir rains: The Indian Railways said four trains have been inducted in the Jammu-Katra section for shuttle service that will operate from September 1 to 15.
-
Indian Railways cancels 18 trains as flash floods disrupt rail traffic in Jammu-Kashmir, Punjab
India | Aug 26, 2025, 07:28 PM ISTIn total, 18 trains scheduled for August 26 were cancelled, including the SVDK-Secunderabad Express (20434), MCTM-Pathankot Express (74910), SVDK-Varanasi Express (14610), MCTM-Dehradun Express (22462).
-
Kishtwar cloudburst: 46 dead after massive flash floods hits J-K's Chositi | What we know so far
Jammu and Kashmir | Aug 14, 2025, 10:47 PM ISTKishtwar cloudburst: Chositi, located about 90 kilometres from Kishtwar town, was among the worst-hit areas in the cloudburst disaster. A community kitchen crowded with devotees took the direct impact, as flash floods triggered by the cloudburst swept away multiple structures.
-
10 people killed, 33 missing after flash flood hits northwestern China
World | Aug 08, 2025, 04:38 PM ISTFlash flood hits China: The heavy rains knocked out power and telecommunications services in the Xinglong mountain area, leaving more than 4,000 people across four villages stranded.
-
China flash flood: Death toll rises to 34, over 80,000 people relocated in Beijing
World | Jul 29, 2025, 06:31 AM ISTChina's Premier Li Qiang said that the heavy rain and flooding in Miyun caused “serious casualties,” and called for rescue efforts, according to China's Xinhua News Agency.
-
New Mexico: Residents Salvage Belongings Amid Devastation after Flash Floods
News | Jul 10, 2025, 10:44 AM ISTNew Mexico: Flash floods in New Mexico's Ruidoso killed 3, including 2 children, and prompted 85 rescues. This comes just days after deadly floods in Texas claimed over 100 lives.
-
Death toll in central Texas flash floods rises to 79, over 10 campers remain missing
World | Jul 07, 2025, 07:48 AM ISTTexas flash flood: In Kerr County, home to Camp Mystic and other youth camps in the Texas Hill Country, searchers have found the bodies of 68 people, including 28 children, Sheriff Larry Leitha said.
-
Kangana's late post on Himachal flash flood draws flak from Jairam Thakur, Congress reacts
India | Jul 04, 2025, 11:53 PM ISTKangana Ranaut in another post on X said, “I am on my way to Himachal Pradesh, I will be visiting the affected areas soon. Please be rest assured I stand with Himachal Pradesh in every situation.”
-
Himachal rains: Five dead, 16 missing as cloudburst, flash floods wreak havoc in Mandi | Key points
India | Jul 01, 2025, 11:42 PM ISTMandi received extensively high rainfall of 253.8 mm since Monday evening. Over 10 houses, 12 cattle sheds, one bridge and several roads have been damaged, 26 cattle perished and efforts are on to rescue stranded nine people in Mandi district, officials said.
-
Kerala weather update: IMD issues red alert, several low-lying areas flooded, state issues advisory
India | Jun 26, 2025, 08:28 PM ISTContinuous rains in Wayanad district's Mundakkai-Chooralmala region resulted in the Chooralmala River being in strong spate, with muddy water flowing forcefully and eroding the banks near the Bailey bridge.
-
Himachal floods: Death toll rises to five, 15 houses damaged, rescue ops underway | Top developments
India | Jun 26, 2025, 04:22 PM ISTHimachal flash floods: CM Sukhu said there has been significant damage to many roads in villages due to a cloudburst. He added that tourists are welcome to the state during monsoon, but they should not go near rivers/nallas.
-
Two dead, 20 feared swept away as cloudbursts, flash floods wreak havoc in Himachal’s Kangra
India | Jun 25, 2025, 11:56 PM ISTHimachal Pradesh cloudburst: Teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), local administration, gram panchayat, and the revenue department have reached the spot to carry out search and rescue operations.
-
China: Massive landslide kills 15 as year's most powerful storm Typhoon Gaemi hits Hunan province
World | Jul 28, 2024, 06:35 PM ISTA landslide caused by heavy rains from a tropical storm hit a house in central China’s Hunan on Sunday, killing 15 people and injuring six others.
-
Jammu and Kashmir: Heavy rain triggers landslide in Poonch, several houses damaged | VIDEO
Jammu and Kashmir | Apr 30, 2024, 09:49 AM ISTRelief measures, including financial assistance and provision of tents to affected families, are being implemented according to established protocols. Vulnerable spots and alternative accommodation sites have been identified in the affected area.