Floods
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Flood fury ravages 7 states: 82 dead in Assam, 6 in Kerala, Odisha on alert; Centre dispatches funds
India | Aug 02, 2026, 01:09 AM ISTThe Centre has approved the advance release of Rs 2,117.85 crore under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to support seven flood-affected states during the ongoing monsoon. The government said the move is aimed at ensuring the timely availability of funds for relief and rehabilitation.
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North East floods: Heavy rains to continue in Assam, Arunachal, Nagaland till August 1 | 10 Points
India | Jul 30, 2026, 11:00 PM ISTFloods continue to batter parts of the North East, with Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland among the worst affected. Here's a look at 12 major developments, including the latest death toll, relief efforts, weather warnings, Central assistance and the road to recovery.
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Floodwaters sweep nearly 3,000 LPG cylinders into Maharashtra river; viral video raises concern
Trending | Jul 09, 2026, 08:09 AM ISTNearly 3,000 LPG cylinders were swept into the Patalganga River after heavy rain caused flooding at an HPCL bottling plant in Maharashtra's Raigad district. Authorities have urged residents to stay away from any cylinders found in or near the river.
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Storm Leonardo batters Spain and Portugal, causing deaths, flooding and massive evacuations
World | Feb 06, 2026, 08:47 AM ISTStorm Leonardo unleashed widespread chaos across Spain and Portugal, leading to one death in Portugal and the search for a missing girl in southern Spain. Nearly 4,000 people were evacuated in Andalusia as floods and landslides disrupted daily life.
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Heavy rains bring chaos to Hyderabad, flooding streets and disrupting traffic
India | Sep 23, 2025, 11:25 AM ISTHeavy rains in Hyderabad caused severe flooding, traffic chaos, power outages, and prompted IMD alerts for continued heavy rainfall.
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Dehradun cloudburst: Heavy rains damage roads, home, shops; floods swept away buses in Himachal
India | Sep 16, 2025, 10:54 PM ISTDehradun cloudburst highlights: Severe weather conditions, including a cloudburst in Dehradun, landslides, and flooding, have wreaked havoc in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. Rescue teams from SDRF and NDRF are working to locate missing persons and assist those affected.
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PG medical students to be deployed in flood-affected northern states under NMC residency programme
India | Sep 07, 2025, 12:06 PM ISTThe deployment of post-graduate medical students in the flood/disaster-affected areas of northern states and UTs shall be considered as part of the District Residency Programme training, according to a circular issued by the Commission.
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Northern Railway launches special trains between Katra and Sangaldan J-K for stranded passengers
Jammu and Kashmir | Sep 06, 2025, 11:48 PM ISTNorthern Railway has launched temporary local train services between Katra and Sangaldan to assist stranded passengers and restore connectivity amid severe flooding and road disruptions.
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PM Modi to visit flood-hit states soon as monsoon fury ravages several regions: Sources
India | Sep 05, 2025, 11:17 PM ISTPM Modi will visit rain-ravaged Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Himachal, Punjab, and Uttarakhand, where over 500 lives have been lost to floods, landslides, and relentless monsoon rains.
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Punjab floods: Relief efforts intensify as death count rises to 43, AAP MP commits Rs 5 cr support
India | Sep 05, 2025, 07:03 AM ISTPunjab floods: A total of 1,655 villages across Punjab have been affected by the floods, with Gurdaspur emerging as the worst-hit district, where 324 villages are inundated. Other badly impacted regions include Amritsar (190 villages), Kapurthala (123), Hoshiarpur (121), Ferozepur (111).
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Supreme Court issues notice to Centre and states on flood crisis, flags illegal tree felling
India | Sep 04, 2025, 01:33 PM ISTThe Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre and four northern states over the recent floods and heavy rains, raising alarm about illegal tree felling in the hills. The court also said the crisis is serious.
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Punjab floods: IPS officers to donate one day's salary, over 800 medical teams deployed in state
India | Sep 03, 2025, 07:33 AM ISTPunjab floods: The swollen Sutlej, Beas and Ravi rivers and seasonal rivulets have flooded large parts of Punjab following heavy rain in their catchment areas in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.
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North India reels under floods, landslides triggered by heavy rains | In Pics
India | Sep 01, 2025, 08:36 PM ISTThe Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heavy to very heavy rain in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and west Uttar Pradesh. Besides, a yellow alert has been issued in Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan.
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Punjab battles worst floods in decades; CM urges PM Modi to release Rs 60,000 crore in relief funds
India | Sep 01, 2025, 12:11 AM ISTVillages worst-affected by the floods were in Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Kapurthala, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Hoshiarpur and Amritsar districts.
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Rain alert in J-K, Himachal as landslides claim several lives; swollen rivers cause floods in Punjab
India | Aug 29, 2025, 07:29 AM ISTFrom the hill states to Rajasthan and parts of South India, normal life has been severely disrupted due to rains. In the South, the Telangana districts of Kamareddy and Medak have received record-breaking rainfall in the past 24 hours, breaking a 50-year-old record.
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J-K rain mayhem: 41 dead, over 10,000 evacuated as Army and IAF lead rescue ops | Key points
Jammu and Kashmir | Aug 27, 2025, 11:26 PM ISTJammu and Kashmir is battling the aftermath of its heaviest rainfall in more than a century, which has left more than three dozen people dead and caused severe damage to infrastructure. Thousands have been evacuated as the Indian Air Force intensifies rescue operations.
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J-K: Tawi river bridge washed away near Bhagwati nagar amid heavy rains | Video
Jammu and Kashmir | Aug 26, 2025, 11:37 PM ISTHeavy rains trigger landslides, flash floods, and bridge collapse across Jammu and Kashmir, prompting red alerts, travel disruptions, and school closures.
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Weather update: Rain lashes Delhi-NCR; schools shut in Rajasthan, Himachal amid IMD alerts
India | Aug 25, 2025, 11:45 AM ISTAs many as six persons, including four minors and a government school teacher were killed in rain-related incidents as Rajasthan continues to reel under severe rainfall. Flood-like situations were witnessed in several areas, including Bundi, Sawaimadhopur and Kota.
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Kishtwar Cloudburst: Omar Abdullah Shares Updates, Informs Around 60 Bodies Were Found
News | Aug 16, 2025, 12:35 PM ISTOmar Abdullah shared updates on the Kishtwar cloudburst tragedy, confirming around 60 bodies recovered. Rescue and relief operations continue as authorities assess missing persons and investigate preventive measures after the disaster.
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Pakistan: Over 150 dead as monsoon rains trigger flash floods and landslides across nation and PoK
World | Aug 15, 2025, 05:59 PM ISTThe death toll since then till Thursday had crossed 325, including 142 children, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).