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  72 dead as monsoon floods ravage Pakistan, fears of 2022 disaster resurface

  World | July 07, 2025 18:57 IST

  At least 72 people have died and over 130 injured across Pakistan after 10 days of intense monsoon rains triggered flash floods, collapsed homes and cut off highways. Authorities fear a repeat of the 2022 flood disaster as warnings grow and emergency alerts remain in place nationwide.

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  Japan on edge ahead of July 5 'Disaster Date' cited in viral comic book

  World | July 02, 2025 19:23 IST

  A wave of unease is sweeping through Japan as it braces for July 5. Whether or not it brings a catastrophe, the panic stirred by a manga reveals a deeper truth Japan's fear of the inevitable.

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  Chirag Paswan urges Bihar govt to declare crop damage caused by lightning as 'state disaster'

  Bihar | April 12, 2025 20:59 IST

  Bihar lightning: The Bihar government on Saturday (April 12) directed officials to urgently assess crop damage caused by the extreme weather conditions.

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  Indonesia: 16 killed, nine others missing as flash floods trigger landslides on Java island

  World | January 21, 2025 13:39 IST

  Rescue teams are tirelessly searching for the missing, braving hazardous conditions and unstable terrain, as per officials. Seasonal rain from about October to March frequently causes flooding and landslides in Indonesia.

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  Storm ravages eastern Afghanistan: 35 dead and several others injured

  World | July 15, 2024 23:49 IST

  A destructive storm in eastern Afghanistan's Nangarhar province has killed at least 35 people and injured many others, with significant property and crop damage reported. Local hospitals are overwhelmed with the injured, while the community mobilises to provide support.

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  Uttar Pradesh: Double-decker bus catches fire on Noida expressway | WATCH

  Uttar Pradesh | November 16, 2023 0:03 IST

  Authorities are urged to conduct thorough investigations into such incidents to prevent future mishaps, and passengers are reminded to stay vigilant and informed about safety protocols during their travels.

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  Himachal Pradesh weather: 400 people died during rain-related disaster in hilly state

  India | September 02, 2023 8:41 IST

  "We shall have to seek amendments in law as in most of the places there are forests Rights act implemented in the state. We shall speak to the Union government in this regard,” said Revenue Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Jagat Singh Negi.

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  J&K declares October 23-24 rain, snowfall 'state specific natural disaster'

  India | November 01, 2021 13:25 IST

  Heavy rains accompanied by hailstorms lashed wide parts of the Jammu division on October 23, causing massive damage to the standing crops, while orchardists in south Kashmir districts suffered an immense loss due to untimely snowfall. 

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  China launches emergency response for typhoon-hit areas

  World | July 26, 2021 13:41 IST

  The response was co-activated by China National Commission for Disaster Reduction and Ministry of Emergency Management for disaster-stricken areas including Zhoushan, Shaoxing and Ningbo, Xinhua news agency reported.

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  Salt worth Rs 10 cr washed away in flooding due to 'Cyclone Tauktae' in Gujarat

  India | May 20, 2021 21:05 IST

  As per a rough estimate, around 3 lakh metric tonnes of salt, which was harvested and kept in the open near saltpans for transportation, was destroyed by gusty winds, rain and flooding in the LRK region, part of which falls in Surendranagar.

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  Uttarakhand Tapovan tunnel disaster: Death toll mounts to 78, one more body recovered

  India | April 09, 2021 14:09 IST

  Rescue teams recovered another body from main tunnel at Tapovan-Vishnugad hydel project on Thursday.   

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  34 people of UP's Lakhimpur Kheri missing in Chamoli glacier disaster

  News | February 10, 2021 20:00 IST

  While speaking to ANI, the Tehsildar of Nighasan in UP's Lakhimpur Kheri district, Dharmendra Pandey said, "A total of 57 people from Nighasan were there in Uttarakhand's Chamoli.

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  Uttarakhand Tragedy: Major natural disasters that left behind massive trail of destruction

  India | February 07, 2021 23:33 IST

  Over the last three decades, major natural disasters have hit the state of Uttarakhand. Here's a list of the ones which left behind a massive trail of destruction.

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  Have assured Uttarakhand CM of all assistance: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

  India | February 07, 2021 16:41 IST

  Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Sunday said that he has spoken to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat and assured him of all assistance, after a massive glacial burst led to flash floods in Chamoli district. 

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  Over 4.5 crore people in India will be forced to migrate from homes by 2050 due to climate disasters

  India | December 18, 2020 17:23 IST

  Over 4.5 crore people will be forced to migrate from their homes in India by 2050 due to climate disasters including floods, droughts and cyclones, three times more than the present figures, according to a new report. 

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  Cyclone Nivar: Indian Coast Guard vessel ready with relief items off Chennai coast

  News | November 25, 2020 18:29 IST

  Indian Coast Guard vessel deployed off Chennai coast with disaster relief items, in view of cyclone Nivar.

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  BSE, its clearing corp complete trading, operations from Disaster Recovery site for a week

  Business | November 18, 2019 16:52 IST

  The recently implemented interoperability functions were conducted from DR for the first time. All the operations across all market segments were also performed from DR site without any hiccups, the BSE said in a statement

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  Demonetisation proved to be disaster that all but destroyed economy: Priyanka

  India | November 08, 2019 9:36 IST

  "3 years since Demonetisation and every claim made by the government and those hailing it as a slayer of all evils has been turned on its head. It proved to be a disaster that has all but destroyed our economy," Priyanka Gandhi said in a tweet.

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  Karnataka government to set up squad to check misuse of flood-relief funds

  India | August 28, 2019 15:29 IST

  Addressing reporters after a meeting with senior officials on the flood relief programme, Ashoka said there was anotion among some people that the natural calamity was an opportunity to plunder resources.

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  Cyclone Vayu: Storm changes course, Gujarat remains on high alert

  India | June 13, 2019 11:22 IST

  Precautionary measures have been taken by the Gujarat government and over three lakh people living in low-lying areas and thatched houses in the coastal districts have been evacuated because of Vayu