Land Slide
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Nepal: Rescuers recover body of first Indian swept away in massive landslide
World | Jul 13, 2024, 02:33 PM ISTRescuers resumed search operations on Saturday for over 50 missing people in Nepal in two passenger buses that were swept away by a massive landslide on Friday. Earlier, it was reported that seven Indian nationals were aboard the buses, all of them feared killed in the incident.
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Nepal: Landslide sweeps away two passenger bus into Trishuli River, 5 dozen people suspected missing
World | Jul 12, 2024, 09:16 AM ISTNepal landslide: At least 74 people have died and 80 others injured in rain-related incidents across Nepal over the past four weeks since the onset of the monsoon season.
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Caught on camera: Scary visuals of landslide on National Highway in Uttarakhand
India | Jul 10, 2024, 05:17 PM IST"Over 28 roads, including six border roads and 21 village roads, have been closed following rain in Pithoragarh district. Efforts are underway to open the roads but the continuing rain is a hindrance," the district's Disaster Management Officer BS Mahar said.
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Uttarakhand rains: Massive downpour disrupts daily life, 'red alert' issued | VIDEO
India | Jul 08, 2024, 12:05 PM ISTHeavy rainfall in Uttarakhand has triggered landslides in several places, causing troubles to the residents. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami took a review meeting with the officials.
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Monsoon creates havoc in Nepal: Floods, landslides and lightning kill 47 people, major dams at risk
World | Jul 07, 2024, 05:13 PM ISTAccording to Labour Minister Dol Prasad Aryal addressing the National State Assembly, at least 47 people lost their lives due to heavy monsoon rains in Nepal. He stated that four fatalities were attributed to floods triggered by the monsoon, while landslides claimed the lives of 24 individuals.
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Uttarakhand: Massive landslide hits Pithauragarh's Dharchula | Watch
India | Jul 03, 2024, 07:50 PM ISTThe landslide hit Dharchula's Tawaghat road, which was blocked by its debris. The restoration work is underway.
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Arunachal flood: Majority of rivers flowing above danger mark, many districts witness landslides
Arunachal Pradesh | Jul 02, 2024, 10:36 PM ISTA high flood alert has been sounded in Namsai district and Wakro circle of Lohit district of the state as water levels of all the rivers have crossed the danger marks.
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Arunachal : Rainfall washes away bridge over Kurung river, district bordering China loses control
Arunachal Pradesh | Jul 01, 2024, 11:48 PM ISTConsidering the incessant torrential rains, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert in Changlang, Namsai, Lohit, Lower Dibang Valley, East Siang, and Lower Siang districts. It has also predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next few days.
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Rain in Himachal Pradesh triggers landslide, several vehicles buried in debris | VIDEO
India | Jun 28, 2024, 04:03 PM ISTHeavy rain triggered landslide in Himachal Pradesh causing the vehicles to be trapped in the debris. Rescue operation was launched.
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Assam: Flood situation worsens with over 309 villages submerged, more than one lakh people affected
India | Jun 17, 2024, 10:52 PM ISTThe flood condition has been further exacerbated by landslides and storms this year, which have resulted in a total of 34 fatalities. Currently, 309 villages are submerged, and 1,005.7 hectares of crop areas have been damaged.
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Sikkim: Evacuation of 1,200 stranded tourists likely to begin on Monday, at least six dead so far
India | Jun 17, 2024, 06:04 AM ISTAt least six people have been killed in Sikkim due to landslides triggered by heavy rain over the past few days. Meanwhile, more than 1,200 tourists, including 15 foreigners have also been stranded.
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Nepal: Heavy rainfall triggers landlside in Taplejung district, four dead
World | Jun 14, 2024, 09:26 AM ISTThe incessant rainfall has not just impacted Nepal but caused landslide in India's Sikkim also. Several people were reported dead while many tourists are stranded.
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Six dead, 1,500 tourists stranded as Sikkim hit by massive landslides
India | Jun 13, 2024, 09:41 PM ISTMassive landslides triggered by incessant rainfall caused devastation in northern Sikkim. Landslides blocked stretches of roads and several houses were inundated or damaged, while electricity poles were swept away.
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'18 of my family members buried, I cannot count...': Papua New Guinea woman lost entire family
World | May 28, 2024, 10:41 PM ISTIn Papua New Guinea, tragedy struck as a woman mourned the loss of 18 of her family members in a devastating landslide. The country's national disaster centre reported that over 2,000 individuals were tragically buried alive in the catastrophe.
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Rescue teams struggle to find survivors as over 2,000 buried in Papua New Guinea landslide | IN PICS
World | May 28, 2024, 02:13 PM ISTA devastating landslide struck a remote village in Papua New Guinea's Enga province last week, killing over 670 people and burying 2,000 people. Meanwhile, India announced an immediate relief package of $1 million to assist Papua New Guinea's recovery efforts.
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India announces $1 million immediate relief assistance to landslide-hit Papua New Guinea
World | May 28, 2024, 01:27 PM ISTA devastating landslide struck a remote village in Papua New Guinea's Enga province last week, killing over 670 people and burying 2,000 people. Earlier today, PM Modi expressed deep condolences over the death and destruction caused by the landslide and promised all assistance to the island nation.
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Mizoram: Death count rises to 27 as rain and landslide wreak havoc, govt announces 4 lakh ex-gratia
Mizoram | May 29, 2024, 12:06 AM ISTAt least 27 people, including 14 in a stone quarry collapse, were killed in Mizoram on Tuesday due to landslides and incessant rain in the aftermath of cyclone 'Remal', the state disaster management authority said.
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Papua New Guinea mayhem: Over 2,000 people buried in deadly landslide, local authorities tell UN
World | May 27, 2024, 11:54 AM ISTUnstable terrain, remote locations and damaged roads are hampering relief efforts in Papua New Guinea after more than 2,000 people were feared killed in a landslide last week in the Pacific nation's north.
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Papua New Guinea landslide: 670 killed in country's worst-ever tragedy, UN agency estimates
World | May 26, 2024, 05:17 PM ISTRescue efforts are continuing in a remote village of Papua New Guinea's Enga province which was left flattened by a devastating landslide, though emergency teams have been struggling to reach the affected site with road access being largely blocked off.
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Over 100 feared dead by landslide in Papua New Guinea, emergency response underway: Report
World | May 24, 2024, 06:05 PM ISTThe devastating landslide hit Kaokalam village in Papua New Guinea's Enga province at 3 am (local time) and the death count is expected to be higher. Neighbouring Australia has pledged all assistance to Papua New Guinea in relief and recovery efforts.