Landslide
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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.
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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.
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Himachal Pradesh: Two dead as car trapped under landslide debris in Shimla
India | Apr 28, 2024, 06:20 PM ISTHimachal Pradesh landslide: Shimla SP said the rescue operation is underway and further information from the spot is awaited. The bus accident in Bilaspur took place near Ghyal village after the driver lost control of the vehicle.
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Jammu and Kashmir: Landslide damages roads, houses and crops in Ramban | VIDEO
Jammu and Kashmir | Apr 27, 2024, 03:49 PM ISTRamban landslide: Around 30-40 houses in the nearby areas are affected. The rescue teams have been deployed and they are conducting surveys. People who have lost their homes have been evacuated safely.
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Jammu-Srinagar national highway blocked after landslide in Gangroo | Watch
Jammu and Kashmir | Apr 22, 2024, 10:08 AM ISTThe Jammu-Srinagar National Highway is the lifeline of the Kashmir Valley and the main road link connecting it with the rest of the country.
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Indonesia floods: At least 19 dead, 7 missing as landslide and flash floods hit Sumatra island
World | Mar 10, 2024, 11:04 AM ISTRescuers retrieved six bodies in Pesisir Selatan and three more in the neighbouring district of Padang Pariaman, bringing the death toll to 19, the National Disaster Management Agency said on Sunday.
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Chhattisgarh: Four workers killed in Dantewada landslide | VIDEO
chhattisgarh | Feb 28, 2024, 07:35 AM ISTThe deceased were identified as Bittu Bala, Tushar Bala, Nirmal Bala, and Santosh Kumar Das. Dantewada authorities pledged a thorough inquiry and action against any negligence, emphasizing the importance of safety measures in mining environments, especially before operations commence.
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Philippines: 54 dead in landslide that buried gold-mining village of Masara in Davao de Oro province
World | Feb 11, 2024, 09:24 PM ISTPhilippines landslide: The search operation has been hampered by poor weather and fears of more landslides. More than 1,100 families have been moved to evacuation centres for their safety, disaster response officials said.