Twenty-seven workers are trapped inside an under-construction tunnel in Sikkim's Namchi district following a landslide and suspected gas leak. Rescue operations are complicated by gas exposure, narrow conditions, and poor visibility, causing dizziness among personnel.
Torrential rain caused flash floods and landslides in Jammu division, J&K, killing 28 people, with Poonch accounting for 23 deaths. Rescue operations are ongoing, and the Chief Minister announced ex gratia for victims' families amidst continued heavy rain warnings.
Keir Starmer's hypothetical premiership ends in 2025 after a sharp decline in approval, despite a 2024 landslide victory. A Guardian analysis reveals his loss of support among unions, Muslim communities, and left-wing Labour MPs, presenting challenges for successor Andy Burnham.
England secured a 2-1 one-day international series victory against India at Lord's, posting 387 for three, powered by Ben Duckett's 141. Despite Rohit Sharma's ferocious 138, India fell short by 27 runs, finishing on 360 for seven, with Jacob Bethell's key wicket turning the tide.
Torrential rain triggered flash floods and landslides in Rajouri and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir, killing at least 12 people and leaving seven missing. Rescue operations are underway, and authorities have warned of continued heavy rains, suspending religious yatras.
Floods and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains have affected nearly 48,500 people in Assam and over 94,000 across the Northeast. Villages, agricultural land, and infrastructure are submerged or damaged, displacing thousands and disrupting transportation.
Floods and landslides triggered by the monsoon have severely impacted Northeast India, affecting nearly 48,500 people in Assam and over 94,000 in Arunachal Pradesh. Villages, agricultural land, and infrastructure are damaged, displacing thousands and causing loss of life and livestock.
Typhoon Bavi's heavy rainfall has caused deadly landslides in the Philippines, killing over a dozen people in Sarangani and Lanao del Sur provinces. While the typhoon itself is not expected to make landfall, its outer bands are bringing widespread flooding.
Typhoon Bavi has caused at least 15 deaths in the Philippines due to landslides. The storm, the largest in over 30 years for Taiwan, is approaching the island with high winds and heavy rainfall, prompting evacuations and preparations. It is also expected to impact eastern China and Japan.
Typhoon Bavi caused at least 15 deaths in the Philippines due to landslides. The storm, the largest in over 30 years for Taiwan, is nearing the island with high winds and heavy rain, prompting evacuations and preparations.
Typhoon Bavi, one of the strongest storms in decades, has caused deadly landslides in the southern Philippines, killing at least 15 people. The massive storm is now heading towards Taiwan and southeastern China, prompting widespread flight cancellations, school closures, and evacuations.
Traffic on the Gangotri National Highway has been restored after landslide debris near Nalupwas was cleared. Uttarkashi District Magistrate has ordered a permanent JCB machine for immediate debris removal. Uttarakhand is on high alert due to continuous heavy rainfall.
A seventh body was recovered from the Wayanad landslide site on Friday, bringing the total death toll to seven. Search operations for the last missing person continue on the fourth day since the Anakkompoyil Meppadi tunnel project landslide.
Super Typhoon Bavi is forecast to pass very close to Japan's remote Sakishima Islands early Saturday. Residents are preparing by boarding up windows and stocking supplies, while airlines have cancelled over 260 flights and nearly 900 buildings in Okinawa prefecture are without power.
A landslide near Himkoti on the new Vaishno Devi pilgrimage track in Reasi district, J&K, caused by heavy rainfall, led to a temporary suspension of battery car services. The old route remained unaffected, and authorities are working to clear debris.
Wayanad, Kerala, is experiencing severe ecological crises and deadly landslides due to unscientific development and policy conflicts. Heavy rains saturate porous soil, causing hillside liquefaction, while infrastructure projects like the Anakkampoyil tunnel destabilize the region, leading to loss of life and environmental damage.
A fourth body was recovered from the Wayanad landslide site, bringing the total fatalities to four. Search operations are ongoing near the river in zones one and two. The landslide occurred on July 7 at a tunnel project site, leaving four people still missing.
Heavy monsoon rains have caused widespread floods, waterlogging, and landslides across India, affecting Delhi, Mumbai, and Gujarat. Several deaths have been reported, with thousands evacuated in Gujarat. Authorities are assessing damage and providing assistance.
Rescue teams in Kerala, India, are searching for five missing people after a deadly landslide caused by heavy monsoon rains. At least three people died and seven were injured near a tunnel construction site. Officials are investigating the cause, with the agriculture minister alleging unscientific dumping of earth.
Jonathan Rinaldi, a New York City council candidate, was arrested for using AI to generate fake news and endorsements, including a fabricated CNN story claiming his opponent dropped out. This case highlights growing concerns about AI's role in political messaging and potential voter manipulation.
A landslide triggered by monsoon rains buried an Islamic study center at a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, killing seven students and a teacher. Rescuers pulled 13 people from the debris, eight of whom died. The camp houses over a million Rohingya refugees.
A landslide at a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh killed eight children and injured five after heavy monsoon rains buried a madrassa. This follows earlier landslides this week that killed eight other refugees, highlighting the dangers faced by the community in overcrowded, vulnerable settlements.
A landslide in Gansu province, China on July 7 resulted in at least 21 deaths and trapped 33 people. Seven were injured, and five were unharmed. The incident occurred in Longnan city, highlighting the risks of summer natural disasters in China.
A massive landslide struck a tunnel construction site in Kerala's Wayanad district, killing three migrant workers and leaving five missing. The government blamed unscientific soil dumping, while the contracting firm cited external factors. The incident occurred near a previous disaster site.
