Sri Lanka closed schools in tea-growing mountainous regions after heavy rains and mudslides left five people dead, three wounded, and two missing. The Disaster Management Centre reports nearly 2,000 evacuated.
Sri Lanka has closed schools in its central highlands after torrential rains and mudslides killed at least seven people, injured several, and forced the evacuation of nearly 3,500 residents.
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.
Torrential rainfall caused flash floods and mudslides in Thathri town, Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, early Tuesday. The event damaged residential structures, roads, and the Doda-Kishtwar highway, with several houses buried under debris. No injuries were reported, and restoration efforts are underway.
A devastating landslide near a tunnel construction site in Wayanad, India, has claimed at least three lives, with rescue operations ongoing for the missing. Political leaders expressed grief and pledged support, while the state government alleged ignored safety warnings, sparking a row over potential negligence.
A major landslide near the Kwar hydroelectric power project in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, blocked the Kishtwar-Doda Highway on Monday due to heavy rainfall. Flash floods and mudslides buried vehicles and construction equipment at the project site, though no casualties were reported. Gates of the Baglihar dam were opened due to increased Chenab river levels.
Typhoon Jangmi made landfall in western Japan on Wednesday, causing widespread flooding, mudslides, and injuring dozens. The highest flood warning was issued for the Koza River before being downgraded. The government reported damage across Kyushu to the Kanto region.
