A three-year-old girl died in Ghaziabad after falling into accumulated rainwater, while heavy monsoon rains caused a road to collapse in Vasundhara Sector 13, submerging vehicles. Widespread waterlogging and traffic chaos were reported across Noida and Ghaziabad, leading to school closures and criticism of civic infrastructure.
Heavy monsoon rains have caused widespread waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and several fatalities across India. Red and orange alerts are in effect for multiple states, with authorities on high alert for thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds.
India is experiencing severe monsoon rains, causing widespread waterlogging, traffic disruptions, landslides, and rescue operations across multiple states. The India Meteorological Department has issued red and orange alerts for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds, with several regions reporting fatalities and infrastructure damage.
Delhi received its most intense monsoon rainfall on Tuesday, causing waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and flight delays. Several areas recorded heavy showers, with Najafgarh logging 84mm. Rain is expected to continue until Saturday, with a yellow alert issued for Wednesday and Thursday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly waited at Delhi airport on Sunday to avoid causing traffic disruptions for students commuting to their NEET-UG re-exam centers. He delayed his departure to ensure smooth passage for the over 95,000 candidates.
A high-speed road-cleaning machine from China, capable of operating at 80 km/h and clearing debris without disrupting traffic, has gone viral on social media. This innovation highlights China's increasing deployment of robots in everyday operations, extending beyond factory floors to domestic assistance.
Rome was hit by a violent storm and a tornado in the Conca d'oro area, causing fallen trees, floods, and significant traffic disruptions. Firefighters and local police are working to manage the situation.
A vehicle fire in the undersea tunnel of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge caused significant traffic disruption on Tuesday afternoon. The incident led to the partial closure of the tunnel bound for Zhuhai and Macau, with only the fast lane remaining open.
An FIR has been filed against UP Congress chief Ajay Rai and 30 others in Mahoba for allegedly making derogatory remarks against PM Modi and violating public order during a gathering on May 22. The complaint cites traffic obstruction and inciting discord.
A 48-year-old police constable Santosh Chavan was killed when a 200-tonne piling rig machine toppled onto his motorcycle at an under-construction flyover site on Sion-Panvel Highway in Mankhurd. The incident occurred around 9.45pm while Chavan was riding home after work. Mankhurd police registered an FIR against SFAR Infratech and Lifting and Lashing Solution India personnel for alleged negligence. This is the second fatal infrastructure worksite incident in Mumbai this year, following a Metro Line 4 viaduct collapse in Mulund West in February.
