Jammu-Srinagar Highway reopens for traffic after 24-hr halt due to landslides, heavy rains
The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was on Friday reopened for traffic after remaining closed for a day due to heavy rains in Ramban and Udhampur districts.
Jul 14, 2017, 13:55 PM IST
Japan rescuers continue search as more rain forecast, at least 18 dead: Reports
About 1,900 policemen and soldiers, using heavy machinery, braved the rain and grappled with debris of driftwood and mud that have cut off roads and clogged flooded homes.
Jul 09, 2017, 13:11 PM IST
J&K highway reopens for traffic after clearance of landslides
In view of the blockade, over 300 vehicles, which were stranded at various places enroute the highway, have been allowed to move to Kashmir.
Jul 01, 2017, 15:07 PM IST
Jammu-Srinagar national highway closed for traffic due to landslides
Heavy rains triggered landslides on the highway at Nashri, Bali Nallah and Panthiyal areas in the day as a result of which few hundred were stranded.
Jun 30, 2017, 08:46 AM IST
Bangladesh steps up search for landslide victims
The monsoon rains came two weeks after Cyclone Mora smashed into Bangladesh`s southeast, killing at least eight people and damaging tens of thousands of homes.
Jun 15, 2017, 13:48 PM IST
Bangladesh landslides toll reaches 137
Southeastern hilly districts of Chittagong, Bandarban and Rangamati are the worst affected districts
Jun 14, 2017, 10:23 AM IST
Flood, landslides hit Assam; 13,000 affected
At least 13,000 people in Assam have been affected by flood, officials said on Sunday. Also, landslides triggered by incessant rain disrupted rail connectivity to the state's Barak Valley region.
Jun 04, 2017, 11:10 AM IST
Jammu-Srinagar highway closed after landslides
Landslides triggered by incessant rains on Wednesday forced the Jammu-Srinagar highway to close for safety reasons, an official said.
Apr 05, 2017, 10:05 AM IST
Colombia mudslides kill 206, sweep away homes
Mudslides killed at least 206 people and left hundreds injured or missing after destroying homes in southern Colombia, officials have said.
Apr 02, 2017, 09:06 AM IST
Fresh landslides close Srinagar-Jammu National Highway again
The nearly 300-km long Srinagar Jammu National Highway (NH) was again closed today with fresh landslides occurring at a few places along the road, a day after it was reopened for traffic.
Mar 13, 2017, 12:30 PM IST
Landslides close strategic Jammu-Srinagar highway
Landslides on Tuesday forced closure of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway yet again stranding scores of vehicles carrying passengers and goods, a traffic department official said.
Feb 28, 2017, 09:10 AM IST
Indonesia disaster agency says 12 killed in Bali landslides
Rains often cause flooding and landslides in Indonesia, an archipelago where millions of people live in mountainous areas or on flood plains near rivers.
Feb 10, 2017, 12:12 PM IST
Landslides block Jammu-Srinagar highway; vehicles stranded
The landslides hit Ramban district's Mehar area on Thursday evening.
Feb 03, 2017, 10:47 AM IST
Four dead in landslides on French overseas territory
All roads, electrical supplies and telephone lines to the area have been cut off and poor weather is hampering rescue efforts.
Nov 22, 2016, 16:46 PM IST
13 killed, 29 missing in heavy rain, floods as Typhoon Megi batters China
At least 13 people have been killed and 29 others reported missing in heavy rain and floods in China as Typhoon Megi wrecked havoc destroying crops and causing direct economic losses of USD 829 million.
Oct 01, 2016, 13:23 PM IST
Landslides block roads, disrupt power supply in Aizawl
A massive landslide triggered by heavy rains since Friday last has blocked roads in at least 20 spots, disrupted power supply and damaged cemeteries in the city, Aizawl District Disaster Management Authority officials said on Sunday.
Sep 18, 2016, 13:15 PM IST
Six killed, three injured in Vietnam torrential rains
At least six persons were killed and three others injured in torrential rains in Vietnam, authorities said on Monday.
Aug 15, 2016, 10:54 AM IST
Heavy rains continue in Uttarakhand; Kedarnath Yatra disrupted
Heavy rains continued to affect most parts of Uttarakhand damaging the trek to Kedarnath, officials said on Saturday.
Aug 13, 2016, 08:44 AM IST
CM asks ministers to fan out in flood-hit areas in Assam
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday directed his cabinet colleagues to visit flood- hit districts to review the prevailing situation and supervise relief and rescue operations, an official release said here.
Jul 28, 2016, 16:16 PM IST
