Landslides

Jammu-Srinagar National Highway opened for traffic

The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, which was closed due to landslides triggered by heavy rainfall, was thrown open for traffic this morning.

Jul 28, 2016, 13:37 PM IST

Landslides close Jammu-Srinagar highway; Amarnath Yatra suspended

The strategic Jammu-Srinagar national highway was closed on Thursday due to landslides, resulting in the suspension of Amarnath Yatra.

Jul 28, 2016, 07:49 AM IST

28 killed, scores injured in floods, landslides across Nepal

At least 28 persons were killed and scores of people were injured in floods and landslides triggered by incessant monsoon rain in Nepal on Tuesday, said the country`s Ministry of Home Affairs.

Jul 27, 2016, 00:19 AM IST

Flood alert: Situation remains grim in Assam, Arunachal, railways affected in Bihar

Chief Minister Sarbanand Sonowal reviewed the situation yesterday as over six lakh people are reeling under the fury of flood in Assam.

Jul 25, 2016, 10:52 AM IST

China raises storm alert level to yellow

 China's meteorological authority on Tuesday raised its storm alert to yellow for heavy rain across the country in the coming two days.

Jul 19, 2016, 11:42 AM IST

Heavy rains cause road blocks, landslides in Uttarakhand

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Jul 18, 2016, 14:40 PM IST

U'khand cloudburst: Chamoli's Jakhni village turns a picture of destruction

Flashfloods wreaked havoc in Chamoli district, with houses washed away and the entire area strewn all over with huge boulders.

Jul 05, 2016, 18:58 PM IST

Hailstorms, rain, tornado kill 51 persons in eastern China, dozens injured

Extreme weather, including hailstorms, heavy rain and a tornado, killed 51 and injured dozens in China`s eastern Jiangsu province, the official Xinhua news agency reported Thursday.

Jun 23, 2016, 18:25 PM IST

Deaths in Indonesia landslides, flood rise to 56 with nine still missing

The deaths in landslides and floods on June 19 in Indonesia`s Central Java province have risen to 56, while 22 persons were injured and nine still missing, an official said on Thursday.

Jun 23, 2016, 16:15 PM IST

Nearly 50 die in Indonesia landslides, authorities warn of more rain

Indonesian authorities raced on Monday to rescue victims of landslides and flash floods caused by torrential rain at the weekend that killed nearly 50 people and left many missing in the main island of Java. 

Jun 20, 2016, 14:48 PM IST

35 dead in Indonesian floods, landslides

Flash floods and landslides in central Indonesia have killed at least 35 people and destroyed dozens of homes, an official said Sunday, as searchers scoured devastated villages for survivors.

Jun 19, 2016, 19:42 PM IST

24 dead, 26 missing in Indonesian floods, landslides: Official

Torrential rain since Saturday has triggered serious flooding across Central Java, with thousands of homes inundated.

Jun 19, 2016, 11:49 AM IST

13 killed, 13 missing in heavy rains in China

At least 13 people were killed and 13 remained missing after heavy rains caused flash floods, mud-slides and landslides in south China's Hunan, Guizhou, Guangdong provinces and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

Jun 16, 2016, 00:47 AM IST

24 killed as Cyclone Roanu hits Bangladesh, over 5 lakh evacuated

Most places witnessed rain and thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty and squally wind.

May 22, 2016, 21:18 PM IST

25 killed in Rwanda landslides

Six of the victims were members of the same family.

May 09, 2016, 01:24 AM IST

At least 20 killed, mostly children, by Rwanda landslides

At least 20 people, many of them children, were killed overnight by devastating landslides in northern Rwanda triggered by torrential rainstorms, the disaster management ministry said on Sunday.

May 08, 2016, 22:25 PM IST

Rain, snowfall in Himachal Pradesh

The hills of Himachal Pradesh experienced moderate to heavy rainfall on Saturday, causing landslides in some areas and blocking the roads, while the higher reaches saw snowfall, officials said.

Mar 12, 2016, 12:31 PM IST

Jammu-Srinagar National Highway reopened for vehicular traffic

The 300-km-long Jammu-Srinagar NH was reopened Thursday after one-day closure in Ramban district of J&K.

Nov 05, 2015, 14:29 PM IST

Jammu-Srinagar National Highway closed for second day

The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was closed for traffic for the second consecutive day on Wednesday following massive landslides triggered by heavy rainfall.

Sep 23, 2015, 13:07 PM IST

President Mukherjee expresses concern over flooding, landslides in Japan

President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday sent a message to His Imperial Majesty Emperor Akihito of Japan expressing concern over the flooding and landslides in North Eastern Japan.

Sep 11, 2015, 16:56 PM IST