‘Rhinos drown…roads turn rivers’: Bengal floods leave trail of destruction
Heavy, unabating rains in West Bengal have left a trail of destruction, killing at least 28 people and leaving dozens missing.
Category: disaster
Japan Raises Probability Of Major Earthquake
Japans Earthquake Research Committee has revised its assessment of the probability of a massive Nankai Trough earthquake occurring within the next 30 years, raising the range from the previous estimate of about 80 percent to between 60 and 90 percent or higher.
Maharashtra Leaders Spar Over Relief For Flood-Affected Farmers In Marathwada
Ajit Pawar, who visited flood-affected areas in Beed on Thursday, assured that the state government would press the Centre for additional aid. “A letter signed by the Chief Minister and both Deputy Chief Ministers will be submitted to Amit Shah, who is in Mumbai. Wherever there is a calamity, Amit Shah extends support, and we are hopeful he will announce assistance for us too,” Pawar said.
Uttarakhand: Now, cloudburst batters Chamoli; 6 buildings collapse, many feared missing
A devastating cloudburst struck Kuntari Lagafali in Nandanagar, causing widespread destruction and collapsing six buildings. Five people are missing, while two were rescued by locals. Rescue operations are underway with SDRF and NDRF teams on-site, and a medical team with ambulances has been dispatched to provide assistance. The administration is closely monitoring the situation as rescue efforts continue.