Tag: heavy rains

A tragic landslide near Gurdwara Manikaran Sahib in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district claimed six lives and left five others injured on Sunday. The landslide, accompanied by strong winds, caused a massive tree to fall on parked vehicles, leading to casualties.

Bengaluru faced a tragic incident on Tuesday as an under-construction building in Babusapalya collapsed, resulting in one fatality and five individuals reportedly trapped beneath the debris. The collapse occurred during a period of heavy rainfall that has been affecting the city since last week.

Bengaluru experienced heavy rainfall on Saturday night, leading to severe waterlogging across major roads and significant traffic congestion in various parts of the city. The downpour inundated the south and east sections of Bengaluru, disrupting daily commutes and stranding vehicles in floodwaters.

Amid heavy rains causing severe flooding in Bihar, a dramatic video surfaced showing dozens of people fleeing from a bridge as the Kosi River swells dangerously. The flooding situation has become critical, with major rivers like the Kosi and Bagmati exceeding their danger marks.

In a major rescue operation, authorities have successfully rescued 8,495 pilgrims stranded along the Kedarnath trek route following severe damage caused by heavy rains earlier this week. The rescue efforts, spearheaded by Uttarakhand’s State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), have been ongoing since Wednesday night when intense rainfall led to significant landslides and route disruptions.

Residents of Mumbai woke up to another day of relentless rainfall, causing significant waterlogging and traffic disruptions across the city. The monsoon fury has resulted in a fresh wave of flooding, with old footage of the Gateway of India going viral on social media amid the current crisis.

Karnataka is set to experience heavy rains in the next 24 hours, with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a red alert for the Uttara Kannada district until July 16. The coastal region of the state is already on high alert as authorities prepare for the impending downpour.