IMD issues red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and Palghar districts on Sunday.
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Weather Update: IMD Issues ‘Red Alert’ For Extremely Heavy Rainfall In Mumbai, Thane, Raigad And Palghar
“Extremely heavy rainfall is likely over Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Palghar districts with very intense spells in some areas. Coastal districts such as Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg, along with the ghat regions of Nashik, are also expected to witness heavy showers,” an IMD official said.
‘Unfortunate & Deeply Saddening’: PM Narendra Modi Mourns Deaths During Vijay’s Rally In Karur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed condolences to the families of those killed in the stampede that broke out at Tamil Nadu’s Karur during actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay’s campaign rally.
Mumbai Weather Update: Heavy Rainfall, Thunderstorms Lash City; IMD Issues Orange Alert Along Konkan Belt
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall. For September 28, a red alert has been issued for Raigad district and the ghats of Pune, while districts including Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Ratnagiri, Nashik, Satara and Kolhapur will remain under orange alert
`Sonar Bangla` vs `Bangla-Birodhi`: Shah, Abhishek trade barbs ahead of polls
Shah paid tribute to 19th-century social reformer Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar on his 205th birth anniversary and inaugurated another puja pandal in Salt Lake. He also expressed condolences over the recent rain-related deaths in Kolkata, where over 10 people lost their lives due to heavy downpour.
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.
Jammu and Kashmir floods: CM Abdullah conducts aerial survey of flood-hit areas
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected Kathua villages, met residents, and assured all possible assistance. He also directed officials to expedite relief, damage assessment, and restoration works. The CM is set to visit Reasi next to assess further flood damage.
Five Children Injured as 4-Meter Festival Float Overturns in Nagano
A festival float overturned at Ikeda Hachiman Shrine in Ikeda, Nagano Prefecture, on the night of September 23rd, injuring five children.
NDRF rescues hundreds of residents from rain-battered Beed, Dharashiv, Solapur
Dharashiv, in particular, has faced continuous downpours over the past two days. On the night of September 21, heavy rains triggered flood-like conditions in the Paranda and Bhoom talukas. Many residents were left stranded, prompting the NDRF to rush to affected areas and relocate people to safer locations.
Indore News: Untold Story Of Disaster Waiting To Happen
Ranipura building collapse; negligence, weak materials and ignored warnings