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India 2026 monsoon rainfall intensifies across regions

360 clusters · 322 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: Odisha hit by heavy rainfall as low-pressure system moves over Bay of Bengal

The 2026 monsoon season has intensified, causing widespread flooding, landslides, and fatalities across India. By mid-August, the death toll in Himachal Pradesh reached 187, with cumulative losses estimated at nearly Rs

Satya Niketan building collapse and safety investigations

6 clusters · 181 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Satya Niketan building collapse triggers legal action and Delhi infrastructure reforms

Following the September 6, 2026, collapse of the ‘Hostel Daze’ building in Satya Niketan, which killed at least seven people and injured five others, the Delhi government has intensified its crackdown on unsafe student h

River flooding in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar

10 clusters · 44 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Bihar floods affect over 4.6 million people across 15 districts

The humanitarian crisis following a magnitude 5.2 glacier collapse and ice-rock landslide in Nepal has intensified significantly. While earlier reports estimated deaths approaching 475, the death toll has since climbed t

Delhi building safety and structural collapses

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Delhi building safety: 30 dead and 330+ calls reported in nine months

In May 2026, a building collapse in Said-ul-Ajaib village near the Saket Metro Station resulted in six deaths and several injuries. By August, Delhi Police filed a charge sheet against building owner Karamvir Singh and b

Nepal and Bihar flood crisis intensifies with rising deaths

4 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Bihar floods cause 20 deaths and trigger railway safety alerts

The humanitarian crisis in Nepal has escalated following catastrophic flash floods and mudslides triggered by a glacial collapse on August 26. The death toll has risen to 1,127, while the number of missing persons has in

Kolkata building collapses

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Kolkata building collapse in Sovabazar leaves two rescued

A series of building collapses occurred in Kolkata following heavy rainfall and persistent monsoon rains. On August 15, a portion of a four-storey building in the Esplanade area of central Kolkata collapsed. While the bu

Flooding along Ganga and Varuna rivers in Varanasi

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Ganga River flooding triggers emergency relief in Varanasi

The Ganga river has crossed the warning mark in Varanasi, reaching 70.29 metres against a warning level of 70.26 metres. In response, the district administration has suspended all boat operations and advised residents an

Mandakini River flooding in Chitrakoot and Satna

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Chitrakoot hit by severe Mandakini River flooding

Severe flooding caused by the Mandakini and Semrawal rivers has struck the Chitrakoot region, affecting areas across the borders of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Initial reports indicated that water levels reached be

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse accident

2 clusters · 64 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Pipalkoti tunnel collapse death toll reaches 10 in Uttarakhand

On August 13, 2026, a landslide-like event near the Birhi River caused water and debris to flood an under-construction tunnel at the Tehri Hydro Development Corporation (THDC) Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydroelectric project in

Maharashtra seismic activity and landslides

5 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Earthquakes strike Nashik, Chamba, and Afghanistan

In late July 2026, a shallow magnitude-3.6 earthquake struck the Nashik district of Maharashtra, being felt in four nearby talukas. The tremor caused brief panic but resulted in no injuries or major damage, aside from a

Mumbai monsoon landslide fatalities

2 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Natural disasters in India: Mumbai landslide deaths rise and Shimla cracks trigger concern

In August 2026, heavy monsoon rains triggered landslides in Mumbai’s eastern suburbs, causing multiple fatalities. An initial landslide in the Ghatkopar suburb’s Gaushiya Chawl area struck row houses in the early hours

Bay of Bengal weather systems and intensifying Odisha floods

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Odisha floods: Heavy rains and rising rivers trigger red alert

Weather systems in the Bay of Bengal have prompted maritime and coastal warnings in Sri Lanka and India. Initial advisories focused on hazardous maritime conditions, with Sri Lankan authorities warning fishermen of stron