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Durga Puja concludes as Lakshmi Puja preparations begin

9 clusters · 82 sources · last updated

Latest: Durga Puja celebrations conclude in Bangladesh

The Durga Puja festivities concluded on October 21 and 23, marked by ceremonial idol immersions in various regions. In Silchar, the immersion process at Sadarghat was conducted under tight security involving the police a

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India 2026 monsoon: Flooding, cyclonic systems, and ENSO

401 clusters · 350 sources · last updated

Latest: Bay of Bengal weather system projected to become cyclonic storm

The 2026 monsoon season has been characterized by intense volatility, with significant weather disruptions occurring in August, September, and October. In August, heavy monsoon activity and low-pressure systems over the

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Tamil Nadu weather: alternating heatwaves and heavy rain

46 clusters · 67 sources · last updated

Latest: South India experiences heavy rainfall and school closures

Since early May 2026, Tamil Nadu has experienced alternating periods of intense rainfall, strong winds, and extreme heat. Following a period of heatwaves in July, weather patterns shifted toward unsettled conditions in A

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Child fatalities in Indian borewell accidents

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated

Latest: Rajasthan boy dies after 39-hour borewell rescue operation

Recent incidents in India have resulted in the deaths of children following falls into deep, open borewells. In Faridabad, Haryana, a three-year-old girl died after falling into an abandoned, uncovered borewell in Seehi

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Nepal and Bihar flood crisis continues with new disasters

11 clusters · 31 sources · last updated

Latest: Nepal Army rescues 321 after Budhi Gandaki River flash flood

The humanitarian crisis in Nepal and Bihar has continued to evolve following the catastrophic glacial collapse on August 26, which caused over 1,100 deaths and significant infrastructure damage. In Nepal’s Gorkha distri

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Satya Niketan building collapse and safety investigations

18 clusters · 185 sources · last updated

Latest: Municipal Corporation of Delhi conducts 21 demolitions in crackdown

Following the September 6, 2026, collapse of the ‘Hostel Daze’ building in Satya Niketan, which killed seven people—including five students and two labourers—and injured five others, the Delhi government has intensified

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Ganga River boat capsizing and rescue

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: NDRF rescues drowning devotee from Ganga River in Varanasi

On September 12, the Border Security Force (BSF) Malda Sector rescued 10 Bangladeshi nationals, including three children and a 30-day-old infant, after their boat capsized in the strong currents of the River Ganga. The

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Char Dham Yatra resumes in Uttarakhand after weather pause

6 clusters · 28 sources · last updated

Latest: Char Dham Yatra resumes in Uttarakhand after weather improves

The Kedarnath pilgrimage and broader Char Dham Yatra have faced significant disruptions due to extreme weather and geological instability in Uttarakhand. Following heavy rainfall that blocked the pedestrian trek route ne

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Floods and landslides in Andhra Pradesh following cyclone

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Andhra Pradesh faces flood threats and sanitation issues amid heavy rains

Severe weather conditions have impacted Andhra Pradesh, beginning with heavy rains and thunderstorms caused by a low-pressure area. This initial system resulted in two deaths in the Palnadu district, where individuals re

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