Recent Natural Disasters | Calamities | Hazards

October 5, 2023: In a tragic turn of events, ice-cold floodwaters wreaked havoc on mountain towns in India's Himalayan northeast, claiming the lives of at least 31 people, displacing thousands, and leaving a trail of destruction. The catastrophe unfolded as a glacial lake overflowed, breaching Sikkim State's largest hydroelectric dam and unleashing a torrent that swept through the valley below. The incident, occurring after midnight on Wednesday, marks the latest in a series of deadly floods to hit northeast India during a year of unusually heavy monsoon rains. With nearly 50 lives lost in August in nearby Himachal Pradesh state and over 100 casualties in northern India due to record rains in July, the region is grappling with the devastating impact of extreme weather events. The Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority reported the successful rescue of over 2,000 people, but the search continues for nearly 100 missing individuals, including 22 soldiers. Rescue operations are

June 25, 2023: In a sudden and unfortunate turn of events, a woman's vehicle was swept away by a flash flood in the Ghaggar River, triggered by heavy rains in the region. The incident occurred when the woman, who had come to pay her respects at Kharak Mangoli, parked her vehicle on the riverbank, unaware of the imminent danger posed by the rising water levels. Prompt and courageous actions from local residents saved the woman's life as they quickly responded to the crisis. Braving the strong current of water, they managed to rescue her from the trapped vehicle. A video capturing the intense rescue effort circulated on social media, highlighting the bravery and determination of the locals in the face of adversity. Meanwhile, local law enforcement authorities swiftly arrived at the scene to support the rescue operations and bring the situation under control. Efforts to retrieve the vehicle using a crane are currently underway, with hopes of salvaging it from the fast-flowing wate

March 29, 2023: The heavy rainfall caused a lot of destruction in Hyderabad, with Nallakunta being the most affected area. The incomplete construction of the Strategic Nala Development Programme (SNDP) resulted in the overflowing of the nala, which flooded the streets and caused damage to the area. The rainfall caused the death of a nine-year-old girl who fell into the nala in Kalasiguda, where the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) was laying a CC road. Videos and pictures of the havoc caused by the rain went viral on social media, and the GHMC received over 500 complaints related to fallen trees and flooding. Many two-wheelers were washed away in the rainwater, and the incomplete works of SNDP resulted in waterlogging in Nallakunta. The IMD has predicted more rain and hailstorms till May 4, and an orange alert has been issued for the city for Sunday due to high heat levels and an ongoing depression near the Vidarbha region. The GHMC and other authorities need to complete

March 30, 2023: An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale hit the Jammu and Kashmir region on Sunday morning, as confirmed by the National Center for Seismology. The earthquake occurred at 5:15 am and had a depth of 5 km. The latitude and longitude of the epicenter were reported to be 35.06 and 74.49, respectively. In a tweet, the National Center for Seismology stated, "Earthquake of Magnitude:4.1, Occurred on 30-04-2023, 05:15:34 IST, Lat: 35.06 & Long: 74.49, Depth: 5 Km, Location: Jammu and Kashmir, India." As a high seismic zone and vulnerable to flood damage, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has announced plans to construct state-of-the-art Emergency Operation Centers (EOC) in all 20 districts to minimize the impact of natural disasters.  The earthquake caused panic among the residents of Jammu and Kashmir, who rushed out of their homes in fear. No loss of life or property damage has been reported yet, and the authorities are monitoring the situation close

On March 21, 2023, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 hit Badakhshan Province in Afghanistan, at an intermediate depth of about 187 km (116 mi). The epicenter of the earthquake was located 40 km (25 mi) south-southeast of Jurm. According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake had a magnitude of Mww 6.5, while the Pakistan Meteorological Department stated it was 6.8. However, the earthquake was initially reported as Mw 7.7, which was later found to be inaccurate. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre reported that the earthquake shook an area of about 1,000 km (620 mi), affecting around 285 million people in Afghanistan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The earthquake caused extensive damage in Afghanistan, with at least 10 deaths, 80 injuries, and over 665 houses destroyed across nine provinces. Laghman, Takhar, Panjshir, Badakhshan, Kabul, and Nangarhar provinces were among the most affected areas. In Pakis