Torrential rains and flooding have ravaged Central and Eastern Europe, causing widespread devastation, disrupting transportation, and claiming lives. Poland, Austria, and the Czech Republic are among the hardest-hit countries, with evacuations underway and emergency services working tirelessly to assist affected communities.
Heavy monsoon rains have triggered devastating flash floods and mudslides across Thailand, resulting in 22 deaths and 19 injuries. The disaster has affected over 30,000 households, with a Russian couple and nine migrant workers among the victims.
Multiple landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, have claimed at least 20 lives. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, while the district administration is working on road restoration and assessing the impact on infrastructure and public safety.
A massive landfill in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, collapsed, killing at least 18 people, including children. The collapse, attributed to heavy rainfall and a structural failure in the waste mass, occurred at the Kiteezi landfill, which serves as a disposal site for much of the city. The incident has prompted an investigation by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, who questioned the presence of residential areas near the hazardous site.
Flash floods and landslides have wreaked havoc across Himachal Pradesh, resulting in deaths, infrastructure damage, and widespread disruption. Una district has been severely impacted, with water entering homes and inundating roads. The state’s emergency operation center reports road closures, including five national highways, affecting connectivity. The Lahaul-Spiti police have issued an advisory warning residents and travelers to stay away from low-lying areas due to the risk of flash floods.
A landslide at a massive garbage dump in Kampala, Uganda, has claimed the lives of 21 people, with rescue workers still searching for survivors. The collapse, triggered by heavy rain, buried homes near the site. President Museveni ordered the evacuation of residents living near the landfill, while investigations into the cause of the landslide are underway.
A garbage landslide at a landfill in Kampala, Uganda, has claimed the lives of 12 people, with rescue efforts ongoing. The incident, caused by heavy rainfall, engulfed homes, people, and livestock in mountains of rubbish. The landfill, described as a disaster waiting to happen, had been overflowing for years, raising concerns about health risks.
Rescue efforts in Kerala’s Wayanad district, devastated by a landslide, entered their fifth day on Saturday with over 200 people still missing. The death toll has climbed to 308, and 81 injured are receiving treatment. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced the final stages of search and rescue operations, highlighting the challenges in identifying bodies due to the river’s currents. Meanwhile, Karnataka pledged to build 100 houses for victims, and actor Mohanlal contributed ₹3 crore to rehabilitation efforts.
A devastating cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh has resulted in the deaths of six people and left 53 missing. The flashflood caused widespread destruction in Kullu, Mandi, and Shimla regions, washing away villages.
Heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand has resulted in the deaths of over 10 people and damage to infrastructure, including a concrete bridge and footbridge on the Kedarnath route. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has assured continuous relief and rescue efforts, while authorities have issued safety advisories for Chardham Yatra pilgrims.
