Cyclone Dana made landfall on the Odisha coast early Friday morning, bringing heavy rains and gusty winds to West Bengal. The storm is expected to weaken gradually throughout the day. Roads in Bhadrak district were blocked due to fallen trees and the impact of the storm is being assessed.
A building under construction in Bengaluru’s Babusapalya area collapsed on Tuesday, October 22, amid heavy rains, resulting in one fatality and five workers still missing. Rescue efforts are underway with multiple agencies deployed to the site.
A building under construction in Bengaluru’s Babusapalya area collapsed on Tuesday, trapping an estimated 10 to 12 workers. The incident occurred amidst heavy rainfall, raising concerns about the safety of the construction site. Rescue efforts are underway, with three workers already pulled out safely.
Torrential rains in Bengaluru have caused widespread waterlogging, traffic snarls, and school closures. The city is under an orange alert for the next two days. Authorities are working to clear waterlogging and manage the situation.
Due to heavy rainfall affecting Puri and surrounding areas, the district administration has announced the closure of all schools. Intense rain has led to water logging and the IMD predicts continued rainfall in several districts. The closure is to ensure the safety of students and staff.
A 45-year-old woman tragically drowned in an overflowing nullah in Andheri, Mumbai, during heavy rains on Wednesday, September 25. The incident sparked outrage as it highlighted the city’s vulnerability to flooding and raised questions about the BMC’s preparedness. The victim’s husband has demanded justice, stating she was the family’s sole breadwinner. The BMC has launched an investigation into the incident.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for heavy rainfall across various parts of India, including Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and more. The agency has also issued an orange alert for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, indicating the possibility of very heavy rainfall. In addition to these areas, several other states are expected to experience moderate to heavy rainfall over the coming days.
Torrential rains and widespread flooding in Gujarat during the last week of August resulted in the deaths of over 49 people. The disaster prompted massive rescue efforts and highlighted the region’s vulnerability to extreme weather events. Authorities are now focused on relief and rehabilitation, while communities rally to provide aid.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain warning for most of Gujarat for the next five days, with an orange alert for South Gujarat. While Cyclone Asna has moved away, strong winds and thunderstorms are expected in various regions. The recent heavy rains have already caused flooding and infrastructure damage in the state.
Heavy rains triggered by Cyclone Asna have claimed the lives of at least 24 people in Pakistan, with the worst affected areas being Sindh and Balochistan. A family of 13 was killed in a landslide, and the cyclone is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rainfall to the region.
