Three laborers were found dead after being trapped in a flooded basement in Vasant Vihar, Delhi. The collapse occurred during heavy rains on Friday, and a 28-hour rescue operation was launched. The victims were identified as Santosh Yadav (19), Santosh Yadav (20), and Daya Ram (45), all residents of Bihar.
A goods train accident involving the Kanchanjungha Express has resulted in five deaths and over 20 injuries. Rescue operations are ongoing, with the Indian Railways providing helpline numbers for families seeking information about their loved ones.
A heart-wrenching incident occurred in Surajpura village, Gujarat, on Friday, where a one-and-a-half-year-old girl tragically lost her life after falling into a 50-foot-deep borewell. The toddler, who fell into the borewell at around 12:30 PM, was rescued after a grueling 17-hour-long operation conducted by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the local fire department. Despite efforts to provide oxygen during the rescue operation, the girl was pulled out unconscious and pronounced dead at the Amreli Civil Hospital at 5:10 AM on Saturday.
Suspected terrorists fired upon a bus carrying pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, causing it to plunge into a deep gorge. The bus was on its way to the Shiv Khori temple when it came under attack in Teryath village in the Poni area. Authorities have initiated a rescue operation and deployed police, army, and paramilitary forces to the site. The number of casualties remains unknown at this time.
A woman from Karnataka vacationing in Kerala lost her expensive iPhone worth nearly ₹1.6 lakh near the seashore. The phone fell from atop large rocks on the beach, prompting the Kerala Fire and Rescue Services officials and residents to launch a search operation. After a challenging seven-hour search, the team successfully retrieved the device amidst strong waves, winds, and rain. The rescue team’s efforts were applauded on Instagram, but the incident also sparked criticism from some users who questioned the use of resources for a gadget.
Four trekkers from Karnataka lost their lives in Uttarakhand due to severe weather conditions. The trekking group consisted of 18 trekkers from Karnataka, one from Maharashtra, and three local guides. A joint air-ground operation is underway to rescue the stranded trekkers by the Indian Air Force, National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Response Force, and other local authorities. Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has also arrived in Dehradun to coordinate the rescue efforts. The identity of the deceased trekkers has not yet been released.
A massive fire broke out in a high-rise building in south Mumbai’s Byculla area late at night, leaving several residents stranded on upper floors. The blaze erupted around 11:42 pm on the 10th floor of the multi-storey tower in the Khatao Mill Compound. Although no injuries have been reported yet, the exact number of people trapped is still unknown. The fire has been confined to the 10th floor flat, but smoke has filled the entire floor and multiple individuals are believed to be stranded on higher floors. At least eight fire tenders and other fire vehicles have been rushed to the scene, and rescue operations are ongoing.
Several vehicles were trapped on the Gangotri National Highway after falling rocks hit them on Friday. State police, SDRF, and NDRF teams are engaged in rescue operations. Earlier measures were taken to ensure a safe Char Dham Yatra, including traffic enhancements and landslide management. Uttarakhand Chief Minister inspected arrangements and directed officials to strengthen essential facilities for devotees’ convenience.
A sudden downpour in the Western Ghats on Friday afternoon triggered a flash flood at the popular Old Courtallam waterfalls in Tenkasi district of Tamil Nadu. The raging waters swept away a 17-year-old boy, Ashwin, who was enjoying a dip with his family. A rescue operation was immediately launched by the Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Department, along with local authorities, but Ashwin’s body was later found trapped between rocks around 500 meters from the waterfall.
On Tuesday evening, a devastating incident occurred at Hindustan Copper Limited’s (HCL’s) copper mine in Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu district. A lift collapse has resulted in the entrapment of at least 14 individuals, and a rescue operation is currently underway to locate and assist them. Authorities have rushed ambulances to the site and alerted medical professionals to prepare for any eventuality.
