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1.8 million evacuated, thousands flee: Typhoon Bavi heads to China at full force

A person looks on as large waves crash against the coast as Typhoon Bavi passes off northeastern Taiwan.
Updated on Jul 11, 2026 08:50 pm IST

State announces 13,000-cr flood-control plan for Mumbai

Mumbai, India - June 09, 2021: People wade through a waterlogged road at King's Circle, in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, June 09, 2021. (Photo by Satish Bate/Hindustan Times) (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)
Published on Jul 09, 2026 08:39 am IST

Compound wall collapse floods Chikhali housing society

Compound wall collapse floods Chikhali housing society
Published on Jul 08, 2026 09:07 am IST

Chakan flooding disrupts highway, industries

Chakan flooding disrupts highway, industries
Updated on Jul 07, 2026 09:16 am IST

48 hours without power, 5-ft floods bring Vasai-Virar to a halt

48 hours without power, 5-ft floods bring Vasai-Virar to a halt
Updated on Jul 07, 2026 09:15 am IST

MSEDCL temporarily suspends power supply in flood-affected areas

MSEDCL on Monday temporarily suspended power supply to several parts of Pune district after heavy rainfall and flooding inundated electrical infrastructure. (HT)
Published on Jul 07, 2026 09:15 am IST

Four dead, 30 rescued, over 270 shifted to safety as heavy rain batters Pune district

A young man was swept away by strong floodwaters while attempting to push his motorcycle across a waterlogged road in Khed taluka on Sunday. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT PHOTO)
Published on Jul 07, 2026 09:13 am IST

Mumbai founder recalls spending sleepless monsoon nights in flooded chawl

Shubham Gune is the founder and CEO of advertising and marketing agency Hinglish.
Updated on Jul 06, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Ludhiana: Canal breach near Nasrali destroys paddy on 70 acres

The strong and unrestricted water flow has caused the canal embankment to collapse at the same location repeatedly. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 05, 2026 08:01 am IST

A wash-out on urban flood prevention

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The Bombay High Court’s direction to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Wednesday, to ensure open manholes don’t put lives at risk during the monsoon, is a fresh illustration of how unprepared India’s cities are in dealing with the most basic of things. (Praful Gangurde/HT Photo)
Published on Jul 03, 2026 09:39 am IST

Ashnoor Kaur clarifies her Mumbai house was flooded due to a pipe burst

Ashnoor Kaur shared several members of staff were busy cleaning the floor of her apartment.
Updated on Jul 02, 2026 04:08 pm IST

9 dead as heavy rain, landslides wreak havoc in several states

Heavy Traffic on Sion-Panvel Highway between Nerul and Sanpada due to rain in Navi Mumbai, India.
Updated on Jul 02, 2026 09:13 am IST

Heavy rain cripples Navi Mumbai, Thane as roads flood, traffic and rail services hit

Thane, India - July -01, 2026: Following heavy rainfall in Thane, a portion of the road adjacent to a drainage chamber near the Three Petrol Pump area has caved in, resulting in a large pothole ,in Thane ,in Mumbai, India, on, Wednesday, July -01, 2026. ( photo by Praful Gangurde / Hindustan Times ) (praful Gangurde)
Updated on Jul 02, 2026 09:36 am IST

Delhiwale: Before we talk of the rising inches

Delhiwale: Before we talk of the rising inches
Published on Jun 30, 2026 03:40 am IST

Chandigarh: Monsoon ahead, MC races to clean 40% pending road gullies

Road gullies remain clogged with garbage and weeds in several areas of the city as the civic body steps up preparations ahead of the monsoon. (Keshav Singh/HT)
Published on Jun 16, 2026 06:20 am IST

Goa govt intensifies river revival; Tar restoration to aid farming, curb floods

Goa govt intensifies river revival; Tar restoration to aid farming, curb floods
Updated on Jun 09, 2026 11:49 am IST

Showers leave several roads waterlogged across Ludhiana

Residents said water remained accumulated at several locations long after the rain had stopped, indicating shortcomings in the city’s drainage system. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
Published on May 31, 2026 03:54 am IST

Andheri subway could flood this year too

Andheri subway could flood this year too
Published on May 20, 2026 04:52 am IST

6 missing after truck falls into river in heavy rain in China; rescue ops begin

The earthquake destroyed 13 buildings in Guangxi, China.
Updated on May 18, 2026 02:55 pm IST

PWD maps 448 waterlogging hot spots ahead of monsoon

The department has appointed “responsible officers” and “reviewing officers” for each location across east, south and north zones of the city. (Hindustan Times)
Published on May 14, 2026 03:06 am IST

Canal wall repaired following breach that flooded Magarpatta Road

A breach in the Khadakwasla canal’s retaining wall around 2:30 am on Monday flooded the Magarpatta area. (HT)
Published on Mar 24, 2026 03:56 am IST

Search for Brazil flood survivors continues as death toll rises to 64

Search for Brazil flood survivors continues as death toll rises to 64
Published on Feb 28, 2026 12:07 am IST

Delhi: PWD plans drain fix for flood-prone area

The absence of a continuous and connected drain was flagged during internal assessments after waterlogging incidents reported over the past monsoon seasons. (PTI)
Updated on Feb 13, 2026 07:08 am IST

At least 9 dead after Cyclone Gezani sweeps Madagascar

Gezani was forecast to move across Madagascar from east to west on Wednesday, though the system had weakened to a tropical storm with wind speeds of around 110 kph (68 mph), according to the national weather service.
Published on Feb 11, 2026 04:06 pm IST

Mohali MC eyes revamp of Patiala Ki Rao

The proposal was taken up during the MC’s general house meeting held on Monday. (HT Photo)
Published on Feb 11, 2026 08:16 am IST

2,547 people died in disasters in Bihar in 2024-25, most due to drowning: Economic Survey

2,547 people died in disasters in Bihar in 2024-25, most due to drowning: Economic Survey
Published on Feb 04, 2026 01:30 pm IST

Ludhiana: Streets choked with sewage as drain overflows after rain in Dhoka Mohalla

A scooterist wade through the sewage water in Ludhiana’s Dhoka Mohalla on Saturday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
Published on Jan 25, 2026 04:20 am IST