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Heavy rain lashes north Kerala; many low-lying areas still flooded

Heavy rain lashes north Kerala; many low-lying areas still flooded
Updated on Aug 04, 2026 11:44 am IST

Four killed in landslides as heavy rain triggers floods across Kerala

Four killed in landslides as heavy rain triggers floods across Kerala
Published on Aug 01, 2026 01:57 pm IST

Odisha govt orders evacuation as over 1 lakh hit by floods

Odisha govt orders evacuation as over 1 lakh hit by floods
Published on Jul 29, 2026 12:11 am IST

Papon appeals for help for flood-hit Assam as death toll rises to 68

Papon has spoken about the devastating situation in Assam owing to the floods.
Updated on Jul 27, 2026 03:10 pm IST

Assam flood: 31 dead so far, 5.65 lakh affected, govt announces 4 lakh ex gratia

Assam flood: 31 dead so far, 5.65 lakh affected, govt announces 4 lakh ex gratia
Published on Jul 22, 2026 03:24 pm IST

Assam floods: Toll rises to 10, over 3.6L people affected across 16 districts

NDRF officials conduct a rescue operation in a flood-affected area in Assam. (X)
Updated on Jul 21, 2026 07:23 am IST

Why does Assam flood every year? It's not just the rain, expert says

A man moves with his livestock through a flooded area after a substantial rise in the Brahmaputra river water level, in Morigaon district, Assam.
Published on Jul 18, 2026 02:28 pm IST

Lake Travis water level update: How close to full is the reservoir?

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Updated on Jul 18, 2026 06:10 am IST

Lake Travis water level: Rainfall on Pedernales cause alert as floodgates open

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Updated on Jul 16, 2026 11:16 pm IST

Ghaggar nears danger mark in Patiala, villagers on the edge

Paddy fields flooded by an overflowing Ghaggar in Patiala district’s Ghanaur’s block. (HT)
Published on Jul 11, 2026 10:33 pm IST

Govt identifies 8 hotspots along Yamuna for monsoon flood monitoring

Locations, identified include Sonia Vihar, Yamuna Bazar, Jagatpur Bund, the ITO Barrage, the LF Bund near Shastri Nagar, Power House Bund and a vulnerable stretch near Sungarpur in Burari. (HT Archive)
Published on Jun 25, 2026 02:10 pm IST

San Antonio flood warning: Which areas are at risk? Check map, scary videos

San Antonio flash flood warning: A record rainfall of 2.24 inches has already been reported, and numerous road closures are in effect across Bexar County due to thunderstorms.
Published on Jun 15, 2026 05:55 pm IST

Guest Column| Punjab’s monsoon crisis: Time to break cycle of devastation

In 2023 and 2025 combined, 80 lives were lost to the floods. Over 3 lakh livestock—including cattle, buffaloes, and goats—perished, devastating rural families who rely on these animals for their daily livelihood and sustenance. (File photo)
Published on May 22, 2026 07:32 pm IST

New York City flash flood: Videos from Bushwick show Wilson Avenue under water

People lay out in the sun in front of the New York City skyline on May 20.
Updated on May 21, 2026 05:12 pm IST

Disasters affect over 32,000 people in Arunachal from January to May

Disasters affect over 32,000 people in Arunachal from January to May
Published on May 13, 2026 06:29 pm IST

Texas tornado wreaks havoc in Mineral Wells: more storms, flood risks expected

North Texas faces cleanup after a tornado near Mineral Wells caused significant damage and injuries.
Updated on Apr 29, 2026 06:34 pm IST

In Bengal hinterland, poll victory might hinge on ground visibility

A significant portion of rural Bengal’s population still votes on local political economy. PTI (Handout)
Published on Apr 23, 2026 07:32 am IST

Amid war, people die in Afghanistan and Pakistan due to rains and floods

Afghan mourners and relatives gather to offer funeral prayers for a victim killed by a Pakistani mortar shell in Asadabad in Afghanistan's Kunar province on March 30, 2026. (AFP)
Published on Mar 30, 2026 04:50 pm IST

1,010 crore released for flood relief, says Punjab FM

1,010 crore released for flood relief, says Punjab FM
Published on Mar 08, 2026 08:33 pm IST

Man swept away by river Loire as floods hit France

This aerial photo shows a flooded vineyard following heaving rains in Le Tourne on February 18, 2026. Charente-Maritime, Gironde, Lot-et-Garonne and Maine-et-Loire remain on red alert for flooding until at least February 19, 2026,
Published on Feb 19, 2026 02:07 am IST

Young Palestinian boy drowns in muddy water flooding his Gaza tent camp, UN says

Young Palestinian boy drowns in muddy water flooding his Gaza tent camp, UN says
Published on Jan 02, 2026 02:21 am IST

King County flash flood: Levee breaks near Tukwila, water moving towards I-405

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Updated on Dec 16, 2025 05:59 am IST

Asia flood death toll surpasses 1,500 as calls grow to fight deforestation

A bridge damaged by flash floods is seen in Bener Meriah district, Aceh province in Indonesia on December 4, 2025.
Published on Dec 05, 2025 09:28 am IST

Over 1,400 dead after massive floods hit Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto visited a disaster zone Monday, promising aid and support for rebuilding though he has yet to declare a national emergency or sought international assistance like his counterpart in flood-stricken Sri Lanka.
Published on Dec 03, 2025 02:29 pm IST

1,200+ dead: Cyclone-driven floods devastate Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand

The Indonesian city of Padang and surrounding areas on June 26, 2025 (L), and on November 29, 2025, after Cyclone Ditwah struck the island of Sumatra.
Updated on Dec 02, 2025 01:57 pm IST

Indonesia flood toll hits 631 as rescue ops continue, one million in shelters

Indonesia deployed military personnel to help survivors of the devastating floods.
Published on Dec 02, 2025 09:52 am IST

Indonesia, Thailand race to find missing as flooding toll rises to 480

A car stuck in the mud at a village affected by flash flooding, in Agam, West Sumatra, Indonesia, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Ade Yuandha)
Published on Nov 30, 2025 05:36 pm IST

Over 80 dead as Ditwah triggers massive flooding, landslides in Sri Lanka

Members of the Sri Lankan Army along with villagers help a person in a wheelchair to a safe location from flooded streets following heavy rainfall in Wellampitiya, Sri Lanka, November 28, 2025.
Published on Nov 28, 2025 10:00 pm IST

INS Vikrant to assist in Sri Lanka’s flood rescue efforts

Cyclonic Storm Ditwah has triggered floods in Sri Lanka, leaving thousands displaced.
Published on Nov 28, 2025 03:51 pm IST

Punjab: 377 crore disbursed for houses damaged in floods

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday disbursed compensation amounting to 377 crore to more than 30,000 families whose houses were damaged during the recent floods.
Published on Nov 27, 2025 04:46 am IST