Environment

October 3, 2024 12:45 PM

Weakened but still strong Typhoon Krathon slams into Taiwan, two dead

A weakened Typhoon Krathon slammed into southwestern Taiwan on Thursday (October 3), hitting the island with a storm that has killed two people so far and forced it to shut down a second day with hundreds of flights grounded and financial markets closed. Krathon made landfall as a much weak...

October 2, 2024 11:10 AM

Embassy of India in Riyadh Leads Successful Swachchta Hi Seva Campaign

The Embassy of India in Riyadh has successfully concluded its participation in the nationwide Swachchta Hi Seva campaign, a cleanliness and sanitation initiative aligned with the broader Swachh Bharat Mission. The two-week campaign, running from September 17 to October 2, saw active involvement from...

September 30, 2024 1:18 PM

Bihar: Flood like situation in several parts of state

Several regions in Bihar are facing a severe flood situation following heavy rainfall and the subsequent discharge of water from the Kosi Barrage in Birpur. Incessant rains in the catchment areas of Nepal have caused rivers in bordering districts to reach or exceed danger levels, exacerbating the f...

September 30, 2024 11:07 AM

151 dead in Nepal floods, Bihar on red alert as heavy rains continue

Nepal has closed schools for three days following devastating floods and landslides caused by two days of heavy rainfall, which have resulted in the deaths of 151 people, with 56 still missing, officials reported on Sunday. The torrential rains brought daily life to a halt in many parts of the count...

September 30, 2024 10:31 AM

Hurricane Helene kills at least 90 in US; homes and memories washed away

The Southeastern U.S. began a huge cleanup and recovery effort on Sunday and the death toll climbed towards 100 after Hurricane Helene knocked out power for millions, destroyed roads and bridges and caused dramatic flooding from Florida to Virginia. The storm's winds, rain and storm surge killed at...