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August 14, 2025 9:48 AM

Flash flood hits Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur, army launches rescue operation

Braving darkness, fast currents and unstable terrain, the Indian Army on Thursday said its swift response averted a potential tragedy when a sudden flash flood struck Hojis Lungpa Nala in Himachal Pradesh’s mountainous Kinnaur district. The incident happened at around 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Trigger...

August 13, 2025 1:17 PM

Low-pressure system over Bay of Bengal to bring heavy rain to Kolkata

The Met office has forecast heavy rainfall in Kolkata and adjoining areas from Wednesday, following the formation of a low-pressure area over the central Bay of Bengal. The system is drawing in moisture from the sea and is expected to intensify over the next 48 hours before moving towards the Benga...

August 11, 2025 3:22 PM

IMD forecast heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand, Telangana, Himachal and Northeast

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday forecast widespread heavy rainfall activity across several regions of the country over the next week, with extremely heavy showers expected at isolated places in Uttarakhand, parts of the Northeast, and Telangana. According to the IMD, isolated he...

August 7, 2025 11:06 AM

Hot South Korean summer drives surge in aircon sales, power demand

Sweltering summers in South Korea are driving surging demand for air conditioners and electricity, with the country's electronics heavyweights pushing home upgrades by touting power-saving technology. Samsung Electronics' domestic home AC sales grew by 50% in the first quarter of 2025 ended March c...