Late Friday night, a powerful cloudburst struck Tharali in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, triggering flash floods that swept debris into homes, shops, vehicles, and government buildings—including the SDM’s residence and tehsil office . One person was confirmed dead, while two others remain missing—among them a 20-year-old woman buried under rubble in Sagwara and a man from the Chepdon market area . Rescue efforts are underway with SDRF, NDRF, local police, and army teams, though blocked roads and ongoing debris hamper operations. Schools in the affected blocks have been closed as IMD maintains an orange alert across Uttarakhand. (PC: The Hindu)

A devastating cloudburst struck Tharali tehsil in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, late Friday night, causing widespread destruction. Debris surged into homes, markets, and even the residence of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate. Visuals from Saturday morning revealed uprooted trees, damaged roads, and vehicles buried under mud. Uttarakhand Disaster Management Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman confirmed that two people are reported missing. District Magistrate and relief teams have rushed to the site to assess damage and coordinate rescue efforts. The incident underscores the vulnerability of Himalayan regions to extreme weather events, raising urgent concerns about infrastructure resilience and disaster preparedness in ecologically sensitive zones.

Kutch district in Gujarat was shaken by two back-to-back minor earthquakes on Thursday night. The first quake, of magnitude 3.4, struck at 10:12 pm near Bhachau. Just seven minutes later, at 10:19 pm, another tremor of 2.7 magnitude was recorded near Rapar. Officials confirmed no reports of casualties, injuries, or property damage. Residents felt brief alarm as the district lies in a high-risk seismic zone. Kutch often experiences mild tremors, but memories of the devastating 2001 earthquake keep locals alert. Disaster management teams continue to monitor the situation, assuring there is no immediate threat.

During the devastating cloudburst on August 14, 2025, local youth known as the Chishoti Bikers—who normally ferry pilgrims along the Machail Mata yatra route—switched from their regular service to rescuers, becoming the first responders. As torrents of water and debris swept through Chishoti village, these bikers sounded alarms and guided terrified pilgrims to safety. They then improvised rescue efforts using bike tools and household items to help dig out survivors until formal aid arrived. Their bravery was later acknowledged by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, who lauded their selfless, courageous service.

Mumbai is facing severe disruption as heavy rains submerge roads and halt transport. Over the past four days, the city received 800mm of rain, far above normal. Local trains are delayed, flights cancelled, and a monorail stopped mid-track, stranding 600 passengers. Waist-deep water has flooded several areas, forcing 350 people into temporary shelters. At least 21 people have died in rain-related accidents across Maharashtra this week. Authorities issued a red alert for Mumbai and nearby districts, warning of more heavy rain. Citizens and opposition leaders criticised poor planning and weak drainage systems amid growing population pressures. (PC: BBC)

Heavy monsoon inflows have prompted the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) to open the Bhakra Dam’s floodgates for the first time in two years, releasing around 45,000 cusecs of water into the Sutlej River as the reservoir neared capacity . Simultaneously, Pong Dam will discharge an additional 6,000 cusecs into the Beas River starting early Wednesday . Authorities have issued flood alerts and imposed 24×7 vigilance across Rupnagar, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, and Tarn Taran, urging residents to stay alert amid rising water levels.

Heavy rains and flash floods in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have killed 365 people. Buner district reported 225 deaths. Many areas, including Swabi, South Waziristan, Tank, Abbottabad, and Mansehra, remain cut off due to landslides and damaged roads. Hundreds of homes were destroyed, and several people are still missing. The Pakistani army and disaster teams are helping with rescue and relief operations. Over 25,000 people have been rescued so far. Medical camps and emergency aid are being set up. Authorities are working to restore damaged roads and provide essential supplies to affected families. (PC: NDTV)

Heavy rain lashed Mumbai for the fifth straight day, flooding streets and halting trains. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert, warning of very heavy rainfall. The Mithi River swelled close to danger level, triggering evacuations in low-lying areas. More than 700 passengers were rescued from two stranded Monorail trains. Local train services were badly affected but later restored. The University of Mumbai postponed all exams scheduled for August 20. Several flights were diverted, adding to travel chaos. Officials said rainfall intensity may reduce from Thursday, but many parts of Maharashtra continue to face flooding. (PC: HT)

Nearly 800 passengers were rescued after two Mumbai monorail trains broke down during heavy rain on Tuesday evening. The first train, carrying 582 people, stopped between Mysore Colony and Bhakti Park due to overcrowding and power failure. An hour later, another train with 200 passengers halted between Acharya Atre and Wadala stations. Rescue teams, including the fire brigade, evacuated passengers in batches over three hours. Many complained of suffocation as AC failed; 23 were treated on site, and two sent to hospital. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assured safe evacuation and ordered an inquiry into the incident. (PC: EMMANUAL YOGINI Via The Hindu)

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said an inquiry will be conducted into the Mumbai monorail incident that left 442 passengers stranded for hours amid heavy rain. He assured that all passengers were safely rescued and promised strict action after the probe. The incident occurred when an overcrowded train got stuck due to a power failure between Chembur and Bhakti Park. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai and nearby districts, warning of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. Authorities have urged residents to stay indoors unless necessary. (PC: PTI)