Uttarakhand: 3 dead, 17 missing in Rudraprayag landslide

Uttarakhand: 3 dead, 17 missing in Rudraprayag landslide

Devastating torrential rains triggered a destructive landslide at a revered Hindu temple’s base camp in the Rudraprayag of Uttarakhand, resulting in the tragic loss of three lives, officials reported on Saturday. The District Administration, Rudraprayag, has received information stating that 3 people have been killed and 17 people are missing in the landslide that occurred … Read more

Extreme Weather Events J&K: Landslide claims 8 lives in Kathua

Extreme Weather Events J&K: Landslide claims 8 life in Kathua

Heavy rainfall in Jammu parts, Katra records over 413 MM of rainfall, risk of flashfloods & landslides increased due to heavy rain: Weather Dept Amid inclement weather conditions in Jammu and Kashmir with heavy downpours in Jammu areas, Extreme Weather Events (EWE) have caused the death to eight people in Kathua in Jammu province on … Read more

Despite El Niño concerns, India set to experience normal July rainfall

Indian government doesn’t maintain data for urban flooding

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that El Niño may occur in the Pacific Ocean in July. El Niño causes warmer temperatures and can cause changes in rainfall patterns. Despite this, IMD believes that India will receive normal rains in July. El Niño concerns The Ocean Niño index, which measures sea surface temperature anomalies, … Read more

Climate change, and urban sprawl cause more landslides

Climate change, and urban sprawl cause more landslides

Landslides are becoming more frequent and deadly in recent years, with 2022 recording one of the highest numbers of fatalities. This phenomenon is caused by the two major factors of climate change and urban sprawl. Landslide occurrences have increased tenfold in the past five decades, and the combined impact of climate change and urbanization will … Read more

J&K Sinking: 13 houses crack in Ramban, landslide in Rezin

J&K Sinking: 13 houses crack in Ramban, landslide in Rezin

A 200-meter stretch of road was damaged in a “land erosion” incident in the Gool area in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district, leaving 13 families homeless, authorities said on Sunday. 13 houses crack in Ramban Affected families were moved to safer locations and received immediate help, while the main road passing near the village was … Read more

Char Dham All Weather Road: आ सकता है संकट, चट्टानों में दिख रही हैं दरारें

char dham all weather road in danger

केंद्र सरकार ने 2016 में ऋिषिकेश से केदरनाथ, बरदीनाथ, यमनोत्री और गंगोत्री तक की हिंदू तीर्थयात्रियों की यात्रा सुगम बनाने के लिए हिमालयन रीजन में 889 किलोमीटर की करीब 10 मीटर चौड़ी 2 लेन रोड बनाने की योजना बनाई थी। जो अब यात्रियों के लिए खुल चुकी है। इस रोड (Char Dham all weather Road) … Read more

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