India battles monsoon mayhem: J&K death toll rises to 41; large tracts of land in north inundated

India battles monsoon mayhem: J&K death toll rises to 41; large tracts of land in north inundated

Large swathes of land in the northern Indian plains, especially in Punjab, were inundated by snow-fed rivers from the Himalayas and rivulets flowing in spate following incessant showers in their upstream, forcing train cancellations and school closures. The death toll in the rain-ravaged Jammu and Kashmir rose to 41 on Wednesday (August 27, 2025), with … Read more

Bengaluru rains: 33 flood-prone stretches inundated again, over 40 tree-fall incidents reported after May 13 downpour

Bengaluru rains: 33 flood-prone stretches inundated again, over 40 tree-fall incidents reported after May 13 downpour

Raj Bhavan Road in the central business district during pre-monsoon rain in Bengaluru on May 13, 2025. | Photo Credit: Murali Kumar K The spell of heavy rain and gusty winds that hit Bengaluru on May 13 evening and night once again exposed the chinks in the city’s civic infrastructure. Commuters had a tough time … Read more