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KOLKATA: At least eight people died in Kolkata on Tuesday as a seven-km column of cloud dumped 252mm of rain on the city in seven hours overnight. The deaths, all from electrocution and spread across the city, occurred as citizens unknowingly stepped on or touched live wires on flooded streets. The rain started around 11.30pm…
NEW DELHI: At least three people died in Kolkata on Tuesday morning due to electrocution as heavy overnight rains left streets waterlogged and disrupted traffic. Two fatalities were reported from Beniapukur and Khidderpore, while another occurred in Netaji Nagar, underscoring the risks posed by submerged electric wires amid the flooding.Airlines also issued travel advisories following…
Potholes not created, develop due to natural causes, says DKS BENGALURU: Responding to mounting criticism over Bengaluru’s pothole-ridden roads, Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday said the issue stems from natural causes like heavy rains, not deliberate negligence. Shivakumar, who also holds the Bengaluru Development portfolio, told reporters near his Sadashivanagar residence, “We…
NEW DELHI: Himachal Pradesh faced more rain-related damage on Friday after fresh landslides were reported across the state, already battered by heavy rains this monsoon. In Shimla, a landslide near St Edwards School in the Himland area forced the administration to shut the school for two days. The slide also blocked the city’s Circular Road,…
Padikkal’s 150 played a huge role in helping India A draw the game against Australia A (Image via X/Screengrab) The opening four-day unofficial Test between India A and Australia A ended in a draw at the Ekana Cricket Stadium after rain forced the final day’s play to be abandoned.Resuming on 403/4 on Day 4, India…
Eyewitnesses said four to five armed men scaled the iron gate and unleashed the volley of bullets at the building. GURGAON: In yet another alarming incident of lawlessness in Gurgaon, unidentified assailants opened fire at the office of MNR Buildmark in Sector 45 late Thursday night.The attack, which took place around 9.30pm barely a few…
Panaji: The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Panaji, has extended the yellow coded alert by two more days till Thursday, as the quantum of rainfall came down significantly on Wednesday.A daily average rainfall of just 2.2mm was recorded for the state on Wednesday, as compared to 9.9mm, 7.8mm and 25.6mm recorded on Sep 14, 15 and…
DEHRADUN/MUSSOORIE: In one of the worst natural disasters to hit Doon valley in recent times, at least 13 people died in rain-related incidents and 16 others were missing as torrential downpour across Dehradun district on Monday night and early Tuesday washed away bridges and markets, and damaged key roads. As another spell of heavy rains…
PUNE: The Pune airport was a picture of total chaos and confusion due to multiple flight delays and diversions since the late night hours of Sunday due to continuous rains which affected visibility. A total of 14 flights belonging to different airlines were diverted while several delayed between 12am till 8am causing chaos at the…
Dubai is all set to host the most anticipated match of the Asia Cup 2025 as India face Pakistan on Sunday, 14 September. Both teams arrive in strong form after dominant wins in their opening fixtures, and this game could decide who tops Group A. The weather, as always in Dubai, will play its part….
