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Central, Uttarakhand agencies carry out rescue operations in Dharali amid bad weather

Central, Uttarakhand agencies carry out rescue operations in Dharali amid bad weather
india news
Published on Aug 13, 2025 08:21 PM IST

Eyewitnesses who saw disaster happening in Dharali in shock

Eyewitnesses who saw disaster happening in Dharali in shock
india news
Published on Aug 07, 2025 04:17 PM IST

Kedarnath to Uttarkashi: Seven deadly disasters that shook the Indian Himalayas

A view of the flash flood that struck Dharali village in the Kheer Gad area near Harsil following a cloudburst, in Uttarkashi on Tuesday.
india news
Published on Aug 06, 2025 01:51 PM IST

At least 3 dead as flash floods sweep Afghanistan's Khost and Paktia

Apart from loss of lives, the floods have had a devastating impact on the economy of the affected communities.
world news
Published on Jul 24, 2025 07:00 AM IST

Mandi: Search, rescue operations withdrawn in phased manner

Mandi: Search, rescue operations withdrawn in phased manner
india news
Published on Jul 17, 2025 02:05 PM IST

‘New Baba Vanga’ predicts disaster on this date. It's sooner than you think

Japan's 'new Baba Vanga' predicts major disaster on this date
us
Published on Jun 17, 2025 01:08 AM IST

Teen Titanic victim's last letter to parents up for auction: Report

A view of the bow of the Titanic, in the Atlantic Ocean.
world news
Published on Mar 21, 2025 09:25 PM IST

Centre approves ₹1,554.99 crore aid for 5 states hit by natural disasters

Five states hit by floods, flash floods, landslides, and cyclonic storms in 2024 will receive an additional ₹1554.99 crore in national aid under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF)
india news
Published on Feb 19, 2025 12:38 PM IST

20 years of tsunami: Asia commemorates 220,000 lives lost in disaster

On Thursday, heartfelt events were held around Asia in remembrance of the 220,000 people who perished 20 years ago when a tsunami destroyed coastal regions near the Indian Ocean.
world news
Published on Dec 26, 2024 08:18 AM IST

Massive earthquake of Magnitude 7.3 hits Vanuatu, deaths feared

Off the coast of Vanuatu, in the South Pacific Ocean, there was an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3.
world news
Published on Dec 17, 2024 11:29 AM IST

Some Wayanad landslides-hit areas may be out of bounds forever; survivors pin hope on govt help

Some Wayanad landslides-hit areas may be out of bounds forever; survivors pin hope on govt help
india news
Published on Aug 31, 2024 12:46 PM IST

Investors profited hugely from catastrophe bonds raising eyebrows: Find out more

A man walks in a flooded street as Hurricane Beryl hits the southern coast of the island, in Kingston, Jamaica, July 3, 2024. (Marco Bello/Reuters)
business
Published on Aug 19, 2024 07:13 PM IST

Landslide devastation in Kerala highlights need for sustainable development

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NDRF personnel conduct search and rescue operation following the devastating landslide in Wayanad, Kerala. (Photo from X)
environment
Published on Aug 18, 2024 09:00 AM IST

Wayanad landslides: Both LDF, UDF ask MLAs, MPs to donate in CM relief fund

Volunteers carry boxes of rations to a relief camp, after landslides hit several villages in Wayanad district, in Meppadi, in the southern state of Kerala (REUTERS)
india news
Updated on Aug 08, 2024 01:22 AM IST

Learning lessons from unhealed scars as Mandi readies for another bout with monsoon

Rain triggered landslides had left nearly 3,000 houses fully or partially damaged in Mandi district last year. (Birbal Sharma/HT)
chandigarh news
Updated on Jun 27, 2024 09:50 AM IST

Four killed, 120 injured after 4.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Iran

At least four people were killed and 120 injured Tuesday in a 4.9 magnitude earthquake that hit Iran's northeastern city of Kashmar (Representative file image)
world news
Published on Jun 18, 2024 11:44 PM IST

Himachal to earmark areas for NDRF units as part of monsoon prep

Floods triggered monsoon rains had ravaged Himachal last year. (HT FIle)
chandigarh news
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 05:00 AM IST

Meghalaya landslide: Four bodies recovered

Officials said the teams had to carry out the rescue operations with only small tools and implements as no heavy machinery could be brought since the village is not connected by road. (Representative Image)
others
Updated on Jun 01, 2024 05:41 PM IST

2023 monsoon havoc fresh on Mandi voters’ minds

Polling team members setting up a booth for voting in Mandi on Friday. (Birbal Sharma/HT)
chandigarh news
Updated on May 31, 2024 11:31 PM IST

Cyclone Remal: Bangladesh evacuates 800,000; sends them to concrete shelters

A man salvages a cart and other material as water flows on to the Kuakata beach on the coast of Bay of Bengal caused by the advancing Cyclone Remal in Barisal, Bangladesh,
world news
Published on May 26, 2024 06:16 PM IST

Mumbai looks like ‘Hollywood movie shot in Mexico’: Netizens on rain, dust storm

Mumbai: A NOWCAST issued at 4 pm forecasted gusty winds reaching speeds of 50-60 km/hr, thunderstorms, lightning, and moderate to intense rainfall. Isolated areas were expected to experience hail.
trending
Published on May 13, 2024 08:32 PM IST

Indonesia's Ibu volcano erupts, spews ash clouds as high as 5 km

This handout photo taken and released by the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) on May 13, 2024 shows Mount Ibu spewing thick smoke in Indonesia's North Maluku Province.
world news
Published on May 13, 2024 03:39 PM IST

International Chernobyl Remembrance Day 2024: Date, history, significance

Every year, International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day is observed on April 26.
art culture
Published on Apr 25, 2024 02:35 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee, governor CV Ananda Bose take stock of storm-hit areas in Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee meets a cyclone-affected person at the Jalpaiguri Super Specialty Hospital, on Sunday.
kolkata news
Published on Apr 01, 2024 07:05 PM IST

India's NDMA official appointed as UN secy-general's special representative

Kamal Kishore
india news
Published on Mar 28, 2024 09:19 AM IST

Turkey mourns tens of thousands dead, surrounded by the ruins of last year's earthquake

HT Image
world news
Published on Feb 06, 2024 05:45 PM IST

China landslide: Death toll rises to 39, five people still missing

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, rescuers carry out operations in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong in southwestern China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. Chinese state media say the death toll from a landslide in the remote, mountainous part of southwestern China has risen while more remain missing.
world news
Published on Jan 25, 2024 12:04 PM IST

Cyclone Michaung points to a looming urban crisis

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Cyclone Michaung hit Chennai. (PTI)
opinion
Published on Dec 11, 2023 10:00 PM IST

Happy ending and a call for caution

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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Union Minister of State VK Singh with rescue officials after the successful evacuation of 41 workers from the collapsed Silkyara Tunnel.
editorials
Published on Nov 30, 2023 05:19 AM IST

ODI Cricket World Cup 2023: The very best of HT's coverage

Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 - Final - India v Australia - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India - November 19, 2023 India's Rohit Sharma walks past the ICC Cricket World Cup trophy during the medal ceremony REUTERS/Amit Dave
cricket
Updated on Nov 21, 2023 09:57 AM IST
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