A storm hit the United Arab Emirates and Oman this week bringing record rainfall that flooded highways, inundated houses, grid-locked traffic and trapped people in their homes. At least 20 people were reported to have died in the deluge in Oman while another person was said to have died in floods in the UAE that closed government offices and schools for days. The storm had initially hit Oman on April 14 before it pounded the UAE on April 16, knocking out power and causing huge disruptions to flights as runways were turned into rivers. In the UAE, a record 254 millimetres (10 inches) of rainfall was recorded in Al Ain, a city bordering Oman. It was the largest ever in 24 hours since records started in 1949.
18 April,2024 03:38 PM IST
A torrential storm struck the UAE, unleashing heavy rains that wreaked havoc in Dubai and triggered floods across the region. UAE witnessed the heaviest rainfall since 1949. It claimed one life and inflicted widespread damage, with homes submerged, roads blocked, and vehicles stranded in the floodwaters. Flights were delayed and diverted, leaving passengers stranded amidst the chaos. Authorities issued urgent advisories, urging residents to stay indoors for safety as the storm disrupted normal life across the UAE.
18 April,2024 10:34 AM IST
A deadly cyclone wreaked havoc in parts of WB’s Jalpaiguri as rain and hailstorms hit area causing major damage to life and property. As many as five people have lost their lives over 100 got injured as weather’s wrath on March 31. JGMCH Medical Superintendent said that as many as 49 are admitted and over 170 patients reported in emergency department. Taking to ‘X’, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee assured supporting affected families and compensation to them. She visited Jalpaiguri to take stock of the situation and also met the victims at the hospital. WB Governor CV Ananda Bose also set up an emergency cell at Raj Bhavan to deal with storm in Jalpaiguri
01 April,2024 11:17 AM IST
Panic buying of fuel in Mumbai and other cities across India is being witnessed amid fear of supply shortage. A few petrol pumps in Mumbai are even running dry as a result. This is a consequence of truck and bus drivers protest against the new hit and run law that punishes negligent driving. This new law provides up to 10 years of punishment for fleeing an accident spot without reporting the incident. But the truck drivers say this law is one-sided and harsh on them. The strike going forward is likely to impact the supplies of essential fruits and vegetables and hit the common man.
10 January,2024 12:17 PM IST
Israel vowed to destroy Hamas in retaliation for the militants' cross-border assault on Oct 7. For days now, the Israeli army has advanced into Gaza in order to ‘dismantle’ Hamas and its capabilities. In its ‘targeted’ operation against Hamas, IDF confirmed that it raided Gaza’s biggest hospital, Al-Shifa. Troops found weapons and Hamas assets inside Shifa Hospital, which indicated the presence of the terror group reported Times of Israel. Meanwhile, responding to Israeli military's action at Al-Shifa hospital Hamas said it is “not an achievement”. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Nov 14 said Israeli forces were in control of the centre of Gaza City. With no sign of a ceasefire on the horizon, more than 11,000 people have been killed in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
16 November,2023 12:45 PM IST
Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, the string of anti-Jewish protests by pro-Palestinians held across the world gained a major flash point on October 29. Scores of Pro-Palestinians carried Palestinian flag and chanted religious slogans at Dagestan Airport in Russia. The ‘angry’ crowd invaded the airport facility hunting for Jewish passengers, demonstrating against war in Gaza. Hundreds of protesters were seen entering the air terminal and then storming various rooms inside. The mob also scuffled with airport police and they reportedly blocked the runway and tried to overturn a police vehicle. Soon after the incident, Israel urged Russian authorities to protect Israelis and Jews in their jurisdictions. However, Russian Aviation Authority Rosaviatsia said that all "unauthorised citizens" had been removed from Makhachkala Airport. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy launched an attack on Russia over the incident.
30 October,2023 04:36 PM IST
Parts of Delhi-NCR woke up to heavy rain on July 26, bringing respite from hot and humid conditions. Due to the downpour, parts of Delhi-NCR experienced waterlogging. Meanwhile, several areas of Noida witnessed severe waterlogging. Hundreds of vehicles were stranded in Noida’s Echotech area due to a rise in the water level of the Hindon River on July 25. The vehicles were seen almost submerged in the water making it ‘Water Parking’. Several houses were also submerged in the low-lying areas on July 23. Light to moderate rains were witnessed in parts of the NCR, including Noida, in the early hours of July 25. Amidst heavy rainfall in parts of the country, the IMD has issued alerts for Maharashtra, Haryana, Chandigarh, UP, Rajasthan, HP, and Uttarakhand.
26 July,2023 03:55 PM IST | Mumbai
Cyclone Biparjoy has caused massive destruction to the farmers in Gujarat. The torrential rain and gusty winds have led to the felling of mangoes and mango trees. In Gujarat’s Gadhasisa, the farmers in the village witnessed severe losses in mango and kharek cultivation as the strong winds from Cyclone Biparjoy up-rooted several mango and kharek trees. On June 15th, the cyclonic storm made landfall in Gujarat’s coastal areas causing large-scale devastations.
18 June,2023 01:13 PM IST
Cyclone Biparjoy left a trail of destruction across Gujarat on June 15 disrupting normal life. After the cyclonic storm made landfall in Gujarat’s coastal areas, large-scale devastations were witnessed. The high-velocity winds uprooted trees and damaged several vehicles and houses. Electricity has been snapped in several cities of the state. The damage may have a long-lasting impact on the communities. Normal life will remain disrupted in the coastal region of Gujarat for the upcoming days.
16 June,2023 12:36 PM IST
Cyclone Biparjoy has rapidly intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm and is traversing the Arabian Sea at present. However, there is a possibility of the intensity of Cyclone Biparjoy decreasing once it crosses the coast, informed IMD Ahmedabad Head Manorama Mohanty. Meanwhile, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel chaired a review meeting with officials in Gandhinagar city of Gujarat on June 14 over the preparedness for Cyclone Biparjoy.
14 June,2023 04:36 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
