The NDMA's data show that most deaths occurred due to flash floods, which have been the most hazardous part of this year's monsoon season. Other causes included building collapses and various weather-related accidents.
Heavy monsoon rains in Punjab killed six and injured dozens, with roof collapses and lightning strikes reported. Several districts were submerged, and more rain is expected until July 17. Authorities have issued alerts and warned of rising water levels in rivers, Dawn reported.
He strongly criticized the government, stating that over the past year, more than a thousand food poisoning cases have been reported, affecting thousands of students and leading to the tragic deaths of over 100 students -- all due to the criminal negligence of the state government, it added.
The rains in Himachal Pradesh have claimed a total of 105 lives from June 20 to July 14, 2025. This comes along with 44 deaths owing to road accidents, according to the SDMA. "A total of 61 deaths have occurred due to natural causes such as landslides, flash floods, and lightning, while 44 p
Himachal Pradesh government has announced a relief of Rs 7 lakh per household for those whose homes were completely destroyed in the monsoon calamity, which has claimed 105 lives in the state.
Following a protest by TVK party on Sunday demanding justice for Ajith Kumar, who allegedly died in police custody, DMK leader TKS Elangovan said that the case has already been handed over to the CBI and those involved have been arrested.
The CM inquired with officials about the cause of the accident. Officials informed him that the victims were travelling from Rajampet to Railway Koduru when the incident took place at night. Additionally, they also reported that proper medical treatment is being provided to the injured.
The monsoon has left a trail of devastation across Himachal Pradesh, claiming 98 lives and causing property damage worth Rs 770.96 crore, according to the latest data released by the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
A recent report by the United Nations' World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has revealed that sand and dust storms, intensified by climate change, are causing serious health and environmental issues, affecting over 330 million people across 150 countries, Al Jazeera reported.
The deceased have been identified as Deep Chandra (33), a native of Prayagraj, and Bijil Prasad (33), from Kerala. Both were experienced operators engaged in regular inspection duties when the incident occurred.
Out of these, 56 deaths have occurred due to rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, lightning, electrocution, snakebites, drowning, and other natural causes. The remaining 39 fatalities have been attributed to road accidents, which have surged due to slippery c