Two young girls tragically lost their lives when a wall collapsed in the Pedan area of Jaglot town of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan due to heavy rain and an earthquake that jolted the region recently.
After heavy rainfall triggered landslides in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah expressed deep concern over the loss of lives and extensive damage to infrastructure, and urged the Centre to provide assistance and compensation.
Describing the incident of the landslide that killed three following the heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district as unfortunate, J&K Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Sunday stated that he would go to the place to assess the situation.
Heavy rainfall on Sunday triggered landslides in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, leading to the complete closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) and damage to several houses.
Heavy rains lashed several parts of the Bhalessa area in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, with fog engulfing the mountains and surrounding villages in the area.
The forecast includes heavy rain, thunderstorms, hailstorms, and gusty winds, prompting authorities to implement precautionary measures to safeguard lives and livestock.
Heavy rainfall in Skardu turned the dilapidated College Road into a river, disrupting life for residents, students, and traders. Locals blamed poor drainage infrastructure and urged immediate government action to prevent future flooding.
A severe windstorm accompanied by thundering hailstorms and heavy rainfall caused destruction across the Kalakote sub-district of Rajouri on Thursday evening, leaving dozens of families homeless and widespread property damage in its wake.
The sudden weather change, accompanied by gusty winds, resulted in a significant drop in temperature and a brief respite from the scorching conditions.
The Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre on Thursday predicted that the sky will remain partly cloudy for the city on April 19 and 20. Weather is expected to clear on April 21.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday assured citizens that the state government is prioritising their safety following reports of storms, heavy rainfall, hailstorms, and lightning across several districts.