The IndiGo flight from Dibrugarh to Guwahati carrying Assam Chief Minister, which was diverted to Agartala on Sunday after bad weather prevented it from landing in Guwahati, finally departed from Agartala's Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport after the weather became favourable for flying.
Of the 298 deaths, 152 were rain-related, caused by landslides, flash floods, house collapses, and other weather-triggered incidents. At the same time, 146 fatalities were in road accidents, many linked to slippery conditions and damaged roads.
New Delhi [India], August 22: The maritime business involves significant risk to the cargo and vessel, given the unpredictability of the waters. Hence, most marine businesses opt for marine cargo insurance to minimise losses.
Citizens of Karachi have expressed outrage at the authorities for hiding behind the excuse of "unprecedented weather" and failing to take adequate measures to cope with the current monsoon conditions.
The IMD has not issued any severe weather warning but has advised residents to remain alert, particularly in areas expecting thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds at speeds of 30-40 kmph.
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 19: ThermaEdge by Thermaissance, Bharat's innovator in advanced military textiles and extreme cold weather gear, announced that its Cold-Weather Balaclava and Two-layer Smart Blanket-- part of its specialised cold-weather range -- have cleared Ind
The order, issued by Deputy Commissioner and DDMA Chairperson Torul S. Raveesh under Sections 30 and 34(m) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, said that the closure aims to ensure the safety of students and staff amid worsening weather conditions.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday issued a warning about the severe weather conditions in the state, particularly in Mumbai, due to heavy rainfall.
IMD Scientist Surinder Paul said that rainfall activity is expected to continue in Haryana for the next 2-3 days, although the intensity will remain moderate.
Pakistan's Prime Minister's Coordinator for Information on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Affairs, Ikhtiar Wali Khan, has expressed grave concern that as many as 1,000 people may have died in the recent flash floods in KP.