weather disaster
Cyclone Ditwah: 4 Deaths Reported as Heavy Rains Impact Tamil Nadu Coast and Agricultural Regions
Dec 02, 2025 09:38 pm CST
Cyclone Ditwah has claimed four lives in Tamil Nadu through electrical accidents and structural collapses. The disaster has damaged over 1,600 properties and caused extensive flooding of agricultural lands, with government compensation announced at Rs 20,000 per hectare. Relief efforts continue as the cyclone weakens to a depression moving toward the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coastline.
Cyclone Ditwah Death Toll Rises to 123 in Sri Lanka as Massive Evacuation Efforts Continue
Nov 29, 2025 03:00 pm CST
Cyclone Ditwah has caused devastating floods across Sri Lanka, resulting in 123 deaths and 130 missing persons. Nearly 44,000 people have been evacuated to welfare centers as the Kelani River bursts its banks. Relief operations are underway with military assistance while India provides emergency aid to the affected regions.
Devastating Impact: Typhoon Kalmaegi Kills 5 in Vietnam with Extreme Winds and Flooding
Nov 07, 2025 03:52 pm CST
Typhoon Kalmaegi has caused severe destruction across Vietnam with winds reaching 149 km/h, killing five people and damaging over 2,600 homes. The powerful storm, which previously claimed 188 lives in the Philippines, has triggered widespread flooding, shattered windows, and blown off roofs before weakening into a tropical storm as it moved toward Cambodia. Vietnamese authorities continue damage assessment as the region faces increasing climate-related weather disasters.
Typhoon Kalmaegi Death Toll Reaches 66 in Philippines with Unprecedented Flooding in Cebu Province
Nov 05, 2025 11:52 am CST
Typhoon Kalmaegi has claimed 66 lives in the Philippines, with Cebu province suffering 49 fatalities due to unprecedented flooding. Nearly 400,000 people were evacuated as floodwaters swept through urban areas, destroying homes and businesses. Relief efforts faced additional tragedy when a military helicopter crashed during operations. Scientists link the intensifying storms to climate change, with more severe weather expected before year's end.
6 Killed and Several Missing in Telangana as Cyclone Montha Triggers Devastating Floods
Oct 31, 2025 11:06 pm CST
At least six people have died in Telangana due to heavy rains caused by Cyclone Montha, with incidents including a couple washed away in Siddipet and others killed by falling trees and collapsing walls. Multiple districts experienced severe flooding and waterlogging, with several people still reported missing after being swept away by floodwaters.
Hurricane Melissa: Category 5 Storm Threatens Jamaica with Catastrophic Destruction and Record Rainfall
Oct 28, 2025 07:49 am CST
Hurricane Melissa, a catastrophic Category 5 storm with winds reaching 175 mph, approaches Jamaica with potentially record-breaking destruction. Despite evacuation orders, many residents remain as forecasters predict up to 40 inches of rainfall, devastating floods, and destructive storm surges. The slow-moving hurricane has already claimed four lives in neighboring islands and experts warn climate change is intensifying its impact.
Tragic Monsoon Fatality: Mother and Daughter Die in Tamil Nadu Wall Collapse Following Heavy Rainfall
Oct 22, 2025 07:58 pm CST
A mother and daughter became the first casualties of Tamil Nadu's northeast monsoon season when a neighboring wall collapsed onto their thatched home in Cuddalore district after intense rainfall measuring 174mm. Local officials including Agriculture Minister MRK Panneerselvam have responded to the incident as the IMD continues to monitor weather conditions across coastal regions.