monsoon rainfall
Climate Change Transforms India's Monsoon: 45% of Country Faces Extreme Rainfall in 2025
Oct 17, 2025 10:09 pm CST
The 2025 Southwest Monsoon has dramatically reshaped India's climate landscape, with 45% of the country experiencing extreme rainfall resulting in over 1,500 deaths. Climate experts attribute this intensification to global warming rather than traditional El Niño or La Niña patterns, with rising sea temperatures, shifting Western Disturbances, and accelerated Himalayan glacial melt creating a perfect storm of environmental challenges that demand urgent adaptation strategies.
18 Dead, 3 Rescued After Massive Landslide Buries Bus in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur
Oct 08, 2025 01:54 am CST
A devastating landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur district has claimed at least 18 lives after burying a private bus carrying 30-35 passengers. Prime Minister Modi announced compensation for victims' families as rescue operations continue with NDRF teams working at the site near Bhallu Bridge. Three children were rescued and authorities are working urgently to clear debris following days of heavy rainfall in the region.
Severe Flooding in Hyderabad: 55 Evacuated as Reservoirs Release Water Into Musi River
Sep 27, 2025 12:46 pm CST
Hyderabad faces major flooding as authorities evacuate 55 residents from flood-prone areas after Himayatsagar and Osmansagar reservoirs release 25,000 cusecs of water into the Musi River. The city's IT corridors are severely waterlogged, causing traffic gridlock, while historic neighborhoods struggle with inadequate drainage systems. Emergency response teams remain on high alert as more heavy rainfall is forecast.
Drying Of The Ganga In Recent Decades 'Unprecedented' In Past Millennium: Study
Sep 25, 2025 12:52 am CST
Drying of the Ganga river basin seen in recent decades could be severe and unprecedented, threatening water and food security for millions, an analysis of trends spanning 1,300 years suggests.