China: Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 hits Xinjiang
An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 struck China’s Xinjiang on Thursday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. In a post on X, the National Center for Seismology said that the…
Fire breaks out in grassy area of Indore Airport; no effect on flight operations
A fire broke out in the dry grass in the non-operational area of Indore Airport in Madhya Pradesh on late Wednesday evening. No casualties were reported, and flight operations continued…
Afghanistan: Taliban claims capture of 19 Pakistani outposts, 55 soldiers killed along Durand Line
The Taliban-led Afghan government on Thursday (local time) said that its forces had seized 19 Pakistani military outposts and killed 55 Pakistani soldiers during a major border operation, calling it…
Air India operations affected as blizzard hits New York
Air India on Monday issued an advisory stating that the airport operations at New York and Newark are affected by the blizzard. The airline further said that its teams will…
River breaches banks, floods close highways in Canterbury
Heavy rain has caused a major river to burst its banks in Canterbury, forcing road closures and disrupting travel across the region. Authorities say persistent downpours over the past 24…
Alert: Power cuts and flooding as storm hammers lower North Island. Avoid non-essential travel.
More than 30,000 properties have lost power as wild winds bring trees and power lines down across much of the lower North Island.
Earthquakes of magnitude 3.2 strike Myanmar
A couple of earthquakes of magnitude 3.2 occurred in Myanmar on Sunday, according to a statement from the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The first earthquake hit Myanmar at a…
Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 strikes Pakistan
An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 struck Pakistan late Friday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 25km, making it…
Earthquake of magnitude 4.4 strikes Indonesia
An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 struck Indonesia, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 115km. In a post on X,…
Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 rattles Chile
An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 rattled Chile at a depth of 58km, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 58km.…
Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 strikes Afghanistan
An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 struck Afghanistan on Wednesday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 35km. In a post…
Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 rattles Pacific Ocean
An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 rattled the Indian Ocean on Wednesday, as per a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 515km.…
Bodies of victims recovered from Mount Maunganui landslide
All recovery operations at Mount Maunganui have been completed and stood down, and Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) and Search and Rescue teams will leave the scene, police announced on Sunday.…
Area around Mt Maunganui slip to open when safe – mayor
The mayor of Tauranga says they’ll start opening up the area around Mount Maunganui when it’s safe to do so, as police finish their recovery efforts following the deadly landslide.…
IAF airlifts paralysed woman, after snowfall blocks Himachal roads
An Indian Air Force (IAF) Cheetah helicopter on Sunday carried out an emergency medical evacuation of an 85-year-old paralysed woman from the remote village of Dhanderwari in Himachal Pradesh to…
J-K: Fresh snowfall hits Bhaderwah; authorities issue advisory
Fresh snowfall in the Bhaderwah Valley on Sunday disrupted daily life after three days of sunshine, leading to a sharp drop in temperature and traffic disruptions. The sudden change in…
Arunachal Pradesh: IAF drops 12,000 litres of water to battle forest fires in Lohit Valley
The Indian Air Force (IAF) dropped at least 12,000 litres of water to combat forest fires in the Lohit Valley of Arunachal Pradesh, operating at nearly 9,500 feet in the…
Winter Storm to bring heavy snow and perilous cold to New York, New Jersey
While the bitter cold will be felt this weekend, it’s the heavy, widespread snowfall that is expected to dominate headlines across New York and New Jersey, CBS News reports. A…
Photos show how badly storms hit the North Island
Severe weather has forced evacuations, triggered rescues and caused widespread disruption across the upper North Island as heavy rain and strong winds battered communities overnight. Multiple areas remain in states…
Mount Maunganui landslip at base of Mauao damages caravans and vehicles
A landslip has struck a popular campsite at the base of Mauao (Mount Maunganui), triggering a major emergency response. An eyewitness at the scene said he heard people screaming and…
Car and driver missing in Warkworth after trying to cross river amid heavy rain
A man is missing after being swept away in his vehicle by floodwaters near Warkworth this morning. Senior Sergeant Carl Fowlie said police received reports of a man being washed…
Man, vehicle swept away in north Auckland as passenger escapes
A man is missing after being swept away in his vehicle by floodwaters near Warkworth this morning. Senior Sergeant Carl Fowlie said police received reports of a man being washed…
India sends 30 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Philippines after Super Typhoon
India on Monday dispatched humanitarian assistance to the Philippines in the wake of the recent Super Typhoon, reiterating its commitment to support partner countries in times of need. In a…
Delhi Environment Minister Sirsa conducts surprise inspections at petrol pumps; over 61,000 PUCCs issued in 24 hrs
The Delhi government has stepped up its fight against air pollution with the launch of the ‘No PUC, No Fuel’ campaign, issuing more than 61,000 Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC)…
Delhi’s air quality remains ‘very poor’ with AQI over 370 as thick smog blankets the capital
Large parts of the capital were blanketed by a dense layer of toxic smog, significantly reducing visibility and causing discomfort for residents. RK Puram was shrouded in thick smog, with…