monsoon rains
Coverage of monsoon rains in the Nexus archive.
- Evacuations as landslide threatens Indian village, construction firm blamed
A landslide triggered by heavy monsoon rains in the Indian hill town of Shimla has forced evacuations. A construction firm is blamed for the incident.
- Evacuations as landslide threatens Indian village, construction firm blamed
A landslide triggered by heavy monsoon rains struck the Indian hill town of Shimla, leading to evacuations. A construction firm is accused of contributing to the disaster.
- Kozhikode railway station in Kerala restores train services after clock tower collapse
Kozhikode railway station in Kerala has restored train services following the collapse of its clock tower. Debris clearance and demolition work are ongoing at the site, which experienced a structural failure during monsoon rains.
- Bangladesh relocates refugees after landslide kills at least 5 children
Landslides caused by monsoon rains in Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh killed at least 13 refugees, including five children, prompting authorities to relocate over 1,000 people from risky areas. Rescue operations followed a deadly collapse at an Islamic school in Cox’s Bazar, where survivors reported casualties and ongoing concerns about buried bodies.
- At least 5 children die in monsoon landslide at a Rohingya camp in Bangladesh
Monsoon rains triggered a landslide at a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh, killing at least five children. The disaster occurred in a refugee camp, highlighting risks associated with monsoon weather in the region.
- Monsoon rains are on the horizon, experts say. Will they arrive soon enough to dampen fire risk?
Monsoon rains are expected in July to potentially alleviate fire risks in Colorado, but a heatwave is forecasted before their arrival. Experts are monitoring the situation for signs of relief.
- Rescuers search for 5 missing people after a deadly landslide in India’s Kerala state
Rescuers in Kerala, India, are searching for five missing people after a landslide caused by heavy monsoon rains killed three workers and injured seven near a tunnel construction site. Kerala’s home minister claims the disaster was man-made due to unscientific earth dumping, while the construction company denies responsibility, citing the landslide’s origin above the work site.
- Rescuers search for 5 missing people after a deadly landslide in India’s Kerala state
Rescuers in Kerala, India, are searching for five missing people after a landslide triggered by heavy monsoon rains killed three workers and injured seven at a tunnel construction site. Officials claim the disaster was man-made due to improper earth disposal, while the construction company denied responsibility, citing the landslide's origin above the site. Investigations are ongoing, and experts link intensified monsoons to human-caused climate change.
- Landslides in Bangladesh kill at least 8 Rohingya refugees while monsoon rains batter India
Landslides in southeastern Bangladesh triggered by monsoon rains killed at least eight Rohingya refugees, including five children, while heavy rains in India caused 13 deaths and flooding. Rescuers recovered seven bodies, and an eighth was found by refugees after hills collapsed in Cox’s Bazar district. In India, monsoon rains led to flash floods, landslides, and road closures, with forecasts predicting continued heavy rainfall.
- Landslides in Bangladesh kill at least 8 Rohingya refugees
Landslides triggered by monsoon rains in southeastern Bangladesh have killed at least eight Rohingya refugees living in camps. Officials confirmed the fatalities but did not provide additional details.
- 5 children among 6 killed in Mumbai building collapse as torrential rain batters city
Five children were among six killed when a dilapidated building collapsed in Mumbai during heavy monsoon rains. The city faces flooding, school closures, and a red alert for continued heavy rain and strong winds, with officials warning of risks from falling trees and branches.
- 6 killed in Mumbai building collapse as monsoon rains batter India
Six people, including five children, were killed when a dilapidated residential building collapsed in Mumbai due to heavy monsoon rains. The incident occurred in the city's east, trapping residents under debris as flooding paralyzed parts of the financial capital.
- As monsoon rains falter, Wayanad farmers in Kerala fear poor harvest
Wayanad farmers in Kerala are concerned about a poor harvest due to a rainfall deficit. The district recorded 270.23 mm of rain in June, the lowest for the month in the past five years according to the Hume Centre for Ecology and Wildlife Biology.
- 2 killed, nine injured in rain-related incidents across Punjab
Two people were killed and nine injured in Punjab due to rain-related incidents, including collapsing walls, roofs, and a billboard. Rescue teams responded to the incidents, and the Pakistan Meteorological Department reported significant rainfall across the region, with Mandi Bahauddin recording the highest at 23mm. A fresh monsoon spell is expected to continue in July.
- Monsoon rains to continue in Kerala
Monsoon rains are expected to continue in Kerala, with an orange alert issued for two districts on June 30.
- India’s Key Monsoon Rains Set to Begin Days After Official Start
India's key monsoon rains are expected to begin days after the official start of the rainy season. The monsoon is crucial for replenishing groundwater reserves and supporting farming activities.
- Lead diver in Laos rescue mission says, "We have high hopes that they are still alive"
Rescuers in Laos are risking their lives to save seven artisanal gold miners trapped in a flooded tunnel for seven days due to monsoon rains. The lead diver expressed hope that the miners are still alive.