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Maharashtra officials trace stranded tourists amid Nepal floods

Following severe floods in Nepal, Maharashtra authorities are locating tourists trapped in the disaster zones.

27 Aug 2026

Eight dead as flash floods hit Nanded, Maharashtra amid record rains

Heavy monsoon rains in Maharashtra have caused flash floods in Nanded, killing eight people, while Mumbai recorded a 300 mm downpour, Chief Minister Fadnavis said.

27 Aug 2026

Nepal Floods Prompt PM Balen Shah’s Unity Call, Bihar and UP Issue High Alerts

Heavy rains have triggered severe flooding across Nepal, prompting Prime Minister Balen Shah to urge national unity, while Indian states Bihar and Uttar Pradesh have placed their disaster response teams on high alert.

27 Aug 2026

Catastrophic Debris Flow Strikes Nepal and Tibet on August 26, 2026

On 26 August 2026 a massive debris flow hit mountainous regions of Nepal and Tibet, prompting emergency response teams to mobilise across the affected valleys.

27 Aug 2026

Severe Thunderstorms and Gale‑Force Winds Declared State Disaster in Meghalaya

The Meghalaya state government has officially declared a state disaster after intense thunderstorms and strong winds battered the region.

27 Aug 2026

Sudden Surge in Gandak River Triggers Flood Alert Across Bihar

A rapid rise in the Gandak River has raised the possibility of a three‑metre flood wave, prompting the SSB to alert all units along the India‑Nepal border.

26 Aug 2026

Monsoon death toll in Himachal Pradesh climbs to 101, 82 roads remain closed

The monsoon season in Himachal Pradesh has claimed 101 lives and left 82 roads unusable, officials say.

26 Aug 2026

Earthquake tremors felt across Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

Residents of Shimla reported feeling mild earthquake tremors early today, prompting local authorities to monitor the situation.

26 Aug 2026

Bihar on Flood Alert as Nepal‑origin Waters Threaten Six Gandak Districts

The state administration has warned of possible flash floods in six districts along the Gandak river after a potential glacial lake outburst in Tibet, and the Chief Secretary has issued emergency directives.

26 Aug 2026

The Great Khali joins Assam flood relief, pledges homes for affected families

International wrestling icon The Great Khali visited Assam to support flood‑relief operations, announcing a commitment to help rebuild homes for families displaced by the recent floods.

26 Aug 2026

Gandak River Level Rise Triggers Alert in Gopalganj, Bihar

The Gopalganj district administration has issued an alert over a possible rise in the Gandak River’s water level, citing a potential glacial lake outburst flood in Tibet, and officials have inspected vulnerable zones.

26 Aug 2026

Lightning strike kills one woman, injures two near Tarapur, Munger

Three women returning from a paddy‑sowing field in Tarapur, Madhura Bihyar, were hit by lightning; one died and two were injured, with one taken to Bhagalpur for advanced care.

26 Aug 2026