Authorities suspect the live wire fell onto the flooded sidewalk along with the tree, electrocuting pedestrians in the dark during heavy rain.
According to government reports, over 100 individuals are feared to be trapped under the rubble as multiple rescue agencies and the Army scramble to rescue as many survivors as possible.
COCHIN: Heavy downpour and strong winds have caused misery in Cochin, Thrissur and adjoining towns of central Kerala and thus affecting the normal life of citizens. Water logging in the main centers have affected transportation in the city. A major part of the Kochi city corporation has been inundated. Houses and roads in the busy […]
A persistent heatwave has engulfed northern India, with temperatures soaring to unprecedented levels across several states. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi are expected to experience heatwave to severe heatwave conditions until May 23. Meanwhile, Rajasthan will face similar conditions for the next three days, and Uttar Pradesh until May 21. The scorching temperatures have also been forecasted for Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh until May 23, Uttarakhand until May 22, Bihar, and West Bengal on May 20, Jharkhand until May 21, and Odisha until May 23.
IMD anticipates heavy to very heavy rainfall in multiple states, cautioning residents to stay safe and be prepared for potential flooding
Isolated heavy rainfall poses further challenges for rain-ravaged Himachal Pradesh, prompting authorities to issue warnings and cautionary measures
In a much-needed respite from the scorching heat, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted wet spells over northwest India from May 23 to May 25 due to the influence of an active Western Disturbance. According to IMD officials, pockets of Himachal Pradesh may experience hailstorms on May 23, while Bihar, West Bengal, and Sikkim […]