
Nepal issued a warning on Friday to move to higher ground after a dam upstream in Tibet was reported to have burst, two days after a glacial collapse caused deadly flooding.

"Information has been received that a water dam has burst again on the Tibetan side," police said in a statement. "All security personnel, rescue workers, and the general public deployed in rescue and relief operations are requested to remain alert and immediately move to a safe location/report the incident."


Nepal flood fury: Drones detected a new landslide | Alert issued

At least 30 people have been killed after a massive landfill collapse triggered by heavy rains engulfed homes and shelters in Guinea's capital, Conakry. The disaster struck in the early hours of the morning when a huge mound of waste gave way, burying residents as they slept. Rescue teams continue searching through debris for survivors and victims. The tragedy has renewed concerns about urban safety, waste management, and infrastructure in Guinea, where authorities had already warned about the dangers posed by the landfill.


Guinea landfill disaster: Heavy rains cause landslide at Guinea's dump

<p>Two people were feared dead, and several others were trapped after a landslide happened in Mumbai’s Kurla early Wednesday (Aug 12). According to civic officials, the incident happened at Gaushiya Chawl (row tenement) in Chirag Nagar at 3.48 am following heavy rainfall. Search and rescue operations are underway as various teams, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), fire brigade, police, ambulance service and civic ward staff have been deployed at the site.</p><p>According to a PTI report citing an official, two people were feared dead. Two others were wounded in the incident and were undergoing treatment at the civic-run Bhabha Hospital in Kurla. The injured were identified as Sohel Ansari (18), who suffered a head injury, and Mohamad Ansari, 14, who sustained a back injury.<br>In a statement, DCP Ganesh Shinde said, “Due to the rain, a landslide has occurred in the Ashoknagar area under the jurisdiction of the Ghatkopar police. Two bodies have been recovered so far, and rescue operation is underway.”</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mathura-murder-wife-sedates-kills-husband-with-daughter-and-her-boyfriend-s-help-burns-body-in-forest-1786249397578"><strong>Mathura murder: Wife sedates, kills husband with daughter and her boyfriend’s help, burns body in forest</strong></a></p><p>He added, “Police personnel are deployed here, along with all the necessary teams for the rescue operation—including officials from the BMC, NDRF, and other agencies. It happened around 3 AM. Around 4–5 people are likely trapped.”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Maharashtra: DCP Ganesh Shinde says, &quot;Due to the rain, a landslide has occurred in the Ashoknagar area under the jurisdiction of the Ghatkopar police. Two bodies have been recovered so far, and rescue operation is underway. Police personnel are deployed here, along with… <a href="https://t.co/K5WzS9hNw5">https://t.co/K5WzS9hNw5</a> <a href="https://t.co/34bfQwz5VP">pic.twitter.com/34bfQwz5VP</a></p>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2087356815600427055?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 12, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde and Additional Municipal Commissioner (East Suburbs) Avinash Dhakane visited the Ghatkopar landslide site to assess the situation. Designated Officer Gajanan Jaitapkar said rescue operations are in progress and that the government is considering the next course of action, with residents of the affected areas likely to be shifted to safer locations.</p><p>“Notices have been served. Even before, notices were given to several houses before the monsoon. The rescue operation is underway. We are deciding the future course of action. People in the affected areas can be shifted to safer places.” Jaitapkar told reporters.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Two dead and several others were trapped after a rain-triggered landslide struck Mumbai’s Kurla early Wednesday. NDRF and emergency teams are conducting active search and rescue operations.

Two people were feared dead, and several others were trapped after a landslide happened in Mumbai’s Kurla early Wednesday (Aug 12). According to civic officials, the incident happened at Gaushiya Chawl (row tenement) in Chirag Nagar at 3.48 am following heavy rainfall. Search and rescue operations are underway as various teams, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), fire brigade, police, ambulance service and civic ward staff have been deployed at the site. According to a PTI report citing an official, two people were feared dead. Two others were wounded in the incident and were undergoing treatment at the civic-run Bhabha Hospital in Kurla. The injured were identified as Sohel Ansari (18), who suffered a head injury, and Mohamad Ansari, 14, who sustained a back injury. In a statement, DCP Ganesh Shinde said, “Due to the rain, a landslide has occurred in the Ashoknagar area under the jurisdiction of the Ghatkopar police. Two bodies have been recovered so far, and rescue operation is underway.” Also read | Mathura murder: Wife sedates, kills husband with daughter and her boyfriend’s help, burns body in forest He added, “Police personnel are deployed here, along with all the necessary teams for the rescue operation—including officials from the BMC, NDRF, and other agencies. It happened around 3 AM. Around 4–5 people are likely trapped.”

<p>Two dead and several others were trapped after a rain-triggered landslide struck Mumbai’s Kurla early Wednesday. NDRF and emergency teams are conducting active search and rescue operations.</p>

Two feared dead, several trapped after landslide in Mumbai’s Kurla; rescue operations underway

Heavy rains continue to batter northeastern India, with Sikkim witnessing a tunnel collapse while Assam reels under severe flooding. Rising water levels, landslides and damaged infrastructure have disrupted daily life, as rescue teams race to evacuate stranded residents and restore connectivity.

  India battles fresh waves of destruction caused by floods

An apparent landslide triggers a dangerous gas leak inside the Samardung tunnel during ongoing rescue operations following a major structural collapse in Sikkim.

Sikkim tunnel collapse: Landslide suspected to have triggered a gas leak in Samardung tunnel

At least eight people have died and several others have been injured following devastating landslides triggered by heavy, incessant monsoon rainfall in Nagaland. The most severe destruction occurred in the Mon district, particularly near Mon town and Tizit, where a residential area located below an Assam Rifles camp was struck by a massive landslide around 6:30 a.m. on Sunday.

Nagaland landslide: At least 8 people dead, 12 other injured after devastating landslide

Torrential overnight rains have triggered devastating flash floods and landslides across the border districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in at least eight deaths and leaving several others missing. The disaster has prompted a massive multi-agency rescue operation as authorities scramble to reach affected villages and evacuate residents from inundated low-lying areas.


J&K flash floods devastate Poonch, death toll rises 

Himachal Pradesh is on high alert as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts an intense spell of monsoon activity across the state from July 19 to July 23, 2026. Following a relatively subdued start to the monsoon, weather conditions are expected to deteriorate significantly, with a Red Alert issued for parts of the state on July 20 and 21.


Himachal rainfall: Red alert in Himachal as heavy rains trigger landslide risks

A massive landslide tore through Pengshui County on the edge of Chongqing on Friday morning, sending rocks and soil crashing down and burying more than 10 residential buildings. At least 8 people are confirmed dead, with 34 still missing, though 10 were pulled from the debris alive. Over 800 rescuers are on site, but officials warn the risk of another collapse remains high. President Xi Jinping has ordered a full investigation into what caused the disaster and demanded swift identification of other hazard zones.


China landslide: Chinese president Xi orders rescue, probe into Chongqing landslide 

Typhoon Bavi is leaving a trail of destruction across East Asia, bringing destructive winds, torrential rain, flooding and deadly landslides. The powerful storm has battered Japan's southern islands, forced the evacuation of more than 14,000 people in Taiwan, prompted China to issue an orange alert, and triggered deadly landslides in the Philippines, where at least 15 people have been killed.

Typhoon bavi wreaks havoc across east asia | Japan, Taiwan, China on alert | Typhoon bavi latest news

India’s monsoon has turned deadly. Floods and landslides have hit multiple states in 48 hours. Gujarat reports 16 dead with rescue operations still on. Maharashtra recorded 22 rain-related deaths, including a family of four electrocuted in Satara. Meanwhile IMD has issued a yellow alert for Delhi-NCR with more rain and thunderstorms forecast this week. Rivers are swelling, roads are cut off, and millions are bracing for more severe weather.


Monsoon mayhem: Floods & landslides kill dozens across India

<p>The Indian Meteorological Department have issued a red alert for Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat, alongside a regional red alert for parts of Kerala. The expected spell of heavy rain is due to a well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, which has intensified into a depression along with the highly active Southwest monsoon. Heavy rain has triggered a massive wave of landslides across India, from the Southwestern coastal state of Kerala, then in Maharashtra and Western Ghats and the North and North-Eastern part of the Himalayan belts of Jammu and Kashmir, and Arunachal.</p><h2>Landslides in Kerala</h2><p>A massive landslide was triggered near Meenakshi Bridge at Kalladi, close to the site of the ongoing Anakkompoyil-Meppadi tunnel connecting Malappuram and Wayanad districts. Tons of excavated mud swamped the tunnel, at least 3 workers have been killed, 7 remain missing, and 9 have been rescued. &nbsp;Kerala Minister of Agriculture T Siddique has called it a “man-made disaster” due to the unscientific stacking of excavated earth at the construction site.&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Footage shows a landslide slamming into a tunnel construction site near Meppady in Kerala, India, <a href="https://t.co/qGEwD9bOfz">pic.twitter.com/qGEwD9bOfz</a></p>&mdash; Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) <a href="https://x.com/DailyLoud/status/2074513500819370414?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A landslide at the Kalladi tunnel work site in <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Wayanad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Wayanad</a> blocked the road and injured 5 people. They have been taken to the hospital. No deaths have been reported. Work at the site had already been stopped because of heavy rain. The area received 265 mm of rain in the last 24… <a href="https://t.co/3LrpPhR0gM">pic.twitter.com/3LrpPhR0gM</a></p>&mdash; Ashish (@KP_Aashish) <a href="https://x.com/KP_Aashish/status/2074385424257352034?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Landslide in Maharashtra</h2><p>In Maharashtra, several landslides were witnessed. &nbsp;At least five houses were buried after a portion of a hill collapsed in Patan village of Maval tehsil. Another slide near a hotel in Khandala claimed the life of a security guard. The incident also disrupted traffic on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and the old Mumbai-Pune Highway. A major landslide near Tunnel 2 of the newly opened Mumbai-Pune Expressway's ‘missing link’ exposed surface defects on the state-of-the-art engineering marvel, explicitly marketed by the Maharashtra Government, for its ability to withstand severe weather. In Ratnagiri’s Khed tehsil, a landslide buried five houses and trapped residents inside, while a severe landslide at Parshuram Ghat partially blocked the Mumbai-Goa Highway.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uss-abraham-lincoln-arabian-sea-gulf-of-oman-iran-hormuz-1783441365444"><strong>USS Abraham Lincoln moves away from Gulf of Oman to Arabian Sea farther from Iran's missile range</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Maharashtra: A major landslide occurred on the Missing Link section of the Mumbai–Pune Expressway near the Khandala Exit. Consequently, the Mumbai-bound lane has been completely closed. <br><br>According to preliminary information, no casualties have been reported. Efforts are… <a href="https://t.co/pRUSGhHabx">pic.twitter.com/pRUSGhHabx</a></p>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2073952397957935140?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">So missing link is now flooded and apparently closed. <br>Probably part of the first rain testing plan mentioned by CM Devendra Fadnavis the other day when speaking about 2 potholes.<br>Literally the first major rain and we are exposed! <br><br>You would think they plan for Landslides, heavy… <a href="https://t.co/KEGPXfibn8">pic.twitter.com/KEGPXfibn8</a></p>&mdash; Abhishek Somwanshi (@abhisanket) <a href="https://x.com/abhisanket/status/2073940828356313574?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Landslides in North and Northeastern India</h2><p>Landslides and flash floods struck Jammu and Kashmir, damaging the Doda-Kishtwar highway and disrupting vehicular movement in the region. Large stones, mud and debris were carried along with the floodwaters into residential areas, reaching people's homes and causing further damage. The landslide added to the disruption in the tunnel area of the under-construction 540 MW Kwar Hydroelectric Power Project. In Arunachal Pradesh, heavy rain triggered a landslide along the Siji River in Lower Siang, and in Nagaland, a landslide blocked the NH2 link road between Nagaland and Manipur.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Heavy rainfall has triggered a major landslide near the 540 MW Kwar Power Project in Kishtwar, burying several vehicles under debris. Multiple vehicles have sustained extensive damage and remain trapped beneath the landslide material.<br>Debris clearance operations are currently… <a href="https://t.co/hGAFok2j0t">pic.twitter.com/hGAFok2j0t</a></p>&mdash; Kashmir Weather (@Kashmir_Weather) <a href="https://x.com/Kashmir_Weather/status/2073986965045989634?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The IMD has issued red alerts for several states as heavy monsoon rain triggers deadly landslides in Kerala, Maharashtra, Jammu & Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh.

The Indian Meteorological Department have issued a red alert for Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat, alongside a regional red alert for parts of Kerala. The expected spell of heavy rain is due to a well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, which has intensified into a depression along with the highly active Southwest monsoon. Heavy rain has triggered a massive wave of landslides across India, from the Southwestern coastal state of Kerala, then in Maharashtra and Western Ghats and the North and North-Eastern part of the Himalayan belts of Jammu and Kashmir, and Arunachal. Landslides in Kerala A massive landslide was triggered near Meenakshi Bridge at Kalladi, close to the site of the ongoing Anakkompoyil-Meppadi tunnel connecting Malappuram and Wayanad districts. Tons of excavated mud swamped the tunnel, at least 3 workers have been killed, 7 remain missing, and 9 have been rescued. Kerala Minister of Agriculture T Siddique has called it a “man-made disaster” due to the unscientific stacking of excavated earth at the construction site.

<p>The IMD has issued red alerts for several states as heavy monsoon rain triggers deadly landslides in Kerala, Maharashtra, Jammu &amp; Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh.</p>

IMD issues red alert as deadly landslides hit Kerala, Maharashtra, J&K and Arunachal

Tragedy has struck Kerala. A landslide hit near a tunnel project area in Wayanad, leaving 2 people dead and 7 others reportedly missing. Heavy rain and unstable terrain triggered the collapse, catching workers off guard. Right now, search and rescue teams are working non-stop to find those trapped under debris. It’s a heartbreaking scene for families waiting for answers, and for a state that knows the pain of landslides all too well.


Wayanad landslide: At least two dead, seven reportedly missing

Kerala landslide tragedy: 2 dead, 7 missing in Wayanad

In Peru, a dangerous landslide in the northern province of El Dorado has forced over 170 residents to evacuate. Homes and farmland are at risk as rain-soaked soil continues to shift, with authorities warning the unstable ground still threatens the entire community.

Peru Landslide: More Than 170 Residents Flee After Ground Shift 

A major landslide in Italy’s Molise region has disrupted key transport routes along the Adriatic coast. Authorities say the 4-kilometre slide, triggered by heavy rainfall, has forced evacuations and led to the closure of a highway and railway line.


Molise Landslide: Heavy Rain Triggers Large Landslide in Molise 

A massive landslide has struck the Jammu-Srinagar Highway, blocking traffic and disrupting travel in the region. Authorities and emergency teams are working to clear debris and ensure the safety of stranded commuters.


J&K Landslide: Massive Landslide Hits Jammu-Srinagar Highway

A massive garbage landslide at the Bantargebang Integrated Waste Treatment Facility in Bekasi, near Jakarta, killed at least seven people on March 8, 2026, following heavy rain. The collapse of the overcrowded landfill, which handles most of Jakarta's 14,000 tonnes of daily waste, buried trucks and food stalls. Search operations concluded after all victims were accounted for. 


Landslide at Indonesia's Largest Landfill Near Capital Jakarta

Severe flooding and mudslides have devastated Arequipa, Peru, burying vehicles and causing roads to collapse. Heavy rains have isolated communities, disrupted transportation, and damaged homes, prompting emergency crews to assist stranded residents. Authorities declared a state of emergency in affected districts, warning that continued rainfall could worsen the situation. The disaster highlights the region’s vulnerability to extreme weather and urgent need for recovery efforts.

Peru Floods: Mudslide Bury Vehicles as Road Collapse in Peru's Arequipa 

Scientists in New Zealand are warning that climate change is accelerating the risk of landslides, already the country’s deadliest natural hazard. After another deadly collapse killed eight people in January, experts say extreme weather is becoming more frequent, more intense, and far more dangerous. 


Landslides: New Zealand's National Hazard, Climate Change Accelerates Landslide Risk 

Homes in the Sicilian town of Niscemi have been left teetering on the edge of a cliff after a landslide that was triggered by a storm, Italy's civil protection chief said on Tuesday.

Sicily Landslide: Homes Teeter on Edge After Niscemi Plateau Collapse

A massive landslide in Indonesia has destroyed more than 50 homes, leaving communities in distress and prompting emergency response efforts. Local authorities and rescue teams are working tirelessly to search for survivors and provide relief to affected families. 


Indonesia Landslide: More Than 50 Homes Destroyed in Landslide

Extreme weather and climate-fuelled heavy rains have triggered deadly landslides in Indonesia’s West Java, killing at least 17 people. Homes have been buried as authorities race to carry out rescue operations amid worsening weather conditions.


Indonesia Landslide: Deadly Rains Trigger Landslide In Indonesia's West Java 

Several people are missing after a landslide came down on several structures at campground at the base of Mauao, Mount Maunganui. 


New Zealand Landslide: Multiple People Missing After Landslide 

Sri Lanka battles catastrophic destruction after a powerful cyclone killed hundreds and left thousands homeless. As relief struggles continue, the Indian Navy’s Operation Sagar Bandu enters its 10th day, ferrying critical aid to devastated regions.


Sri Lanka floods: Massive death toll, homes wiped out as India’s Operation Sagar Bandu intensifies

#Gravitas Rising rain forecasts are deepening the anxiety in flood-ravaged Indonesia, with fresh downpours threatening communities that are still counting the dead and searching for the missing.

Rain Forecasts Raise Fears in Flood-Hit Indonesia

More than 1,000 people have been killed as cyclone-fueled storms unleash catastrophic flooding and landslides across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia. Millions are displaced, hundreds remain missing, and rescue teams are battling to reach isolated areas. Scientists warn climate change is intensifying rainfall and supercharging storms across one of the world’s most vulnerable regions.

Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand Reel from Cyclone-Fueled Floods | Asia’s Deadly Storms

More than 1,000 people have died and thousands were left stranded after heavy monsoon rains, exacerbated by a tropical storm and supercharged by climate change, wreaked havoc across three nations in Southeast Asia last week.


South Asia floods: Over 500 killed in Indonesia, 340 in Sri Lanka, 170 in Thailand 

More than 900 people have died and thousands were left stranded after heavy monsoon rains, exacerbated by a tropical storm and supercharged by climate change, wreaked havoc across three nations in Southeast Asia last week.


Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand ravaged by floods, landslides, over 900 killed 

The death toll from the devastating Indonesia floods has risen to 442, as rescue teams race against time to reach remote villages buried under mud and debris. Washed-out roads, collapsed bridges, and ongoing landslides are making access nearly impossible. Thousands remain displaced, and officials warn the numbers may rise as more areas are reached.


Indonesia Flood Toll Rises To 442 As Rescuers Struggle To Reach Villages

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Nepal flood fury: Drones detected a new landslide | Alert issued

Guinea landfill disaster: Heavy rains cause landslide at Guinea's dump

Two feared dead, several trapped after landslide in Mumbai’s Kurla

India battles fresh waves of destruction caused by floods

Sikkim tunnel collapse: Landslide suspected to have triggered a gas leak in Samardung tunnel

Sikkim tunnel collapse: Landslide suspected to have triggered a gas leak in Samardung tunnel

Nagaland landslide: At least 8 people dead, 12 other injured after devastating landslide

J&K flash floods devastate Poonch, death toll rises

Himachal rainfall: Red alert in Himachal as heavy rains trigger landslide risks

China landslide: Chinese president Xi orders rescue, probe into Chongqing landslide

Typhoon bavi wreaks havoc across east asia | Japan, Taiwan, China on alert | Typhoon bavi latest news

Monsoon mayhem: Floods & landslides kill dozens across India

Red alert in multiple states as heavy rain triggers landslides across India

Wayanad landslide: At least two dead, seven reportedly missing

Kerala landslide tragedy: 2 dead, 7 missing in Wayanad

Peru Landslide: More Than 170 Residents Flee After Ground Shift

Molise Landslide: Heavy Rain Triggers Large Landslide in Molise

J&K Landslide: Massive Landslide Hits Jammu-Srinagar Highway

Landslide at Indonesia's Largest Landfill Near Capital Jakarta

Peru Floods: Mudslide Bury Vehicles as Road Collapse in Peru's Arequipa

Landslides: New Zealand's National Hazard, Climate Change Accelerates Landslide Risk

Sicily Landslide: Homes Teeter on Edge After Niscemi Plateau Collapse

Indonesia Landslide: More Than 50 Homes Destroyed in Landslide

Indonesia Landslide: Deadly Rains Trigger Landslide In Indonesia's West Java

New Zealand Landslide: Multiple People Missing After Landslide

Sri Lanka floods: Massive death toll, homes wiped out as India’s Operation Sagar Bandu intensifies