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<p>In a rather unfortunate event, a passenger aeroplane crashed into Lake Victoria in Tanzania while attempting to land at the nearby airport in Bukoba on Sunday, as per a report by Reuters.</p>

<p>The rescue operation is currently underway and according to authorities, 15 people have been rescued from the water so far.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Flight number PW 494&nbsp;had taken off from the capital, Dar es Salaam before plunging into Lake Victoria (Africa's largest lake), primarily due to bad weather as storm and heavy rains lashed the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The plane belonged to a Tanzanian airline company named&nbsp;PrecisionAir which operates&nbsp;passenger services to&nbsp;Nairobi, Entebbe and different airstrips spread across the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The company, in an official statement, after the crash said, "PrecisionAir flight no. PW 494, flying from Dar es Salaam to Bukoba, was involved in an accident as it was approaching Bukoba Airport.”</p>

<p>“The rescue team has been dispatched to the scene and more information will be released in two hours,” the statement added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan&nbsp;took to Twitter to inform about the crash and asked people to remain calm as the rescue operations were underway.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I have received with sadness the news of the accident involving Precision Air's plane. Let's be calm at this moment when rescuers are continuing with the rescue mission while praying to God to help us."</p>

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<p>Photos and videos of the crashed plane in the lake going viral on social media platforms depict a mostly submerged aircraft body with only the coloured tail visible.&nbsp;</p>

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In a rather unfortunate event, a passenger aeroplane crashed into Lake Victoria in Tanzania while attempting to land at the nearby airport in Bukoba on Sunday, as per a report by Reuters.

In a rather unfortunate event, a passenger aeroplane crashed into Lake Victoria in Tanzania while attempting to land at the nearby airport in Bukoba on Sunday, as per a report by Reuters. The rescue operation is currently underway and according to authorities, 15 people have been rescued from the water so far. Flight number PW 494 had taken off from the capital, Dar es Salaam before plunging into Lake Victoria (Africa's largest lake), primarily due to bad weather as storm and heavy rains lashed the region. The plane belonged to a Tanzanian airline company named PrecisionAir which operates passenger services to Nairobi, Entebbe and different airstrips spread across the country. The company, in an official statement, after the crash said, "PrecisionAir flight no. PW 494, flying from Dar es Salaam to Bukoba, was involved in an accident as it was approaching Bukoba Airport.” “The rescue team has been dispatched to the scene and more information will be released in two hours,” the statement added. Notice to the public pic.twitter.com/QvdMGeMynq — Precision Air (@PrecisionAirTz) November 6, 2022 × WATCH | 13 killed as Russian military plane crashes in Yeysk | World News × Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan took to Twitter to inform about the crash and asked people to remain calm as the rescue operations were underway. "I have received with sadness the news of the accident involving Precision Air's plane. Let's be calm at this moment when rescuers are continuing with the rescue mission while praying to God to help us." Nimepokea kwa masikitiko taarifa ya ajali ya ndege ya Shirika la Precision katika Ziwa Victoria, mkoani Kagera. Natuma salamu za pole kwa wote walioathirika na ajali hii. Tuendelee kuwa watulivu wakati huu zoezi la uokoaji likiendelea huku tukimuomba Mwenyezi Mungu atusaidie. — Samia Suluhu (@SuluhuSamia) November 6, 2022 × Photos and videos of the crashed plane in the lake going viral on social media platforms depict a mostly submerged aircraft body with only the coloured tail visible. (This is a developing story. More updates to follow) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

19 dead after commercial aircraft crashes into Lake Victoria in Tanzania

<p>Three people have been killed while more than 60 are injured after an explosion in a firework warehouse engulfed the nearby market in smoke and dust in Armenia's capital city of Yerevan.</p>

<p>Reportedly, the accident took place on Sunday afternoon and the video footage of the blast and its subsequent impact has gone viral on social media platforms. However, it is still not clear what caused the explosion in the warehouse, situated in a shopping mall.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to the Health Ministry, of the 60 people injured in the accident, 11 are children who are in critical to moderate condition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moreover, according to Armen Pambukhchyan, the Emergencies Minister, his ministry had received more than 20 reports of desperate people who could not find their loved ones in the aftermath of the blast.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The firefighters engaged in the rescue operations were forced to work well into the night as the smoke and fire billowing out of myriad structures around the market still needed to be put out.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to multiple local news agencies, rescuers are working in tandem with volunteers to search the area for victims who might be buried deep under the concrete and metal rubble of the buildings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The sources have claimed that the death toll is expected to increase after rescue operations in the morning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Surmalu market where the blast took place is located two kilometres south of the city centre and is famous amongst the locals for its affordable price and variety of goods.&nbsp;</p>

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Three people have been killed while more than 60 are injured after an explosion in a firework warehouse engulfed the nearby market in smoke and dust in Armenia's capital city of Yerevan.

Three people have been killed while more than 60 are injured after an explosion in a firework warehouse engulfed the nearby market in smoke and dust in Armenia's capital city of Yerevan. Reportedly, the accident took place on Sunday afternoon and the video footage of the blast and its subsequent impact has gone viral on social media platforms. However, it is still not clear what caused the explosion in the warehouse, situated in a shopping mall. 🚨🇦🇲Video: Massive explosion in #Armenia's capital #Yerevan. pic.twitter.com/hycFbMRAaL — Terror Alarm (@terror_alarm) August 14, 2022 × According to the Health Ministry, of the 60 people injured in the accident, 11 are children who are in critical to moderate condition. Moreover, according to Armen Pambukhchyan, the Emergencies Minister, his ministry had received more than 20 reports of desperate people who could not find their loved ones in the aftermath of the blast. In pics | 77 years of atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki: There's a new risk of nuclear confrontation The firefighters engaged in the rescue operations were forced to work well into the night as the smoke and fire billowing out of myriad structures around the market still needed to be put out. According to multiple local news agencies, rescuers are working in tandem with volunteers to search the area for victims who might be buried deep under the concrete and metal rubble of the buildings. The sources have claimed that the death toll is expected to increase after rescue operations in the morning. The Surmalu market where the blast took place is located two kilometres south of the city centre and is famous amongst the locals for its affordable price and variety of goods. Read more: Top Pakistani Taliban leader killed in IED attack in Afghanistan (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Thirteen people have died and many others have been injured in a cloud burst in the higher reaches near the Amarnath Cave. At around 5:30 pm, a cloudburst happened, triggering flash floods in the camp near the cave. Around 25 tents and 2 langars were washed away in the flash floods. The NDRF confirmed recovering ten dead bodies from the site. However, Jammu and Kashmir Police said that eight people have died and some are missing in the area.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Cloud burst at Holy Cave Update: Six more deaths reported (Total of eight deaths so far). Injured people are airlifted for treatment. "The rescue operation is still going on," said Jammu and Kashmir Police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The LG of Jammu and Kashmir has expressed anguish over the incident and sent condolences to the families.</p>

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<p>"Deeply saddened by the unfortunate incident of cloudburst at Shri Amarnath holy cave, in which precious lives have been lost. I send my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. A rescue operation by NDRF, SDRF, BSF, Army, JKP &amp; Shrine board admin is in progress. " LG Manoj Sinha tweeted.</p>

<p>The rescue operation is being carried out as many people are still missing. Mehbooba Mufti, former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, also expressed shock over the incident.</p>

<p>"I am saddened and shocked to know about the tragic cloudburst accident near the Amarnath cave. My deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives," said Mehbooba Mufti in a tweet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Teams of police, NDRF, and SDRF, besides security forces, have been pressed into service.</p>

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Thirteen people have died and many others have been injured in a cloud burst in the higher reaches near the Amarnath Cave. At around 5:30 pm, a cloudburst happened, triggering flash floods in the camp near the cave.

Thirteen people have died and many others have been injured in a cloud burst in the higher reaches near the Amarnath Cave. At around 5:30 pm, a cloudburst happened, triggering flash floods in the camp near the cave. Around 25 tents and 2 langars were washed away in the flash floods. The NDRF confirmed recovering ten dead bodies from the site. However, Jammu and Kashmir Police said that eight people have died and some are missing in the area. "Cloud burst at Holy Cave Update: Six more deaths reported (Total of eight deaths so far). Injured people are airlifted for treatment. "The rescue operation is still going on," said Jammu and Kashmir Police. The LG of Jammu and Kashmir has expressed anguish over the incident and sent condolences to the families. #WATCH | J&K: Visuals from lower reaches of Amarnath cave where a cloud burst was reported at around 5.30 pm. Rescue operation underway by NDRF, SDRF & other associated agencies. Further details awaited: Joint Police Control Room, Pahalgam (Source: ITBP) pic.twitter.com/AEBgkWgsNp — ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2022 × "Deeply saddened by the unfortunate incident of cloudburst at Shri Amarnath holy cave, in which precious lives have been lost. I send my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. A rescue operation by NDRF, SDRF, BSF, Army, JKP & Shrine board admin is in progress. " LG Manoj Sinha tweeted. The rescue operation is being carried out as many people are still missing. Mehbooba Mufti, former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, also expressed shock over the incident. "I am saddened and shocked to know about the tragic cloudburst accident near the Amarnath cave. My deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives," said Mehbooba Mufti in a tweet. Teams of police, NDRF, and SDRF, besides security forces, have been pressed into service. #WATCH | J&K: Massive amount of water flowing turbulently after a cloud burst occurred in the lower reaches of Amarnath cave. Rescue operation is underway at the site pic.twitter.com/w97pPU0c6k — ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2022 × WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Cloudburst hits Amarnath cave area: Thirteen killed, rescue operation launched

In India's financial capital Mumbai, rescue operations continued for hours after a residential building collapsed killing at least 11 people; the four-storey building collapsed late Monday night.

India: Residential building collapses in Mumbai; at least 11 dead, rescue ops underway

Eight people were rescued in a blizzard on a Tasmanian mountain authorities said on Sunday (June 12), as extreme weather wreaked havoc across the state.

Blizzard in Australia wreaks havoc, eight rescued

A day-long search and rescue operation in Nepal were halted due to loss of daylight and adverse weather after a Nepalese passenger plane with 22 people onboard went missing near the mountainous region of Jomsom

Nepalese passenger plane carrying 22 goes missing near Jomsom

Indonesia's navy has rescued more than 100 Rohingya asylum seekers who have been adrift on a sinking boat off the country's western coast, bringing them to a temporary place.

Indonesia rescues over 100 Rohingya refugees adrift sinking boat

At least 20 people have been killed, including children after a overpass carrying metro cars collapses onto a busy road in Mexico City on Monday night. Emergency medical crew and fire fighters are carrying out rescue operation at the site. Several people are still believed to be trapped under the rubble.

At least 20 killed after overpass carrying metro cars collapses onto road in Mexico City

A fisherman from Ukraine Richard Gorda got creative to save a boy floating on a block of ice in the middle of a river by lending a helping fishing rod. Watch to know more.

Ukrainian man rescues child floating on ice with fishing rod

<p>Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari has directed security agencies to secure the immediate release of students and staff of a public school in Niger State who were kidnapped late Tuesday night.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The President has directed the Armed Forces and Police, to ensure the immediate and safe return of all the captives," presidential spokesman Garba Shehu said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gunmen have abducted 42 people, including 27 students, from a school in central Nigeria, a local government official said, downplaying initial reports that hundreds had been taken.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"They kidnapped 42 people from the school. They took away 27 students, along with three teachers. They also kidnapped 12 family members of the teachers," Muhammad Sani Idris, spokesman for Niger state's government, told AFP by phone.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One student was killed, Idris added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>President Muhammadu Buhari, in a statement earlier, condemned the abductions and ordered a rescue operation but did not confirm how many students were missing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At least 650 students had been in the school when it was attacked late Tuesday by gunmen believed to belong to criminal gangs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The President has directed the Armed Forces and Police, to ensure the immediate and safe return of all the captives," presidential spokesman Garba Shehu said in a statement. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The president urged Nigeria's security forces "to do all that can be done to bring an end to this saga, and avoid such cowardly attacks on schools in the future."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Heavily-armed gangs known locally as "bandits" active in the northwest and central Nigeria have stepped up attacks in recent years, kidnapping for ransom, raping and pillaging.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Only two months ago, more than 300 students were kidnapped in nearby Katsina state. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The boys were later released but the incident sparked global outrage.&nbsp;</p>

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Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari has directed security agencies to secure the immediate release of students and staff of a public school in Niger State who were kidnapped late Tuesday night.

Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari has directed security agencies to secure the immediate release of students and staff of a public school in Niger State who were kidnapped late Tuesday night. "The President has directed the Armed Forces and Police, to ensure the immediate and safe return of all the captives," presidential spokesman Garba Shehu said in a statement. Gunmen have abducted 42 people, including 27 students, from a school in central Nigeria, a local government official said, downplaying initial reports that hundreds had been taken. "They kidnapped 42 people from the school. They took away 27 students, along with three teachers. They also kidnapped 12 family members of the teachers," Muhammad Sani Idris, spokesman for Niger state's government, told AFP by phone. One student was killed, Idris added. President Muhammadu Buhari, in a statement earlier, condemned the abductions and ordered a rescue operation but did not confirm how many students were missing. At least 650 students had been in the school when it was attacked late Tuesday by gunmen believed to belong to criminal gangs. "The President has directed the Armed Forces and Police, to ensure the immediate and safe return of all the captives," presidential spokesman Garba Shehu said in a statement. The president urged Nigeria's security forces "to do all that can be done to bring an end to this saga, and avoid such cowardly attacks on schools in the future." Heavily-armed gangs known locally as "bandits" active in the northwest and central Nigeria have stepped up attacks in recent years, kidnapping for ransom, raping and pillaging. Only two months ago, more than 300 students were kidnapped in nearby Katsina state. The boys were later released but the incident sparked global outrage. (With inputs from agencies)

42 people including 27 schoolboys kidnapped in Nigeria, President orders rescue operation 

Rescue workers have managed to rescue at least seven miners who were trapped in a gold mine in northern China. It's been more than 14 days since the blast of the Hushan mine in the Shandong province.

China rescues 7 miners from Shandong gold mine

Four adults and three children were rescued after their boat capsized due to strong winds near Davis Islands in Tampa, Florida on Monday (October 19).

Bodycam video shows boat rescue in Florida

Under a cloth tent on South Australia's Kangaroo Island, vet Lauren Eyre scraps burnt skin off a koala's paws on Sunday (January 19) as bushfires on the island continue to see the iconic marsupials arrive into the triage unit.

Australia's koalas treated for burns on Kangaroo island

<p>Indonesia will carry out cloud seeding on Friday in a bid to prevent further rainfall over the capital <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-toll-in-indonesia-flood-rises-to-21-thousands-displaced-271513">Jakarta</a>, after deadly flash floods and landslides following some of the heaviest rains ever recorded.</p>

<p>The death toll in Jakarta and surrounding areas rose to 43 as of Friday, the country's disaster mitigation agency said, while tens of thousands of people have been displaced.</p>

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<p>The toll <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesia-floods-nearly-30-people-dead-several-missing-271670">increased</a> from 30 on Thursday night.</p>

<p>The floods followed torrential rains on December 31 and into the early hours of New Year's day that inundated swathes of Jakarta and nearby towns, home to about 30 million people.</p>

<p>The deluge at the start of 2020 was "one of the most extreme rainfall" events since records began in 1866, the country's Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) said in a statement on Friday.</p>

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<p>The agency said climate change has increased risk of extreme weather.</p>

<p>With more rain forecast, two small planes have been readied to break up potential rain clouds in the skies above the Sunda Strait, while a bigger plane will be on standby, Indonesia's technology agency BPPT said in a statement.</p>

<p>"All clouds moving towards the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-toll-in-indonesia-flood-rises-to-21-thousands-displaced-271513">Greater Jakarta</a> area, which is estimated to lead to precipitation there, will be shot with NaCl (sodium chloride) material," the agency said.</p>

<p>"Hopefully they will break before they reach the Greater Jakarta area."</p>

<p>Cloud Seeding, or shooting salt flares into clouds in an attempt to trigger rainfall, is often used in Indonesia to put out forest fires during the dry season.</p>

<p>The BMKG has warned that "extreme weather" may continue until January&nbsp;7, while heavy rainfall could last through to mid-February.</p>

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<p>Television footage on Friday showed floodwaters still inundating some areas of Southeast Asia's largest city.</p>

<p>Authorities on Thursday used hundreds of pumps to suck water out of residential areas and public infrastructure, like railways.</p>

<p>President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesia-two-hurt-in-suspected-grenade-blast-near-presidential-palace-265828">Joko Widodo</a> blamed delays in flood control infrastructure projects for the disaster, including the construction of a canal that has been delayed since 2017 due to land acquisition problems.</p>

<p>Widodo last year announced he will move Indonesia's capital to East Kalimantan province on Borneo island, to reduce the burden on Jakarta, which is overpopulated and sinking.</p>

<p>More than 50 people died in one of the capital's deadliest floods in 2007 and five years ago much of the centre of the city was inundated after canals overflowed.</p>


Indonesia will carry out cloud seeding on Friday in a bid to prevent further rainfall over the capital Jakarta, after deadly flash floods and landslides following some of the heaviest rains ever recorded.

Indonesia will carry out cloud seeding on Friday in a bid to prevent further rainfall over the capital Jakarta, after deadly flash floods and landslides following some of the heaviest rains ever recorded. The death toll in Jakarta and surrounding areas rose to 43 as of Friday, the country's disaster mitigation agency said, while tens of thousands of people have been displaced. Watch: Severe floods hit Indonesia × The toll increased from 30 on Thursday night. The floods followed torrential rains on December 31 and into the early hours of New Year's day that inundated swathes of Jakarta and nearby towns, home to about 30 million people. The deluge at the start of 2020 was "one of the most extreme rainfall" events since records began in 1866, the country's Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) said in a statement on Friday. The agency said climate change has increased risk of extreme weather. With more rain forecast, two small planes have been readied to break up potential rain clouds in the skies above the Sunda Strait, while a bigger plane will be on standby, Indonesia's technology agency BPPT said in a statement. "All clouds moving towards the Greater Jakarta area, which is estimated to lead to precipitation there, will be shot with NaCl (sodium chloride) material," the agency said. "Hopefully they will break before they reach the Greater Jakarta area." Cloud Seeding, or shooting salt flares into clouds in an attempt to trigger rainfall, is often used in Indonesia to put out forest fires during the dry season. The BMKG has warned that "extreme weather" may continue until January 7, while heavy rainfall could last through to mid-February. Television footage on Friday showed floodwaters still inundating some areas of Southeast Asia's largest city. Authorities on Thursday used hundreds of pumps to suck water out of residential areas and public infrastructure, like railways. President Joko Widodo blamed delays in flood control infrastructure projects for the disaster, including the construction of a canal that has been delayed since 2017 due to land acquisition problems. Widodo last year announced he will move Indonesia's capital to East Kalimantan province on Borneo island, to reduce the burden on Jakarta, which is overpopulated and sinking. More than 50 people died in one of the capital's deadliest floods in 2007 and five years ago much of the centre of the city was inundated after canals overflowed.

Indonesia Floods: 'Cloud Seeding' to halt rain, floods death toll rises to 43

<p>At least 18&nbsp;people were killed and 13&nbsp;others missing after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-military-begins-rescue-effort-as-typhoon-hagibis-weakens-4-dead-255547">Typhoon Hagibis slammed into Japan</a>, officials said Sunday, as rescuers scrambled to reach people trapped by catastrophic flooding.</p>

<p>The storm's "unprecedented" heavy rain triggered deadly landslides and caused rivers to burst their banks. The destruction forced Rugby World Cup organisers to cancel the third match though the key Japan-Scotland clash will go ahead.</p>

<p>By Sunday morning, the significantly weakened storm had moved back off land, but serious flooding was reported in several areas, including central Japan's Nagano, where a burst levee sent water from the Chikuma river gushing into residential neighbourhoods, flooding homes up to the second floor.</p>

<p>Japan's military deployed 27,000 troops to aid rescue operations, including some in helicopters who winched people from the roofs and balconies of flooded homes in Nagano.</p>

<p>In Kawagoe, northwest of Tokyo, rescue workers in boats were evacuating elderly people from a retirement home that was heavily flooded in the storm.</p>

<p>One woman wearing an orange life vest clutched at rescue workers in hardhats as the boat moved through the muddy floodwaters.</p>

<p>Hagibis smashed into the main Japanese island of Honshu around 7:00pm&nbsp;Saturday as one of the most violent typhoons in recent years, with wind gusts of up to 216 kilometres per hour.</p>

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<p>The storm claimed its first victim even before making landfall, when high winds flipped a vehicle, killing its driver.</p>

<p>Landslides and flooding claimed more lives overnight, and the toll climbed higher after sunrise on Sunday, as the scale of the devastation wrought by Hagibis became clear.</p>

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<p>Bodies were retrieved from homes and vehicles submerged by floodwaters, from raging overflowing rivers, and from buildings buried in landslides.</p>

<p>The dead included a municipal worker whose car was overcome by floodwaters and a Chinese crew member aboard a boat that sank overnight in Tokyo Bay.</p>

<p>Four of the crew on board were rescued, but authorities were still searching for another seven.</p>

<p>The government said at least nine people were missing and more than 140 injured in the storm.</p>

<p>"We continue to see a great impact on people's life," Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said.</p>

<p>"The government will do its utmost," he added, pledging to deploy more troops and emergency officials if needed.</p>

<p>More than 160,000 homes were still without power by Sunday afternoon, with around 1,000 in Chiba, east of Tokyo, also experiencing water outages, national broadcaster NHK said.</p>

<p>At the storm's peak, more than seven million people were placed under non-compulsory evacuation orders, with tens of thousands heeding the call and moving into government shelters.</p>


At least 18 people were killed and 13 others missing after Typhoon Hagibis slammed into Japan, officials said Sunday, as rescuers scrambled to reach people trapped by catastrophic flooding.

At least 18 people were killed and 13 others missing after Typhoon Hagibis slammed into Japan, officials said Sunday, as rescuers scrambled to reach people trapped by catastrophic flooding. The storm's "unprecedented" heavy rain triggered deadly landslides and caused rivers to burst their banks. The destruction forced Rugby World Cup organisers to cancel the third match though the key Japan-Scotland clash will go ahead. By Sunday morning, the significantly weakened storm had moved back off land, but serious flooding was reported in several areas, including central Japan's Nagano, where a burst levee sent water from the Chikuma river gushing into residential neighbourhoods, flooding homes up to the second floor. Japan's military deployed 27,000 troops to aid rescue operations, including some in helicopters who winched people from the roofs and balconies of flooded homes in Nagano. In Kawagoe, northwest of Tokyo, rescue workers in boats were evacuating elderly people from a retirement home that was heavily flooded in the storm. One woman wearing an orange life vest clutched at rescue workers in hardhats as the boat moved through the muddy floodwaters. Hagibis smashed into the main Japanese island of Honshu around 7:00pm Saturday as one of the most violent typhoons in recent years, with wind gusts of up to 216 kilometres per hour. Watch video: The storm claimed its first victim even before making landfall, when high winds flipped a vehicle, killing its driver. Landslides and flooding claimed more lives overnight, and the toll climbed higher after sunrise on Sunday, as the scale of the devastation wrought by Hagibis became clear. 'Great impact' Bodies were retrieved from homes and vehicles submerged by floodwaters, from raging overflowing rivers, and from buildings buried in landslides. The dead included a municipal worker whose car was overcome by floodwaters and a Chinese crew member aboard a boat that sank overnight in Tokyo Bay. Four of the crew on board were rescued, but authorities were still searching for another seven. The government said at least nine people were missing and more than 140 injured in the storm. "We continue to see a great impact on people's life," Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said. "The government will do its utmost," he added, pledging to deploy more troops and emergency officials if needed. More than 160,000 homes were still without power by Sunday afternoon, with around 1,000 in Chiba, east of Tokyo, also experiencing water outages, national broadcaster NHK said. At the storm's peak, more than seven million people were placed under non-compulsory evacuation orders, with tens of thousands heeding the call and moving into government shelters.

At least 18 dead, 13 missing after Typhoon Hagibis hits Japan, rescue operation underway

In Spain, Five people dead as heavy floods hit several areas, Rescue operation underway. Watch this video to know more.

Spain: Five dead as heavy floods hit several areas, Rescue operation underway

<p>Four children and a woman among 17&nbsp;dead on Saturday following a wall collapse&nbsp;in Pune's Kondhwa area.</p>

<p>The compound wall collapsed around 1.45 am on Friday night in the Kondhawa area, an official said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The District Collector of Pune, Naval Kishore Ram said, ''The wall collapsed due to heavy rainfall. Negligence of the construction company is coming to light with this incident. Death of 15 people is not a small matter. Most were labourers from Bihar and West Bengal. Government to provide help to the affected.''</p>

<p>Two to three people are still believed to be trapped as rescue operations are underway.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Saturday ordered an in-depth inquiry into the incident of wall collapse in Pune, in which 15 people were killed.</p>

<p>"Extremely saddened to know about loss of lives in the Kondhwa, Pune wall collapse incident. My deepest condolences to the families and praying for speedy recovery of the injured. Directed Pune Collector to conduct an in-depth enquiry," Fadnavis said on Twitter.</p>

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<p>According to reports, the number of people who have been injured in the accident&nbsp;is yet to be confirmed.</p>

<p>The identities of the deceased are yet to be ascertained.</p>

<p>The NDRF team has reached the accident spot for rescue and search operations.</p>


Four children and a woman among 17 dead on Saturday following a wall collapse in Pune's Kondhwa area. The compound wall collapsed around 1.45 am on Friday night in the Kondhawa area, an official said.

Four children and a woman among 17 dead on Saturday following a wall collapse in Pune's Kondhwa area. The compound wall collapsed around 1.45 am on Friday night in the Kondhawa area, an official said. The District Collector of Pune, Naval Kishore Ram said, ''The wall collapsed due to heavy rainfall. Negligence of the construction company is coming to light with this incident. Death of 15 people is not a small matter. Most were labourers from Bihar and West Bengal. Government to provide help to the affected.'' Two to three people are still believed to be trapped as rescue operations are underway. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Saturday ordered an in-depth inquiry into the incident of wall collapse in Pune, in which 15 people were killed. "Extremely saddened to know about loss of lives in the Kondhwa, Pune wall collapse incident. My deepest condolences to the families and praying for speedy recovery of the injured. Directed Pune Collector to conduct an in-depth enquiry," Fadnavis said on Twitter. Extremely saddened to know about loss of lives in the Kondhwa, Pune wall collapse incident. My deepest condolences to the families and prying for speedy recovery of the injured. Directed Pune Collector to conduct an in-depth enquiry. — Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) June 29, 2019 × According to reports, the number of people who have been injured in the accident is yet to be confirmed. The identities of the deceased are yet to be ascertained. The NDRF team has reached the accident spot for rescue and search operations.

Four children among 17 dead after wall collapse in Pune's Kondhwa area

Rescue of 200 dogs destined for slaughterhouse begins in South Korea

<p>A day after the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/navy-abandons-efforts-to-pull-out-decomposed-body-of-miner-191659">Navy announced its suspension of operation</a> from Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district, the state government on Monday told the Supreme Court that they were not abandoning the rescue operation.</p>

<p>News agency ANI reported that the Meghalaya government has informed the Supreme Court that the state and the centre were not suspending the rescue operation.</p>

<p>The government has also&nbsp;filed a status report to the apex court.</p>

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<p>The Navy on Sunday "suspended" its operation to retrieve the body of one of the 15 miners trapped inside an illegal 370-ft flooded coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district.</p>

<p>"The Navy today suspended the pulling of the remains, which they had been trying since yesterday evening, as too much disintegration (of the body) took place with every pull by the ROV jaw," operation spokesperson R Susngi had said.</p>

<p>The Navy divers had spotted the decomposed body of a trapped miner on Wednesday, using an unmanned, remotely-operated vehicle (ROV) at a depth of around 160 feet inside the mine's main shaft.</p>

<p>At least 15 miners are trapped inside the mine since December 13 last year after one of them accidentally punctured the wall of the mine, leading to its flooding.</p>

<p>A multi-agency operation, which included de-watering of the main shaft where the miners are trapped, and of the nearby mines, has failed to yield any result as the water level has not gone down.</p>

<p>In the last 46 hours, the Coal India had pumped out over 52 lakh litres of water from the nearby abandoned mines, but it was not enough to bring down the water level that was causing hindrances in the rescue work, Susngi said.</p>

<p>The Kirloskar Brothers Limited, which has also joined the rescue efforts, had managed to pump out over 45 lakh litres of water, he said, adding that the Odisha Fire Services had pumped out approximately 4.5 lakh litres.</p>

<p>The apex court had earlier expressed dissatisfaction with the rescue efforts to trace the miners and rapped the Meghalaya government for not seeking the Army's help.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A day after the Navy announced its suspension of operation from Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district, the state government on Monday told the Supreme Court that they were not abandoning the rescue operation.

A day after the Navy announced its suspension of operation from Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district, the state government on Monday told the Supreme Court that they were not abandoning the rescue operation. News agency ANI reported that the Meghalaya government has informed the Supreme Court that the state and the centre were not suspending the rescue operation. The government has also filed a status report to the apex court. Meghalaya miners' rescue case: Meghalaya government tells the Supreme Court it has filed status report and that the state govt and Centre is not abandoning the rescue operation. — ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2019 × The Navy on Sunday "suspended" its operation to retrieve the body of one of the 15 miners trapped inside an illegal 370-ft flooded coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district. "The Navy today suspended the pulling of the remains, which they had been trying since yesterday evening, as too much disintegration (of the body) took place with every pull by the ROV jaw," operation spokesperson R Susngi had said. The Navy divers had spotted the decomposed body of a trapped miner on Wednesday, using an unmanned, remotely-operated vehicle (ROV) at a depth of around 160 feet inside the mine's main shaft. At least 15 miners are trapped inside the mine since December 13 last year after one of them accidentally punctured the wall of the mine, leading to its flooding. A multi-agency operation, which included de-watering of the main shaft where the miners are trapped, and of the nearby mines, has failed to yield any result as the water level has not gone down. In the last 46 hours, the Coal India had pumped out over 52 lakh litres of water from the nearby abandoned mines, but it was not enough to bring down the water level that was causing hindrances in the rescue work, Susngi said. The Kirloskar Brothers Limited, which has also joined the rescue efforts, had managed to pump out over 45 lakh litres of water, he said, adding that the Odisha Fire Services had pumped out approximately 4.5 lakh litres. The apex court had earlier expressed dissatisfaction with the rescue efforts to trace the miners and rapped the Meghalaya government for not seeking the Army's help. (With inputs from agencies)

Meghalaya miners' rescue case: State government, Centre not abandoning rescue operation

<p>At least 11 people were killed and another injured when a jeep collided with a speeding truck at Kosdani Ghat on Yawatmal-Nanded road in Maharashtra in the wee hours on Friday.</p>

<p>The jeep, en route to Huzur Saheb Gurudwara at Nanded from Punjab, collided with the speeding truck, resulting in on the spot death of 11 people and injuries to another, police said.</p>

<p>The bodies were sent to Arni hospital for post-mortem. The rescue operation was underway, police added.</p>

<p>Emergency services are present at the accident spot.</p>


The bodies were sent to Arni hospital for post-mortem. The rescue operation was underway, police added.

At least 11 people were killed and another injured when a jeep collided with a speeding truck at Kosdani Ghat on Yawatmal-Nanded road in Maharashtra in the wee hours on Friday. The jeep, en route to Huzur Saheb Gurudwara at Nanded from Punjab, collided with the speeding truck, resulting in on the spot death of 11 people and injuries to another, police said. The bodies were sent to Arni hospital for post-mortem. The rescue operation was underway, police added. Emergency services are present at the accident spot.

Maharashtra: Truck-car collision leaves 11 dead in Yavatmal

The attack on a cafe in the Bangladeshi capital left 26 people dead including six armed attackers, the Bangladesh army said on Saturday, most killed with sharp weapons.<br />
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Army Brigadier General Naim Asraf Chowdhury told a news conference that 13 people were rescued including one Japanese and two Sri Lankans.<br />
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The army concluded an operation to clear the cafe on Saturday after a 12-hour siege that began when gunmen stormed the restaurant, which was popular with foreigners, on Friday night.<br />
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One Japanese national and two Sri Lankans were among the 13 rescued

The attack on a cafe in the Bangladeshi capital left 26 people dead including six armed attackers, the Bangladesh army said on Saturday, most killed with sharp weapons. Army Brigadier General Naim Asraf Chowdhury told a news conference that 13 people were rescued including one Japanese and two Sri Lankans. The army concluded an operation to clear the cafe on Saturday after a 12-hour siege that began when gunmen stormed the restaurant, which was popular with foreigners, on Friday night. (Reuters)

26 killed in Dhaka cafe, most by sharp weapons: Bangladesh Army

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