A recap of atastrophic events of 2024, including the Afghanistan-Pakistan floods and Typhoon Yagi, emphasising the severe consequences of climate change worldwide.

Year in review: From floods in Afghanistan to Typhoon Yagi, the deadliest natural disasters in 2024

The year 2024 was marked by a surprisingly high number of natural disasters that underscored the growing devastating effect of climate change on planet Earth. From catastrophic flooding to disastrous storms, these are the five biggest disasters of this year.

The aftermath of devastating landslides in Wayanad in Kerala which killed hundreds of people, have reminded the centre once again to discuss and finalise on how much Western Ghats should be declared as an eco-sensitive areas (ESA).

Western ghats ESA notification: Panel to finalise the draft soon for three states

Over the last two weeks, hundreds of personnel from the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and state authorities in India's Kerala worked day and night, to offer succour to the people of landslide-hit Wayanad.

Despite losing family, Indian army man Jinosh served in Wayanad landslide ops

Rescue and relief operations are underway in the landslide-hit hillside villages of Wayanad, Kerala. While the obvious focus of the multi-agency rescue operation has remained on rescuing victims and recovering the mortal remains of those who haven't made it, there is a lesser-known effort that's underway - caring for the animals that have been affected by this immeasurable tragedy. Watch in for more details!

Wayanad rescue operations day ten: fauna in focus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit landslide-struck Wayanad in Kerala on August 10 (Saturday) and interact with the survivors of the disaster that hit the southern state last month, a source said on Wednesday.

Indian PM Narendra Modi to visit landslide stricken Wayanad on Aug 10: Report

A few people in landslide-hit Wayanad in Kerala, have a feathered friend to thank - pet parrot 'Kingini'. During the wee hours of Tuesday, July 30, just before thousands of tons of massive boulders, debris, and soil came crashing down on the hillside villages, Kingini's frantic cries, screeches and wing-flapping from within its cage changed the fate and saved lives.

Here's how a pet parrot saved many from the Wayanad landslide

Search and rescue operations have entered day eight in India's Wayanad while the death doll stands over 300. Watch in for more details!

Last rites of Wayanad landslide victims

Search and rescue operations enter the seventh day in landslide-devastated Wayanad, even as the chances of finding survivors remain bleak. Watch in for more details!

Kerala Landslide: Rescue teams step up search operations, over 100 people still missing

Search and rescue operations enter the sixth day in landslide-devastated Wayanad, even as the chances of finding survivors remain bleak. Watch in for more details!

Kerala Landslide: Rescue operations enter sixth day Wayanad landslide

The death toll from the devastating landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district rose to 358 on Saturday, as rescuers raced against time to find survivors. Watch in for more details!

Kerala Landslide: Death toll touches 358, rescue operation in final stage

The death toll from the devastating landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district rose to 358 on Saturday, as rescuers raced against time to find survivors. WION brings you ground report from Wayanad.

Kerala Landslide: Death toll crosses 300, many more missing | WION Ground Report

As search operations enter the fifth day on Saturday (Aug 3), rescue teams, using advanced technical gadgets and dogs, continue to look for survivors or recover bodies buried under the debris of the devastating Wayanad landslides, one of Kerala's worst natural calamities.

Wayanad landslide: Search and rescue ops in final stage, says Kerala CM | Top updates

India: Death toll touches 358 in Kerala landslides

Multiple landslides wreaked havoc in Kerala's Wayanad. The death toll in Wayanad district crossed the 300 mark. Mundakkayi and Punchirimattom are one of the worst landslide-hit districts.

Wayanad Landslide: Over 300 dead; Drone-based radar to look for survivors

In a terrifying incident from Kerala’s landslide-ravaged Wayanad, a grandmother and her granddaughter were found nestled beneath the feet of a wild elephant. Sujatha Aninanchira and her family made one of the most daring escapes from the Chooralmala landslides, when their home was flattened by rubble in the wee hours of Tuesday (Jul 30).

'I could see their eyes welling up': Woman recounts how wild elephants guarded family from Wayanad landslides

The Indian state of Kerala is grappling with full scale devastation. At least 308 people have been killed and over 200 have been reported injured after massive landslides struck the Wayanad district on tuesday.

Wayanad landslides: Over 300 killed, more than 200 others injured

Over 300 people have died and around 200 are still missing after massive landslides struck the hilly areas near Meppadi in Kerala's Wayanad. Watch in for more details!

Wayanad Landslides: 300 killed, death toll expected to rise | Indian Army completes building bridge

The devastating landslides in Wayanad, a city in the southern Indian state of Kerala, have killed 173 people, with dozens of others left injured and many having lost their homes and livelihoods.

Wayanad landslide: Suriya, Jyotika, Rashmika & other stars donate millions for victims

Nearly 1,000 people have been rescued after landslides in the hills of Wayanad district in India's Kerala state, , with at least 200 people dead and many still missing.

Wayanad landslides: Death toll crosses 200, 191 still missing & many suspected to be buried

Wayanad landslides: Death toll crosses 200, Orange alert issued by IMD in Kerala

At least 256 people have died and around 200 are still missing after massive landslides struck the hilly areas near Meppadi in Kerala's Wayanad. The Army has rescued over 1,000 people and over 190 people are still missing, as reported by news agency PTI.

Wayanad landslides: Death toll surpasses 200; Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka reach Kerala

The death toll in the devastating series of landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district has reached to 143, with hundreds more injured or missing. The multiple landslides caused widespread destruction, burying homes, uprooting trees, and blocking roads.

Wayanad landslides: Death toll rises to 151; what caused deadly disaster in India's Kerala?

Multiple landslides wreaked havoc in Kerala's Wayanad. At least 176 people died and 225 are still missing. Scientists say that the combined damage of climate change, excessive mining and loss of green cover may have caused landslides.

Wayanad Landslide: Massive landslide in Kerala's Wayanad kills 176, 225 feared missing & 481 rescued

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Year in review: From floods in Afghanistan to Typhoon Yagi, the deadliest natural disasters in 2024

Year in review: From floods in Afghanistan to Typhoon Yagi, the deadliest natural disasters in 2024

Western ghats ESA notification: Panel to finalise the draft soon for three states

Despite losing family, Indian army man Jinosh served in Wayanad landslide ops

Wayanad rescue operations day ten: fauna in focus

Indian PM Narendra Modi to visit landslide stricken Wayanad on Aug 10: Report

Here's how a pet parrot saved many from the Wayanad landslide

Last rites of Wayanad landslide victims

Kerala Landslide: Rescue teams step up search operations, over 100 people still missing

Kerala Landslide: Rescue operations enter sixth day Wayanad landslide

Kerala Landslide: Death toll touches 358, rescue operation in final stage

Kerala Landslide: Death toll crosses 300, many more missing | WION Ground Report

Wayanad landslide: Search and rescue ops in final stage, says Kerala CM | Top updates

India: Death toll touches 358 in Kerala landslides

Wayanad Landslide: Over 300 dead; Drone-based radar to look for survivors

'I could see their eyes welling up': Woman recounts how wild elephants guarded family from Wayanad landslides

Wayanad landslides: Over 300 killed, more than 200 others injured

Wayanad Landslides: 300 killed, death toll expected to rise | Indian Army completes building bridge

Wayanad landslide: Suriya, Jyotika, Rashmika & other stars donate millions for victims

Wayanad landslides: Death toll crosses 200, 191 still missing & many suspected to be buried

Wayanad landslides: Death toll crosses 200, Orange alert issued by IMD in Kerala

Wayanad landslides: Death toll surpasses 200; Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka reach Kerala

Wayanad landslides: Death toll rises to 151; what caused deadly disaster in India's Kerala?

Wayanad Landslide: Massive landslide in Kerala's Wayanad kills 176, 225 feared missing & 481 rescued