A flood alert has been issued in Delhi after 29,313 cusecs of water were released from the Hathnikund Barrage, raising fears that the Yamuna River may exceed its danger mark of 206.50 meters. Authorities have ordered strict patrolling and vigilance in low-lying areas near embankments, with residents being warned and relocated to safer zones. Relief camps have been set up in areas like Mayur Vihar to shelter displaced families. The IMD reported that August 2025 saw one of the highest rainfall levels in decades, with monsoon activity expected to continue into September. The surge in rainfall and water release has intensified concerns over urban flooding and emergency preparedness. (PC: The Economic Times & The Tribune)

A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday, killing at least 800 people and injuring over 1,300. The quake hit near Jalalabad in Nangarhar province and also caused massive destruction in Kunar, where three villages were razed. Homes built of mud and stone collapsed, leaving survivors trapped under debris. Rescue teams from Nangarhar, Kunar, and Kabul rushed to the site, while hospitals struggled to treat the injured. The United States Geological Survey reported the quake’s shallow depth of 8 km made it more deadly. No foreign aid has arrived yet, officials confirmed. Aftershocks are expected this week. (PC: HT)

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province on Monday, killing at least 250 people and injuring over 400. The epicentre was near Jalalabad, where buildings collapsed and entire villages were damaged. Rescue teams are searching for survivors under the rubble, but officials warn the toll may rise. Health ministry spokesperson Sharafat Zaman said, “The number of casualties is high, and our teams are still on site.” After the main quake, a 4.7 magnitude aftershock followed. Tremors were also felt in Pakistan. This is the deadliest earthquake since 2023, highlighting Afghanistan’s vulnerability to disasters in the Hindu Kush mountains. (PC: HT)

A devastating 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Afghanistan’s Kunar province near the Pakistan border at 11:47 PM local time on Sunday, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences. Early reports suggest hundreds are feared dead, with 30 fatalities confirmed in a single village. Rescue operations are underway in remote mountainous districts, but access remains difficult. Health ministry spokesperson Sharafat Zaman stated that casualty numbers are expected to rise, with hundreds injured already hospitalized. The quake’s epicenter was near Jalalabad, just 119 km from Kabul, at a depth of 14 km. Two additional tremors of 4.5 and 5.2 magnitude followed shortly after, intensifying fears in a region still recovering from the deadly 2023 quake. (PC: Sky News & Reuters)

A powerful 6.0 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on Sunday night, killing dozens and leaving hundreds feared dead. The quake hit Kunar and Nangarhar provinces at a shallow depth of 8km, shaking homes from Kabul to Pakistan’s capital Islamabad. Taliban officials said many villages were destroyed, with houses buried under rubble. Landslides blocked roads, forcing rescuers to use helicopters. Hospitals in Nangarhar and nearby regions are receiving injured survivors, while volunteers are donating blood. Aftershocks continue, forcing families to sleep outside. Authorities warned the death toll could rise sharply, and called for urgent international help to reach remote mountain areas. (PC: BBC)

The Centre has set up inter-ministerial teams to assess flood and landslide damage in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Uttarakhand. Officials said the teams will visit affected districts early next week. Each team will be led by a senior Home Ministry officer and include members from key departments such as Agriculture, Power, Jal Shakti, Roads, and Rural Development. The teams will inspect damage, relief work, and needs of the states. The government has already deployed NDRF teams, Army, and Air Force helicopters for rescue and restoration work in the disaster-hit areas. (PC: The Tribune)

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy rain in September, with rainfall likely to be more than 109% of normal. IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said the rains could trigger flash floods and landslides in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and parts of north India. Delhi, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Haryana may also face flooding. Schools in some states will remain closed due to the weather. Heavy rain is also expected in Chhattisgarh’s Mahanadi basin. IMD said September rains are showing an increasing trend, with more western disturbances interacting with the monsoon during this period. (PC: PTI)

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast above-normal rainfall for September. IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra warned that Uttarakhand faces risks of landslides and flash floods due to heavy rain. The monthly average rainfall is expected to be more than 109% of the long-term normal. Some regions in the northeast, east, northwest, and southern India may see below-normal rain. Heavy showers are also expected in Delhi, Haryana, and Rajasthan. August brought 265 mm rainfall in northwest India, the highest since 2001. Officials urged states to prepare as swollen rivers could impact cities and towns downstream. (PC: HT)

Flash floods in Himachal Pradesh's Ravi river have isolated Bada Bhangal village in Chamba district, stranding nearly 300 residents without access routes. The swollen river has created dangerous conditions preventing rescue operations from reaching the affected community. Located in a remote mountainous area, Bada Bhangal faces severe connectivity challenges during normal conditions, making flood-induced isolation particularly critical. Rescue teams are struggling against the river's fury to establish contact and provide assistance to trapped villagers. The situation highlights the vulnerability of remote Himalayan communities during monsoon season, where single access routes can be completely severed by sudden water surges. Emergency response efforts continue as authorities work to restore communication and evacuation possibilities for the stranded population.

A significant landslide struck the Chandigarh–Manali highway near Manali, Himachal Pradesh, on August 30, 2025, exacerbating ongoing disruptions caused by heavy rainfall and flash floods in the region. The landslide led to the collapse of a substantial section of the highway, severely impacting connectivity to the tourist town of Manali. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has initiated urgent restoration work on the Kiratpur–Pandoh–Kullu–Manali section of National Highway 21, focusing on the ten locations that were completely washed away and five others that suffered partial damage due to torrential rains and floods. The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings for more rain and possible cloudbursts in the next 48 hours, raising concerns about further landslides, flash floods, and road blockages in hilly districts, including Kullu, Mandi, and Kinnaur.