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Heavy rainfall predicted
The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall in the states of Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Gangetic West Bengal, North Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Vidharbha (Maharashtra).The warning came due to a depression formed in the northwest Bay of Bengal.The high alert in these states has been issued in case of any untoward situation. All NDRF teams have been equipped with boats, divers and other flood rescue related equipment along with paramedic staff.In addition, the NDRF teams deployed in Gujarat are continuing with the restoration work in the flood-affected areas.A total of 112 NDRF teams have been deployed across the country.
Ghaziabad: 4 injured in building collapse
At least four people were injured while several other are feared trapped after a five-storey under-construction building collapsed near Missal Gadi in Ghaziabad on Sunday afternoon.Teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), police and fire department have reached the spot and begun the rescue operations.More details are awaited.A few days back, at least nine people were killed after two under construction buildings, in Greater Noida's Shah Beri village collapsed.
Mild tremor felt in Salem district of TN
A mild tremor with a magnitude of 3.3 was experienced today in various parts of Salem district, about 120 km from here, triggering panic among people who rushed out of their homes. However, no damage was reported, district officials said. The tremor was felt at Thivattipatti, Ammapettai, Omalur, Tharamangalam and Kannangurichi for a few seconds around 7.50 AM, they said. The tremor was also felt in and around Mettur dam, which was brimming to full, they added. The magnitude of the tremor was not recorded as the seismograph installed in Salem district collector's office was out of order. District officials said there was no cause for concern in the area. Meanwhile, Public Works Department officials are carrying out inspection of the dam area. Besides, the tremor was felt in a few places in Dharmapuri district, officials added.
'FAA observations about DGCA's regulatory, guidance materials will be addressed'
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the USA, which conducted an audit of India's aviation watchdog DGCA, has made certain "observations" related to regulatory and guidance material, on which time-bound action will be taken, an official statement said today. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in the statement said the FAA, under its International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) programme, conducted the audit between July 16 and July 20 in areas covering aircraft operations, airworthiness and personnel licensing. It did not elaborate on the observations or the concerns flagged by the US regulator, but said the FAA team will come for a final consultation within 65 days wherein the DGCA shall present the action taken on the observations. "Overall, the audit has been very satisfactory. According to the FAA's established process, a written report will be provided within next 30 days and thereafter an FAA team will come for final consultation within 65 days, wherein .
Japan heatwave kills over a dozen, 12,000 rushed to hospital
Japan's severe heatwave killed at least 15 people and sent more than 12,000 to hospital in the first two weeks of July, official figures show as the temperature neared 40 degrees Celsius in many cities today. Twelve people died of heatstroke in the week ending July 15 after three perished in the preceding week, according to latest data. More than 9,900 people were rushed to hospital during the week to mid-July, jumping from 2,700 in the previous week, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency said. The scorching weather shows no signs of easing. Kyodo News agency reported that at least 11 people, mostly elderly citizens, died yesterday alone from suspected heatstroke. A total of 3,091 ambulances were dispatched in Tokyo yesterday, a record for a single day, it said. The weather agency said that today's temperatures exceeded 35 degrees Celsius at 233 observation points across the nation by mid-afternoon. It hit a local record of 39.8 degrees Celsius in the central city of Gujo today ...
5 dead, thousands hit by monsoon rains in Philippines
At least five people have died and more than 700,000 have been affected due to days of torrential rains which have lashed the Philippines, authorities said on Sunday.
Iranian media: Southern Iran jolted by magnitude 5.7 quake
An Iranian semi-official news agency says a magnitude 5.7 earthquake has jolted a town in the country's south. ISNA says the temblor rocked the town of Ruydar, in Hormozgan province, today. The town is located some 940 kilometers, or 580 miles, south of the capital, Tehran. The United States Geological Survey measured the quake at magnitude 5.4. There was no immediate word on casualties. The quake was shallow, 8 kilometers or 5 miles deep, making it likelier to cause damage. The town of Ruydar has about 8,000 residents. Iran sits on major fault lines and is prone to regular earthquakes. A magnitude 7.2 quake hit western Iran in November, killing more than 600. In 2003, a 6.6 magnitude quake flattened the historic city of Bam, killing 26,000 people.
Death toll in Vietnam flooding rises to 19
Flash floods in Vietnam have now claimed at least 19 lives, the government said today, as residents in affected areas sought safety in higher ground. Boasting a long coastline, tropical Vietnam is battered by floods and storms every year, with hundreds of lives lost from the annual monsoon barrage. The remnants of Typhoon Son Tinh, now a tropical depression, made landfall Wednesday night, the third tropical storm to hit Vietnam since the start of the year. The latest report from the country's disaster office said 19 people have been killed so far, with an additional 13 people unaccounted for. Floods and landslide from heavy rains have ranged far and wide and impacted rural and urban areas, including the capital Hanoi. They are expected to continue in the coming days. State-controlled VNExpress news site reported Saturday that residents in Chuong My district on the outskirts of Hanoi were asked to leave their homes and get to higher ground for fear of heavy floods. "We must be active ..
Heavy rain, thunderstorm likely to occur in UP
Thunderstorm accompanied by heavy downpour are likely to occur in several parts of Uttar Pradesh in the next three hours, the meteorological department said on Sunday.The rains are expected to hit Meerut, Baghpat, Hapur, Bulandshahar, Amroha districts and adjoining areas.Several parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) also witnessed heavy rains on Saturday afternoon, even as humidity levels remained high.The weather department had predicted that light to moderate showers, along with isolated heavy monsoon rains, will continue over the capital for the next two days.
Chennai building collapse: Search concludes, says NDRF
One dead body has been recovered after a portion of an under-construction building collapsed in Kandanchavadi area here on Saturday. The National Disaster Response Force said that the search has ended from their end.Vinoj, Assistant Commandant, NDRF said, "From our end search has concluded. One dead body was recovered. 61 personnel were part of this operation."Meanwhile, 17 others have been left critically injured in the incident.Out of those injured, five are left with head injuries, along with two in critical condition.
One injured in accident caused by TV actor Siddharth Shukla
A person has been injured after TV actor Siddharth Shukla hit three vehicles and rammed his own car onto a divider in Mumbai.While speaking to the media, senior inspector Shailesh Pasalwar said that further investigation is underway in the matter."We have registered a case against him. A person has been injured while three cars have been damaged. We have taken his blood sample. Further investigation is underway," said the senior inspector.The actor was bailed out after paying a penalty of Rs 5000.On Saturday, the accident took place in Mumbai's Oshiwara area. The actor in question who was driving his car at a higher speed lost control, according to policePolice arrived at the spot and arrested the actor under sections 279 (Rash driving or riding on a public way), 336 (Act endangering life or personal safety of others), 337 (Causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others) and 427 (Mischief causing damage to the amount of fifty rupees) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) ..
Chennai: 1 killed, 17 injured after building collapses
One person was killed while 17 were left critically injured after a portion of an under-construction building collapsed in Kandanchavadi area here on Saturday.Out of the 17 people injured, five are left with head injuries, along with two in critical condition.P.Ponniah, district collector, said, "23 people have been rescued so far. Rescue operations will continue."Earlier, eight ambulances and three fire tenders were pressed into action after reports of the mishap surfaced.
TV actor Siddharth Shukla arrested for rash driving accident, bailed out
Television actor Siddharth Shukla has been released on bail after he was arrested for hitting three vehicles and ramming his car onto a divider in Mumbai.He was released after paying a penalty of Rs 5000.On Saturday, the accident took place in Mumbai's Oshiwara area. The actor in question who was driving his car at a higher speed lost control, according to policePolice arrived at the spot and arrested the actor under sections 279 (Rash driving or riding on a public way), 336 (Act endangering life or personal safety of others), 337 (Causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others) and 427 (Mischief causing damage to the amount of fifty rupees) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) before initiating their investigations.Reportedly, Sidharth was also involved in a road accident back in 2014.He is well known for appearing in several successful fictional and reality TV shows like 'Balika Vadhu' and 'Khatron Ke Khiladi' to name a few.He made his Bollywood debut with Karan Johar's
Nine family members among 17 dead in US 'duck boat' tragedy
Nine members of one family were among 17 people killed when an amphibious US tourist boat capsized during a sudden storm on a Missouri lake, a tragedy which raised renewed questions today about the safety of the craft known as "duck" boats. The hybrid vessels, with wheels allowing them to drive on city roads but which can also travel on water, are popular with tourists in many cities. The accident occurred Thursday night in full view of witnesses, at least one of whom captured video of the vessel bobbing in rough waters on Table Rock Lake near the city of Branson, a vacation destination popular for its theaters and country music. "My heart is very heavy. Out of 11 of us there's only two that's surviving, that's me and my nephew" Tia Coleman, her voice breaking, told Fox59 from her hospital bed. "I lost all of my children. I lost my husband. I lost my mother-in-law and my father-in-law," along with other relatives, she told the Indianapolis TV station. Coleman said the boat's captain ..
Chennai: 17 injured after under-construction building collapses
At least 17 people have been injured and several feared trapped after a portion of an under-construction building collapsed in Kandanchavadi area here on Saturday.As per reports, the scaffold and iron girders of a half-constructed hospital collapsed, leaving 17 injured.After reports of the mishap surfaced, 8 ambulances and 3 fire tenders were pressed into action.Chennai Collector Ponnaiyan said out of the 20 people who were at the spot, 17 have been rescued out of which five have been admitted to a nearby hospital with head injuries.The rescue operation is underway.Further details are awaited.
Eight injured as two-storey building collapses
Eight persons including four children were injured after a two-storey residential building collapsed in Mundhwa area here around noon today, police said. A one-year-old girl was among the injured. Building owner Kailash Bhandwalkar, three members of his family and four others from two tenant families were injured, police said. The building, standing by a nullah in Keshavnagar locality, was around 30 years old and in a precarious condition, a police officer said. Incessant rains may have weakened it further, he added. Fire brigade personnel rescued all those who were trapped under the debris, including a one-year-old girl from Bhandwalkar's family. Two buffaloes tied outside the house died as debris fell on them, police said.
Three persons killed as heavy rain lashes Odisha; more rainfall likely tomorrow
Three people were killed after heavy rain lashed parts of Odisha for the second day today, prompting Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to order relief measures in the affected areas. As the India Meteorological Department has forecast more rainfall in the next 24 hours, the chief minister took stock of the situation and asked state administration to undertake relief and rescue operation and ensure no loss of life in the calamity. The Special Relief Commissioner's (SRC) office here confirmed death of three persons due to the heavy rain. A couple died at Sulipadar villager in Raygada district due to wall collapse while a 50-year-old man of Majhiguda village in Malkangiri district died of drowning. The incident comes a day after seven people were killed due to lightning strikes in Mayurbhanj and Balasore. The depression induced rain has led to the flood-like situation in four districts - Malkangiri, Kalahandi, Rayagada and Nabarangpur - while Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and the holy town of Puri ..
Toll plaza employee shot dead in Bihar
A toll plaza employee was today shot dead in Bihar's Vaishali district, police said. The incident occurred at the toll plaza located at Patedha on the Hajipur-Muzaffarpur main road The toll plaza employee identified as Mukesh Kumar (45) was shot dead by one of the four persons in a car which entered the VIP lane at the toll plaza in order to avoid paying toll tax, police said adding that this led to brawl between the toll plaza staff and people in the car. One of the four persons in the car fired at Kumar killing him on the spot, they said adding that he was rushed to a near by hospital where the doctors declared brought him dead. The people in the car managed to escape from the spot after the incident, they said. The toll plaza employees took the body and blocked the main road in protest against the incident, they said. In another incident, a woman and her two-year-old son died while her two other children received burn injuries when she set herself on fire along with ...
17 injured as scaffolding collapses
The scaffolding of an under-construction building collapsed here, injuring at least 17 people, police said. The scaffolding was suspected to have given away due to weight and trapped some labourers after it collapsed, police said. Seventeen people have been rescued by Fire and Rescue personnel, a police official said, adding, they were rushed to nearby hospitals. Rescue operations were on to ascertain if more persons were trapped, he said. Reports suggest that the injured persons could be migrant labourers. Senior government officials visited the spot.
Missing fishermen: Total 14 bodies found
With the recovery of five bodies today, the Indian Coast Guard has recovered 14 of the 19 fishermen who went missing on Monday after their trawlers capsized in the Bay of Bengal, a top ICG official said. Five bodies were recovered today which were trapped inside the fishing boat Joykrisna. The boat was sighted capsized about 30 nautical miles south of Dalhousie islands and was towed to the coast. The bodies are being identified, the official said. Coast Guard Dornier aircraft from Kolkata and Bhubaneswar, hovercraft from Frazerganj and ICGS Sujoy inspite of inclement weather and rough seas carried out extensive search for missing fishermen. Coast Guard station Frazerganj is coordinating with fisheries associations for further operation, the official said adding a weather advisory to the fishermen has been issued not to venture into seas due to depression formed in north west Bay of Bengal. The fishermen had ventured into the sea from Frazerganj in South 24 Parganas ...