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The destruction after the landslide

Death toll surpasses 300 in Kerala landslide, drones search for survivors

Landslides in Wayanad Kerala, have killed over 300 people and injured over 200 till now. Rescue operations, now in its fourth day, face challenges including difficult terrain and equipment shortages. The Indian Army, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Coast Guard, and Navy are involved, with drone radar and additional rescue dogs aiding the operation.

landslides in Kerala

At least 50 confirmed dead in massive landslides in Kerala's Wayanad; many still trapped

Among those killed are several children, and hundreds more are feared trapped as authorities struggle to carry out rescue operations, with affected areas completely cut off amid heavy rainfall in the hilly district.

Temperature rises to 36.2 degrees Celsius in Kashmir, highest ever recorded in July in 25 years

The meteorological observatory in Srinagar recorded maximum temperatures of 36.2 degrees which was above normal by 6.3 degrees.

Rains batter Maharashtra

At least 4 dead in Pune as heavy rains batter Maharashtra

Three die of electrocution, one gets buried alive after landslide. Two feared trapped under the debris of another landslide, and two feared drowned.

Mumbai rain

Red alert issued for Mumbai and neighboring districts after heavy rains batter region

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued the alert on July 25 as heavy rainfall continues to hit Mumbai. There is a strong possibility of gusty winds reaching speeds of 50-60 kmph along with heavy rainfall, the weather department said.

Murmu turns teacher

Prez Murmu turns teacher for a day, talks to students about global warming

In her interaction with class 9 students of Dr Rajendra Prasad Kendriya Vidyalaya, Murmu emphasized the need to reduce water wastage while encouraging the kids to plant trees.

Global warming

July 22 recorded as world's hottest day in 84 years, says European climate agency

The new daily global average temperature broke the record set on July 21 when the temperature reached 17.09 degrees Celsius.