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Nepal’s flash flood death toll rose to 1,344 on Saturday, with around 5,000 people still missing. More than 13,000 have been rescued, while authorities continue operations across eight affected districts and struggle to identify bodies recovered from debris and waterways

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor urged the Centre to deploy a full NDRF contingent, heavy-lift helicopters and advanced search equipment in Nepal, where hundreds of Indians remain missing or stranded after devastating flash floods, stressing that rescue efforts must be intensified immediately

Survivors of Nepal’s devastating flash floods have recounted terrifying escapes as torrents of water, mud and debris swept through settlements along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers. Many fled uphill, watched loved ones disappear and spent hours awaiting rescue amid widespread destruction

India has set up a 24x7 MEA control room and helplines to assist nationals affected by devastating flash floods in Nepal. With 359 deaths and 288 Indians missing, India assured Nepal of support as rescue operations continue

The death toll from a magnitude-7.7 earthquake in Indonesia’s Flores region rose to 51 on Sunday after rescuers recovered four more bodies. At least 101 people were injured, while thousands were displaced after landslides damaged homes and blocked roads

Flash floods triggered by incessant rainfall inundated Rajouri town in Jammu and Kashmir, forcing hundreds to evacuate as rivers overflowed. Vehicles were swept away, homes flooded, and rescue teams launched relief operations while authorities warned of more heavy rainfall through July 23

Relentless monsoon rains and flash floods have affected thousands across 12 districts of Arunachal Pradesh, with the death toll rising to three. Rescue and relief operations continue as authorities battle landslides, damaged infrastructure and widespread disruption to connectivity

The death toll from two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 589, with nearly 3,000 people injured. Authorities have intensified search-and-rescue operations in the worst-hit La Guaira state as international rescue teams arrive to support relief efforts

A boat carrying 14 villagers capsized in the Ganga at Umanath Ghat, Patna, killing three and leaving four missing. Seven were rescued. SDRF teams continue search operations, with officials citing overloading and strong winds as possible causes

A powerful explosion near Chaman Phatak railway station in Quetta injured at least 20 people, damaged a train and vehicles, and shattered nearby buildings. Authorities declared hospital emergencies, halted Jaffar Express, and placed institutions on high alert for safety

A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in northern China has killed 90 miners, with over 200 rescued as emergency operations continue. President Xi Jinping ordered a full-scale rescue, investigation, and stricter safety measures to prevent future mining disasters

A deadly explosion at a fireworks factory in Liuyang killed 21 and injured 61. Massive destruction prompted large-scale rescue efforts, evacuations, and investigations, with authorities detaining company officials and deploying emergency teams to prevent further accidents

In Daejeon, South Korea, a fire at an auto parts factory injured at least 53 people, with 24 seriously hurt and 14 unaccounted for. Firefighters focused on containment, preventing spread, and chemical safety while rescue operations continue

A fire at a chemical factory in Bhiwadi killed seven workers, with two feared trapped. Authorities launched rescue and relief operations, while a magisterial inquiry is underway to determine the cause and review industrial safety protocols

  A ferry carrying over 350 people sank near Basilan, Philippines, early Monday. At least 316 were rescued and 15 bodies recovered. The cause is under investigation, while coast guard and navy teams continue search-and-rescue operations 

In Hyderabad’s Nampally, a fire in a four-storey furniture shop killed five, including two children and an elderly woman, likely due to asphyxiation. Rescue teams faced blocked basements. Authorities registered a case against the shop owner for safety violations

In Uttarakhand’s Almora district, a bus carrying 18–19 passengers fell into a gorge in Bhikiyasain, killing seven and injuring 12, including the driver. Police and SDRF teams conducted rescue operations, while Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed grief

At least 13 people were killed and 98 injured after the Interoceanic passenger train derailed from a bridge near Nizanda in southern Mexico. Authorities launched rescue operations and ordered an investigation into the cause of the deadly accident

Sri Lanka’s death toll from Cyclone Ditwah has climbed to 153, with 191 people still missing as flooding, landslides and severe rain continue across multiple districts. Over 100,000 people are in evacuation centres, while Indian forces assist nationwide rescue and relief efforts.

At least 44 people died and 45 were injured after a massive fire swept through multiple residential towers at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong’s Tai Po. Three men were arrested for suspected manslaughter as rescue efforts continued through the night.