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A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan near Mazar-e Sharif on Monday, killing at least seven people and injuring over 100. The USGS warned of significant casualties as rescue efforts continue amid widespread damage in quake-hit areas.

Heavy rains triggered multiple landslides across Darjeeling, West Bengal, killing at least 10 and leaving two missing. Roads and communication lines are disrupted, thousands of tourists stranded, and rescue operations continue as the CM plans a site visit on September 6

Rescue teams have saved 409 people from flood-hit areas in Uttarkashi. Of these, 274 are currently safe in Harsil, while 135 have been moved to Uttarkashi and Dehradun. Relief operations are ongoing with support from multiple armed, medical, and disaster agencies.

Rescue teams are searching for 30 missing people after cloudbursts and flash floods devastated Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district. Extensive damage to infrastructure and livestock has been reported. The state faces continued rain, with estimated losses nearing ₹700 crore and 78 deaths recorded

Political leaders nationwide express grief and call for swift rescue and relief efforts after an Air India flight bound for London crashes shortly after takeoff, carrying over 240 passengers

BRS Working president KT Rama Rao said he was extremely shocked and pained over the incident.

Political involvement proved to be a distraction; Ministers’ focus on defending lapses at the worksite added to the chaos rather than resolving it

Roof collapse point, packed with landslip debris, remains untouched due to safety concerns

Presence of massive boulders caused by a land slip inside the tunnel posing a challenge

During a visit to the accident site, Srinivas Reddy highlighted the swift progress of rescue efforts. The clearing of the 105-110 tunnel stretch still left filled with debris would resolve the issue.

Revanth Reddy wants Telangana administration to obtain necessary clearances from the Centre to continue the search and salvage operations

Deployed by Hyderabad-based Anvi Robotics, the autonomous hydraulic-powered robot will be used to remove debris, excavate soil within the tunnel, say officials

Mud at the tunnel boring machine end cleared completely; dewatering process progressing quickly

To speed up the rescue efforts, the authorities are implementing a well-structured plan, utilising advanced technology. The water inside the accident site is being pumped out, and debris is being cleared using plasma gas cutters, officials said

Plasma cutting, a highly efficient and precise process that utilizes a high-velocity jet of ionized gas (plasma) proved to be effective.

CM Dhami said that all agencies are working on a war footing to carry out relief and rescue operations, assuring that the stranded workers will be evacuated soon. He also urged the NDRF, SDRF, ITBP, and Army to collaborate efficiently in clearing the snow

Reportedly, the bodies are being retrieved from the silt and debris accumulated in the tunnel and are likely to be shifted to Nagarkurnool District Hospital

Services from Indian Marine Commando Force, Border Roads Organisation incorporated

Says rescue operations facing extremely complex situations; technical experts working to resolve issue

Alternative plans to reach them are proving equally unsafe due to the complex geological conditions of the Tunnel site