Heavy rains and high winds ripped through the financial capital of India, toppling a billboard onto a crowd of people seeking shelter.
Tag: Deaths (Fatalities)
Cold Lava and Floods Kill 37 on Indonesian Island of Sumatra
Heavy rain on the island of Sumatra caused torrents of rock and ash to flow down a volcano and into nearby towns. At least 17 people were still missing.
Flooding Kills Dozens in Afghanistan
Heavy seasonal rains have set off floods in the northern province of Baghlan and in at least three other provinces.
Flooding in Southern Brazil: Images of Rio Grande do Sul Underwater
Torrential rains have caused one of Brazil’s worst floods in modern history, leaving more than 100 dead and nearly an entire state submerged.
With a Gaza Cease-Fire in the Balance, Netanyahu Maneuvers to Keep Power
The Israeli prime minister, under pressure from all sides, is trying to reassure his many domestic, military and diplomatic critics. Here’s a look at what he is confronting.
Canada Re-Criminalizes Public Drug Use in British Columbia
A province that was a global pioneer in harm reduction took a step back after a political backlash.
China Knife Attack at Hospital Leaves at Least 2 Dead
At least 21 other people were injured during the stabbing rampage in the southwestern province of Yunnan, the police said. A suspect was arrested.
5 Dead After Inhaling Hazardous Gas at a Water Plant in Sicily
An official said the workers were killed by hydrogen sulfide, which is toxic in high concentrations. Italian officials and unions repeated urgent calls for better workplace safety.
‘Alarm Bells’ Were Ringing: Johannesburg Officials Faulted Over Deadly Fire
Although a resident confessed to setting the August 2023 blaze that killed 76 people in a dilapidated building, a report found that officials had ignored warning signs for years.
Israel, Gaza and the Law on Starvation in War
A complex legal question became more pressing after a statement from the U.N. human rights chief.