In 1876, Washington, D.C., opened an incline plane that lowered canal boats to the Potomac River inside a water-filled tank weighing about 400 tons when fullIn the 1870s, the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal encountered serious challenges when attempting to move boats to the Potomac River. To overcome th...
13 Oct, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Nepal flash floods explained: Why the country is facing repeated disasters and should India be worried?Nepal Flash Floods Reason: Nepal has witnessed another flash flood after a landslide blocked the Budhi Gandaki River in Gorkha district. He...
12 Oct, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
Waterlogging damages paddy stocks in Fazilka, Ambala as farmers blame poor drainageHeavy rainfall has caused severe waterlogging in grain markets across Punjab and Haryana, resulting in significant damage. Farmers have rep...
12 Oct, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
School Assembly News Headlines, October 12, 2026: Check national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the daySchool Assembly News Headlines: On October 12, 2026, school assemblies will spotlight significant global and local news, including sports a...
12 Oct, 2026, 07.49 AM IST
Weather Tornado warning in Virginia, North Carolina as Hurricane Isaias brings heavy rainfall, floodingUS Weather update: Nearly a dozen local weather stations in the western North Carolina county reported torrential 24-hour rainfall totals f...
12 Oct, 2026, 05.53 AM IST
Tropical Storm Rachel updates: California flooding, Long Beach evacuations and coastal damage- here's everything you need to know about Rachel hurricaneSouthern California is currently facing significant flooding and damage from the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel. Long Beach has experien...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.38 AM IST
Flash flood sweeps away houses, bridges in Nepal months after deadly disasterNepal's Gorkha district experienced a flash flood that swept away several houses and bridges. Nearly 50 people were rescued by authorities,...
11 Oct, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
10 missing, 6 rescued as flash flood hits Nepal’s Budhi Gandaki RiverA flash flood in Gorkha district, Nepal, caused significant damage by sweeping away over 35 houses and several bridges. Authorities urged r...
11 Oct, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Nepal urges villagers to evacuate after flood triggered by landslideAuthorities in Nepal are urging villagers to evacuate due to flooding caused by a dry landslide. The Budhi Gandaki River overflowed, damagi...
11 Oct, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Hurricane Isaias kills 4, moves into Tennessee Valley, Georgia, Carolinas, Hurricane Simon set for landfall, Tropical Storm Rachel hits CaliforniaHurricane Isaias latest update: President Donald Trump approved an emergency declaration for Georgia after earlier doing the same for Flori...
11 Oct, 2026, 06.02 AM IST
Hurricane Isaias damage after landfall: Power outages in Georgia, Alabama, Florida hit over thousand residences, weather forecasters warn tornadoes, heavy rain, flooding during weekendIsaias, the first hurricane to hit the eastern US since Milton tore up the Gulf Coast of Florida in 2024, is also expected to bring heavy r...
10 Oct, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Hurricane Isaias makes landfall, hammering US Gulf Coast with powerful winds and dangerous floodingHurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, leading to power outages and flooding in Alabama. More than 594,000 customers lost ele...
10 Oct, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
For 100 years, a dam trapped 3 million cubic yards of toxic mining waste in Montana. Engineers removed it; what happened to the river next was remarkableA century-old dam on Montana’s Clark Fork River trapped 3 million cubic yards of toxic mining waste, raising concerns about pollution and t...
09 Oct, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Tropical storm Hurricane Isaias: Warnings, areas affected, road blocks, safety placesHurricane Isaias is forecasted to impact the northern Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday. Warnings are in place for areas from Ocean ...
09 Oct, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Two Hurricanes, Two Coasts: Hurricane Isaias could strengthen to Cat 3 as category 4 Simon threatens Pacific CoastHurricane Isaias is set to strengthen into a Category 3 storm just before it makes landfall in either Florida, Mississippi, or Alabama. The...
09 Oct, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
Hurricane Isaias path tracker update: Airports closed, oil and gas production hit as dangerous Tropical storm to make landfall Florida, Alabama, or Mississippi. Check timings, dateHurricane warning was in effect from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, to the Gulf County Line in Florida, the NHC said in its latest update.
09 Oct, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Nepal in talks with China to reopen Tatopani border pointKathmandu is engaged in discussions with China to resume operations at the Tatopani border point. The border has remained closed since Augu...
07 Oct, 2026, 11.59 AM IST