India: At least 10 dead, more than 100 feared trapped in landslide after heavy rain – SUCH TV

[ad_1] A landslide triggered by heavy rains in India’s western Maharashtra state has killed at least 10 people, with many others feared trapped under piles of debris, officials say. According to Indian media reports, rescue teams on Thursday were battling lashing rain in the remote, hilly and forested Raigad district, with people scrambling at mounds … Read more

Canada’s Alberta declares state of emergency over wildfires – Times of India

[ad_1] ALBERTA: Canadian province of Alberta on Saturday declared a provincial state of emergency after tens of thousands of Albertans have been forced to evacuate their homes as “unprecedented” wildfires rage on in Alberta, Premier Danielle Smith, head of the ruling United Conservative Party (UCP) said at a press conference.By Saturday at 5 pm Mountain … Read more