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India: Flash Flooding and Traffic Chaos Hit Bengaluru After Severe Thunderstorms

Heavy thunderstorms and strong winds battered Bengaluru on Tuesday evening, May 26, flooding major roads and bringing traffic to a standstill across the city.

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India: Cyclone Ditwah Remnants Trigger Major Flooding in Tamil Nadu

Heavy rains from the remnants of Cyclone Ditwah continued for a third consecutive day on Wednesday, December 3, pounding parts of north Tamil Nadu—especially Chennai and Tiruvallur—and causing severe flooding.

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India: At Least 10 Dead in Widespread Flooding in Kolkata 2

Overnight heavy rain caused widespread flooding across Kolkata and surrounding areas in West Bengal on Tuesday, September 23, halting traffic and public transport. The deluge left vehicles stranded for hours and resulted in the deaths of at least 10 people due to electrocution.

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India: At Least 10 Dead in Widespread Flooding in Kolkata

Overnight heavy rain caused widespread flooding across Kolkata and surrounding areas in West Bengal on Tuesday, September 23, halting traffic and public transport. The deluge left vehicles stranded for hours and resulted in the deaths of at least 10 people due to electrocution.

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Monsoon Conditions Continue in India

A woman tries to open an umbrella while stepping out of an auto-rickshaw during a heavy downpour in Agartala, Tripura, on September 8, 2025, as monsoon rains continue to lash the region. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoon Conditions Continue in India

A woman tries to open an umbrella while stepping out of an auto-rickshaw during a heavy downpour in Agartala, Tripura, on September 8, 2025, as monsoon rains continue to lash the region. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoon Conditions Continue in India

A woman tries to open an umbrella while stepping out of an auto-rickshaw during a heavy downpour in Agartala, Tripura, on September 8, 2025, as monsoon rains continue to lash the region. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoon Conditions Continue in India

A woman tries to open an umbrella while stepping out of an auto-rickshaw during a heavy downpour in Agartala, Tripura, on September 8, 2025, as monsoon rains continue to lash the region. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoon Conditions Continue in India

A lady holds her son while carrying an umbrella during a heavy downpour in Agartala, Tripura, on September 8, 2025, as monsoon rains continue in the region. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoon Conditions Continue in India

A woman steps out of an auto-rickshaw during a heavy downpour in Agartala, Tripura, on September 8, 2025, as monsoon rains continue to lash the region. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoon Conditions Continue in India

A woman steps out of an auto-rickshaw during a heavy downpour in Agartala, Tripura, on September 8, 2025, as monsoon rains continue to lash the region. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoon Conditions Continue in India

A city dweller walks with an umbrella on a rain-soaked road during a heavy downpour in Agartala, Tripura, on September 8, 2025, as monsoon conditions continue to affect the region. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoon Conditions Continue in India

A city dweller walks on a rain-soaked road during a heavy downpour in Agartala, Tripura, on September 8, 2025, as monsoon conditions continue to affect the region. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoon Conditions Continue in India

A woman steps out of an auto-rickshaw during a heavy downpour in Agartala, Tripura, on September 8, 2025, as monsoon rains continue to lash the region. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmir Floods Homes - Pampur

A view of a flooded house in Pampur, India, on September 4, 2025. Days of heavy rain pushed the Jhelum river above the danger mark at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh, triggering floods across the Kashmir Valley. Authorities reported breaches along the river in parts of Budgam district and urged residents of low-lying areas to evacuate. Schools remained closed for a second day as rescue teams moved people to safer locations. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmir Floods Homes - Pampur

A boat floats on the swollen Jhelum river in Pampur, India, on September 4, 2025. Days of heavy rain pushed the Jhelum river above the danger mark at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh, triggering floods across the Kashmir Valley. Authorities reported breaches along the river in parts of Budgam district and urged residents of low-lying areas to evacuate. Schools remained closed for a second day as rescue teams moved people to safer locations. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmir Floods Homes - Pampur

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) use a boat in a flooded neighborhood in Pampur, India, on September 4, 2025. Days of heavy rain pushed the Jhelum river above the danger mark at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh, triggering floods across the Kashmir Valley. Authorities reported breaches along the river in parts of Budgam district and urged residents of low-lying areas to evacuate. Schools remained closed for a second day as rescue teams moved people to safer locations. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmir Floods Homes - Pampur

A view of a flooded house in Pampur, India, on September 4, 2025. Days of heavy rain pushed the Jhelum river above the danger mark at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh, triggering floods across the Kashmir Valley. Authorities reported breaches along the river in parts of Budgam district and urged residents of low-lying areas to evacuate. Schools remained closed for a second day as rescue teams moved people to safer locations. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmir Floods Homes - Pampur

Boats float on the swollen Jhelum river in Pampur, India, on September 4, 2025. Days of heavy rain pushed the Jhelum river above the danger mark at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh, triggering floods across the Kashmir Valley. Authorities reported breaches along the river in parts of Budgam district and urged residents of low-lying areas to evacuate. Schools remained closed for a second day as rescue teams moved people to safer locations. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmir Floods Homes - Pampur

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) use a boat in a flooded neighborhood in Pampur, India, on September 4, 2025. Days of heavy rain pushed the Jhelum river above the danger mark at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh, triggering floods across the Kashmir Valley. Authorities reported breaches along the river in parts of Budgam district and urged residents of low-lying areas to evacuate. Schools remained closed for a second day as rescue teams moved people to safer locations. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmir Floods Homes - Pampur

Residents stand along the flooded banks of the Jhelum river in Pampur, India, on September 4, 2025. Days of heavy rain pushed the Jhelum river above the danger mark at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh, triggering floods across the Kashmir Valley. Authorities reported breaches along the river in parts of Budgam district and urged residents of low-lying areas to evacuate. Schools remained closed for a second day as rescue teams moved people to safer locations. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmir Floods Homes - Pampur

A gate stands submerged in floodwaters in Pampur, India, on September 4, 2025. Days of heavy rain pushed the Jhelum river above the danger mark at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh, triggering floods across the Kashmir Valley. Authorities reported breaches along the river in parts of Budgam district and urged residents of low-lying areas to evacuate. Schools remained closed for a second day as rescue teams moved people to safer locations. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmir Floods Homes - Pampur

People walk on a bridge over the swollen Jhelum river in Pampur, India, on September 4, 2025. Days of heavy rain pushed the Jhelum river above the danger mark at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh, triggering floods across the Kashmir Valley. Authorities reported breaches along the river in parts of Budgam district and urged residents of low-lying areas to evacuate. Schools remained closed for a second day as rescue teams moved people to safer locations. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmir Floods Homes - Pampur

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) use a boat in a flooded neighborhood in Pampur, India, on September 4, 2025. Days of heavy rain pushed the Jhelum river above the danger mark at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh, triggering floods across the Kashmir Valley. Authorities reported breaches along the river in parts of Budgam district and urged residents of low-lying areas to evacuate. Schools remained closed for a second day as rescue teams moved people to safer locations. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmir Floods Homes - Pampur

A house is submerged in floodwaters in Zoonipora, Pampur, India, on September 4, 2025. Days of heavy rain pushed the Jhelum river above the danger mark, forcing evacuations from low-lying areas across Kashmir. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmir Floods Homes - Pampur

A man stands on the balcony of a flooded house in Pampur, India, on September 4, 2025. Days of heavy rain pushed the Jhelum river above the danger mark at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh, triggering floods across the Kashmir Valley. Authorities reported breaches along the river in parts of Budgam district and urged residents of low-lying areas to evacuate. Schools remained closed for a second day as rescue teams moved people to safer locations. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmir Floods Homes - Pampur

A house is submerged in floodwaters in Zoonipora, Pampur, India, on September 4, 2025. Days of heavy rain pushed the Jhelum river above the danger mark, forcing evacuations from low-lying areas across Kashmir. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoons Flood in India

Motorcyclists ride through a flooded street during heavy rain in Prayagraj, India, on July 5, 2025. The seasonal rains bring much-needed relief from the summer heat but also disrupt daily life across northern India, leading to traffic congestion, localized flooding, and transportation delays. Photo by Sanjay Kanojia/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Train Crosses Yamuna Bridge Amid Rising Waters

A passenger train crosses the old Yamuna Bridge over the Yamuna River in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025, as water levels rise following intense monsoon rains. The annual monsoon season brings both critical rainfall and recurring threats of flooding to northern India. As river levels swell, vital infrastructure such as bridges and railway lines come under increased strain. Despite the rising water, train services continue to operate, highlighting the region’s reliance on rail transport for daily commuting and economic activity. The swollen river beneath the historic bridge creates a dramatic visual contrast, underscoring the intersection of resilience, risk, and infrastructure in flood-prone areas. Authorities remain on alert as continued rainfall poses a threat to low-lying neighborhoods and transport systems across the region. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fiber Durga going to France from India - Kolkata

Artist Mintu Pal puts the final touches on a nearly five-foot-tall Durga idol made of fiber, that is being shipped to France, in Kumartuli, Kolkata, India on July 15, 2025. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fiber Durga going to France from India - Kolkata

Artist Mintu Pal puts the final touches on a nearly five-foot-tall Durga idol made of fiber, that is being shipped to France, in Kumartuli, Kolkata, India on July 15, 2025. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fiber Durga going to France from India - Kolkata

Artist Mintu Pal puts the final touches on a nearly five-foot-tall Durga idol made of fiber, that is being shipped to France, in Kumartuli, Kolkata, India on July 15, 2025. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fiber Durga going to France from India - Kolkata

Artist Mintu Pal puts the final touches on a nearly five-foot-tall Durga idol made of fiber, that is being shipped to France, in Kumartuli, Kolkata, India on July 15, 2025. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fiber Durga going to France from India - Kolkata

Artist Mintu Pal puts the final touches on a nearly five-foot-tall Durga idol made of fiber, that is being shipped to France, in Kumartuli, Kolkata, India on July 15, 2025. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fiber Durga going to France from India - Kolkata

Artist Mintu Pal puts the final touches on a Lakshmi idol at his workshop in Kumartuli, Kolkata, India on July 15, 2025. He is also shipping a nearly five-foot-tall Durga idol made of fiber to France. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fiber Durga going to France from India - Kolkata

Artist Mintu Pal puts the final touches on a nearly five-foot-tall Durga idol made of fiber, that is being shipped to France, in Kumartuli, Kolkata, India on July 15, 2025. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fiber Durga going to France from India - Kolkata

Artist Mintu Pal puts the final touches on a nearly five-foot-tall Durga idol made of fiber, that is being shipped to France, in Kumartuli, Kolkata, India on July 15, 2025. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fiber Durga going to France from India - Kolkata

Artist Mintu Pal prepares Ganesha, Kartik, Saraswati and Lakshmi idols at his workshop in Kumartuli, Kolkata, India on July 15, 2025. He is also shipping a nearly five-foot-tall Durga idol made of fiber to France. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fiber Durga going to France from India - Kolkata

Artist Mintu Pal puts the final touches on a nearly five-foot-tall Durga idol made of fiber, that is being shipped to France, in Kumartuli, Kolkata, India on July 15, 2025. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fiber Durga going to France from India - Kolkata

Artist Mintu Pal puts the final touches on a nearly five-foot-tall Durga idol made of fiber, that is being shipped to France, in Kumartuli, Kolkata, India on July 15, 2025. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fiber Durga going to France from India - Kolkata

Artist Mintu Pal puts the final touches on a nearly five-foot-tall Durga idol made of fiber, that is being shipped to France, in Kumartuli, Kolkata, India on July 15, 2025. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoon Floods Force Evacuations in Prayagraj - India

Flood-affected residents of a low-lying area move their belongings to a safer place on the banks of the river Ganges following heavy monsoon rains in Prayagraj, India, on August 1, 2025. Seasonal downpours have caused the river to swell beyond its banks, inundating homes and disrupting daily life in several neighborhoods. Families wade through knee-deep water carrying essential items, while others transport household goods using makeshift rafts or carts. The annual monsoon, though vital for agriculture, often brings displacement and damage in flood-prone regions, exposing gaps in infrastructure and emergency preparedness. In Prayagraj, residents of informal settlements and riverside areas face particular vulnerability as rising waters threaten homes and livelihoods. Local authorities issue alerts as water levels continue to rise, prompting precautionary evacuations along low-lying zones near the Ganges. Photo by Sanjay Kanojia/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoon Floods Force Evacuations in Prayagraj - India

Flood-affected residents of a low-lying area move their belongings to a safer place on the banks of the river Ganges following heavy monsoon rains in Prayagraj, India, on August 1, 2025. Seasonal downpours have caused the river to swell beyond its banks, inundating homes and disrupting daily life in several neighborhoods. Families wade through knee-deep water carrying essential items, while others transport household goods using makeshift rafts or carts. The annual monsoon, though vital for agriculture, often brings displacement and damage in flood-prone regions, exposing gaps in infrastructure and emergency preparedness. In Prayagraj, residents of informal settlements and riverside areas face particular vulnerability as rising waters threaten homes and livelihoods. Local authorities issue alerts as water levels continue to rise, prompting precautionary evacuations along low-lying zones near the Ganges. Photo by Sanjay Kanojia/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoon Floods Force Evacuations in Prayagraj - India

Flood-affected residents of a low-lying area move their belongings to a safer place on the banks of the river Ganges following heavy monsoon rains in Prayagraj, India, on August 1, 2025. Seasonal downpours have caused the river to swell beyond its banks, inundating homes and disrupting daily life in several neighborhoods. Families wade through knee-deep water carrying essential items, while others transport household goods using makeshift rafts or carts. The annual monsoon, though vital for agriculture, often brings displacement and damage in flood-prone regions, exposing gaps in infrastructure and emergency preparedness. In Prayagraj, residents of informal settlements and riverside areas face particular vulnerability as rising waters threaten homes and livelihoods. Local authorities issue alerts as water levels continue to rise, prompting precautionary evacuations along low-lying zones near the Ganges. Photo by Sanjay Kanojia/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoon Floods Force Evacuations in Prayagraj - India

Flood-affected residents of a low-lying area move their belongings to a safer place on the banks of the river Ganges following heavy monsoon rains in Prayagraj, India, on August 1, 2025. Seasonal downpours have caused the river to swell beyond its banks, inundating homes and disrupting daily life in several neighborhoods. Families wade through knee-deep water carrying essential items, while others transport household goods using makeshift rafts or carts. The annual monsoon, though vital for agriculture, often brings displacement and damage in flood-prone regions, exposing gaps in infrastructure and emergency preparedness. In Prayagraj, residents of informal settlements and riverside areas face particular vulnerability as rising waters threaten homes and livelihoods. Local authorities issue alerts as water levels continue to rise, prompting precautionary evacuations along low-lying zones near the Ganges. Photo by Sanjay Kanojia/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoon Floods Force Evacuations in Prayagraj - India

Flood-affected residents of a low-lying area move their belongings to a safer place on the banks of the river Ganges following heavy monsoon rains in Prayagraj, India, on August 1, 2025. Seasonal downpours have caused the river to swell beyond its banks, inundating homes and disrupting daily life in several neighborhoods. Families wade through knee-deep water carrying essential items, while others transport household goods using makeshift rafts or carts. The annual monsoon, though vital for agriculture, often brings displacement and damage in flood-prone regions, exposing gaps in infrastructure and emergency preparedness. In Prayagraj, residents of informal settlements and riverside areas face particular vulnerability as rising waters threaten homes and livelihoods. Local authorities issue alerts as water levels continue to rise, prompting precautionary evacuations along low-lying zones near the Ganges. Photo by Sanjay Kanojia/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoon Floods Force Evacuations in Prayagraj - India

Flood-affected residents of a low-lying area move their belongings to a safer place on the banks of the river Ganges following heavy monsoon rains in Prayagraj, India, on August 1, 2025. Seasonal downpours have caused the river to swell beyond its banks, inundating homes and disrupting daily life in several neighborhoods. Families wade through knee-deep water carrying essential items, while others transport household goods using makeshift rafts or carts. The annual monsoon, though vital for agriculture, often brings displacement and damage in flood-prone regions, exposing gaps in infrastructure and emergency preparedness. In Prayagraj, residents of informal settlements and riverside areas face particular vulnerability as rising waters threaten homes and livelihoods. Local authorities issue alerts as water levels continue to rise, prompting precautionary evacuations along low-lying zones near the Ganges. Photo by Sanjay Kanojia/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoon Floods Force Evacuations in Prayagraj - India

Flood-affected residents of a low-lying area move their belongings to a safer place on the banks of the river Ganges following heavy monsoon rains in Prayagraj, India, on August 1, 2025. Seasonal downpours have caused the river to swell beyond its banks, inundating homes and disrupting daily life in several neighborhoods. Families wade through knee-deep water carrying essential items, while others transport household goods using makeshift rafts or carts. The annual monsoon, though vital for agriculture, often brings displacement and damage in flood-prone regions, exposing gaps in infrastructure and emergency preparedness. In Prayagraj, residents of informal settlements and riverside areas face particular vulnerability as rising waters threaten homes and livelihoods. Local authorities issue alerts as water levels continue to rise, prompting precautionary evacuations along low-lying zones near the Ganges. Photo by Sanjay Kanojia/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoon Floods Force Evacuations in Prayagraj - India

Flood-affected residents of a low-lying area move their belongings to a safer place on the banks of the river Ganges following heavy monsoon rains in Prayagraj, India, on August 1, 2025. Seasonal downpours have caused the river to swell beyond its banks, inundating homes and disrupting daily life in several neighborhoods. Families wade through knee-deep water carrying essential items, while others transport household goods using makeshift rafts or carts. The annual monsoon, though vital for agriculture, often brings displacement and damage in flood-prone regions, exposing gaps in infrastructure and emergency preparedness. In Prayagraj, residents of informal settlements and riverside areas face particular vulnerability as rising waters threaten homes and livelihoods. Local authorities issue alerts as water levels continue to rise, prompting precautionary evacuations along low-lying zones near the Ganges. Photo by Sanjay Kanojia/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worship of Lord Shiva - India

Hindu devotees whispers their wishes in the ears of Nandi the sacred bull of Lord Shiva at Shiv Bari, a temple of Shiva on the second Monday of the sacred month of Sawan month in the Hindu calendar in Agartala, capital of the Northeastern state of Tripura,India, on July 21,2025. As soon as the month of Sawan arrives, a new faith and energy starts flowing in the minds of the devotees, rain showers and the echo of "Har Har Mahadev", this is the identity of this holy month. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM