Uttarakhand is a northern Indian state in the Himalayas; Dehradun is winter capital, Bhararisain summer capital, Nainital judicial capital. It borders Tibet and Nepal, was carved from Uttar Pradesh in 2000.
A methane gas buildup inside a tunnel at the Teesta Stage VI hydropower project in Sikkim has triggered an explosion, leaving multiple workers trapped. Rescue efforts are ongoing as authorities confirm casualties and intensify search operations in the Himalayan region.
The monsoon has intensified, causing deadly floods and landslides across multiple Indian states. Assam and Jharkhand report the highest casualties, while Kerala and Kashmir face ongoing damage as the weather system continues to unleash heavy rainfall. Officials warn that climate-driven changes are raising the risk of future disasters.
Twenty-two workers remain inside the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti tunnel after a sudden influx of water and debris. Twelve have been rescued, three remain missing, and rescue teams are battling rising water as authorities coordinate a war-like operation.
Multiple outlets report on Nepal-N Tibet floods triggered by a glacial collapse. Experts link warming Himalaya conditions to glacial lake outbursts, cascading hazards, and widening monitoring gaps. Authorities seek early-warning improvements as communities rebuild.
A collection of articles examines how natural landscapes—bogs, peatlands and woodlands—shape climate resilience. Guardian Country Diary pieces highlight how native habitats slow floods and store water, while a New York Times piece tours bog landscapes around the world. An economist report contrasts regional water scarcity in Uttarakhand with rainfall-driven resilience in the UK.