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DISASTEROct 1Prolonged dry spell, brown disease hit cotton yield in Yadgir district of KarnatakaFarmers looking at massive losses despite covering 108% of target sowing area; yield drops to 2-3 quintals in rainfed areasThe Hindu
DISASTEROct 1India’s erratic monsoon plays havoc with harvests, raising fears of spending slowdownFor Ajay Kumar Chutani, whose family has run a sari shop in the north Indian market town of Karnal since the 1970s, the months after the monsoon are always his busiest. During these cool weeks, he sells enough lengths of silk and embroidered cotton to tide him over the leaner seasons, as farming families prepare for weddings and the frenetic festival season. This year, after erratic rains through the wet season and the country’s weakest rainfall since 2015, Chutani is keeping a close eye on the...South China Morning Post
DISASTEROct 1Amravati hospital fire: CCTV footage reveals fire alarm rang three timesThe CCTV footage shows staff either asleep or absent from the ward as the alarms sounded and red warning lights flashed in the wee hours of August 24The Hindu
DISASTEROct 1President Murmu, PM Modi praise Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for saving Israel-bound flight from crashCaptain Smit Machchhar saved the lives of 174 people when the co-pilot attempted to crash a Dubai flightThe Hindu
DISASTEROct 1 Terrorist or whack job : Trump on flydubai co - pilot after mid - air attack ; calls Indian Captain Smit Machchhar a heroTrump commented on a flydubai co-pilot after a mid-air attack, questioning motives and praising an Indian captain as a hero. This reflects political commentary on an aviation incident.mainemirror.com · United States
DISASTEROct 1Indian pride swells as flydubai pilot who saved 174 lives hailed as ‘absolute hero’An Indian pilot’s extraordinary bravery during an apparent mid-air hijack attempt has ignited a wave of national pride, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailing the pilot as a hero for saving 174 lives on a flydubai plane – adding a dramatic chapter to a career that began almost by chance. Captain Smit Machchhar was critically injured after taking the brunt of a knife attack on Wednesday, but managed to open the cockpit door so crew and passengers could overpower the attacker. “Captain Smit...South China Morning Post
DISASTEROct 1Farmers complain of dry spell induced crop loss in excluded talukas from drought GRFarmers in the talukas of Nanded district said they have suffered losses, but because of faulty weather stations, they were left off the list and did not receive any helpThe Hindu
DISASTEROct 1Koder House fire in Keralam’s Fort Kochi fuels questions over safety of heritage propertiesThe incident exposes alleged lapses in firefighting mechanism in Fort Kochi, prompting Fire dept. to initiate steps to strengthen safety infrastructure in the area; proposal to be submitted to District Collector highlighting need for installing dedicated firefighting equipment, including water hydrants, at strategic locations to prevent similar incidents in futureThe Hindu
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 30Trekkers helicoptered off mountains as more deadly landslides hit NepalBBC World
DISASTERSep 30Israel PM hails Indian pilot wounded in diverted flydubai flightSouth China Morning Post
DISASTERSep 30Indian captain fought off co - pilot who tried to crash plane , Israeli PM hails him as true hero hindustantimes.com · India
DISASTERSep 30Drunk driving suspected in ECIL hit-and-run that left seven bar workers injuredDrunk driving is suspected as the cause of a hit-and-run incident in ECIL, which resulted in injuries to seven bar workers. The incident points to a serious public safety concern.The Hindu
DISASTERSep 30Video: Bangladesh Dengue deaths surpass 233 in deadly outbreakAl Jazeera [en]
DISASTERSep 30Southwest monsoon ends with 12% deficitLowest monsoon rainfall since 2015; east and northeast saw driest monsoon since 1901, in line with recent trends; southern pensinsula saw fourth lowest rainfall since 1901; October expected to be hotter and drier than usual in most parts of the countryThe Hindu
DISASTERSep 30Keralam witnesses 7th-lowest southwest monsoon seasonAccording to India Meteorological Department data, nearly 70% of the State remained significantly rain-deficient at the end of the season on September 30. Northeast monsoon, which normally sets in by mid-October, may be below normal during the opening monthThe Hindu
DISASTERSep 30NIO Goa experts identify 14 breach-prone stretches along river Godavari in KonaseemaExperts from NIO Goa have identified 14 breach-prone stretches along the Godavari river in Konaseema. This assessment highlights areas vulnerable to potential flooding or environmental damage.The Hindu
DISASTERSep 30RIMS Adilabad fire: Eight rescued infants undergoing treatment in Hyderabad, one at RIMSFollowing a fire at RIMS Adilabad, eight rescued infants are receiving medical treatment in Hyderabad, with one remaining at RIMS. This matters as it provides an update on the condition of those affected by the incident.The Hindu
DISASTERSep 30Gary's mayor reacts to devastating massive storm that ripped through Indiana, ongoing issuesA powerful storm sent trees crashing down and knocked out power to thousands in Gary, Indiana, for days. Gary Mayor Eddie Melton shares how his community is recovering, nearly a month later.CBS News
DISASTERSep 30Mundathikode fireworks accident site turns toxic hotspotHeavy metals above permissible limits found; contaminated topsoil recommended for removal amid fears of water contaminationThe Hindu
DISASTERSep 30One dies in blast at Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals premises, blaze brought under controlThe Hindu
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 30Ganga embankment cracks , erosion disrupt rail services on Sahibganj SectionCracks in the Ganga embankment and erosion are causing disruptions to rail services in the Sahibganj Section. This indicates a localized infrastructure failure impacting transportation.timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
DISASTERSep 30Suvendu announces ₹1,200 crore allocation for Ghatal Master Plan to mitigate floodsThe Centre will provide 50% of the funds, and the State government will bear the remaining costs; we will receive some funds from the Disaster Management Department for procuring land for the master plan, said Suvendu AdhikariThe Hindu
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 30Gandak floods Bihar’s West Champaran as three embankments breach, creates panic among residentsThe Hindu
DISASTERSep 30Two Andhra Medical College PG students found dead within five days; probe onA final-year General Medicine student and a first-year ENT student found dead four days apart; the Commissioner of Police orders a detailed inquiry into both deathsThe Hindu