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New York Post
5 days ago
- Climate
- New York Post
Flash floods in remote village in Kashmir leave over 30 people dead, 50 missing: Indian officials
At least 32 people are dead in flash floods caused by torrential rains in a remote, mountainous village in Indian-controlled Kashmir, a top disaster management official said Thursday, as rescue teams scouring the devastated Himalayan village brought at least 100 people to safety. Mohammed Irshad said rescue teams scouring the devastated Himalayan village of Chositi brought at least 100 people to safety. He said initial estimations suggested at least 50 others were still missing. Advertisement 3 At least 32 people are dead in flash floods caused by torrential rains in a remote, mountainous village in Indian-controlled Kashmir, a top disaster management official said Thursday. AP India's deputy minister for science and technology, Jitendra Singh, said the floods were triggered by a cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Chositi area and 'could result in substantial casualty.' Some of the rescued people were badly injured and were being treated in local hospitals, said Susheel Kumar Sharma, a local official. Advertisement Chositi is a remote Himalayan village in Kashmir's Kishtwar district and is the last village accessible to motor vehicles on the route of an annual Hindu pilgrimage to a mountainous shrine. Multiple pilgrims were also feared to be affected by the disaster. Officials said the pilgrimage has been suspended, and more rescue teams were on the way to the area. 3 India's deputy minister for science and technology, Jitendra Singh, said the floods were triggered by a cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Chositi area. AP Advertisement The devastating floods swept away the main community kitchen set up for the pilgrims as well as dozens of vehicles and motorbikes, officials said. Lt. Gov. Manoj Sinha, New Delhi's top administrator in Kashmir, offered condolences for the loss of life and said he had directed personnel from India's military and paramilitary forces, as well as police and disaster management officials, to strengthen rescue and relief operations. Sudden, intense downpours over small areas known as cloudbursts are increasingly common in India's Himalayan regions, which are prone to flash floods and landslides. 3 A building damaged in flash floods caused by torrential rains is seen in a remote, mountainous village in Chositi area. AP Advertisement Cloudbursts have the potential to wreak havoc by causing intense flooding and landslides, impacting thousands of people in the mountainous regions. Experts say cloudbursts have increased in recent years partly due to climate change, while damage from the storms also has increased because of unplanned development in mountain regions.
Economic Times
06-08-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Indian seafood industry stares at Rs 24,000-crore loss as Trump doubles India tariffs
Synopsis The Indian seafood export industry faces a potential loss of Rs 24,000 crore due to the US doubling tariffs to 50%. This move puts India at a significant disadvantage compared to competitors like Ecuador, impacting exporters and potentially farmers. The industry, heavily reliant on the US market, is seeking government support and exploring alternative markets to mitigate the effects. AP India seafood industry (Image for representation) The Indian seafood export industry is staring at a business loss opportunity of almost Rs 24,000 crore to the US due to the country's doubling of existing tariff to 50% on India. 'We are shocked. This is a doomsday for the seafood industry. It will have an effect on the farmers too,' said Pawan Kumar G, president, Seafood Exporters Association of India. 'We will need hand holding by the government,' he said. Ecuador, India's closest competitor for seafood exports, which is geographically closest to the US, will pay only 10% import duty in the US market, while Indonesia will pay 19% and Vietnam pay 20%. The US accounts for almost 40% of the total Indian seafood exports of Rs 60,000 crore. India mainly exports shrimps to the exporter from the west coast of India said as the industry has about 15% of annual sales as inventory at any given time, the exporters will face losses on this Indian industry employs an estimated 20 million people. As the seeding season for next harvest is currently underway, the industry fears that farmers may stop seeding operations. Executives said a lot will depend on how big buyers like Walmart and Costco negotiate with Indian exporters and how much margins they can pass. 'If this high US tariff continues where India is at disadvantage, Indian seafood exporters will have to make inroads into other markets,' another exporter said.
Economic Times
04-08-2025
- Climate
- Economic Times
IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 5 weather report: Will rain force a draw at the Oval?
Synopsis India Vs England 5th Test Day 5 pitch report and weather forecast update: The fifth Test between India and England at The Oval is poised for a thrilling conclusion on Day 5. England needs 35 runs, while India requires four wickets to level the series. Weather forecasts predict clear skies for the morning session, raising hopes for a decisive result before potential afternoon rain interrupts play. AP India Vs England 5th Test Day 5 weather report ENG vs IND 5th Test Day 5 weather update of Kennington Oval, London: The fifth Test between India and England is set to be a thriller as both teams look for victories on Day 5 at The Oval on Monday. Rain played spoilsport on Sunday with England needing 35 runs and India requiring four wickets to decide the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy that is currently in England's favour 2-1. The match should ideally be over within an hour. In a relief to fans and players alike, it is not expected to rain until the afternoon, meaning we could have clear weather for the opening couple of hours, allowing for a result in the series decider. This will also mean the result of the match is expected to be out in the opening couple of weather predicts rain at round 1 pm local time, which coincides with the start of the lunch break. The morning session will be cloudy and dry and with the new ball available, this could help the Indian also predicts no rain before the afternoon. However, after 2 pm, the chances are expected to increase to 60 were set a target of 374 runs to win. The hosts gained an advantage after a stunning attack from Harry Brook (111) after his team was reduced to 106/3 at one stage. He put on a 195-run stand with Joe Root (105) for the fourth wicket, in the process laying the foundation for the win. However, two late wickets in the final session claw back into the match. Bad light and then rain stopped play on Day 4 with an hour to go, with England at 339/6 and need 35 runs more to win. India, on the other hand, practically need four more wickets to level a thrilling Test series.
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First Post
25-07-2025
- Sport
- First Post
Morkel defends under-fire Indian bowlers, says playing five Tests right after IPL a challenge: 'It's a real test'
India bowling coach Morne Morkel also felt the Jasprit Bumrah-led attack performed much better on Day 3 of the fourth Test against England in Manchester, and came to the defence of debutant Anshul Kamboj, who has been criticised for his underwhelming pace. read more India bowling coach Morke Morkel defended the performance of the Jasprit Bumrah-led bowling unit after the third day's play in the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford. AP India bowling coach Morne Morkel admitted his bowlers are struggling to make an impact in the crucial fourth Test against England in Manchester, but felt playing a five-match Test series in England right after two months of the Indian Premier League was always going to be a challenge. Morkel reacted to India's dismal bowling performance on Day 3 at Old Trafford, which allowed England to end the day on a commanding 544/7. Joe Root headlined their dominant batting performance with a majestic 150 while four others, including captain Ben Stokes (77 not out), scored fifties. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD For India, spin-bowling all-rounders Washington Sundar (2/57) and Ravindra Jadeja (2/117) lead the way with a couple of wickets each while the pace trio of Jasprit Bumrah (1/95), Mohammed Siraj (1/113) and debutant Anshul Kamboj (1/89) collected a wicket each. 'It's a real test. We play three Test match series a lot and this is now our first time in a while we've done this with five. It shouldn't be excused, but in terms of conditioning, getting our guys conditioned and getting them ready for five Test series coming straight up after IPL, is sometimes an issue,' Morkel told reporters during the press conference after stumps. 'Much better today with the ball' The former South African pacer, however, added that the Indians bowled a lot better on the 'Moving Day' than they did on Thursday, when England had raced to 225/2 at stumps after following a 166-run opening stand between Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett. 'Much better today with the ball. I thought yesterday was a tough day for us in the office. We missed our lines, putting us slightly on the back foot, but I thought the way the boys responded this morning, especially Siraj and Bumrah with the ball, was good to see. 'And yeah, from there, you know, we tried our best with trying to create opportunities on a wicket played better than the first couple of days. Discipline and holding those lines were key. And that was something I think we missed on day one,' he added. Morkel also confirmed Bumrah and Siraj did suffer injury scares on Day 3, but were ultimately fine. 'Yeah, unfortunately, when we took the second new ball, Booms rolled his ankles going down the stairs. And then Siraj also, I think, rolled his foot in one of the footholds. But they seemed to be okay,' he continued. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Morkel extends support to debutant Kamboj As for Kamboj, who replaced the injured Akash Deep in the XI, clocking underwhelming speeds under 125kmph at Old Trafford on international debut, Morkel felt it was a learning curve for the 24-year-old Haryana pacer. 'Unfortunately, there's no place to hide. And, you know, we support him as best as we can, through conversations. But it's also for him, it's good learning. 'And I think everybody in the dressing room is constantly telling him to keep going and supporting him. That's part of international cricket, it's good to get a taste for it and know, moving forward, what he needs to do to play at this level. 'So, you know, it's through good conversations and just keep on supporting him. He can definitely bowl quicker,' Morkel added.
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First Post
24-07-2025
- Sport
- First Post
‘Rishabh Pant you fighter': Indian wicketkeeper hailed for heroically walking out to bat at Old Trafford despite fractured foot
Not only did Rishabh Pant walk out to bat on Day 2 of the fourth Test against England in Manchester despite having suffered a fracture on his right foot the previous day, he ended up completing his 18th Test half-century and guiding India to 350. read more Rishabh Pant added 17 runs to his overnight score of 37, brinigng up his 18th Test half-century in the process. AP India were dealt a massive blow after talismanic wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was struck on the foot while attempting to reverse sweep a yorker from Chris Woakes on the opening day of the fourth Test against England at Lord's. Pant was confirmed to have due the blow, which resulted in him having to be driven off the ground in a buggy ambulance, and the 27-year-old was expected to miss the remainder of the match, if not the series. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The fracture, however, did not stop Pant from heroically walking out to bat on Day 2 in an attempt to get India as close to 400 as possible not matter how much pain he was in. As if that wasn't heroic enough, he would go on to complete a memorable half-century, his 18th in Test cricket, reaching the milestone with a flurry of boundaries after a couple of wickets fell in quick succession at the other end. 'As emotional as anything I have seen' Pant didn't just receive a standing ovation at the home of the Lancashire County Cricket Club, former and current cricketers as well as fans applauded him for his brave gesture on social media. Here are select reactions: Rishabh pant you fighter. #respect — Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) July 24, 2025 When you represent your country at any level, that's the kind of courage and fighting spirit you show. Hats off to Rishabh Pant for walking out to bat despite the injury. 🇮🇳💪 #RishabhPant #INDvsENG — Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) July 24, 2025 I have been fortunate to have seen some great moments in cricket. But to see #RishabhPant walking out to bat with a broken toe and seeing the warmth with which everyone reacted was as emotional as anything I have seen — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) July 24, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD I had seen Anil Kumble come out to bowl with a broken jaw in Antigua and didn't think I would see anything like that again. But this Rishabh Pant act of courage is right up there. Just Rishabh being Rishabh. #ENGvsIND — Deep Dasgupta (@DeepDasgupta7) July 24, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD If you aren't watching, pl do. Pant coming out to bat with a broken toe is probably the most courageous from an Indian cricketer after Kumble bowling in WI with a broken jaw. Stokes aiming for that right toe, I suppose is how this unforgiving game is played…#INDvsENG — Shekhar Gupta (@ShekharGupta) July 24, 2025 I really have no words of appreciation for the guts pant has shown to bat after a broken foot... but the way he is limping and fighting his pain it may lead to some serious problems...I am also wondering how did the medical team allowed to play who actaully has a say in… — Samip Rajguru (@samiprajguru) July 24, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Ricky Ponting just called Rishabh Pant as "Lazarus" in commentary [which means the biblic figure whom Jesus raised from the dead] — Noah (@PantasticNoah) July 24, 2025 Vivek Razdan words on Rishabh pant's bravery 🔥🔥 Goosebumps at its peak @RishabhPant17 #RishabhPant — Harsh shekhawat (@wordofshekhawat) July 24, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Pant, who was batting on 37 when struck by the Woakes yorker on Wednesday, walked out to bat after all-rounder Shardul Thakur was dismissed for a patient 41 that helped India cross the 300-mark with plenty of wickets left. Thakur, replacing the injured Nitish Reddy at Manchester, had forged a 48-run partnership with fellow all-rounder Washington Sundar after India had lost the wicket of Ravindra Jadeja in just the second over of the morning session. The second act of Pant's innings, meanwhile, would help India reach the 350-mark. The Test vice-captain was eventually castled by Jofra Archer for 54 off 75 balls with India losing their ninth wicket for 349. India were eventually bowled out for 358 with Jasprit Bumrah becoming the last Indian batter to fall after getting caught-behind off Jofra Archer's bowling. Captain Ben Stokes finished as the pick of the English bowlers with figures of 5/72 while Archer collected 3 for 73. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Left-arm spinner Liam Dawson (1/45) and Chris Woakes (1/66) collected a wicket each, the former making his first Test appearance in eight years.
