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The Independent
4 days ago
- Climate
- The Independent
Village buried in mud as flash flooding kills at least four in northern India
Flash flooding in northern India has buried a village in mud, killing four people with at least 100 people missing. Footage shared on Tuesday (5 August) shows mud and debris covering Dharali in Uttarakhand state, with entire buildings being submerged by the murky water which flowed down a nearby mountain and into the Himalayan village after 'cloudburst' rainfall. A cloudburst is a sudden intense down-pouring of rain over a small area in a short period of time. Sharing the clip on social media, the Indian Army said that troops were immediately mobilised to 'assess the situation and undertake rescue operations'. The disaster struck whilst dozens had gathered in a temple for a festival. At least 10 soldiers stationed at the Harsil base are also missing, officials said.
CNN
4 days ago
- Climate
- CNN
Video shows mudslide engulf Indian village after deadly flash floods
Flash flooding struck northern India on Tuesday prompting at least 70 people to be evacuated while dozens remain missing, according to officials in Uttarakhand. At least four people have died in the flooding, which triggered a mudslide that was caught on video as it engulfed a Himalayan village.
CNN
4 days ago
- Climate
- CNN
Video shows mudslide engulf Indian village after deadly flash floods
Flash flooding struck northern India on Tuesday prompting at least 70 people to be evacuated while dozens remain missing, according to officials in Uttarakhand. At least four people have died in the flooding, which triggered a mudslide that was caught on video as it engulfed a Himalayan village.
CNN
4 days ago
- Climate
- CNN
Video shows mudslide engulf Indian village after deadly flash floods
Flash flooding struck northern India on Tuesday prompting at least 70 people to be evacuated while dozens remain missing, according to officials in Uttarakhand. At least four people have died in the flooding, which triggered a mudslide that was caught on video as it engulfed a Himalayan village.
Vancouver Sun
01-05-2025
- Vancouver Sun
This Caribbean island is an ideal getaway for food lovers and families
Article content Article content Wildlife lovers can feed and swim with green sea turtles at the Cayman Turtle Centre, marvel at endangered blue iguanas at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park or search for sea stars at Starfish Point. Families will love the sandbar at Stingray City — widely considered one of the top tourist attractions on the island — where you can wade into waist-deep aquamarine water as wild stingrays circle below and feed from your hand. Article content There are other aquatic exploits too, from a nocturnal bioluminescent tour to paddleboarding, kayaking, windsurfing and sailing around the island. And with daytime temperatures hovering around 25 C in winter and 30 C in summer, a refreshing dip in the Caribbean is always a welcome treat. Article content Article content Stretching only 35 km long and roughly 13 km wide, the island is easy to explore, allowing you to fit several excursions in one day. The roads appear straightforward, but we chose to use the transportation service Majestic Tours to avoid the confusion of driving on the opposite side of the road. Article content Article content Hotel Indigo, which opened its doors in May 2024, was our sanctuary for the week. Perfectly positioned right in the centre of the strip, the upscale resort has everything you need from a sprawling infinity pool and incredible restaurants to family-sized suites with bunk beds, a living room and kitchenette overlooking the ocean. Developed by IHG Hotels & Resorts and Dart, it has 282 rooms, a chic coastal design and access to the Bonny Moon Beach Club. Its sister hotel, the award-winning Kimpton Seafire Resort and Spa, is just a short golf-cart ride away. Article content Article content Article content The white sand beach at Rum Point, which got its name from the barrels of rum that would wash ashore from shipwrecks, was another highlight of our trip. While there are plenty of water sports and activities to enjoy (personal watercraft rentals, beach volleyball and scuba diving), a laid-back, slower pace of island life prevails here. Article content After finding our own little area underneath some palm trees on the water's edge, we went for a dip in the warm Caribbean Sea. As I looked out over the calm, turquoise water, with a refreshing Mudslide in hand (the beach club's restaurant is known for them), I understood why so many locals had recommended it to us.
