Disaster
Water tank bursts, no casuaslties reported – Samdrupling, Sarpang
Residents escaped unhurt after a water tank at Samdrupling Dhemkhong in Gelephu Thromde burst this morning. Officials said the incident...
Read moreDetailsPunatsangchhu rises to alert level, floods Thangu village in Wangdue Phodrang
Incessant rainfall in the past few days has led to water levels along the Punatsangchhu basin rising to dangerous levels....
Read moreDetailsAmochhu dredging in progress to prevent formation of artificial lake
River dredging works are in full swing at the Kherini landslide area in Phuentshogling. During river dredging, accumulated debris are...
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Phuentshogling Dungkhag exploring options to relocate households affected by landslides in Samphelling Gewog
In Chhukha, landslides have caused significant damage and severe cracks in houses at Dorophu and Pedtshelnang in Samphelling Gewog. The...
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Eight-year-old boy’s drowning in Samdrup Jongkhar raises pool safety concerns
Swimming pools are associated with joy and relaxation but overlooking safety measures can quickly turn them into a danger zone....
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Flash floods and landslides damages exceed Nu 41 M in Phuentshogling
The flash floods and landslides that occurred last month in Phuentshogling have been estimated to cause damages worth more than...
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Villagers in Yangmalashing seek mitigation measures for landslide-prone road
As the rainy season begins, concerns grow among the villagers of Yangmalashing in Pema Gatshel. The farm road in the...
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Oong-gar flash flood causes still unknown despite assessment
Seeking answers to the Oong-gar flash flood tragedy in Lhuentse, a team of officials from the Druk Green Power Corporation...
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Monsoon and stormwater woes in Thimphu
As the monsoon sets in, Thimphu faces a growing challenge with drainage problems and stormwater bursts. At around 11:30 pm...
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Six bodies recovered in Oong-gar flash flood in Lhuentse
A flash flood in Oong-gar Chiwog in Maedtsho Gewog in Lhuentse washed away 23 people. Six bodies have been recovered...
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