Spotting events in the news that affect insured risks

भिवंडी तालुक्यातील एका मोठ्या गोदाम संकुलात पहाटे साडेचारच्या सुमारास भीषण आग लागली. आगीत किमान सहा गोदामे जळून खाक झाली असून कपडे, इलेक्ट्रॉनिक वस्तू आणि रसायनांचा साठा नष्ट झाला. अग्निशमन दलाच्या बारा गाड्या घटनास्थळी आहेत. अद्याप कोणी जखमी झाल्याचे वृत्त नाही. नुकसान कोट्यवधी रुपयांचे असल्याचा अंदाज आहे.

What was read. Fire, Bhiwandi (Thane), 6 October 2026, high severity. In English: A major fire broke out at a large warehouse complex in Bhiwandi early Tuesday, destroying at least six warehouses and causing losses of several crore rupees.

ठाणे जिले के भिवंडी में मंगलवार तड़के एक गोदाम परिसर में भीषण आग लग गई। दमकल विभाग के अनुसार आग ने कम से कम छह गोदामों को अपनी चपेट में ले लिया। गोदामों में कपड़ा, बिजली का सामान और रसायन रखे थे। किसी के हताहत होने की खबर नहीं है। आग बुझाने का काम जारी है।

What was read. Fire, Bhiwandi (Thane), 6 October 2026, high severity. In English: A major fire broke out at a warehouse complex in Bhiwandi in Thane district early Tuesday, destroying at least six warehouses and causing losses of several crore rupees.

A major fire broke out at a warehouse complex in Bhiwandi in Thane district early on Tuesday. Fire officials said at least six warehouses holding garments, electronics and some chemicals were gutted. Twelve fire engines were at the spot by six in the morning. No one has been reported hurt. Traders in the area put the loss at several crore rupees. The cause is not yet known.

What was read. Fire, Bhiwandi (Thane), 6 October 2026, high severity. In English: A major fire gutted at least six warehouses in Bhiwandi near Mumbai early Tuesday, with losses estimated at several crore rupees and no injuries reported.

Firefighters brought the blaze at a Bhiwandi warehouse complex under control at about half past eight on Tuesday morning, four hours after it started. Officials said eight warehouses were damaged, six of them completely. Stocks of textiles, electrical goods and packaged chemicals were lost. The loss is estimated at over 40 crore rupees. Many of the units in the cluster opened only in the last two months, local traders said.

What was read. Fire, Bhiwandi (Thane), 6 October 2026, high severity. In English: A fire damaged eight warehouses in Bhiwandi with losses estimated at over 40 crore rupees.

A tanker carrying LPG collided with a truck on the Jaipur highway early on Monday, setting off a fire that spread to more than twenty vehicles. Four people died and many were burnt. The fire also damaged two roadside shops and a fuel station.

What was read. Big road accident, Jaipur, 5 October 2026, high severity. In English: A tanker crash and fire on the Jaipur highway killed four people and burnt more than twenty vehicles.

जयपुर में हाईवे पर सोमवार तड़के एलपीजी टैंकर और ट्रक की टक्कर के बाद आग लग गई। आग की चपेट में बीस से ज्यादा वाहन आ गए। हादसे में चार लोगों की मौत हो गई।

What was read. Big road accident, Jaipur, 5 October 2026, high severity. In English: An LPG tanker and truck collided on a Jaipur highway early Monday, causing a fire that engulfed over twenty vehicles and killed four people.

A fire broke out at an e-commerce warehouse in Gurugram on Sunday night. Fire officials said packaged goods on two floors were damaged before the fire was put out. No injuries were reported.

What was read. Fire, Gurugram, 4 October 2026, medium severity. In English: A fire broke out at an e-commerce warehouse in Gurugram damaging goods on two floors.

गुरुग्राम में रविवार रात एक ई कॉमर्स कंपनी के गोदाम में आग लग गई। दो मंजिलों पर रखा सामान जल गया। कोई घायल नहीं हुआ।

What was read. Fire, Gurugram, 4 October 2026, medium severity. In English: A fire broke out at an e-commerce warehouse in Gurugram damaging goods on two floors.

Police and health officials raided Nirogvan Nursing Home in Cuttack on Saturday after insurers flagged angioplasty and bypass claims from the hospital, which has no cath lab. Records were seized. The owner has been called for questioning.

What was read. Hospital billing fraud, Cuttack, 3 October 2026, medium severity, Nirogvan Nursing Home. In English: Police and health officials raided Nirogvan Nursing Home in Cuttack over suspected fraudulent cardiac insurance claims.

சென்னையில் சனிக்கிழமை பெய்த கனமழையால் வேளச்சேரி உள்ளிட்ட தாழ்வான பகுதிகளில் வெள்ளம் தேங்கியது. பல வீடுகளிலும் கடைகளிலும் தண்ணீர் புகுந்தது. வாகனங்கள் நீரில் மூழ்கின.

What was read. Flood or waterlogging, Velachery (Chennai), 3 October 2026, medium severity. In English: Heavy rain on Saturday flooded Velachery and other low-lying areas in Chennai.

Heavy rain on Saturday left Velachery and other low-lying parts of Chennai under water. Cars parked in basements were submerged and water entered homes and shops. The early showers come ahead of the north-east monsoon.

What was read. Flood or waterlogging, Velachery (Chennai), 3 October 2026, medium severity. In English: Heavy rain on Saturday left Velachery and other parts of Chennai under water.

வேளச்சேரி மற்றும் தாம்பரம் பகுதிகளில் மழைநீர் தேங்கியதால் ஞாயிற்றுக்கிழமை போக்குவரத்து கடுமையாக பாதிக்கப்பட்டது. பல கடைகளில் தண்ணீர் புகுந்தது.

What was read. Flood or waterlogging, Velachery (Chennai), 4 October 2026, medium severity. In English: Waterlogging in Velachery and Tambaram on Sunday disrupted traffic and entered several shops.

नालंदा जिले के बिहार शरीफ में पुलिस ने फर्जी मृत्यु दावों के मामले में एक बीमा एजेंट समेत चार लोगों को गिरफ्तार किया है। पुलिस के अनुसार पॉलिसी लेने के कुछ ही महीनों के भीतर दावे किए गए और ज्यादातर में मौत का कारण साफ नहीं था।

What was read. Fake death claims, Bihar Sharif (Nalanda), 2 October 2026, medium severity. In English: Police in Bihar Sharif arrested four people including an insurance agent for fake death claims.

Police in Nalanda have arrested four people, including a sales agent, in a widening inquiry into life insurance death claims made within months of the policy starting. The cause of death was unclear in most of the claims, officers said. The case follows arrests in Gaya earlier this week.

What was read. Fake death claims, Nalanda, 3 October 2026, medium severity. In English: Police in Nalanda arrested four people in a probe into fake life insurance death claims.

ওড়িশায় আছড়ে পড়া ঘূর্ণিঝড়ের প্রভাবে শুক্রবার দক্ষিণ ২৪ পরগনার উপকূলে ভারী বৃষ্টি ও ঝোড়ো হাওয়া বয়েছে। কিছু কাঁচা বাড়ি ক্ষতিগ্রস্ত হয়েছে।

What was read. Cyclone, South 24 Parganas, 2 October 2026, medium severity. In English: Heavy rain and strong winds damaged some thatched houses in South 24 Parganas due to the cyclone in Odisha.

The crime branch in Ahmedabad has questioned the management of Medhavriksha Clinic and Nursing Home over insurance claims for heart bypass surgery and angioplasty. The clinic is registered for general and orthopaedic surgery only. Two staff members were arrested on Friday for preparing false discharge papers.

What was read. Hospital billing fraud, Ahmedabad, 2 October 2026, medium severity, Medhavriksha Clinic and Nursing Home. In English: Medhavriksha Clinic and Nursing Home in Ahmedabad is under probe for false insurance claims for heart bypass surgery and angioplasty.

अहमदाबाद की क्राइम ब्रांच ने मेधावृक्ष क्लिनिक एंड नर्सिंग होम के दो कर्मचारियों को फर्जी डिस्चार्ज कागजात बनाने के आरोप में गिरफ्तार किया है। आरोप है कि अस्पताल ने दिल की बाईपास सर्जरी के बिल बीमा कंपनियों को भेजे, जबकि वहां ऐसी सर्जरी की सुविधा नहीं है।

What was read. Hospital billing fraud, Ahmedabad, 2 October 2026, medium severity, Medhavriksha Clinic and Nursing Home. In English: Two staff at Medhavriksha Clinic and Nursing Home in Ahmedabad were arrested for making false discharge papers for insurance claims.

A fire at a hosiery unit in Ludhiana's Focal Point area on Thursday damaged stock and knitting machines. All workers got out safely. Fire officials suspect a short circuit. The owner put the loss at about two crore rupees.

What was read. Fire, Ludhiana, 1 October 2026, medium severity. In English: A fire at a hosiery unit in Ludhiana damaged stock and machines but caused no injuries.

The weather office has issued a cyclone warning for the Odisha coast. The system over the Bay of Bengal is expected to cross the coast near Puri on Friday as a severe cyclonic storm. Fishermen have been told not to go to sea and the state has begun moving people from low-lying villages.

What was read. Cyclone, Puri, 2 October 2026, high severity. In English: A cyclone warning has been issued for the Odisha coast and the storm is expected to cross near Puri on Friday.

A severe cyclonic storm crossed the Odisha coast near Puri on Friday afternoon with winds of up to 120 km an hour. Trees and power lines came down across Puri and Khordha districts and several thatched homes were flattened. More than a lakh people had been moved to shelters. No deaths have been reported so far.

What was read. Cyclone, Puri, 2 October 2026, high severity. In English: A severe cyclonic storm crossed the Odisha coast near Puri on Friday afternoon causing damage to homes and power lines.

गंभीर चक्रवाती तूफान शुक्रवार दोपहर ओडिशा में पुरी के पास तट से टकराया। तेज हवाओं से पुरी और खुर्दा जिलों में पेड़ और बिजली के खंभे उखड़ गए। एक लाख से ज्यादा लोगों को सुरक्षित स्थानों पर पहुंचाया गया था।

What was read. Cyclone, Puri, 2 October 2026, high severity. In English: A severe cyclonic storm hit the coast near Puri in Odisha on Friday causing damage in Puri and Khordha districts.

Officials in Puri and Khordha began counting the damage on Saturday after Friday's cyclone. Hundreds of homes, shops and hotels along the coast were damaged. Bhubaneswar saw heavy rain and waterlogging. Power has been restored in parts of the region.

What was read. Cyclone, Puri, 2 October 2026, high severity. In English: A cyclone on Friday damaged hundreds of homes, shops and hotels in Puri and Khordha.

गया पुलिस ने जीवन बीमा के फर्जी मृत्यु दावे करने वाले एक गिरोह का पर्दाफाश किया है। आरोप है कि गिरोह पहले से गंभीर रूप से बीमार लोगों के नाम पर पॉलिसी खरीदता था और कुछ ही महीनों में मृत्यु का दावा कर देता था। कुछ मामलों में मृत लोगों के नाम पर भी पॉलिसी ली गई। इस मामले में कई नए एजेंटों की भूमिका की जांच हो रही है।

What was read. Fake death claims, Gaya, 30 September 2026, high severity. In English: Gaya police exposed a gang that made fake life insurance death claims using sick and dead people's names.

Police in Gaya say a racket bought life policies in the names of people who were already seriously ill, or in some cases already dead, and claimed the money within months. Several newly licensed sales agents are under investigation. Officers said similar claims have come from neighbouring Nalanda district. Insurers have been asked to share claim records.

What was read. Fake death claims, Gaya, 30 September 2026, high severity. In English: Police in Gaya say a racket filed death claims on policies sold to the dying and similar claims have come from Nalanda.

नागपूरजवळ महामार्गावर बुधवारी पहाटे खासगी बस आणि ट्रकची समोरासमोर धडक होऊन सहा प्रवासी ठार तर बारा जखमी झाले. जखमींना नागपूरच्या रुग्णालयात दाखल करण्यात आले आहे.

What was read. Big road accident, Nagpur, 30 September 2026, high severity. In English: Six passengers died and twelve were injured in a bus and truck crash near Nagpur early Wednesday.

Six passengers were killed and twelve injured when a private bus hit a truck head on near Nagpur early on Wednesday. The injured were taken to hospitals in Nagpur. Police said the truck was on the wrong side of the highway.

What was read. Big road accident, Nagpur, 30 September 2026, high severity. In English: Six passengers were killed and twelve injured in a bus and truck crash near Nagpur early Wednesday.

Hyderabad police on Tuesday arrested seven men they say stole more than 140 two-wheelers across the city since July. Most of the bikes were taken in Ameerpet, Secunderabad and Mehdipatnam and sold with forged papers in nearby districts. Police recovered 62 vehicles. Officers said several owners had already filed insurance claims for their stolen bikes.

What was read. Vehicle theft, Hyderabad, 29 September 2026, high severity. In English: Hyderabad police arrested seven men for stealing more than 140 two-wheelers across the city since July and recovered 62 vehicles.

हैदराबाद पुलिस ने दोपहिया वाहन चोरी करने वाले एक गिरोह का भंडाफोड़ कर सात लोगों को गिरफ्तार किया है। गिरोह ने जुलाई से अब तक शहर से 140 से ज्यादा बाइकें चुराई थीं। पुलिस ने 62 वाहन बरामद किए हैं।

What was read. Vehicle theft, Hyderabad, 29 September 2026, high severity. In English: Hyderabad police arrested seven people from a gang that stole over 140 bikes since July.

Police teams traced more two-wheelers stolen by the Hyderabad gang to second-hand dealers in Karimnagar and Nizamabad on Wednesday. Officers said the bikes were sold with forged papers and new number plates. About 30 more vehicles are expected to be recovered.

What was read. Vehicle theft, Hyderabad, 30 September 2026, high severity. In English: Police traced more stolen bikes from the Hyderabad gang to dealers in Karimnagar and Nizamabad on Wednesday.

கோயம்புத்தூர் அருகே உள்ள ஒரு நூற்பாலையில் ஞாயிற்றுக்கிழமை தீ விபத்து ஏற்பட்டது. பருத்தி மூட்டைகளும் இயந்திரங்களும் எரிந்து சேதமடைந்தன. தொழிலாளர்கள் அனைவரும் பாதுகாப்பாக வெளியேறினர்.

What was read. Fire, Coimbatore, 27 September 2026, medium severity. In English: A fire broke out at a spinning mill near Coimbatore on Sunday damaging cotton bales and machinery but all workers escaped safely.

A fire at a spinning mill near Coimbatore on Sunday destroyed cotton bales and damaged machinery. No one was hurt. The mill management estimated the loss at about five crore rupees.

What was read. Fire, Coimbatore, 27 September 2026, high severity. In English: A fire at a spinning mill near Coimbatore on Sunday destroyed cotton bales and damaged machinery with a loss of about five crore rupees.

An under-construction five-storey building caved in at Laxmi Nagar in East Delhi on Sunday afternoon. Three labourers were injured. Two parked cars were crushed under the debris. Police have registered a case against the builder.

What was read. Building collapse, Laxmi Nagar (East Delhi), 27 September 2026, medium severity. In English: An under-construction five-storey building caved in at Laxmi Nagar in East Delhi on Sunday afternoon injuring three labourers and crushing two cars.

Thieves drove away eleven tractors from farms around Nashik over the past fortnight, police said on Saturday. Most were taken at night from fields near the highway. Farmers have asked for night patrols during the harvest.

What was read. Vehicle theft, Nashik, 26 September 2026, high severity. In English: Thieves drove away eleven tractors from farms around Nashik over the past fortnight.

Two workers died and five were injured in a fire at a plastics factory in the Bawana industrial area of Delhi on Friday night. Twenty fire engines were sent. Officials said the factory did not have a fire safety certificate.

What was read. Fire, Bawana (North West Delhi), 25 September 2026, high severity. In English: Two workers died and five were injured in a fire at a plastics factory in Bawana industrial area of Delhi.

दिल्ली के बवाना औद्योगिक क्षेत्र में शुक्रवार रात एक प्लास्टिक फैक्ट्री में आग लगने से दो मजदूरों की मौत हो गई और पांच घायल हो गए। दमकल की बीस गाड़ियों ने आग पर काबू पाया।

What was read. Fire, Bawana (North West Delhi), 25 September 2026, high severity. In English: A fire broke out at a plastic factory in Bawana industrial area on Friday night killing two workers and injuring five.

छत्रपती संभाजीनगर येथील संजीवकिरण नर्सिंग होमच्या मालकाला आणि बिलिंग व्यवस्थापकाला पोलिसांनी अटक केली. रुग्णालयात हृदय विभाग नसताना बायपास आणि अँजिओप्लास्टीच्या शस्त्रक्रियांची बिले विमा कंपन्यांकडे पाठवल्याचा आरोप आहे. अनेक विमा कंपन्यांनी तक्रार दिली होती.

What was read. Hospital billing fraud, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, 24 September 2026, medium severity, Sanjeevkiran Nursing Home. In English: Police arrested the owner and billing manager of Sanjeevkiran Nursing Home in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar for fake heart surgery bills sent to insurers.

Police in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar have arrested the owner and the billing manager of Sanjeevkiran Nursing Home over claims for heart bypass and angioplasty procedures that the small hospital could not have carried out. Investigators said the nursing home has no cardiac unit or cath lab, yet billed several insurers for such surgeries over the past year.

What was read. Hospital billing fraud, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, 24 September 2026, medium severity, Sanjeevkiran Nursing Home. In English: Police in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar arrested the owner and billing manager of Sanjeevkiran Nursing Home for billing insurers for heart surgeries the hospital could not perform.

आगरा के पास यमुना एक्सप्रेसवे पर मंगलवार तड़के तेज बारिश के बीच दस से ज्यादा वाहन आपस में टकरा गए। हादसे में पांच लोगों की मौत हो गई और पंद्रह घायल हुए।

What was read. Big road accident, Agra, 22 September 2026, high severity. In English: More than ten vehicles collided near Agra on the Yamuna Expressway killing five and injuring fifteen.

Five people were killed and fifteen injured when more than ten vehicles crashed into each other on the Yamuna Expressway near Agra early on Tuesday, during heavy rain. Cars, a bus and two trucks were involved. Traffic was held up for hours.

What was read. Big road accident, Yamuna Expressway near Agra, 22 September 2026, high severity. In English: Five people died and fifteen were injured in a pile-up involving more than ten vehicles on the Yamuna Expressway near Agra during heavy rain.

টানা বৃষ্টিতে বরপেটা জেলার বহু গ্রাম জলমগ্ন হয়েছে। বেকি নদীর জল বিপদসীমার উপর দিয়ে বইছে। কয়েক হাজার মানুষ ত্রাণ শিবিরে আশ্রয় নিয়েছেন। বহু দোকান ও গুদামে জল ঢুকেছে।

What was read. Flood or waterlogging, Barpeta, 21 September 2026, high severity. In English: Many villages in Barpeta district are flooded and thousands have taken shelter in relief camps.

Large parts of Guwahati were under knee-deep water on Monday night after heavy rain, and the Brahmaputra rose above the danger level at several points in lower Assam. Shops and warehouses in low-lying markets took in water. The district administration has opened relief camps. Officials said flooding is worst in Barpeta, Kamrup and Morigaon.

What was read. Flood or waterlogging, Guwahati (Kamrup Metropolitan), 21 September 2026, high severity. In English: Large parts of Guwahati and other districts in Assam were waterlogged after heavy rain and flooding.

असम के निचले इलाकों में बाढ़ से हालात गंभीर बने हुए हैं। गुवाहाटी के कई मोहल्लों में पानी भर गया है। बरपेटा, कामरूप और मोरीगांव जिलों में हजारों लोग राहत शिविरों में हैं। कई गोदामों और दुकानों में पानी घुस गया है।

What was read. Flood or waterlogging, Guwahati (Kamrup Metropolitan), 22 September 2026, high severity. In English: Flooding in Assam has left Guwahati waterlogged and thousands in Barpeta, Kamrup and Morigaon districts in relief camps with water entering shops and godowns.

Roads to Hajo in Kamrup district went under water early on Wednesday. Rescue teams moved families from low-lying villages by boat. Rice mills and storage sheds near the river were flooded. More rain is forecast for the next two days.

What was read. Flood or waterlogging, Hajo (Kamrup), 23 September 2026, medium severity. In English: Flood waters cut off Hajo in Kamrup district and rice mills and storage sheds near the river were flooded.

Floods have hit large parts of Morigaon district, with water entering homes, shops and a small industrial estate near Mayong. The administration said more than twenty thousand people are in relief camps across the district. Two people have died. The flood has also hit Barpeta and Kamrup.

What was read. Flood or waterlogging, Morigaon, 24 September 2026, high severity. In English: Floods have hit Morigaon district with water entering homes, shops and a small industrial estate and two people have died.

বরপেটায় বন্যার জল ধীরে ধীরে নামছে, তবে ত্রাণ শিবিরে এখনও কয়েক হাজার মানুষ রয়েছেন। ব্যবসায়ীরা জানিয়েছেন, বহু দোকান ও গুদামের মাল নষ্ট হয়েছে।

What was read. Flood or waterlogging, Barpeta, 25 September 2026, medium severity. In English: Flood water is receding in Barpeta but thousands remain in relief camps and goods in many shops and godowns have been damaged.

Flood waters began to recede across lower Assam on Saturday. Traders in Barpeta and Guwahati said stocks in many shops and godowns were ruined. Officials have begun counting the damage to homes, shops and warehouses. Insurers have been asked to set up claim desks in the worst hit districts.

What was read. Flood or waterlogging, Barpeta, 26 September 2026, medium severity. In English: Flood waters receded across lower Assam on Saturday and traders in Barpeta and Guwahati reported ruined stocks in shops and godowns.

South Delhi police have arrested five men who stole high-end cars from residential colonies using electronic key cloning devices. Twenty-three cars have been recovered. The gang sold the cars in other states with changed number plates.

What was read. Vehicle theft, South Delhi, 21 September 2026, high severity. In English: South Delhi police arrested five men for stealing high-end cars and recovered twenty-three vehicles.

पुणे जिल्ह्यातील चाकण येथे एका गोदामाला रविवारी सकाळी आग लागली. अग्निशमन दलाने तासाभरात आग आटोक्यात आणली. किरकोळ नुकसान झाले असून कोणीही जखमी नाही.

What was read. Fire, Chakan (Pune), 20 September 2026, low severity. In English: A fire broke out at a godown in Chakan in Pune district on Sunday morning and was contained within an hour with minor damage.

Four people were killed and nine injured when part of a four-storey residential building collapsed in Kurla in Mumbai early on Sunday. The building had been declared dangerous by the civic body last year. Rescue teams pulled eleven people from the debris.

What was read. Building collapse, Kurla (Mumbai), 20 September 2026, high severity. In English: Four people died and nine were injured when part of a four-storey residential building collapsed in Kurla in Mumbai early on Sunday.

मुंबईतील कुर्ला येथे रविवारी पहाटे चार मजली इमारतीचा काही भाग कोसळून चार जणांचा मृत्यू झाला तर नऊ जण जखमी झाले. ही इमारत धोकादायक म्हणून घोषित करण्यात आली होती.

What was read. Building collapse, Kurla (Mumbai), 20 September 2026, high severity. In English: Four people died and nine were injured when part of a four-storey building collapsed in Kurla in Mumbai early on Sunday.

मुंबई के कुर्ला में रविवार तड़के एक पुरानी चार मंजिला इमारत का हिस्सा गिर गया। हादसे में चार लोगों की मौत हो गई और नौ घायल हैं। इमारत को पहले ही खतरनाक घोषित किया गया था।

What was read. Building collapse, Kurla (Mumbai), 20 September 2026, high severity. In English: Four people died and nine were injured when part of an old four-storey building collapsed in Kurla in Mumbai early on Sunday.

Three workers were killed and eleven injured when a reactor exploded at a chemical plant in Dahej in Bharuch district on Saturday afternoon. The blast set off a fire that spread to a storage shed. Fire tenders from Bharuch and Ankleshwar fought the flames for several hours.

What was read. Fire, Dahej (Bharuch), 19 September 2026, high severity. In English: Three workers died and eleven were injured after a reactor exploded and caused a fire at a chemical plant in Dahej on Saturday afternoon.

भरूच जिले के दहेज में शनिवार को एक केमिकल फैक्ट्री में रिएक्टर फटने से तीन मजदूरों की मौत हो गई और ग्यारह घायल हो गए। धमाके के बाद लगी आग पर कई घंटे बाद काबू पाया गया।

What was read. Fire, Dahej (Bharuch), 19 September 2026, high severity. In English: Three workers died and eleven were injured after a reactor blast and fire at a chemical factory in Dahej in Bharuch district on Saturday.

The toll in Saturday's reactor blast at a Dahej chemical plant rose to four on Sunday. The state government has ordered an inquiry. The fire destroyed the plant's storage shed and damaged two neighbouring units.

What was read. Fire, Dahej (Bharuch), 19 September 2026, high severity. In English: Four people died in a reactor blast at a Dahej chemical plant and the fire destroyed the storage shed and damaged two neighbouring units.

மதுரை அருகே வெள்ளிக்கிழமை காலை அரசுப் பேருந்து கவிழ்ந்ததில் பதினைந்து பயணிகள் காயமடைந்தனர். காயமடைந்தவர்கள் மருத்துவமனையில் அனுமதிக்கப்பட்டனர்.

What was read. Big road accident, Madurai, 18 September 2026, medium severity. In English: Fifteen passengers were injured when a government bus overturned near Madurai on Friday morning.

The roof of an old grain godown gave way in Ahmedabad's Kalupur area during heavy rain on Thursday. Sacks of wheat and rice were soaked. No one was inside at the time. Traders said the owners had been told to repair the roof last year.

What was read. Building collapse, Kalupur, Ahmedabad, 17 September 2026, medium severity. In English: The roof of an old grain godown collapsed in Kalupur, Ahmedabad during heavy rain and sacks of wheat and rice were soaked.

Police in Hyderabad have recorded a sharp rise in two-wheeler thefts over the past month, with bikes taken from outside metro stations, hospitals and apartment blocks in Ameerpet, Mehdipatnam and Secunderabad. Officers believe an organised gang is behind many of the cases. Owners have been asked to use wheel locks and park in lit areas.

What was read. Vehicle theft, Hyderabad, 16 September 2026, high severity. In English: Police in Hyderabad have recorded a sharp rise in two-wheeler thefts over the past month with an organised gang suspected.

हैदराबाद में पिछले एक महीने में दोपहिया वाहन चोरी के मामलों में तेज बढ़ोतरी हुई है। पुलिस को शक है कि इसके पीछे एक संगठित गिरोह है। मेट्रो स्टेशनों और अस्पतालों के बाहर से बाइकें चोरी हो रही हैं।

What was read. Vehicle theft, Hyderabad, 17 September 2026, high severity. In English: There has been a sharp rise in two-wheeler thefts in Hyderabad in the past month and police suspect a gang is involved.

মঙ্গলবার সন্ধ্যায় কলকাতার বড়বাজারে একটি কাপড়ের গুদামে আগুন লাগে। দমকলের দশটি ইঞ্জিন তিন ঘণ্টার চেষ্টায় আগুন নিয়ন্ত্রণে আনে। কেউ আহত হননি, তবে বহু মাল পুড়ে গেছে।

What was read. Fire, Barabazar (Kolkata), 15 September 2026, medium severity. In English: A fire broke out in a cloth warehouse in Barabazar, Kolkata on Tuesday evening and destroyed much stock.

A fire in a cloth godown in Kolkata's Burrabazar was brought under control late on Tuesday after three hours. No injuries were reported. Traders said stock worth lakhs of rupees was lost.

What was read. Fire, Burrabazar (Kolkata), 15 September 2026, medium severity. In English: A fire in a cloth godown in Kolkata's Burrabazar was brought under control after three hours with stock worth lakhs of rupees lost.

पटना में सोमवार को तेज बारिश के बाद कई मोहल्लों में जलभराव हो गया। कंकड़बाग और राजेंद्र नगर में घुटनों तक पानी भर गया। लोगों को आने जाने में भारी परेशानी हुई।

What was read. Flood or waterlogging, Kankarbagh (Patna), 14 September 2026, medium severity. In English: Heavy rain on Monday caused knee-deep water in Kankarbagh and Rajendra Nagar in Patna.

Several parts of Patna, including Kankarbagh and Rajendra Nagar, were waterlogged after heavy rain on Monday. Residents waded through knee-deep water. Municipal pumps were brought in to drain the roads.

What was read. Flood or waterlogging, Kankarbagh (Patna), 14 September 2026, medium severity. In English: Heavy rain on Monday left several parts of Patna waterlogged including Kankarbagh and Rajendra Nagar.

Nine passengers died and twenty were injured when a private bus skidded off the road and fell into a gorge near Shimla on Sunday. The bus was carrying about thirty people. Rescue work went on into the evening.

What was read. Big road accident, near Shimla, 13 September 2026, high severity. In English: Nine passengers died and twenty were injured when a bus fell into a gorge near Shimla.

शिमला के पास रविवार को एक निजी बस सड़क से फिसलकर गहरी खाई में गिर गई। हादसे में नौ यात्रियों की मौत हो गई और बीस घायल हो गए।

What was read. Big road accident, near Shimla, 13 September 2026, high severity. In English: Nine passengers died and twenty were injured when a private bus fell into a gorge near Shimla.

The Vishwamitri river overflowed after a day of very heavy rain, flooding parts of Vadodara on Saturday. Residents of riverside areas were moved to schools. Crocodiles were spotted in flooded streets, officials warned. Shops in the old city took in water.

What was read. Flood or waterlogging, Vadodara, 12 September 2026, high severity. In English: The Vishwamitri river overflowed after heavy rain, flooding parts of Vadodara and forcing residents to move to schools.

A fire broke out at a textile dyeing and printing mill in the Pandesara industrial area of Surat on Friday evening. About eighty workers escaped unhurt. The fire spread to an adjoining unit before it was brought under control after five hours. Fabric and machinery worth about 12 crore rupees were destroyed, the mill owners said.

What was read. Fire, Pandesara, Surat, 11 September 2026, high severity. In English: A fire at a textile mill in Pandesara, Surat destroyed fabric and machinery worth about 12 crore rupees.

सूरत के पांडेसरा औद्योगिक क्षेत्र में शुक्रवार शाम एक कपड़ा मिल में आग लग गई। सभी मजदूर सुरक्षित बाहर निकल आए। आग पास की एक और इकाई तक फैल गई। मिल मालिकों के अनुसार करीब 12 करोड़ रुपये का नुकसान हुआ है।

What was read. Fire, Pandesara, Surat, 11 September 2026, high severity. In English: A fire at a textile mill in Pandesara, Surat caused a loss of about 12 crore rupees.

लखनऊ के अमीनाबाद इलाके में गुरुवार को एक जर्जर दो मंजिला मकान ढह गया। मलबे से दो लोगों को घायल अवस्था में निकाला गया। पास की तीन दुकानों को भी नुकसान पहुंचा।

What was read. Building collapse, Aminabad, Lucknow, 10 September 2026, medium severity. In English: A dilapidated two-storey house collapsed in Aminabad, Lucknow injuring two people and damaging three shops.

A dilapidated two-storey house collapsed in Lucknow's Aminabad market on Thursday. Two people were injured and three shops next door were damaged. The district administration has ordered a survey of old buildings in the area.

What was read. Building collapse, Aminabad, Lucknow, 10 September 2026, medium severity. In English: A dilapidated two-storey house collapsed in Lucknow's Aminabad market injuring two people and damaging three shops.

Heavy rain flooded low-lying parts of Mumbai on Wednesday, with waterlogging in Kurla, Andheri and Sion. Local trains ran late and several roads were closed. Water entered shops and ground floor homes. The weather office has warned of more heavy rain.

What was read. Flood or waterlogging, Mumbai, 9 September 2026, medium severity. In English: Heavy rain flooded low-lying parts of Mumbai on Wednesday and water entered shops and homes.

मुंबईत बुधवारी मुसळधार पावसामुळे कुर्ला, अंधेरी आणि सायन परिसरातील सखल भागात पाणी साचले. लोकल गाड्या उशिराने धावत होत्या. अनेक दुकानांमध्ये पाणी शिरले.

What was read. Flood or waterlogging, Mumbai, 9 September 2026, medium severity. In English: Heavy rain caused waterlogging in low-lying areas of Mumbai on Wednesday and water entered shops.

मुंबई में बुधवार को भारी बारिश के बाद कुर्ला, अंधेरी और सायन में जलभराव हो गया। लोकल ट्रेनें देरी से चलीं और कई सड़कें बंद रहीं।

What was read. Flood or waterlogging, Mumbai, 9 September 2026, medium severity. In English: Heavy rain caused waterlogging in several areas of Mumbai on Wednesday.

A spell of very heavy rain on Tuesday evening flooded underpasses and low-lying layouts in Bengaluru. Vehicles were stranded in knee-deep water and several apartment basements were flooded. Fire and rescue teams pumped out water through the night.

What was read. Flood or waterlogging, Bengaluru (Bengaluru Urban), 8 September 2026, medium severity. In English: Heavy rain flooded underpasses and apartment basements in Bengaluru on Tuesday evening.