
One reason authorities in Nepal were caught so off guard by this week's devastating floods and landslides: The skies were clear beforehand. "There was no rain in Nepal, so we were not expecting anything like this," explains Narendra Pariyar, chief district of…
Heavy rain disrupts life in Chikkamagaluru and Hassan’s Malnad; landslides, house damage and rising rivers reported, schools closed, helplines issued.