The death toll from the Nalgae typhoon that hit the Philippines rose to 98, and 69 others were injured in floods and landslides caused by the heavy rains, authorities said. Search and rescue efforts for 63 people who died in floods and landslides continue.
According to reports, the typhoon caused approximately $13 million of material damage to the country’s infrastructure, with at least $7.5 million of it recorded in agricultural lands.
An Air India plane crashed into a university hostel in Ahmedabad seconds after takeoff, killing 204 people and injuring 41. One passenger, Ramesh Vishwaskumar Bucharvada, survived and is being treated.
The Boeing 787 crashed after climbing just 190 meters. The plane had issued a Mayday call but lost contact soon after. It was carrying 242 people, including 169 Indian, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian nationals.
Indian PM Modi called the incident “heartbreaking.” UK PM Starmer and Portugal’s PM Montenegro expressed condolences, while King Charles was briefed. The victims include 169 Indians, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian.
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