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Ukraine Faces Deepening Power Shortages After Russian Strikes

A resident shows a journalist where a Russian drone struck the roof of an apartment building, depriving its residents of water, heat and electricity, in Kyiv. Ukraine is confronting one of its most severe energy shortfalls since the start of the full‑scale invasion, with the country currently able to supply only about 60% of its electricity needs. A new wave of Russian missile and drone attacks has heavily damaged power plants and transmission infrastructure across multiple regions, pushing the grid to the brink. Officials report that nearly every major power‑generating facility has been hit in recent weeks. Cities such as Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, and Dnipro have experienced rolling blackouts, leaving millions of residents coping with limited heating, lighting, and communications during the winter season. Ukraine’s government has warned that the situation remains extremely challenging. Engineers are working around the clock to repair damaged facilities, but repeated strikes have slowed...
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Mountain Fury: Flash Floods Devastate Himalayan Village in Northern India

 

An aerial view of submerged houses on the banks of the river Ganga following heavy monsoon rains in Prayagraj, India.


At least four people have died and dozens remain missing after catastrophic flash floods swept through the Himalayan village of Dharali in Uttarakhand, northern India. Triggered by intense monsoon rains and a suspected cloudburst, the deluge destroyed homes, roads, and a bustling local market, leaving many trapped under debris.

Television footage captured torrents of water and mud crashing down the mountainside, obliterating infrastructure and washing away nearly a dozen hotels and several shops. Rescue operations are underway, with the Indian Army and National Disaster Response Force deployed to the remote terrain. Authorities have requested helicopters to assist in the search and relief efforts.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated that teams are working “on a war footing” to save lives and provide aid. Schools in nearby districts, including Dehradun and Haridwar, have been ordered closed as more heavy rainfall is forecast.

Experts warn that cloudbursts and flash floods are becoming increasingly frequent in the region, exacerbated by climate change and unregulated development. The tragedy echoes the devastating 2013 floods in Uttarakhand, which claimed over 6,000 lives.

As the monsoon continues to batter the Himalayas, the disaster underscores the urgent need for climate resilience and sustainable planning in vulnerable mountain communities.

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