Cyclone Gezani Hits Madagascar, Causing Monstrous Damage and Widespread Flooding

February 11, 2026

Cyclone Gezani Hits Madagascar, Causing Monstrous Damage and Widespread Flooding

Cyclone Gezani battered Madagascar with hurricane-force winds and heavy rains, causing massive damage and floods. It struck just 11 days after deadly Cyclone Fytia. Authorities warn of ongoing risks including landslides and power outages.

Residents Oppose Rising Road Height on Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Warn of Flood Risk

February 11, 2026

Residents Oppose Rising Road Height on Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Warn of Flood Risk

Residents object to higher road level on Rajiv Gandhi Salai after recent blacktopping without cold milling. They report steep slopes, difficult traffic, joint jolts, and flood threats from poor drainage.

Gray Wolf Arrives in Los Angeles County After Over 100 Years

February 11, 2026

Gray Wolf Arrives in Los Angeles County After Over 100 Years

A three-year-old gray wolf named BEY03F entered Los Angeles County, the first in over a century. Tracked by GPS, she traveled hundreds of miles across California in search of a mate.

Bengaluru Corporation Plans Heritage Building Makeover, Cracks Down on Illegal Hoardings

February 11, 2026

Bengaluru Corporation Plans Heritage Building Makeover, Cracks Down on Illegal Hoardings

Bengaluru's Central City Corporation is gearing up to beautify heritage buildings and remove unauthorized LED hoardings. Officials also inspected 500+ PGs, fined violators ₹3 lakh, and sealed eight facilities.

Tusker Rampage in Odisha Forest Kills 3 Women, Injures 3 Others

February 11, 2026

Tusker Rampage in Odisha Forest Kills 3 Women, Injures 3 Others

In Odisha’s Dhenkanal district, a tusker charged at women collecting firewood in Patpuri Reserve Forest. Three women died on the spot, and three others were critically injured. The forest is a known elephant movement route.