From Stampedes to Storms: India’s Biggest Disasters of 2025
Gujarat Factory Blast
An explosion at a fireworks warehouse near Deesa killed at least 21 workers, including minors.
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Pahalgam Attack
Gunmen killed scores near Pahalgam on April 22. India blamed Pakistan-based militants, suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, and launched strikes.
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Hyderabad Gulzar Houz Fire
A pre-dawn fire in a century-old mixed-use building near Charminar killed 17 from one family.
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Bengaluru Crowd Crush
At the RCB victory event near Chinnaswamy Stadium, a crush outside the venue killed 11 and injured dozens.
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Air India Flight 171 Crash
A London-bound Air India Boeing 787 crashed into buildings seconds after takeoff, killing over 240.
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Gambhira Bridge Collapse
A slab of the 43-year-old bridge collapsed, sending vehicles into the river and killing multiple commuters.
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Himalayan Flash Floods
Early August flash floods swept away Dharali (Uttarakhand) and parts of the Kishtwar/Pahalgam region (J&K), killing dozens, with many missing.
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