January 2, 2026

Diarrhoea Outbreak in Indore Kills Up to 14; Contaminated Water Blamed

A deadly diarrhoea outbreak in Indore’s Bhagirathpura has caused between 4 and 14 deaths. Over 1,400 locals fell ill due to contaminated water from a pipeline leak.

January 2, 2026

Hyderabad Breathes Toxic Air as New Year’s Firecrackers Drive Pollution to Severe Levels

Hyderabad saw dangerous air pollution on January 1, 2026, with AQI hitting a hazardous 432 in Badangpet. Firecrackers and traffic made the air thick and toxic, affecting all parts of the city.

January 2, 2026

200 Parrots Die Near Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh Due to Food Poisoning

At least 200 parrots died near the Narmada River in Khargone district, Madhya Pradesh. Officials confirm food poisoning as the cause, ruling out bird flu. Strict feeding bans and monitoring are in place.

January 2, 2026

Cold Wave Alert: Saudi Arabia Faces Freezing Temperatures from Saturday

Saudi Arabia's northern and central regions will see a cold wave starting Saturday, with temperatures dropping to freezing levels. The National Centre for Meteorology urges caution from Al-Jawf to Riyadh.

January 2, 2026

NSW Sees Deadliest Road Year Since 2017; Speeding Tops Killers in 2025

New South Wales reports 355 road deaths in 2025, the highest since 2017. Speeding caused 134 deaths. Australia faces rising road fatalities with 1,332 deaths nationwide.