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The worrying changes in India’s monsoon patterns have implications for everything from agriculture to health Take Maharashtra, 80% of which is rainfed. In areas such as Vidarbha and Marathwada, the onset of monsoon is now late. After a small pickup in July, there is a break in rainfall in August, lasting up to three-four weeks during the fruit formation ph...
30 Jun, 2024, 03.38 PM ISTVasant Vihar wall collapse: 3 bodies found, toll in rain-related incidents in Delhi rises to 8 In Vasant Vihar, Delhi, heavy rains triggered the collapse of an under-construction wall on Friday, claiming the lives of three labourers. The victims, including Santosh Kumar Yadav (19) and Santosh (38), were identified from the rubble, while one r...
29 Jun, 2024, 10.17 AM ISTDelhi Airport roof collapse: No loud noise, chaos when iron rods fell on cars, says eyewitnesses at Delhi airport Delhi airport roof collapse: The roof collapse incident at Delhi airport's Terminal-1 led to injuries and one fatality, prompting swift rescue operations and the evacuation of affected individuals. Civil Aviation Minister Naidu supervised the respon...
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Chaos at Delhi Airport: Terminal 1 roof collapse leaves cars buried, 1 dead and flights suspended IndiGo has canceled all flights to/from Terminal 1 due to the partial closure of Delhi Airport caused by heavy rains. Delhi and NCR (National Capital Region) received incessant rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning beginning in the ear...
28 Jun, 2024, 01.44 PM ISTDelhi: Fire breaks out at factory in Okhla Phase 2 A massive fire broke out in a factory in the Okhla Phase 2 area of the national capital early Friday. Fire department officials and fire tenders arrived promptly after receiving the information.
28 Jun, 2024, 09.40 AM ISTFire breaks out in Safdarjung Hospital's old emergency building, nurse rescued from third floor The collaborative efforts between the police and firefighters at Safdarjung Hospital successfully controlled a fire incident. With a focus on determining the cause to prevent future incidents, the swift rescue of individuals ensured no harm occurred...
25 Jun, 2024, 03.17 PM ISTTwo killed in Gurugram fireball manufacturing factory explosion Two people were killed in an explosion at a fireball manufacturing factory in Gurugram's Daulatabad Industrial Area. The incident occurred late at night on Friday, prompting the deployment of 24 fire tenders that managed to bring the fire under cont...
22 Jun, 2024, 10.19 AM ISTTamil Nadu: Family trapped on first floor after landlord demolishes staircase Tamil Nadu fire and rescue services were called to rescue a family trapped on the first floor of their home after their landlord demolished the staircase due to a dispute over rent payment. The landlord, Srinivasan, had already cut off the electrici...
21 Jun, 2024, 12.00 PM ISTFire breaks out at Ghaziabad residential society, no injuries reported Fire official Rahul Pal said, "At 11:20 PM we received a call regarding a fire at flat no 613 at Merlin Society in Vasundhara. Promptly three of our fire brigade rushed to the spot and started rescuing people. An elderly woman who was trapped in fla...
19 Jun, 2024, 10.12 AM ISTElectrical appliances in focus amid rising household fire cases: Here's how to keep your home safe As instances of household fires increase in a dreadful summer this year, the spotlight has fallen on the health and age of electrical appliances. Malfunctioning, ageing appliances fitted in homes are leading to fires as high summer heat this year ta...
17 Jun, 2024, 11.35 AM ISTWhy fire incidents are rising? Delhi fire department reveals reason Delhi Fire Service notes many structures lack fire safety certification, hindering evacuation. Atul Garg highlights challenges in evacuation due to obstructed escape routes and crowded markets, emphasizing the need for better fire safety measures.
16 Jun, 2024, 06.20 PM ISTHimachal Pradesh: Fire breaks out at Solan forest, fire tenders at spot A fire broke out in the forests of Solan, Himachal Pradesh. Forest officials, fire tenders, and villagers are struggling to control the fire. Shimla has recorded over 1,500 forest fire incidents with 13,000 hectares of forest land burnt.
16 Jun, 2024, 02.00 PM ISTFiring at Salman's home: Mumbai Police registered new case; one held from Rajasthan Mumbai Police registered a case related to firing outside Salman Khan's residence and arrested Banwarilal Laturlal Gujar from Bundi, Rajasthan, for criminal intimidation. Gujar mentioned Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar in a threatening video uploade...
16 Jun, 2024, 01.44 PM ISTFire breaks out at cardboard factory in Delhi's Mundka industrial area A major fire erupted at a cardboard factory in Delhi's Mundka industrial area on Sunday morning. No casualties reported as per officials. The Delhi Fire Services Department received a call at 7:17 am and dispatched around 35 fire tenders to the scen...
16 Jun, 2024, 01.13 PM ISTGhaziabad: Fire under control at packaging factory in Tronica City industrial area Fire officials extinguished a blaze at a packaging factory in Tronica City, Ghaziabad, on Saturday morning. No casualties were reported as three employees were safely evacuated. Chief Fire Officer Rahul Kumar stated that the fire, which spread rapid...
16 Jun, 2024, 06.40 AM ISTKuwait fire: Indian migrants' final journey home An uneasy silence enveloped the import cargo terminal at Cochin International Airport on Friday morning as preparations were made to receive the bodies of 31 Indians who died in a building fire in Kuwait. Ambulances were ready to transport the victi...
14 Jun, 2024, 04.57 PM ISTKuwait building fire: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, Union Minister pay homage to deceased At least 45 Indians were killed in the fire incident, and 31 bodies of victims from Kerala (23), Tamil Nadu (7), and Karnataka (1) were brought via a special IAF aircraft.Kuwait building fire: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, Union Minister pay homage to...
14 Jun, 2024, 03.03 PM ISTKuwait fire tragedy: Punjab man who died was sole breadwinner of his family Himat Rai, a Hoshiarpur native, was tragically killed in a fire in Mangaf, Kuwait. He was the sole provider for his family, leaving them in shock. The fire claimed 49 lives, mostly Indians, in the Al-Mangaf building on June 12.
14 Jun, 2024, 02.27 PM ISTKolkata: Fire breaks out at Acropolis Mall, several feared trapped; rescue ops underway A major fire has broken out at Acropolis Mall in Kolkata, prompting an immediate response from emergency services. Multiple fire tenders have been dispatched to the scene as firefighters work tirelessly to bring the blaze under control. Visuals from...
14 Jun, 2024, 02.06 PM ISTKuwait building fire: IAF aircraft with mortal remains of 45 Indians lands in Kochi An Indian Air Force flight carrying the mortal remains of 45 Indians who died in the Kuwait fire incident landed in Kochi on Friday. Accompanying the remains was Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh who flew to Kuwaiti on Thursday to work with the ...
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