LANDSLIDE MANAGEMENT
IAF rescues 13 fishermen stranded on Brahmaputra island in Assam, 3 dead in Mizoram landslides
In Mizoram, a landslide resulted in three deaths, including a four-year-old girl, after heavy rains caused the partial burial of a tin-roofed concrete building near Aizawl. Simultaneously, the Indian Air Force (IAF) rescued 13 fishermen stranded on a flooded Brahmaputra island in Assam's Dibrugarh district. I
Assam flood situation critical, 13 stranded fishermen rescued by IAF
Earlier on Sunday, the IAF had rescued 8 State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel and a revenue official from Jonai in Dhemaji district when they were stranded in another sandbar area during relief operations. Dibrugarh district has been severely affected in the current wave with the major town in Upper Assam inundated for the sixth consecutive day.
Assam flood situation improves, over 2 lakh hit
Assam has seen a decrease in flood cases in eight districts, with over 2,07,500 people affected. The worst hit is Karimganj, with over 1.1 lakh people suffering. The total number of people killed in this year's flood, landslide, and storm is 39. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has suggested the creation of at least 50 large ponds in the northeast region to divert Brahmaputra river water, aiming to tackle floods and develop agriculture, irrigation, and tourism.
Amit Shah chairs meeting to review preparedness for flood management in country
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level flood management meeting in Delhi to review preparedness. States like Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Assam are facing floods.
Amit Shah to review flood preparedness on Sunday
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to chair a high-level meeting on Sunday to review the country's preparedness for flood management, particularly in states like Bihar, Assam, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Jammu and Kashmir, which are prone to floods and landslides during the monsoon season. Assam is currently facing floods, affecting around 3.90 lakh people in 19 districts. The meeting aims to assess and enhance the country's readiness to tackle the annual challenge of monsoon-related disasters.
People 'betrayed by Modi-Shah promise' of making Assam flood free: Mallikarjun Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the BJP over flood management in Assam, highlighting the grim flood situation in the state with over four lakh affected and major rivers flowing above danger levels.
Over 1,61,000 people affected by floods in Assam; landslide kills 5
Heavy flooding and landslides have caused significant devastation in Assam and Meghalaya. In Assam, floods have affected over 1.61 lakh people across 15 districts since Cyclone Remal hit in May, resulting in approximately 30 deaths. Karimganj district is the worst hit, with 1,52,133 people affected and extensive damage to crops and livestock. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with 5,114 people taking shelter in relief camps amid submerged villages.
Modi’s election setback only a blip for some global stock funds
“The first thing I did was message my portfolio managers who invest in India to say if Nifty banks are down because of a lower-than-expected mandate for Modi, it’s a buying opportunity,” Sai said in an interview on Tuesday.
Sikkim CM says people's trust, hard work of SKM cadres behind landslide victory in assembly polls
SKM supremo Prem Singh Tamang credits party's victory to hard work of cadre and people's trust. SKM wins 26 seats in 32-member assembly, leading in 5. Tamang thanks supporters and voters at Paljor Stadium in Gangtok.
Indian stocks, bonds and rupee set to gain as polls show landslide BJP win
While the final results might differ from the exit polls, the strength of the projected victory is expected to benefit risk assets. Should the June 4 results align with the exit polls, analysts expect the NSE Nifty 50 Index to reach a new record
Assam flood situation grim, over 42,000 people affected
The flood situation in Assam's eight districts remained grim with the water level of major rivers rising and inundating vast tracts of land on Thursday, following incessant rainfall in the aftermath of Cyclone Remal, officials said. Over 42,000 people have been affected in Nagaon, Karimganj, Hailakandi, West Karbi Anglong, Cachar, Hojai, Golaghat and Karbi Anglong, they said.
Death toll rises to 29 in Mizoram's Aizawl district after stone quarry collapse and landslides
Mizoram's Aizawl district has seen a stone quarry collapse and landslides, resulting in 29 deaths and seven missing people. Search operations are ongoing to locate the seven missing people, who may have been trapped under debris. Heavy rain and landslides damaged 81 houses and partially damaged 46 others in various districts.
Cyclone Remal claims 27 lives in Mizoram
Mizoram and Assam have experienced landslides due to cyclone 'Remal', resulting in 27 deaths and 3 in Assam. A massive landslide in Aizawl district killed 13 people, including two minors, and left eight missing. The landslide caused house collapses and worker camps to collapse, burying 21 people. Infrastructure damage is expected to impact electricity and water supply.
Cyclone Remal claims 27 lives in Mizoram; CM allocates Rs 15 crore relief fund
Cyclone Remal has claimed 27 lives in Aizawl district following landslides. Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has announced comprehensive relief measures to aid those affected by Cyclone Remal within the state.
Mizoram: 17 dead, several missing as stone quarry collapses amid rains; schools, banks and govt offices remain closed
Twelve people died in a stone quarry collapse in Aizawl district, Mizoram, due to incessant rain. A red alert is issued for Arunachal Pradesh. Efforts are ongoing to rescue the trapped individuals under the debris.
Assam prepares for Cyclone Remal's impact
Government of Assam has taken extensive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of its citizens in light of the impending increase in rainfall and wind speeds due to Cyclone Remal, which will make landfall on May 26 at West Bengal and Bangladesh and move northwards towards the Northeast.
Cyclone brewing in Bay of Bengal; moderate rainfall expected across Kerala
The Kerala Disaster Management Authority has forecasted moderate rainfall in several districts. Thiruvananthapuram is experiencing heavy rainfall, prompting alerts for various districts, and residents are advised to be cautious due to potential hazards like flash floods and landslides. A well-marked low pressure system intensifying into a depression in the central Bay of Bengal is likely to develop into a cyclone and cross the Bangladesh and West Bengal coasts.
Kerala govt activates emergency operation centres amidst heavy rains
Kerala government opens emergency operation centres in all districts to tackle heavy rains, mudslides, and issues warnings to tourists about possible landslides in hilly areas. Safety boards will be installed to warn travellers, and night travel bans may be imposed in hilly areas. District collectors address intense water logging, uprooting of trees, and Health Minister Veena George warns about epidemics.
Efkon-Strabag join hands with leading IITs
Efkon-Strabag, a prominent provider of smart infrastructure solutions in India, has formed partnerships with renowned institutions including IIT Bombay, IIT Mandi, and IIT Roorkee to spearhead advancements in transportation systems, landslide management, and road safety awareness. Collaborating with IIT Bombay, the focus is on enhancing knowledge management, joint projects, and engagement activities, with an emphasis on innovation in transportation systems through research on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and skill-building programs for students.
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