NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
Flood situation prevails in Assam's Kaziranga National Park as water rises considerably Following days of heavy rainfall, a flood situation has emerged in Assam's Kaziranga National Park, inundating 167 camps. Park official DFO Arun Vignesh confirmed the rise in water levels and the evacuation of eight camps. The floods in Assam have c...
03 Jul, 2024, 06.46 AM ISTAssam 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 sever...
02 Jul, 2024, 11.20 AM ISTAssam 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. Uni...
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Death toll in Assam floods touches 14, over 13 districts affected A total of 14 people have died due to floods in Assam after three more deaths were reported on Sunday. The floods, triggered by Cyclone Remal, have affected 13 districts, with Nagaon being the most impacted. Over 39,000 people are in relief camps. C...
03 Jun, 2024, 10.08 AM ISTAssam 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 peop...
30 May, 2024, 09.28 PM ISTProvide compensation to families of those killed in heatwave: Rajasthan HC to govt The Rajasthan High Court directed the state government to provide compensation to dependents of heatwave victims and emphasized declaring heatwaves and cold waves as national calamities.
30 May, 2024, 02.31 PM ISTForest fire incidents on rise in J-K's Rajouri Forest Division this summer, 8 incidents reported so far, says official Forest fires in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri Forest Division have increased this summer compared to last year, with eight incidents reported so far, according to Balwant Singh, Assistant Director of the Forest Protection Force. The rise is attributed...
29 May, 2024, 11.33 AM ISTCyclone 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 ...
29 May, 2024, 12.04 AM ISTAfter saving lives, now to fortify them The US experienced devastating storms and tornadoes, killing at least 23 people. In India, Cyclone Remal caused less than 20 deaths in populated and vulnerable areas. India has improved its evacuation capabilities since the 1999 Paradip super cyclon...
28 May, 2024, 10.55 PM ISTCyclone Remal: IMD sounds Orange Alert for Tripura The weather forecast has been done for the 24 hours commencing from the morning of Wednesday till the morning of Thursday, stated IMD. Maximum and minimum temperatures are very likely to be around 33 °C and 26 °C, respectively, the IMD stated furthe...
28 May, 2024, 08.53 PM ISTCyclone Remal: Depression to weaken over eastern Assam The India Meteorological Department has forecasted Cyclone Remal to weaken into a low-pressure area over eastern Assam by Tuesday evening. The cyclone wreaked havoc in various districts, leading to at least 15 deaths, several injuries, infrastructur...
28 May, 2024, 05.03 PM ISTCyclone Remal hits Bangladesh coast as authorities evacuate over 8 lakh people Severe cyclonic storm 'Remal' made landfall in Bangladesh, prompting the evacuation of over 800,000 people. The storm crossed the West Bengal coast and caused casualties, emphasizing the need for sufficient cyclone shelter capacity.
27 May, 2024, 11.29 AM ISTAssam 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 Banglades...
26 May, 2024, 10.14 PM ISTWidespread rains cause damage to property in Kerala; heavy downpour predicted in isolated places The ongoing spell of heavy rains in Kerala has hit normal life, with scores of houses suffering damage, roads being submerged, trees uprooted, flood water entering houses and trains running late as a result of the steady downpour that continued to l...
25 May, 2024, 04.41 PM ISTKerala rains cause havoc: Four dead as IMD issues orange alert in 9 districts, flights disrupted, dam shutters opened Heavy rains in Kerala have resulted in flooding, flight delays, and road damages. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert in nine districts, urging residents to take precautions. The Kerala State Disaster Management Auth...
23 May, 2024, 01.17 PM ISTShah Rukh Khan hospitalised for heatstroke: How extreme heat can cause heart and brain problems Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan has been discharged from Ahmedabad's KD Hospital after experiencing a heat stroke and dehydration. His wife, Gauri Khan, and close friend, Juhi Chawla, confirmed his recovery and expect him to return to support Kolkata ...
23 May, 2024, 09.49 AM ISTKerala 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 ban...
20 May, 2024, 02.16 PM ISTAll hoardings need structural stability certificate, says BMC Commissioner on Ghatkopar tragedy The BMC Commissioner stated that Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has ordered all hoardings to be checked. "All the hoardings need a structural stability certificate. They need to follow the specifications of size, foundation and the wind ve...
16 May, 2024, 10.56 AM ISTLok Sabha elections: Fatal heat waves are testing India's ability to protect 1.4 billion people Kolkata faces extreme heat and heat waves with inadequate measures to protect residents. Commuters seek refuge in a glass-walled bus shelter with malfunctioning air conditioners. Local authorities' plans to install cooled cabins have not been fully ...
16 May, 2024, 07.55 AM ISTDisaster management platform launched in Assam DRIMS is a state-of-the-art initiative of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) for accurate reporting and assessment of damages caused by disasters and disbursal of aid to those affected by them.
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