NATURAL CALAMITIES

Heavy rains in Arunachal Pradesh have caused widespread disruption, with landslides affecting multiple districts and roads. Since April, four people have died due to natural calamities. Over 72,900 people and 257 villages have been impacted by flood...

With the Amarnath Yatra just a week away, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha emphasized tightened security measures and improved facilities to ensure a successful pilgrimage. Security officials reviewed arrangements along the Jammu-Sr...

In response to increasing heat-related challenges, especially impacting informal sector workers, efforts are being made to mitigate financial losses through parametric insurance. This innovative approach focuses on predefined weather events rather t...

The Gujarat government, with the Centre and World Bank, has built 76 multi-purpose cyclone shelters (MPCS), mainly in coastal districts, to save lives during natural calamities. Cyclones have become frequent on the 1,600 km-long coastline of Gujarat...

The title as well as the entire plot is being kept under wraps at the moment as this can prove to be one of Sony's epic works in the shark-themed thriller genre. According to exclusive reports, Tommy Wirkola will be spearheading the work.

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is considering using drones and tethered balloons to restore 5G connectivity during emergencies and natural disasters. Trials are likely to be conducted soon to test this initiative, with a decision expecte...

Senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury criticized Mamata Banerjee's government for its lack of preparedness in handling the aftermath of cyclone Remal, stating that the people were left to deal with the calamity on their own.

Nebraska is still reeling from the damages that occurred due to severe tornadoes in the region while Iowa is now feeling the wrath of some epic storms. Severe storms may hit the areas from Texas to the Ohio Valley during the weekend.

Six flights were redirected due to lightning striking the Manohar International Airport (MIA) in Goa. The lightning caused damage to the runway edge lights, as confirmed by an official. The airport, situated in Mopa in North Goa, was struck by light...

Europe, for some time, has been facing the wrath of the weather gods, it seems, as it has seen everything from heatwaves to wildfires all at once in a single calendar year, causing epic financial losses as well.

Kunal Ghosh, another Trinamool leader, slammed Ghosh and said, "Dilip Ghosh is in a state of frustration after he has been removed from Medinipur seat and sent to Bardhaman to fight polls. Now, he is trying to grab headlines as he must establish him...

During an earthquake, it is best to follow certain precautions whether one is inside their house, outside of it, or in a wheelchair. Here's everything to know about the do's and Don'ts during an earthquake

Insurance lessons are learnt and lost quickly. Many view insurance as a payment that offers no benefit. No one seemed to have comprehensive insurance for their cars, homes and durables. Many admitted to buying insurance after the 2015 floods and dis...

Panda said a compulsory natural calamity insurance in high-risk regions -- as recommended in the report -- is needed if the country wants to achieve insurance for all by the time the nation completes a hundred years as a republic.

Home insurance policies are cheap; here is look at how much it costs

The total sum assured in the policy is ₹11,400 crore. However, there is a cap of ₹500 crore on payouts for certain natural calamities. Therefore, the extent of the claim settlement could be lower. While the estimated loss resulting from the recent i...

The Sikkim Government on Wednesday confirmed that 14 people have died so far in the flash floods that occurred in Sikkim in the early hours of Wednesday. The 14 deceased are all civilians while 102 people are still missing. Over 3,000 tourists are f...

Since the onset of the monsoon in the hill state on June 24, 220 persons have died in rain-related incidents in Himachal Pradesh and 11,637 houses have been partially or completely damaged, according to the state emergency operation centre. Over 600...

The Himachal Pradesh government Friday declared the massive damage caused by heavy rains as a state calamity. The entire hill state has been declared as a "natural calamity affected area" in view of the damage caused to human life and property due t...