Disaster Management

Death Toll Rises To 78 In Assam Floods

Altogether 22,74,289 people in 28 districts were affected by the flood. 

Jul 07, 2024, 21:42 PM IST

Kiren Rijiju addresses Sixth World Disaster Management Conference in Dehradun

The sixth World Disaster Management Conference ended today in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. During this, on the last day, Union Minister Kiran Rijiju and Uttarakhand Governor Gurmeet Singh presented their views on this.

Dec 01, 2023, 19:08 PM IST

Sixth World Disaster Management Conference in Dehradun

Representatives of many countries participated in the National Disaster Management Conference in Dehradun. CM Dhami had emphasized on coordination of ecology, economy and technology in the National Disaster Management Conference.

Dec 01, 2023, 01:52 AM IST

Breaking News : Cyclone Biparjoy knocks in Gujarat, landfall will continue till midnight

Cyclone Biparjoy is now just 20 KM away from Jakhau Port in Gujarat. The time till midnight is said to be more dangerous. The wind speed is said to be 125-135 km. Due to this, 2 to 3 feet high waves can rise in the sea.

Jun 16, 2023, 00:44 AM IST

22 people injured due to the havoc of Biparjoy, the cyclonic storm is causing havoc!

Cyclone Biparjoy is now just 20 KM away from Jakhau Port in Gujarat. The time till midnight is said to be more dangerous. The wind speed is said to be 125-135 km. Due to this, 2 to 3 feet high waves can rise in the sea.

Jun 16, 2023, 00:40 AM IST

PM Modi to inaugurate NPDRR today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate NPDRR. During this, disaster risk will be discussed. Watch 25 big news of the day in just 5 minutes.

Mar 10, 2023, 10:06 AM IST

Cyclone Jawad likely to weaken into deep depression by the time it makes landfall

“It is likely to weaken gradually and move northwards during the next 12 hours and then north-northwards along the Odisha coast, reaching close to Puri as a deep depression,” the IMD said.

Dec 04, 2021, 12:41 PM IST

Weather alert: Three states to witness 'very heavy rainfall' today, predicts IMD amid Cyclone Jawad warning

Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal are likely to witness heavy rains on Saturday and Sunday, while isolated places over Assam, Meghalaya and Tripura are likely to witness showers on Monday, according to IMD. 

Dec 04, 2021, 09:24 AM IST

Cyclone Jawad: Indian Navy ramps up rescue operations, Odisha shuts schools ahead of landfall

The Andhra Pradesh government has evacuated over 54,008 people from three districts ahead of Cyclone Jawad landfall. The Odisha government has ordered to keep the schools closed in 19 districts of the state in view of the cyclonic storm. 

Dec 04, 2021, 06:32 AM IST

Cyclone Jawad: Here's how India is preparing for the crisis- 10 points

Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba chaired its second meeting with the National Crisis Management Committee ahead of Cyclone Jawad.

Dec 03, 2021, 19:01 PM IST

Death toll in Afghanistan flood reaches 113, dozens still missing

The floods happened on Wednesday due to heavy rains in the Kamdish district in Nuristan province.

Aug 01, 2021, 06:38 AM IST

Odisha to include disaster, pandemic management in high school and college curriculums

The government will also train members of Mission Shakti groups, Vana Surakya Samitis, and other community-based organisations and equip them with the knowledge required to manage disasters and pandemics.

May 30, 2021, 15:00 PM IST

Many districts in Bihar are under water, rivers flow above danger mark

All rivers in Bihar are flowing above danger mark, thousands of districts are under water in the state. Disaster management advice for high alert in the districts

Jul 18, 2020, 14:50 PM IST

Nitish Kumar calls meet on disaster management as rains cause havoc in Bihar

Further details of the meeting are awaited as the meeting is going on presently.

Sep 28, 2019, 19:17 PM IST

Amit Shah reviews current flood situation in high-level meeting, directs officials to provide assistance to affected areas

Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday chaired a high-level meeting to review the flood situation prevailing in different parts of the country and take stock of the preparedness of the states and central ministries which are concerned with dealing with any flood-like situation.

Jul 13, 2019, 21:33 PM IST

Mock drill on earthquake across Delhi NCR

Mock drill on earthquake across Delhi NCR. To know more watch the video.

Jun 29, 2019, 19:54 PM IST

DNA: Non Stop News, April 19, 2019

This is a special segment which offers information about the important news stories of the day. Watch this video to know more.

Apr 19, 2019, 21:38 PM IST

Six dead in Manipur floods, situation worsening

The report said the state disaster response force and the state police, with assistance from the Indian Army and the Assam Rifles, were actively undertaking relief and rescue operations in Irong, Maibam, Uchiwa and Kiyamgei areas.

Jun 15, 2018, 17:07 PM IST

Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal directs releasing of funds to help the storm affected

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today directed the revenue and disaster management department to release funds for providing relief to people affected by the recent storm that hit several districts in the state.

Feb 24, 2017, 18:03 PM IST

Fire destroys cashew, mango, coconut plantation in Sindudurg

Cashew, mango and coconut plantation over 500 acres was gutted after dry hay caught fire at a village in Sindhudurg district, disaster management officials said on Thursday.

Feb 16, 2017, 17:09 PM IST