National Disaster Management Authority

Netizens In Frenzy As 'Emergency Alert: Severe' Message From Department Of Telecommunication Sends Shockwaves On Social Media

Emergency Alert: Severe message from Department of Telecommunication, Government of India created quite a buzz on social media, scroll down to check netizens reactions. 

Sep 15, 2023, 13:35 PM IST

Heat wave and lightning: NDMA reviews preparedness of states, asks them to run public awareness campaigns

Most parts of Rajasthan reeled under a heat wave on Thursday with Bikaner recording the highest temperature of 44.5 degrees Celsius.

May 17, 2018, 21:48 PM IST

Government plans region-specific SMS service to alert people about natural disasters

The alert would be issued by the service providers of that particular area to all of their subscribers, another official said. 

May 08, 2018, 21:23 PM IST

Mumbai rains: NDMA issues guidlelines – Do's and Dont's

Heavy rains on Tuesday pummelled Mumbai and adjoining areas, disrupting rail, road and air services.​

Aug 29, 2017, 17:14 PM IST

Floods kill 120 in Gujarat, with industry, cotton hit

More than a million households had been affected and losses to farmlands were being assessed.

 

Jul 28, 2017, 12:51 PM IST

Heatwave in India: IMD trains states as temperatures soar above normal

Currently, some states across India are reeling under sweltering heat, with some cities recording temperatures above normal during this time of the year.

Mar 30, 2017, 11:53 AM IST

NDMA shares useful tips to keep in mind during cyclone and cold wave

 National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Government of India, has shared some useful tips on what you can do during natural disasters like cyclones and cold waves. 

Dec 07, 2016, 20:55 PM IST

95% households in India vulnerable to earthquakes: BMPTC

As many as 95 percent households in the country are vulnerable to earthquakes in different degrees, BMPTC said.

Sep 20, 2016, 22:43 PM IST

Experts for central epidemiological database to deal with bio-terrorism

Experts on Thursday emphasised on a strong and well-integrated programme in sync with the different governmental arms to deal with bioterrorism, as diseases like Ebola and Zika could emerge as possible threats.

Jun 23, 2016, 19:16 PM IST

Country has less than 3,000 fire stations against 8,500 needed

Indian cities and rural areas are facing shortage of fire stations as little less than 3,000 such units are operating against the requirement of over 8,500, the Lok Sabh​a was informed on Tuesday.

May 10, 2016, 14:58 PM IST

Jat stir violence: Haryana seeks Rs 1,000 crore aid for 'man-made disaster'

The Haryana government has demanded Rs 1,000 crore assistance from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) for the losses suffered by the public and government during the "man-made disaster" of violence during the Jat agitation for quotas in February, an official said.

Apr 09, 2016, 21:44 PM IST

31 killed in rain-triggered incidents in Pakistan

At least 31 people were killed and 47 injured in rain-related incidents in Pakistan in the last three days, the authorities said on Sunday.

Mar 13, 2016, 23:40 PM IST

Chennai rain: NDRF sends 20 more teams; rescues 10,000

The NDRF on Friday intensified its relief and rescue operations in the rain and flood-battered Chennai and its adjoining areas as it added 20 more teams for the job and rescued over 10,000 people till now.

Dec 04, 2015, 15:41 PM IST

Death toll in Pak quake rises to 272

The death toll in Pakistan's 7.5 magnitude quake on Thursday rose to 272.

Oct 29, 2015, 22:08 PM IST

NDMA vice chairman resigns

NDMA vice chairman M. Shashidhar Reddy Thursday resigned from his post, an official said.

Jun 19, 2014, 21:06 PM IST