National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)

Amit Shah to embark on 2-day visit to Maharashtra from today, to attend various public events

Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to attend various public events in Maharasthra on December 18-19. Shah will attend various public events in Pune on December 19. 

Dec 18, 2021, 06:56 AM IST

After Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh sees another massive landslide, flow of Chenab river blocked- Watch

"River is blocked and only 10-15 per cent water is discharging currently. Villages have been evacuated and a helicopter has been deployed for aerial survey," Sudesh Kumar Mokta, Director of Disaster Management said.

Aug 13, 2021, 13:13 PM IST

Kinnaur landslide: Death toll mounts to 14, at least 16 still missing in Himachal Pradesh tragedy

A Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus, which along with other vehicles, was buried under the debris, has been found badly damaged, So far, 13 people have been rescued

Aug 12, 2021, 19:24 PM IST

Cyclone Tauktae: NDRF evacuates thousands in Gujarat, Kerala, Daman and Diu

The NDRF on Monday said it has evacuated thousands of stranded people in the last three days in Gujarat, Kerala and Daman and Diu in view of Cyclone Tauktae.

May 17, 2021, 22:52 PM IST

Bihar flood situation worsens, over 7.65 lakh people affected in 10 districts

The districts affected by the flooding, caused by heavy rainfall in catchment areas along the border with Nepal, are West Champaran, East Champaran, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Supaul, Kishanganj, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Khagaria and Gopalganj.

Jul 24, 2020, 06:57 AM IST

Assam floods: Over 24 lakh people hit in 24 districts; death toll at 110

The floods in Assam have affected 24 districts affecting over 24 lakh people and causing damages to 1,09,600.53 hectares of crop area in the state. According to the flood situation report by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) on Monday (July 202020), the rising water levels has deluged a total of 2,254 villages.

Jul 21, 2020, 08:52 AM IST

Over 20,000 people to be evacuated from Gujarat ahead of cyclone Nisarga

As a precautionary measure, the district administrations of Valsad and Navsari have started shifting people living near the coast to safer places.

Jun 02, 2020, 15:10 PM IST

Amitabh Bachchan hails Mahalaxmi Express rescue operation

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has praised the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the Indian Railways, the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the state administration for rescuing all passengers from Mahalaxmi Express, which was stranded in floodwaters near Vangani, around 90 km from Mumbai.

Jul 29, 2019, 06:35 AM IST

Maharashtra: Death toll mounts to 4 in Bhiwandi building collapse

The death toll in the Maharashtra's Bhiwandi building collapse on Saturday rose to four.

Nov 25, 2017, 10:13 AM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind condoles deaths due to floods

He had also conducted an aerial survey of the flood affected areas in Gujarat.Several villages in Rajasthan, Gujarat and Assam have been put on red alert. 

Jul 26, 2017, 16:49 PM IST

Maharashtra: First batch of SDRF personnel to be stationed by June

A team of 428 will be split into two groups. They will be back in June from training and stationed at Vidarbha and North Maharashtra.

May 28, 2017, 17:24 PM IST

Indore-Patna Express accident: Death toll mounts to 133, search and rescue operations continue

Most of the casualties were in S1 and S2 compartments. 

Nov 21, 2016, 10:30 AM IST

Rajnath Singh meets CISF, NSG chiefs to review situation

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday held separate meetings with the chiefs of important central security forces including National Security Guard (NSG) and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).

Sep 30, 2016, 12:02 PM IST

Newborns in flood-hit Bihar named after river Ganga

Parents of newborns in the relief camps of flood-swamped Bihar are naming their children after the river Ganga or even the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) that has come to their help.

Aug 31, 2016, 15:06 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh floods: Situation worsens in Vidisha

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) rescued about 150 people from Vrindavan garden last evening who were caught in the flood.

Jul 11, 2016, 12:38 PM IST