At least 8 dead after boat capsizes in Andhra Pradesh's Godavari river; NDRF, Navy carry out rescue ops, Modi says 'extremely pained'
5 years, 4 months ago

At least 8 dead after boat capsizes in Andhra Pradesh's Godavari river; NDRF, Navy carry out rescue ops, Modi says 'extremely pained'

Firstpost  

At least eight people died on Sunday afternoon when a tourist boat carrying 61 persons on board capsized in the Godavari River near Devipatnam in Andhra Pradesh. At least eight people died Sunday afternoon when a tourist boat carrying 61 capsized in the Godavari rive r near Devipatnam in Andhra Pradesh, the State Disaster Management Authority said. — Narendra Modi September 15, 2019 Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan, Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy among others also expressed grief over the tragedy. NDRF, Navy and ONGC helicopters carrying out rescue ops According to an official statement, Reddy directed National Disaster Response Force, Navy and ONGC helicopters to carry out the rescue operations on a war-footing.

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Mohali building collapse: 2 die as rescue operation by Indian Army, NDRF enters day 2
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Mohali building collapse: 2 die as rescue operation by Indian Army, NDRF enters day 2

Live Mint  

The rescue operation by Indian Army and NDRF personnel is underway this morning after a multi-storey under-construction building collapsed in Mohali, Punjab, leading to one death yesterday. National Disaster Response Team, Army, state rescue teams have been working since Saturday evening to address the crisis. In a remarkable display of coordinated efforts, #IndianArmy Columns along with #NDRF and State rescue …

Air Force rescues 12 Army personnel stuck in Sikkim after road accident
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Air Force rescues 12 Army personnel stuck in Sikkim after road accident

India Today  

The Indian Air Force on Friday successfully evacuated 12 paramilitary personnel who got injured in a road accident near Juluk in the Sikkim sector. Responding promptly, the Eastern Air Command deployed Cheetah helicopters to the Juluk helipad, located at an altitude of approximately 12,000 feet, and Mi-17 helicopters stationed in Gangtok. "The Indian Air Force today carried out swift rescue …

Mumbai boat accident: Two more missing day after Navy speedboat crashed into ferry, rescue efforts continue
Top News
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Mumbai boat accident: Two more missing day after Navy speedboat crashed into ferry, rescue efforts continue

India TV News  

The Indian Navy and Coast Guard are continuing search and rescue operations after a ferry accident in Mumbai Harbour claimed 13 lives and left two people, including a man and a boy, still missing. Details of the incident The tragedy occurred when an Indian Navy ship lost control during an engine test and collided with a boat carrying about 110 …

Mumbai boat crash: Navy's rescue efforts continue for 2 missing passengers
4 weeks ago

Mumbai boat crash: Navy's rescue efforts continue for 2 missing passengers

India Today  

The Indian Navy intensified rescue operations on Thursday following a deadly collision between a Navy speedboat and a passenger ferry near Mumbai that claimed at least 13 lives. Rescue teams, including eight Navy vessels, a helicopter, and an Indian Coast Guard ship, have been combing the waters near the accident site off Karanja since the crash occurred on Wednesday. "The …

Mumbai boat capsize: From death toll to what happened — here’s all you need to know
4 weeks ago

Mumbai boat capsize: From death toll to what happened — here’s all you need to know

Live Mint  

In an unfortunate incident, several people who were on their way to Elephanta Island, a popular tourist destination near Mumbai, lost their lives on Wednesday after a ferry they were travelling capsized off the Mumbai coast. The incident took place near Butcher Island off Mumbai when a naval speed-craft undergoing trials in the sea went out of control and rammed …

Mumbai: 13 Dead After Ferry Capsizes Near Gateway Of India, 101 Rescued, CM Announces Ex Gratia
4 weeks ago

Mumbai: 13 Dead After Ferry Capsizes Near Gateway Of India, 101 Rescued, CM Announces Ex Gratia

ABP News  

At least 13 people died after a ferry named 'Neelkamal' capsized near Mumbai's Gateway of India on Wednesday. Rescue operations are underway with the help of Navy, Coast Guard, Yellowgate… https://t.co/X78yGKwa3d pic.twitter.com/ODiXXAbbhG — ANI December 18, 2024 The incident took place when the boat was travelling from the Gateway to Elephanta Island near Uran, Karanja. #WATCH | Mumbai Boat Accident …

Rescue Operation for 5-Year-Old Trapped in Borewell in Dausa Enters Third Day
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1 month ago

Rescue Operation for 5-Year-Old Trapped in Borewell in Dausa Enters Third Day

Deccan Chronicle  

Authorities in Rajasthan's Dausa are engaged in a race against time to rescue five-year-old Aryan, who fell into an open borewell while playing at a farm in Kalikhad village on December 9. The National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Response Force, and Civil Defence teams are at the site, coordinating the rescue operation. Rescue teams are closely monitoring the situation …

Andhra Pradesh floods: Army partially closes third breach in Budameru canal
4 months, 1 week ago

Andhra Pradesh floods: Army partially closes third breach in Budameru canal

The Hindu  

VISAKHAPATNAM The contingent of the Indian Army teams who were deployed for relief and rescue operations and containing the floods in Krishna, NTR and Guntur districts had successfully closed 33 metres of the 95 metres of the third breach in Budameru canal using sandbags, on Saturday. Joint recue operation On the other hand Eastern Naval Command teams who have embarked …

Central team to soon visit flood-hit Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
4 months, 1 week ago

Central team to soon visit flood-hit Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

The Hindu  

An Inter-Ministerial Central Team will soon visit the flood-affected areas in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for making an on-the-spot assessment of the damage, said a Ministry of Home Affairs official on Friday. The Centre has been extending all requisite and timely assistance to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for flood relief, Sanjeev Kumar Jindal, Additional Secretary, MHA said. “The Central government …

Centre providing requisite and timely aid to flood-hit Telangana, AP: MHA
4 months, 1 week ago

Centre providing requisite and timely aid to flood-hit Telangana, AP: MHA

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Central government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is providing all requisite and timely assistance to flood-affected Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in relief and rescue efforts. On the directions of Home Minister Amit Shah, a central team of experts has been deputed for Vijaywada to make an on-the-spot assessment of flood-management, reservoir management, issues of dam …

Indian Coast Guard Chopper Crashes, Sinks Off Porbandar Coast, 3 Personnel Missing
4 months, 1 week ago

Indian Coast Guard Chopper Crashes, Sinks Off Porbandar Coast, 3 Personnel Missing

ABP News  

An Indian Coast Guard Advanced Light Helicopter has crashed and sunk in the Arabian Sea. One crew member recovered, search for the remaining… — Indian Coast Guard September 3, 2024 "The helicopter had to make an emergency hard landing and ditched into the sea. One crew member has been recovered, search for the remaining three crew members is in progress," …

At least 12 dead in Tripura floods; helicopters deployed
4 months, 3 weeks ago

At least 12 dead in Tripura floods; helicopters deployed

The Hindu  

Two IAF Mi-17 helicopters were deployed to Tripura on Thursday to evacuate stranded people from flood affected areas. Besides these, 11 NDRF teams, 26 SDRF units and emergency service teams are working tirelessly in relief and rescue operations as the State grapples with unprecedented flash floods. Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on …

308 dead in Wayanad landslides, drone-based radar to look for survivors
5 months, 2 weeks ago

308 dead in Wayanad landslides, drone-based radar to look for survivors

India Today  

The death toll in Tuesday's massive landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district crossed the 300 mark on Friday with rescuers racing against time to search for survivors who are still trapped in collapsed buildings and under the debris. Over 200 people suffered injuries as rescue efforts were hampered by various challenges, including treacherous terrain due to destroyed roads and bridges, and …

Wayanad landslides: Coast Guard team continues rescue and relief operations
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayanad landslides: Coast Guard team continues rescue and relief operations

The Hindu  

An Indian Coast Guard team consisting of 35 personnel is engaged in disaster relief operations in the landslide-hit Wayanad, in coordination with the State government, Army, Navy, National Disaster Response Force, fire and rescue personnel, local police, and various volunteer groups. The personnel led by Deputy Commandant Vivek Kumar Dixit from the ICG District Headquarters and the ICG Station, Beypore, …

Wayanad tragedy: NDRF teams, Army columns, IAF choppers involved in rescue ops
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayanad tragedy: NDRF teams, Army columns, IAF choppers involved in rescue ops

Hindustan Times  

Two National Disaster Response Force teams, as many columns of the Army, and Indian Air Force helicopters were involved in rescue operations in Kerala’s Wayanad after heavy rains triggered landslides and left at least 36 people dead there. Three more NDRF teams are en route,” Union minister of state for home Nityanand Rai told Lok Sabha. Rai said Union home …

225 Army personnel deployed for rescue operations in Wayanad
5 months, 2 weeks ago

225 Army personnel deployed for rescue operations in Wayanad

Deccan Chronicle  

Wayanad: A total of 225 Army personnel have been deployed for rescue operations in Kerala's Wayanad as landslides claim 11 lives, officials said in a statement on Tuesday. At least 11 people have died and several have been feared injured after massive landslides hit the Meppadi area in Wayanad in the early hours of Tuesday.The statement said that the Army …

No negligence or delay in rescue works, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah visits landslide-hit area
5 months, 3 weeks ago

No negligence or delay in rescue works, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah visits landslide-hit area

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday inspected the rescue operations on National Highway 66 near Shirur here where a massive landslide took place last week, and instructed officials and the rescue teams to hasten the work, as heavy rains are pounding the region. No negligence or delay in rescue works, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah visits landslide-hit area Asserting that there has …

CM visits landslip area in Ankola taluk; denies Oppn. charge on rescue efforts
5 months, 3 weeks ago

CM visits landslip area in Ankola taluk; denies Oppn. charge on rescue efforts

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday visited Shirur in Uttara Kannada district where seven people died and three are still missing in a landslip. The State government would release a compensation of ₹5 lakh per family of the victims of the landslip, he said. To a query by journalists that it was not a natural disaster but a man-made one and …

No negligence or delay in rescue operation, Karnataka CM asserts after visiting landslide-hit area
5 months, 3 weeks ago

No negligence or delay in rescue operation, Karnataka CM asserts after visiting landslide-hit area

Hindustan Times  

Ankola, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday inspected the rescue operations on National Highway 66 near Shirur here where a massive landslide took place last week, and instructed officials and the rescue teams to hasten the work, as heavy rains are pounding the region. Speaking to reporters after inspecting the landslide spot amid heavy rains, he said 44 personnel from …

Indian Air Force rescues 13 fishermen stranded on island as floods in northeast kill 16 people
6 months, 1 week ago

Indian Air Force rescues 13 fishermen stranded on island as floods in northeast kill 16 people

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Indian Air Force on Tuesday rescued 13 stranded fishermen from a riverine island as …

Six feared drowned as boat capsizes in Ujani dam backwater
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Six feared drowned as boat capsizes in Ujani dam backwater

Hindustan Times  

At least six people are feared drowned in Ujani dam backwaters after a private boat carrying them capsized near Kalashi village close to Indapur, around 140km from Pune city, officials said on Wednesday. NDRF personnel during a search and rescue operation after six persons, including two children, drowned as their boat capsized on Tuesday evening in the Ujani dam backwaters, …

Pune: Boat Carrying 7 People Capsized In Ujani Dam, 6 Killed; Rescue Ops Underway
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Pune: Boat Carrying 7 People Capsized In Ujani Dam, 6 Killed; Rescue Ops Underway

News 18  

At least six people, including two children, were tragically killed after their boat capsized in the Ujani dam backwaters in Maharashtra’s Pune district. Soon after the incident was reported, the police said that NDRF and SDRF teams were deployed on-site for the rescue operation. The victims, including three men, a woman, and two children, were on the boat service between …

Odisha: Boat carrying over 57 capsizes, seven dead bodies recovered after hours of rescue operation
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Odisha: Boat carrying over 57 capsizes, seven dead bodies recovered after hours of rescue operation

India TV News  

In a tragic incident, at least seven persons died, including four women and three children after a boat capsized in the Mahanadi River in Odisha's Jharsuguda district on Friday. Since yesterday, the rescue operation has been underway and till today seven dead bodies have been recovered.Doctors have been called to the site as well.Efforts to rescue one more dead body …

West Bengal: Five people missing as boat capsizes in Rupnarayan river, rescue operation underway
11 months, 1 week ago

West Bengal: Five people missing as boat capsizes in Rupnarayan river, rescue operation underway

India TV News  

In a tragic incident, at least five people went missing after a boat capsized in the Rupnarayan River in West Bengal on Thursday night. However, prompt response from nearby boats upon hearing the distress cries led to the rescue of several individuals, police said. Rescue operation underway Speaking to the media, Howrah's District Magistrate Dipapriya P said that disaster management …

18 missing after boat capsizes in Bihar’s Saran district; 3 dead: Official
1 year, 2 months ago

18 missing after boat capsizes in Bihar’s Saran district; 3 dead: Official

Hindustan Times  

PATNA: Eighteen people were missing after a boat they were travelling in capsized in the Saryu river in Saran district, 100km west of Bihar capital Patna, officials said. Saran district magistrate Aman Samir said the rescue operation will resume on Thursday morning Three persons were rescued by locals when the boat overturned in the swirling waters. The others were swept …

A day after Bihar boat accident, four more bodies found as search continues
1 year, 4 months ago

A day after Bihar boat accident, four more bodies found as search continues

The Hindu  

Four more bodies were fished out of the Bagmati river on Friday, after over 24 hours of scouring the water following a boat capsize in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district, a senior official has said. Divers and NDRF and SDRF personnel are continuing the search for nine others - including two young boys and three teenage girls - who are still missing. …

Boat Capsizes in Bihar's Baghmati River, 10 Missing Including Children and Women
1 year, 4 months ago

Boat Capsizes in Bihar's Baghmati River, 10 Missing Including Children and Women

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna: At least 10 persons, including children and women, went missing when a boat capsised in the Baghmati River in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur under the Gaighat police station on Thursday. In response to the incident, dedicated teams from the National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force mobilised for an immediate rescue operation. "Our team swiftly arrived at the scene …

Himachal floods: Rescue ops underway in Kangra, water level in Beas recedes
1 year, 4 months ago

Himachal floods: Rescue ops underway in Kangra, water level in Beas recedes

Hindustan Times  

Teams of Indian Air Force, army and NDRF personnel on Thursday continued with the operation to rescue people stranded in flood-hit villages of Kangra district even as the water level receded. More than 27 panchayats of Fatehpur and Indora sub divisions were affected after the Bhakra Beas Management Board authorities released excess water from the Pong Dam reservoir across the …

Himachal flood: IAF, army evacuate stranded villagers in Kangra district
1 year, 4 months ago

Himachal flood: IAF, army evacuate stranded villagers in Kangra district

Hindustan Times  

More than 1,000 people have been rescued from villages in Indora and Fatehpur sub divisions of Kangra district since Tuesday after water was released from Pong Dam on the Beas river that flooded areas downstream, Kangra deputy commissioner Nipun Jindal said on Wednesday. A video grab of a woman being rescued by the Indian Air Force during an operation to …

NDRF, Police, IAF rescue 80 people in Mulugu Dist
1 year, 5 months ago

NDRF, Police, IAF rescue 80 people in Mulugu Dist

Deccan Chronicle  

WARANGAL: Rescue teams, including the NDRF and police personnel, apart from soldiers of the Indian Air Force continued their rescue operations in Mulugu district with water boats and two helicopters on Friday, rescuing people of Kondai village stranded in flood waters to safe zones. As it rained heavily on Thursday too, rescue teams faced considerable problems in reaching Kondai village …

NDRF personnel rescue 70 persons from flood-hit Moranchapally village: Telangana Chief Secretary
1 year, 5 months ago

NDRF personnel rescue 70 persons from flood-hit Moranchapally village: Telangana Chief Secretary

The Hindu  

The National Disaster Response Force team has rescued 70 people stranded in the Moranchapally village which was submerged in the swirling waters overflowing from an adjoining tank. Moranchapalli village marooned Flash floods in a local stream triggered by incessant downpour marooned Moranchapalli village in the rain-battered Telangana’s Jayashankar Bhupalpally district. The surging water level in the Godavari aided by the …

IAF Choppers Join Rescue Op In Maharashtra's Yavatmal As Locals Stranded Due To Flood — WATCH
1 year, 5 months ago

IAF Choppers Join Rescue Op In Maharashtra's Yavatmal As Locals Stranded Due To Flood — WATCH

ABP News  

The Indian Air Force as well as the State Disaster Response Force is engaged in rescue work in a village in Mahagaon tehsil of eastern Maharashtra's Yavatmal district on Saturday evening. Two helicopters of the Indian Air Force reached the spot to take part in the rescue operation, news agency PTI reported officials as saying. #WATCH | Maharashtra: Rescue operation …

16 dead after landslip triggered by heavy rains buries village in Maharashtra’s Raigad
1 year, 5 months ago

16 dead after landslip triggered by heavy rains buries village in Maharashtra’s Raigad

The Hindu  

July 20, 2023 08:06 am | Updated 08:43 pm IST - Mumbai At least 16 persons were killed and 21 injured after a landslip induced by incessant rainfall buried the hamlet of Irshalwadi in Raigad district, 65 km from Mumbai, said authorities on Thursday. The difficult topography of the village nestled high in the Sahyadri mountains just below the Irshalgadh …

Odisha train accident: NDRF ends operation, withdraws all nine teams
1 year, 7 months ago

Odisha train accident: NDRF ends operation, withdraws all nine teams

The Hindu  

The National Disaster Response Force on June 5 ended its rescue operation with the withdrawal of all its nine teams from the triple train accident site in Odisha's Balasore district that has claimed at least 275 lives, officials said. The operation has ended and all nine teams have now been withdrawn as there are no live or dead victims present …

Kerala: 18 dead after boat capsizes in Malappuram district; rescue ops underway
1 year, 8 months ago

Kerala: 18 dead after boat capsizes in Malappuram district; rescue ops underway

India TV News  

Kerala: At least 18 people have died after a boat capsized in the Malappuram district of Kerala, Minister V Abdurahiman informed on Sunday. Fire and police units, officials from revenue and health departments and locals from Tanur and Tirur areas of the district were involved in the rescue operation, the statement said. PM Modi announces ex-gratia Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

2 bodies lifted from sea after Japan army helicopter crash
1 year, 8 months ago

2 bodies lifted from sea after Japan army helicopter crash

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Japan’s military recovered two bodies …

IAF plane with NDRF, naval team takes off for relief operations in Gujarat's Morbi
2 years, 2 months ago

IAF plane with NDRF, naval team takes off for relief operations in Gujarat's Morbi

India Today  

Following the bridge collapse accident in Gujarat's Morbi, an Indian Air Force plane with a National Disaster Response Force team took off for relief operations at the site. Defence officials said that more than 40 personnel were sent from the Indian Naval Station Valsura in Jamnagar for rescue operations. As part of the rescue operations, an Indian Army team from …

Morbi bridge collapse: 5 NDRF teams, Army carrying out rescue ops on war footing
2 years, 2 months ago

Morbi bridge collapse: 5 NDRF teams, Army carrying out rescue ops on war footing

India Today  

More than 130 people died and 177 others rescued after a suspension bridge in Gujarat's Morbi district collapsed in Machchhu river on Sunday evening. Teams of the Indian Army, the Navy, Air Force, National Disaster Response Force, fire brigade and State Disaster Response Force are carrying out the rescue operations on war footing. Police, local administration, SDRF, Indian Coast Guard …

Eight of family drown after boat capsizes in Jharkhand's Koderma
2 years, 5 months ago

Eight of family drown after boat capsizes in Jharkhand's Koderma

India Today  

A family trip turned tragic after a boat capsized in Panchkhero Dam in Jharkhand’s Koderma district on Sunday, killing eight people from the same family. The incident took place between 11.30 am and noon when the family hired a country boat for a water ride at Panchkhero Dam under Markacho police station limits. Upon receiving the information, a huge crowd …

4 killed, 5 rescued as ONGC helicopter makes emergency landing in Arabian Sea
2 years, 6 months ago

4 killed, 5 rescued as ONGC helicopter makes emergency landing in Arabian Sea

Firstpost  

A brand new Pawan Hans’ Sikorsky chopper with 9 people on board crashed into the Arabian Sea on Tuesday, killing four people — including three ONGC employees. New Delhi/Mumbai: A brand new Pawan Hans’ Sikorsky chopper with 9 people on board crashed into the Arabian Sea, about 50 nautical miles from the Mumbai coast on Tuesday, killing four people — …

ONGC chopper crashes into Arabian Sea, 4 dead
2 years, 6 months ago

ONGC chopper crashes into Arabian Sea, 4 dead

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi/Mumbai: A brand new Pawan Hans' Sikorsky chopper with 9 people on board crashed into the Arabian Sea, about 50 nautical miles from the Mumbai coast on Tuesday, killing four people -- including three ONGC employees. The helicopter, which was part of the six Sikorsky S-76D helicopters that Pawan Hans had recently leased from Milestone Aviation Group, was about …

Boat carrying flood-affected people capsizes in Assam; three children missing
2 years, 6 months ago

Boat carrying flood-affected people capsizes in Assam; three children missing

The Hindu  

A boat carrying flood-affected people has capsized in Assam's Hojai district, leaving three children missing while 21 others have been rescued, officials said on June 18. "Personnel of the National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force rescued 21 people, while search operations are underway to trace the three missing children," Hojai Deputy Commissioner Anupam Choudhury told PTI. According …

Assam flood: IAF airlifts stranded locals as rescue ops continue; wet spell to peak tomorrow
2 years, 7 months ago

Assam flood: IAF airlifts stranded locals as rescue ops continue; wet spell to peak tomorrow

India TV News  

Highlights The IAF said transport aircraft and helicopters have been deployed for rescue operations A total of 24,749 stranded persons have so far been rescued from the flood-affected areas 499 relief camps and 519 relief distribution centres have been opened in all affected areas Relief and rescue operations continued in Assam on Sunday as the Indian Air Force worked to …

Modi to interact with security forces involved in Deoghar rescue operations
2 years, 9 months ago

Modi to interact with security forces involved in Deoghar rescue operations

Live Mint  

Prime minister Narendra Modi will interact with personnel of the Indian Air Force, Indian Army, National Disaster Response Force, Indo-Tibetan Border Police, local administration, and members of civil society who were involved with rescue operations at Deoghar, the prime ministers office said on Wednesday. The prime minister will interact with the security forces, local administration, and members of civil society …

1 dead in Jharkhand ropeway accident, rescue operation on
2 years, 9 months ago

1 dead in Jharkhand ropeway accident, rescue operation on

India Today  

One person died while 48 others remained trapped mid-air after some ropeway cars collided with each other at Trikut Pahar close to Baba Baidyanath Temple in Deoghar, Jharkhand. An NDRF team working since Sunday night has rescued 11 people," an official was quoted by news agency PTI as saying. "Ten people have sustained serious injuries in the incident, of which …

8 Dead, 12 Missing After Flash Flood in Andra Pradesh, Life Thrown Out of Gear
3 years, 1 month ago

8 Dead, 12 Missing After Flash Flood in Andra Pradesh, Life Thrown Out of Gear

News 18  

A heavy downpour of up to 20 cm wreaked havoc in three Rayalaseema districts and one south coastal district in Andhra Pradesh, leaving at least eight people dead on Friday. Twelve people were still reported missing in Kadapa district, while the Indian Air Force, SDRF and Fire Services personnel rescued tens of people caught in the flash floods. A breach …

11 NDRF teams to be deployed in Kerala for rains, flood rescue
3 years, 3 months ago

11 NDRF teams to be deployed in Kerala for rains, flood rescue

India Today  

The National Disaster Response Force has earmarked 11 teams to be deployed in south and central parts of Kerala which are pounded by heavy rains. A single NDRF team usually has a strength of 47 personnel equipped with tree and pole cutters, communication gadgets, inflatable boats and basic medical aid to rescue affected people and to launch relief operations. At …

Five Indian Navy personnel missing after avalanche in Uttarakhand
3 years, 3 months ago

Five Indian Navy personnel missing after avalanche in Uttarakhand

India Today  

Five Indian Navy personnel, who are part of a 20-member mountaineering expedition to Mt Trishul in Uttarakhand, are missing after being caught in an avalanche. Ground rescue teams and helicopters from Army, Air Force and State Disaster Response Force have been pressed into action. "Search and rescue operations for five members of the Indian Navy mountaineering expedition to Mt Trishul, …

Gujarat rains: Rajkot hit hard; Navy, IAF help sought for relief-rescue ops
3 years, 4 months ago

Gujarat rains: Rajkot hit hard; Navy, IAF help sought for relief-rescue ops

India TV News  

Authorities in Rajkot in Gujarat on Monday sought help from the Indian Air Force and Navy as heavy rains through the day inundated large parts of the district, leading to the death of one person and the evacuation to safety of over 2,000 people. Several parts of Rajkot city were submerged in water, with an urgent need to relocate at …

Assam boat tragedy: 1 dead, 2 missing; Army, Air force to join rescue ops | Top developments
3 years, 4 months ago

Assam boat tragedy: 1 dead, 2 missing; Army, Air force to join rescue ops | Top developments

India Today  

One person died, and two others went missing after a boat sank in the Brahmaputra river near Nimati Ghat in the Jorhat district of Assam on Wednesday. Efforts are on to find out more information pic.twitter.com/4q61vHKsFu — Himanta Biswa Sarma September 9, 2021 At least 87 people have been rescued by teams of the National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster …

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