UP CM Yogi Adityanath orders officials to meet needs of flood-affected people
3 years, 4 months ago

UP CM Yogi Adityanath orders officials to meet needs of flood-affected people

India Today  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the officials to take care of people in the state's flood-affected districts. Weighing the hardships of people, over 63 teams have been deployed in the state to carry out relief operations in flood-affected areas round the clock. We have deployed around 963 boats in the last 24 hours and a total of 5,165 boats have been deployed so far amid the continuous downpour,” informed Relief Commissioner Ranveer Prasad. More than 95,315 dry ration kits have been distributed by the government so far, with 5,397 people getting the kits in the last 24 hours.

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Yogi inaugurates key projects to give Gorakhpur an infrastructure push
5 days, 13 hours ago

Yogi inaugurates key projects to give Gorakhpur an infrastructure push

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday inaugurated a series of key projects aimed at improving infrastructure and public welfare in the Gorakhpur region. These include the region’s first mini sports stadium, an additional night shelter to combat extreme cold, and a water treatment project. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath taking aim with a rifle during the inauguration of mini sports stadium …

Visit flood-hit districts, intensify relief work: UP CM to officials
3 months, 1 week ago

Visit flood-hit districts, intensify relief work: UP CM to officials

Hindustan Times  

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday reviewed flood situation across 11 districts impacted by continuous rainfall and release of water from the mountains and adverse weather conditions over the past three days. He specifically instructed officials from Kushinagar, Maharajganj, Lakhimpur Kheri, Ballia, Farrukhabad, Gonda, Kanpur Nagar, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Sitapur, Hardoi and Shahjahanpur to ensure full preparedness in …

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

Yogi warns officials against negligence in distributing flood relief material
5 months ago

Yogi warns officials against negligence in distributing flood relief material

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday warned officials against any negligence in distributing flood relief material, emphasising the need for sufficient aid to victims in affected areas. The chief minister stressed the importance of maximising school enrollment, urging district magistrates to collaborate with the Basic Shiksha Adhikari to develop effective strategies. He also directed district magistrates to work with …

Govt working 24x7 to help flood victims, says Yogi
5 months ago

Govt working 24x7 to help flood victims, says Yogi

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow/Gorakhpur: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath, who visited the flood-affected areas of Kushinagar on Sunday, said the state government is committed to the safety of its citizens in times of disaster, adding that it is working 24x7 to help the flood victims. Addressing concerns of the public representatives about the villages across the Narayani river, the CM emphasized the need for …

Jharkhand Floods: Heavy Rainfall Grips Ranchi, NDRF Team In Action To Rescue Affected | ABP News
5 months ago

Jharkhand Floods: Heavy Rainfall Grips Ranchi, NDRF Team In Action To Rescue Affected | ABP News

ABP News  

From the northernmost regions to the southernmost tips of the country, floods have wreaked havoc, causing unparalleled trouble and destruction. In Ranchi, the situation has escalated to near-crisis levels due to the relentless heavy rainfall, leading to flood-like conditions. The severity of the situation has necessitated the deployment of National Disaster Response Force teams for rescue operations. This unprecedented natural …

Chief Minister should first focus on flood relief works, says R. Ashok
5 months, 1 week ago

Chief Minister should first focus on flood relief works, says R. Ashok

The Hindu  

Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly R. Ashok on Wednesday said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should first focus on flood relief works rather than spend time giving explanations to the party high command about scandals that the government was embroiled in. Expressing his unhappiness over the flood relief works, Mr. Ashok said: “You should stop visits to New …

CM Naidu Promises Aid to Rain-Hit Farmers; Ministers to Report on Districts
5 months, 1 week ago

CM Naidu Promises Aid to Rain-Hit Farmers; Ministers to Report on Districts

Deccan Chronicle  

Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has said the government will provide all possible support to the people and farmers affected by the recent heavy rains and floods in Andhra Pradesh.Addressing the assembly on Friday, he said the people of East and West Godavari, Konaseema, Kakinada and Eluru districts along with ASR district were affected by the floods. The Chief Minister …

Govt extends financial support for flood mitigation in five states
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Govt extends financial support for flood mitigation in five states

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced financial assistance for Bihar, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Sikkim for the damage caused by floods and other natural calamities. Our government, through the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme and other sources, will provide financial support for projects with estimated cost of ₹11,500 crore such as the Kosi-Mechi intrastate link and 20 other ongoing and …

Assam flood situation continues to improve, water receding fast
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Assam flood situation continues to improve, water receding fast

The Hindu  

“The flood situation in Assam improved on July 19, with water levels receding across the State,” officials said. According to a report by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority on July 18, 2,72,037 people across 695 villages in 31 revenue circles of 13 districts are currently affected. Currently, 12,929 displaced people are housed in 62 relief camps, with 14 relief …

Assam flood situation improves; Shah, Odisha CM offer help
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Assam flood situation improves; Shah, Odisha CM offer help

The Hindu  

The flood situation in Assam improved gradually even as over 5 lakh people in 17 districts are still reeling under the deluge, official sources said on Tuesday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah telephoned Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to enquire about the situation, reiterating assurance of all help from the Centre, while Mr. Sarma also received a call from his …

Assam flood situation improves, death toll rises to 109
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Assam flood situation improves, death toll rises to 109

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam continued to improve significantly on Monday as water level has been receding fast from different parts of the state, officials said. Meanwhile, a report by Assam State Disaster Management Authority on Sunday night said that one person each died in Karimganj and Nilambazar revenue circles of Karimganj district. The report said more than 5,97,600 …

Flood situation: Amit Shah speaks to CMs of Assam, UP, Gujarat, assures central help
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Flood situation: Amit Shah speaks to CMs of Assam, UP, Gujarat, assures central help

India TV News  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday spoke to chief ministers of Assam, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat to review the flood situation in their respective states. While speaking to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over the telephone, he enquired about the flood situation in the state. Shah speaks to Yogi Shah in conversation with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi …

Yogi surveys flood-hit areas in Kheri,Pilibhit, distributes relief kits
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Yogi surveys flood-hit areas in Kheri,Pilibhit, distributes relief kits

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday conducted a survey of flood-hit areas in Lakhimpur Kheri and Pilibhit districts, met the affected people and distributed relief kits. UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath distributing relief kits to flood hit people at Sharda barrage in Kheri on Wednesday. Adityanath, along with Lakhimpur Kheri district magistrate Durga Shakti Nagpal and SP Ganesh Prasad Saha, …

Assam flood situation grim; nearly 23 lakh people affected in 28 districts
6 months ago

Assam flood situation grim; nearly 23 lakh people affected in 28 districts

The Hindu  

“Assam’s flood situation remained grim on July 8 with a population of nearly 23 lakh affected in 28 districts as the water level of most rivers continue to flow above the danger mark,” according to an official bulletin. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said all relief camps in flood-affected districts are well maintained and stocked with enough essential items …

Assam flood situation critical with 24 lakh people affected, Rahul Gandhi asks Centre, state to extend support
6 months ago

Assam flood situation critical with 24 lakh people affected, Rahul Gandhi asks Centre, state to extend support

India TV News  

Assam flood: The flood situation in Assam continued to be critical on Saturday, with six more people losing their lives and nearly 2.4 million affected, an official bulletin said. According to the bulletin issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, the devastating floods claimed the lives of two persons in Charaideo and one each in Goalpara, Morigaon, Sonitpur and …

Sikkim floods: CM warns against ‘stockpiling’ as he announces additional package
1 year, 3 months ago

Sikkim floods: CM warns against ‘stockpiling’ as he announces additional package

Hindustan Times  

Sikkim chief minister Prem Singh Tamang has warned that stockpiling and overcharging of any goods “will not be accepted” while reiterating the state government's efforts to provide aid in the wake of flash floods, resulting in the loss of at least 27 lives and causing widespread destruction. Special package for four districts The state government has announced a special relief …

Double engine govt stands firm with people during crisis: Yogi
1 year, 4 months ago

Double engine govt stands firm with people during crisis: Yogi

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that the “double engine government” -- referring to the BJP-led governments in the Centre and the state -- stands firm with the people during this crisis. While addressing the flood victims, CM Yogi highlighted that the state government has sensitised public representatives to visit flood-affected areas. CM Yogi said, “This paradoxical situation …

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 …

Uttarakhand: CM Dhami declares waterlogged areas of Haridwar ‘disaster-prone’
1 year, 5 months ago

Uttarakhand: CM Dhami declares waterlogged areas of Haridwar ‘disaster-prone’

India TV News  

Haridwar flood: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday declared all the areas in the Haridwar district that have been waterlogged or flooded due to heavy rains as “disaster-prone”. ‘Permanent flood relief centres to be constructed’ Dhami also called for steps to channelise rivers to reduce the risk of floods in future. The Chief Minister also announced the construction …

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath inspects flood preparations in Gonda
1 year, 5 months ago

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath inspects flood preparations in Gonda

India TV News  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday inspected the preparations for flood preparations in the Gonda district of the state and laid concerns about the officials deployed for relief work. After inspecting construction work on the Eli Parsauli embankment and the Elgin Bridge on the Ghaghra River, Adityanath interacted with journalists about 35 kilometers from the After inspecting the …

Delhi CM deputes ministers for flood-affected districts to ensure proper facilities at relief camps
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi CM deputes ministers for flood-affected districts to ensure proper facilities at relief camps

Firstpost  

PWD Minister Atishi will look after facilities at camps in the North East Delhi district, while Gopal Rai has been deputed for Shahdara, Kailash Gahlot for South East Delhi and Imran Hussain for the Central Delhi district, he said. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday held a Cabinet meeting and deputed ministers at six flood-affected districts to ensure proper facilities …

Himachal flash floods: CM Sukhu seeks ₹2,000 crore interim relief from Centre
1 year, 5 months ago

Himachal flash floods: CM Sukhu seeks ₹2,000 crore interim relief from Centre

The Hindu  

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Mr. Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has sought ₹2,000 crore from the Centre as interim aid and said the relief manual will be changed to enhance compensation to flood victims in the state. "I spoke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and requested him for an interim relief of Rs 2,000 crore," Sukhu said on Friday, July 14. …

Modi Assures Full Help to Rain-Battered States
1 year, 5 months ago

Modi Assures Full Help to Rain-Battered States

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: For the third consecutive day, incessant rains wreaked havoc in several parts of northern India, with Himachal Pradesh being the most affected. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu stated that a total of 16 people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents within the state over the past two days. Punjab’s Patiala district was reeling under a flood-like situation …

Centre reviews preparedness for flood management ahead of monsoon season in Assam
1 year, 6 months ago

Centre reviews preparedness for flood management ahead of monsoon season in Assam

The Hindu  

Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a meeting with Central and State agencies to discuss health-related issues arising due to floods ahead of the monsoon in Assam, on Saturday via video conference. The meeting assessed the arrangements put in place by Central institutions and agencies of the State Government to ensure effective management of floods in Assam. The Union Health Minister …

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath lays foundation stone of new State Disaster Management Authority building
1 year, 7 months ago

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath lays foundation stone of new State Disaster Management Authority building

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath said Uttar Pradesh has achieved success in minimising the loss of lives and property caused by disasters. The chief minister made these comments as he laid the foundation stone of the new building of the State Disaster Management Authority here on Thursday. Laying stress on the use of technology in disaster management and public awareness in …

Give rain relief in one week: CM Jagan
2 years ago

Give rain relief in one week: CM Jagan

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has directed officials to complete enumeration of loss or damage to crops and houses in a week’s time and generously provide relief to all the affected persons. Chairing a high-level review meeting on the impact of cyclone Mandous and the resultant rain on crops and properties, with agriculture minister Kakani Govardhan and senior …

Weather News Updates: 27 Killed Across UP, 3 Dead in Delhi Roof Collapse Amid Non-stop Rain; Noida, Ghaziabad Schools Shut Today
2 years, 2 months ago

Weather News Updates: 27 Killed Across UP, 3 Dead in Delhi Roof Collapse Amid Non-stop Rain; Noida, Ghaziabad Schools Shut Today

News 18  

IN PICS | Rescue Ops Underway After Building Collapse in Delhi Uttarkashi Avalanche Victim's Body Arrives in Shillong, CM Condoles Demise The body of Tiklu Jyrwa, a member of the Meghalaya Sport Climbing and Mountaineering Association, who died in an avalanche at Uttarkashi last week, arrived in Shillong on Sunday night, as per PTI. Rains in UP Damage Crops Heavy …

KCR for effective steps to save people from floods
2 years, 5 months ago

KCR for effective steps to save people from floods

Deccan Chronicle  

WARANGAL: Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao on Saturday called for the preparation of an action plan that can afford permanent protection to people living along the Godavari river in the state. He instructed finance minister T. Harish Rao to release Rs 1 crore as immediate assistance to all the district administrations of Bhadradri-Kothagudem, Mulugu, Jayashankar Bhupalapalli, Mahbubabad, and Nirmal. Among …

CM Jagan: Senior officials to be in charge of flood hit districts
2 years, 5 months ago

CM Jagan: Senior officials to be in charge of flood hit districts

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister Jagan Reddy held a video conference on the Godavari flood relief measures with officials after he did an aerial survey of the flood-hit districts on Friday. Reviewing the situation, the chief minister said a senior official would be assigned to each flood-affected district to monitor the situation and oversee relief measures. Jagan allowed officials to use helicopters …

Flood situation remains grim in Assam; administration yet to reach all affected people of Silchar, says CM
2 years, 6 months ago

Flood situation remains grim in Assam; administration yet to reach all affected people of Silchar, says CM

The Hindu  

The flood situation in Assam continued to remain critical on Sunday with more than 25 lakh people still reeling under the deluge, although the water level has started receding from some areas. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, during the day, visited Silchar in Cachar district, which is among the worst-affected areas, and assessed the damage caused by flood waters in …

Assam floods: Situation improves marginally in few districts; toll rises to 118
2 years, 6 months ago

Assam floods: Situation improves marginally in few districts; toll rises to 118

Firstpost  

However, Silchar town continues to remain under water for the sixth day in a row, while Cachar district administration is engaged in rescue operations to evacuate marooned people to safety from there Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Saturday with the death count rising to 118 and Silchar town in Cachar district submerged for the sixth straight …

Assam flood situation grim, Silchar submerged for sixth day
2 years, 6 months ago

Assam flood situation grim, Silchar submerged for sixth day

The Hindu  

The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Saturday with the death count rising to 118 and Silchar town in Cachar district submerged for the sixth straight day, officials said. “The Cachar district administration is engaged in rescue operations in Silchar to evacuate marooned people to safety, with priority on shifting ailing persons to hospital,” said Deputy Commissioner Keerthi Jalli. …

Assam floods: Rahul Gandhi asks party workers to assist in rescue, rehabilitation operations
2 years, 6 months ago

Assam floods: Rahul Gandhi asks party workers to assist in rescue, rehabilitation operations

Firstpost  

The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Wednesday as 12 more people were killed and 55 lakh people affected across 32 districts with the rising Brahmaputra and Barak rivers inundating new areas New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday condoled the loss of lives in floods in Assam and urged party workers to continue extending assistance in rescue …

Assam floods: Over 55 lakh people affected across 32 districts, toll rises to 89
2 years, 6 months ago

Assam floods: Over 55 lakh people affected across 32 districts, toll rises to 89

The Hindu  

The flood situation in Assam continued to remain grim with rising water levels of the Brahmaputra and Barak rivers inundating fresh areas in the State and impacting over 55 lakh people across 32 districts, officials said on June 22. Nagaon was severely affected by the current wave of floods with over 4,57,381 people coming under the impact of the deluge …

Indian Army steps up rescue and relief efforts in flood-hit Assam
2 years, 6 months ago

Indian Army steps up rescue and relief efforts in flood-hit Assam

India Today  

The Indian Army on Tuesday continued its relief and rescue operations as the flood situation remained critical in many parts of Assam. Army officials also assisted local administration with the restoration of tanks and distribution of relief materials. In flood affected Rangia of Kamrup district, army officials organised a medical camp at a school for stranded local residents staying in …

Centre promises help as nearly 2 lakh people affected by floods in Assam | Visuals
2 years, 7 months ago

Centre promises help as nearly 2 lakh people affected by floods in Assam | Visuals

India Today  

Around two lakh people in 20 districts of Assam have been affected by floods as the incessant rainfall triggered landslides and snapped rain and road links. The Higher Secondary first year examinations in Assam starting from Wednesday have been suspended partially due to floods and extensive damage caused by heavy rains in the last few days, the Assam Higher Secondary …

Flood relief will be sought from Centre soon, says Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin
3 years, 1 month ago

Flood relief will be sought from Centre soon, says Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin

India Today  

Following completion of assessment of damage to crops in Cauvery Delta districts due to heavy rains, flood relief would be sought from the Centre, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said here on Sunday. Speaking to reporters after distributing flood assistance to affected people here, Stalin said if necessary, state ministers or MPs would call on Prime Minister Narendra …

Kerala Floods: 23 Dead; PM Modi Speaks to CM Vijayan, Says Authorities Working On Ground
3 years, 2 months ago

Kerala Floods: 23 Dead; PM Modi Speaks to CM Vijayan, Says Authorities Working On Ground

News 18  

Several people have been injured and displaced while 23 have died as heavy rains pounded south and central Kerala causing flash floods and landslides in many parts of the state. In one of the heavy rains in recent years, the high ranges of central and south Kerala are experiencing almost similar to that of the situation the state faced during …

Bengal Floods: Armed Forces Carry Out Rescue Ops, IAF Saves 31 People from Rooftops
3 years, 5 months ago

Bengal Floods: Armed Forces Carry Out Rescue Ops, IAF Saves 31 People from Rooftops

News 18  

The Army and the Air Force on Monday undertook rescue and relief operations in West Bengal's Hooghly district, where many areas have been submerged due to excess rainfall and overflowing of rivers, an official said. "Helicopters of Indian Air Force rescued 31 people from rooftops and brought them to safety to Arambagh," he said. "The column rescued a number of …

Uttarakhand floods: Amit Shah speaks to CM, assures help
3 years, 11 months ago

Uttarakhand floods: Amit Shah speaks to CM, assures help

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday spoke to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat and assured him of all possible support to deal with the situation arising in the wake of a glacier breaking off and causing flood in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district. The Home Minister said besides the NDRF and the State Disaster Response Force, teams of Indo-Tibetan Border …

'Solidarity in Difficult Hour': Leaders, CMs Pray for Victims of Uttarakhand Floods, Offer Help
3 years, 11 months ago

'Solidarity in Difficult Hour': Leaders, CMs Pray for Victims of Uttarakhand Floods, Offer Help

News 18  

After a part of the Nanda Devi glacier broke off at Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Sunday, leading to a massive flood in the Dhauli Ganga river, various leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind prayed for the safety of the victims. चमोली में ग्लेशियर फटने से बाढ़ त्रासदी बेहद दुखद है। मेरी संवेदनाएँ उत्तराखंड की …

Karnataka govt likely to increase flood relief measures, CM says situation in state 'more severe' than last year
4 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka govt likely to increase flood relief measures, CM says situation in state 'more severe' than last year

Firstpost  

On Wednesday, the chief minister had conducted an aerial survey of Vijayapura, Kalaburagi, Yadgir and Raichur districts where the Bhima river has wreaked havoc for the last nine days Bengaluru: A day after conducting an aerial survey of four flood-hit disricts, Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa said on Thursday the flood situation this year was more severe than the previous …

80 officers deputed for flood rescue in Hyderabad
4 years, 2 months ago

80 officers deputed for flood rescue in Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: ith the Indian Meteorological Department predicting heavy rainfall in the next three days, K.T. Rama Rao, municipal admi-nistration and urban development minister, has said 80 special officers have been deployed in the GHMC limits and adjoining municipalities for taking up rescue and relief measures. The minister said that the state government had spent over `60 crore so far and …

Floods: PM Assures Karnataka and Maha CM 'All Support' from Centre in Rescue and Relief Works
4 years, 2 months ago

Floods: PM Assures Karnataka and Maha CM 'All Support' from Centre in Rescue and Relief Works

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and assured him that the Centre stood in solidarity with the people of Karnataka, who are affected by floods triggered by heavy rains. Reiterated Centre’s support in the ongoing rescue and relief work.” In Maharashtra, heavy rains and floods have claimed at least 47 lives in Pune, …

Can Yogi manage the human flood?
4 years, 9 months ago

Can Yogi manage the human flood?

India Today  

Uttar Pradesh is grappling with its biggest humanitarian crisis ever. After a social media backlash and much trading of charges between the Uttar Pradesh and Delhi governments, the UP State Roadways Transport Corporation deployed 1,000 buses as an emergency service to ferry migrants coming from Delhi and border districts. State chief secretary R.K. Tiwari has also written to his counterparts …

Tamil Nadu gets ready army of rescuers, helpers
5 years, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu gets ready army of rescuers, helpers

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: Gearing up for any eventuality during this northeast monsoon season, the state government, aided by the Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority, said on Tuesday that a massive rescue, relief and mitigation plan is now in place with weathermen predicting very heavy rains. As many as 121 multi-purpose protection centres to house people shifted from low-lying areas, besides 4,768 …

Bihar floods: NDRF rescues over 4,000 people from flood waters in Patna
5 years, 3 months ago

Bihar floods: NDRF rescues over 4,000 people from flood waters in Patna

India TV News  

More than 4,000 people, including women and children, were rescued from the flood-affected areas of Bihar's capital city of Patna on Monday, the NDRF said. He said normal life has been disrupted in the capital city and adjoining areas like Rajendra Nagar, Kankar Bagh, Patrakar Nagar, Hanuman Nagar and Malahi Pakri, among others. Talking about other parts of the state, …

No leave for government officials in view of heavy rains: Yogi Adityanath
5 years, 3 months ago

No leave for government officials in view of heavy rains: Yogi Adityanath

India TV News  

No government official in UP will be granted leave in view of the incessant rain which has claimed 93 lives since Thursday, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Thursday. According to a government report, 14 people lost their lives on Sunday, 25 on Saturday while 54 had died in the two days before that. In view of the incessant …

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