Centre providing requisite and timely aid to flood-hit Telangana, AP: MHA
3 months, 2 weeks 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 safety and making recommendations for immediate relief from the flood, said Sanjeev Jindal, Additional Secretary, MHA. The MHA has constituted an Inter-Ministerial Central Team which will visit affected areas in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana shortly for making an on-the-spot assessment of the damage caused by the floods. As many as 26 teams of National Disaster Response Force and eight helicopters of the Indian Air Force, three helicopters and one dornier aircraft of the Indian Navy have been mobilized in Andhra Pradesh.

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MHA allocates Rs 944.8 cr to Tamil Nadu SDRF for Cyclone Fengal relief efforts
2 weeks, 3 days ago

MHA allocates Rs 944.8 cr to Tamil Nadu SDRF for Cyclone Fengal relief efforts

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Ministry of Home Affairs has approved the release of 944.80 crore to State Government of Tamil Nadu, as both the instalments of central share to the State Disaster Response Fund to help the state in providing relief assistance to those affected by Cyclone Fengal, a release by the MHA said on Friday. It added that the government led …

Govt approves ₹1,116 crore for disaster mitigation, capacity building projects
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Govt approves ₹1,116 crore for disaster mitigation, capacity building projects

Live Mint  

New Delhi: A high-level committee, under the chairmanship of Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah, on Tuesday approved ₹1,115.67 crore for disaster mitigation and capacity building projects for various states. Another project The committee has also approved another project for training and capacity building of civil defense in all states and Union Territories at a total outlay of ₹115.67 …

Central teams to arrive on September 10 for assessing flood damage in Telangana
3 months, 1 week ago

Central teams to arrive on September 10 for assessing flood damage in Telangana

The Hindu  

National Disaster Management Authority advisor and joint secretary in Home Ministry Col Kirti Pratap Singh will be leading a six member delegation to tour Khammam and Mahabubad regions for an assessment of the loss in floods in Telangana on Tuesday. BJP delegation meets 16th Finance Commission Earlier, a delegation of BJP leaders led by Malkajgiri MP Eatala Rajender, secretaries - …

Central team coming to assess flood damage in Telangana
3 months, 1 week ago

Central team coming to assess flood damage in Telangana

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: An Inter-Ministerial Central Team will visit Telangana on September 11 to assess the damage caused by floods and heavy rain. MHA joint secretary and adviser at the National Disaster Management Authority Col Kirti Pratap Singh will lead the team. The other members of the team are joint secretary of Agriculture Ministry Shantinath Shivappa Kagi, deputy director Mahesh Kumar, superintending …

Andhra Pradesh floods: Army partially closes third breach in Budameru canal
3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 2 weeks 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 To Provide Rs 3,448 Crore Immediate Assistance Under SDRF To Flood-Hit Andhra, Telangana
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre To Provide Rs 3,448 Crore Immediate Assistance Under SDRF To Flood-Hit Andhra, Telangana

News 18  

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday announced an immediate assistance of Rs 3,448 crore to mitigate the impact of floods in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Chouhan, who is in Telangana today after reviewing the flood situation in Andhra Pradesh, said: “No one needs to be disappointed. Presently, the arrangement is being made to provide immediate assistance of Rs 3,448 …

Centre committed to helping flood victims in all possible ways, says BJP A.P. unit president Purandeswari
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre committed to helping flood victims in all possible ways, says BJP A.P. unit president Purandeswari

The Hindu  

Bharatiya Janata Party Andhra Pradesh unit president D. Purandeswari has said that the Central government is committed to extending all possible help to the flood victims in Vijayawada. The Centre has deployed NDRF teams and extended all possible help,” Ms. Purandeswari told the media after launching BJP’s membership drive in the Lawson’s Bay Colony in Visakhapatnam on September 4. Ms. …

Telangana, Andhra relief operations intensify as water recedes
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Telangana, Andhra relief operations intensify as water recedes

Hindustan Times  

Several parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, which were devastated by heavy rainfall and floods in the last four days, started returning to normal and relief operations picked up momentum on Tuesday, as the fury subsided and floods receded to a considerable extent. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu interacts with affected people during his visit to the flood-affected …

Watch: CM Chandrababu Naidu visits flood-affected areas in Vijayawada
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: CM Chandrababu Naidu visits flood-affected areas in Vijayawada

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh CM ChandraBabu Naidu on Monday visited flood-affected areas in Vijayawada and assured support to people struck in flooded water. He visited the city for the second time within 24 hours and spoke to the people who were stuck in their houses amid several feet of swirling water. We need to reach every last house stranded in the flooded …

Telangana, Andhra rain: Over 20 dead, 140 trains cancelled, 26 NDRF teams deployed
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana, Andhra rain: Over 20 dead, 140 trains cancelled, 26 NDRF teams deployed

Hindustan Times  

Torrential rain lashed Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Sunday, leading to the death of several people in rain-related incidents. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and union home minister Amit Shah spoke to Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy, assuring them of all possible help from the central government. Telangana revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy …

MHA Constitutes Central Team to Assess Damage Caused by Floods in Gujarat
3 months, 3 weeks ago

MHA Constitutes Central Team to Assess Damage Caused by Floods in Gujarat

News 18  

The Ministry of Home Affairs has constituted an inter-ministerial team to assess the damage caused by rainfall and floods in Gujarat. The team will shortly visit the flood-affected districts of Gujarat, which was hit by heavy to extremely heavy rainfall between August 25 and 30 caused by a deep depression formed over Rajasthan and Gujarat, according to an official statement. …

PM Modi speaks to Telangana, Andhra Pradesh CMs as rain wreaks havoc | 10 points
3 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi speaks to Telangana, Andhra Pradesh CMs as rain wreaks havoc | 10 points

Hindustan Times  

Heavy rainfall continued to wreak havoc across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Sunday, leading to severe flooding, loss of life, and widespread disruption. Emergency meetings were held by the respective chief ministers of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, A Revanth Reddy and N Chandrababu Naidu, to assess the situation and coordinate rescue operations. “Informed Hon’ble Union Home Minister Shri @AmitShah ji …

Gujarat Flood: Devastating Deluge Engulfs Everything from Ahmedabad to Rajkot | ABP News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Gujarat Flood: Devastating Deluge Engulfs Everything from Ahmedabad to Rajkot | ABP News

ABP News  

In Gujarat, relentless heavy rains over the past 48 hours have shattered several records, leading to severe flooding in more than a dozen districts. The downpour has been so intense that it has disrupted normal life, causing rivers to overflow and submerging several areas. The National Disaster Response Force has deployed 13 teams, while the State Disaster Response Force has …

At least 12 dead in Tripura floods; helicopters deployed
4 months 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 …

Tripura floods: NDRF deploys additional teams to aid relief; schools to remain shut
4 months ago

Tripura floods: NDRF deploys additional teams to aid relief; schools to remain shut

Hindustan Times  

Shortly after Union home minister Amit Shah assured to dispatch eleven National Disaster Response Force teams from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh to evacuate people stuck in flood-affected areas, an NDRF team comprising 120 members arrived with relief materials in Tripura on Thursday. Relief materials & disaster management equipment have landed at Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Bahadur Airport, Agartala & are …

Jharkhand Floods: Heavy Rainfall Grips Ranchi, NDRF Team In Action To Rescue Affected | ABP News
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Wayanad tragedy: NDRF teams, Army columns, IAF choppers involved in rescue ops
4 months, 3 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 …

CM Naidu Promises Aid to Rain-Hit Farmers; Ministers to Report on Districts
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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

Assam floods: Gaurav Gogoi urges immediate NDRF deployment, asks Jal shakti minister to visit
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Assam floods: Gaurav Gogoi urges immediate NDRF deployment, asks Jal shakti minister to visit

Hindustan Times  

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday urged the Centre to rush a team of the National Disaster Relief Force to his flood-affected state of Assam due to the heavy rains that have inundated it for the past several days. Gaurav Gogoi is an MP from Jorhat Lok Sabha seat in Assam Gogoi, the parliamentarian from Jorhat, also requested that the …

Manipur floods: 4 killed, 13 injured, over one lakh affected
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Manipur floods: 4 killed, 13 injured, over one lakh affected

Hindustan Times  

Imphal: At least four people have died with 13 injured and over one lakh people have been affected due to the massive flooding in Manipur following heavy rainfall due to cyclone Remal, according to an official report. Incessant rainfall since past one week amid cyclone Remal has caused massive flooding across the northeastern state Incessant rainfall since past one week …

Braving Michaung: NDRF’s Relentless Journey in Emergency Response
1 year ago

Braving Michaung: NDRF’s Relentless Journey in Emergency Response

News 18  

As Cyclone Michaung wreaks havoc in the eastern coast of India, the NDRF is engaged in the difficult task of bringing relief to the areas hit by heavy rainfall and powerful winds. Over 29 National Disaster Response Force teams have been deployed across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Puducherry for over a week now to conduct relief and rescue …

Cyclone 'Michaung' to hit Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu coasts; 21 NDRF teams deployed
1 year ago

Cyclone 'Michaung' to hit Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu coasts; 21 NDRF teams deployed

Firstpost  

The Cabinet Secretary directed the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and the Indian Coast Guard that all boats/ vessels and manpower deployed at offshore installations should be moved to risk-free areas immediately The National Crisis Management Committee announced on Sunday that the National Disaster Response Force has sent out 21 teams for …

Michaung Cyclone: NDRF, SDRF to deploy teams in all coastal districts
1 year ago

Michaung Cyclone: NDRF, SDRF to deploy teams in all coastal districts

The Hindu  

The National Disaster Response Force and the State Disaster Response Force are gearing up to handle the impending threat from the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, which is likely to convert into a cyclonic storm named as Michaung. “Teams will be deployed with all gears such as jackets, cutting machines, inflated boats, dragon lights, ropes and other rescue …

MHA constitutes Inter-Ministerial Central Team to assess damages caused by flash flood in Sikkim
1 year, 2 months ago

MHA constitutes Inter-Ministerial Central Team to assess damages caused by flash flood in Sikkim

Firstpost  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has also approved the release of both the installments of central share of the State Disaster Response Fund to Sikkim, amounting to Rs 44.80 crores in advance, for the year 2023-24, to help the state in providing relief measures to the affected people The Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday constituted an Inter-Ministerial Central Team …

Gujarat: NDRF personnel rescue over 150 stranded people from low-lying areas
1 year, 3 months ago

Gujarat: NDRF personnel rescue over 150 stranded people from low-lying areas

India TV News  

Gujarat: Heavy rains in the state have affected normal life in various districts including Aravalli. Meanwhile, the Gujarat government's Directorate of Information on Tuesday informed that a total of 157 people stranded in low-lying areas in the district following heavy rainfall in the region were rescued by the National Disaster Response Force teams. Taking to social media platform, X, Gujarat …

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, 4 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 …

Telangana Floods: Rescuers Help Thousands, Rains Ease, Relief Efforts Intensify
1 year, 4 months ago

Telangana Floods: Rescuers Help Thousands, Rains Ease, Relief Efforts Intensify

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: With rains providing respite across Telangana on Friday, the government stepped up rescue and relief efforts. Government officials involved in the rescue and relief operations said that as of Friday evening 12 people had died, and between 25,000 and 30,000 people were provided assistance and moved to rescue centres in different flood hit districts. Indian Air Force helicopters continued …

Telangana: IAF rescues six people stranded atop earthmover, more rain expected
1 year, 4 months ago

Telangana: IAF rescues six people stranded atop earthmover, more rain expected

India TV News  

Telangana rains: Two Indian Air Force helicopters took off from Hakimpet Air Force Base near Hyderabad and rescued 6 people stuck on an earth-digging machine in a flood-affected village in Bhupalpally district of Telangana. At least, eight people lost their lives in various rain-related incidents since July 22 in Telangana, as the state continued to see heavy downpours. Meanwhile, Union …

NDRF personnel rescue 70 persons from flood-hit Moranchapally village: Telangana Chief Secretary
1 year, 4 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 …

Over 450 persons rescued from flood-hit areas of Punjab’s Sultanpur Lodhi
1 year, 5 months ago

Over 450 persons rescued from flood-hit areas of Punjab’s Sultanpur Lodhi

Hindustan Times  

The work to evacuate people from the flood-affected villages of Sultanpur Lodhi tehsil and delivery of relief material is going on a war footing. Under the rescue operation started by NDRF and SDRF, as many as 452 people have been taken to safer places including relief camps so far Deputy commissioner Captain Karnail Singh said that the efforts of district …

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 …

GHMC ready to face monsoons
1 year, 6 months ago

GHMC ready to face monsoons

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: With the monsoon finally hitting Kerala on Thursday and expected to reach the city in a week, the Directorate of Enforcement, Vigilance & Disaster Management in GHMC said that it was ready for the rainy season. He said the Disaster Response Force consisted of 27 teams comprising 450 trained personnel who were equipped to handle disasters like urban floods, …

120 NDRF personnel undergo training for posting in disaster-prone hill regions
1 year, 8 months ago

120 NDRF personnel undergo training for posting in disaster-prone hill regions

Hindustan Times  

Around 120 National Disaster Response Force personnel are undergoing mountain rescue training at over 21,000 feet on Bhagirath Kharak glacier for posting in disaster-prone areas in the north and north east, officials aware of the matter said. These rescue teams will be stationed at specific disaster-prone areas in Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, Uttarakhand and parts of north east India throughout the …

Central team wraps up damage assessment, TS awaits flood relief
2 years, 5 months ago

Central team wraps up damage assessment, TS awaits flood relief

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The seven-member Central team, which was on a two-day visit to the flood-affected districts in Telangana to assess the damage caused by recent heavy rains and subsequent floods, completed its proceedings on Friday. Soon after their return to Hyderabad, the Central team members met Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar and top officials. The team also inspected a photo exhibition at …

Floods In India Andhra Pradesh Telangana Gujarat Face Monsoon Fury, NDRF Deployed To Tackle Floods
2 years, 5 months ago

Floods In India Andhra Pradesh Telangana Gujarat Face Monsoon Fury, NDRF Deployed To Tackle Floods

ABP News  

Chennai: Over four states in India including Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are facing heavy rains, flood-like situations and landslides due to the onset of intense monsoon. Heavy rains battered Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Gujarat and Maharashtra and led to floods in some parts of the states. Nearly 176 self-contained NDRF teams are deployed across the country to tackle any emergency. In …

Assam rains: NDRF teams reach Barak Valley for rescue ops, toll mounts to 81
2 years, 6 months ago

Assam rains: NDRF teams reach Barak Valley for rescue ops, toll mounts to 81

India Today  

Assam witnessed more devastation as the floods claimed 10 more lives, including two policemen, in the last 24 hours amid incessant rainfall. NDRF UNITS DISPATCHED FOR RESCUE OPS Four units of the National Disaster Response Force, a total of 105 personnel, with modern life-saving equipment were dispatched on Tuesday to carry out rescue operations in the Barak Valley. Assam | …

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 …

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 …

Cyclone Asani: Red Alert for Andhra, NDRF Teams in 3 States, MHA Reviews Preparedness
2 years, 7 months ago

Cyclone Asani: Red Alert for Andhra, NDRF Teams in 3 States, MHA Reviews Preparedness

News 18  

As the severe cyclone Asani neared the east coast with a wind speed of up to 105 kmph, a total of 50 teams of the National Disaster Response Force have been earmarked for West Bengal, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert to Guntur Krishna, East and West Godavari, and Vishakhapatnam districts of …

CM Jagan seeks Rs 1,000 crore flood relief for Andhra Pradesh
3 years ago

CM Jagan seeks Rs 1,000 crore flood relief for Andhra Pradesh

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jaganmohan Reddy has sent a communication to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking an emergency flood relief of '1,000 crore. Some 40 people including an SDRF constable on search and rescue operations died and 25 persons were reported missing,” the Chief Minister said.He stated that about 1402 villages in 196 …

11 killed, 12 missing in Andhra Pradesh floods; life thrown out of gear
3 years, 1 month ago

11 killed, 12 missing in Andhra Pradesh floods; life thrown out of gear

Deccan Chronicle  

Amaravati: 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 eleven people dead on Friday and Saturday. In the latest update, the Indian Coast Guard Station Krishnapatnam has deployed two flood-relief teams in Nellore district recently for augmenting flood relief operations and render assistance …

Tamil Nadu: IMD warns of extremely heavy rains; Chennai appoints nodal officers. Details here
3 years, 1 month ago

Tamil Nadu: IMD warns of extremely heavy rains; Chennai appoints nodal officers. Details here

Live Mint  

Extremely heavy rainfall is likely over some parts of Tamil Nadu on 10 and 11 November, which may inundate roads and low-lying areas, and cause riverine flooding in some catchment areas, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday. Rainfall today This comes as Chennai and northern regions of Tamil Nadu continued to receive mild to moderate rains on Monday, forcing …

Toll Rises to 52, Five Still Missing as Uttarakhand Struggles with Rain Aftermath
3 years, 2 months ago

Toll Rises to 52, Five Still Missing as Uttarakhand Struggles with Rain Aftermath

News 18  

Landslides blocked roads, many villages went without electricity and the death toll climbed to 52 as authorities on Wednesday faced the aftermath of the rains that had battered Uttarakhand for over two days. The weather cleared on Wednesday morning after the incessant rains since Sunday night that had triggered floods which washed away bridges and landslides which blocked access to …

52 dead in Uttarakhand floods, Amit Shah to conduct aerial survey today
3 years, 2 months ago

52 dead in Uttarakhand floods, Amit Shah to conduct aerial survey today

Hindustan Times  

Union home minister Amit Shah, who reached Uttarakhand around midnight, will take stock of the flood situation in the state on Thursday. Shah will also conduct an aerial survey of the state’s affected areas, news agency ANI reported. “After his arrival in Uttarakhand at midnight, he was apprised about the damage caused by the natural calamity in the last two …

Uttarakhand struggles with rain aftermath: 52 people dead, 5 still missing
3 years, 2 months ago

Uttarakhand struggles with rain aftermath: 52 people dead, 5 still missing

The Hindu  

Landslips blocked roads, many villages went without electricity and the toll climbed to 52 as authorities on Wednesday faced the aftermath of the rains that had battered Uttarakhand for over two days. The weather cleared on Wednesday morning after the incessant rains since Sunday night triggered floods which washed away bridges and landslips which blocked access to towns like Nainital …

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