Assam flood: Stranded people rescued by IAF chopper
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Assam flood: Stranded people rescued by IAF chopper

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI: A team of rescuers stranded on a sandbar or river island had to be airlifted to safety in northeastern Assam after their rescue boat capsized while rescuing flood-hit people on Sunday, June 30. Officials of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority said nine State Disaster Response Force and Fire and Emergency Services personnel were stranded on a near-submerged sandbar in the Siang River during a rescue operation in Dhemaji district’s Siboguri area. “The rescue team in charge communicated to us that it would be difficult for other SDRF teams to move to that place due to water waves and current,” Himangshu Baruah, divisional officer of the State’s Fire and Emergency Services said in an SOS to the ASDMA on June 30. She said Gyanendra Dev Tripathi, the Chief Executive Officer contacted officials at the Centre for permission to deploy an India Air Force chopper to rescue the stranded men on June 30. Boats of the SDRF, National Disaster Response Force, and Inland Water Transport could not be operated due to the extreme current of the river,” Mr. Kairi said.

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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 …

Seven people rescued in Himachal Pradesh’s Nahan after water level of Markanda River increased
4 months, 1 week ago

Seven people rescued in Himachal Pradesh’s Nahan after water level of Markanda River increased

The Hindu  

Seven people have been rescued from Himachal’s Nahan after they got stranded midstream due to the increase in the water level of the Markanda River following heavy rain in the area, an official said. Earlier on Sunday, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed grief over the tragic incident in which nine persons from Dehla of Una district lost …

Assam flood situation grim; nearly 23 lakh people affected in 28 districts
5 months, 2 weeks 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
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Assam floods: 24 lakh hit by Assam floods, two killed in landslide
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam floods: 24 lakh hit by Assam floods, two killed in landslide

The Hindu  

The flood situation in Assam worsened in the last 24 hours, affecting 24.21 lakh people across 30 of the State’s 35 districts by Friday evening. Officials of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority said no loss of human lives was recorded from the affected districts although an eight-year-old boy was reported missing in Guwahati.They said two persons, including a male …

Assam floods: Brahmaputra above danger mark, CM Himanta says water receding
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam floods: Brahmaputra above danger mark, CM Himanta says water receding

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the flood situation was improving as the water flowing above the danger mark in Brahmaputra river and its tributaries continued to recede.. Chief Minister Sarma has claimed that the Assam flood situation has improved and water is receding, while the SDRF also begins rescues in Hailakandi district CM Sarma, who was …

Assam Floods: 6 more dead in floods as toll mounts to 52; over 21 lakh people affected
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam Floods: 6 more dead in floods as toll mounts to 52; over 21 lakh people affected

The Hindu  

At least six persons, including two children, drowned on Thursday, taking the death toll in two waves of floods in Assam since May to 52. Officials of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority said the water levels of the Brahmaputra and other rivers dipped marginally on Thursday, but the flood situation continued to be grim with 21.13 lakh forced to …

16.5 lakh people hit by Assam floods, toll rises to 56; Kaziranga inundated
5 months, 2 weeks ago

16.5 lakh people hit by Assam floods, toll rises to 56; Kaziranga inundated

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: Over 16.50 lakh people in Assam are affected by floods in 29 districts with the major rivers flowing above the danger level in the state. At the famed Kaziranga National Park, a total of 31 animals have died due to drowning, while 82 others have been rescued in the worst deluge in recent years, a park official said. Out …

Assam flood update: 31 animals dead, 82 rescued in Kaziranga National Park
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam flood update: 31 animals dead, 82 rescued in Kaziranga National Park

India TV News  

In the wake of the worst deluge in recent years, Kaziranga National Park has reported the death of 31 animals due to drowning, while 82 others have been rescued, a park official said on Thursday. Rescue efforts Forest officials have successfully rescued 73 hog deer, two otters, two sambar deer, a scops owl, one rhino calf, an Indian hare, and …

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 …

Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in India's northeast kill at least 16 people
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in India's northeast kill at least 16 people

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 Floods and landslides triggered by …

IAF chopper rescues 13 fishermen stranded on flooded Brahmaputra in Assam
5 months, 3 weeks ago

IAF chopper rescues 13 fishermen stranded on flooded Brahmaputra in Assam

Hindustan Times  

Thirteen fishermen, stranded on a sandbar due to rise in water levels of Brahmaputra river in Assam’s Dibrugarh, were rescued by an Indian Air Force helicopter on Tuesday morning, official said. According to Assam State Disaster Management Authority officials, the IAF conducted the rescue operation following a request by the state government after efforts to reach the fishermen by boats …

Assam flood situation worsens, PM Modi takes stock
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Assam flood situation worsens, PM Modi takes stock

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam worsened on Monday with five major rivers, including the mighty Brahmaputra, flowing above danger levels in some places. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called up Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and took stock of the situation. Sarma explained to the PM that Assam was experiencing a second wave of the floods which were triggered by …

Assam floods: Situation remains grim, over 1.17 lakh people affected
6 months ago

Assam floods: Situation remains grim, over 1.17 lakh people affected

The Hindu  

The flood situation in Assam continued to remain grim on June 23 with over 1.17 lakh people still reeling under the deluge across 10 districts of the State, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The flood waters have inundated 968 villages in 27 revenue circles in these districts, he said in a post on X. — Himanta Biswa Sarma June …

Flood situation remains grim in Assam, over 1.17 lakh people still affected
6 months ago

Flood situation remains grim in Assam, over 1.17 lakh people still affected

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI – The flood situation in Assam continued to remain grim on Sunday, with over 1.17 lakh people still reeling under the deluge across 10 districts of the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. "The authorities are presently running 134 relief camps and 94 relief distribution centres, where a total of 17,661 people are taking shelter currently," he added. …

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 …

Assam Flood: One More Dies, Over 2.42 Lakh People Still Affected
1 year, 3 months ago

Assam Flood: One More Dies, Over 2.42 Lakh People Still Affected

News 18  

Assam’s flood situation continued to improve as the number of affected people decreased to below 2.5 lakh on Saturday even though one more person died due to the deluge, taking the toll to 17, an official bulletin said. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority said 18 districts are still reeling under the floods, affecting 2,42,515 people. The ASDMA bulletin said …

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 …

Rivers in flood-hit Assam continue to flow above danger marks as rain continues
1 year, 5 months ago

Rivers in flood-hit Assam continue to flow above danger marks as rain continues

Hindustan Times  

Brahmaputra, Disang and Beki rivers were flowing above danger levels as Assam continued to receive heavy rainfall. Officials said 179 villages across 10 districts were flooded and seven people have died so far due to floods this year. In a tweet, Assam’s urban affairs minister Ashok Singhal said the state has been facing floods and the government has been tackling …

Haryana rains: IAF's helicopters step up relief operations as flood situation remains grim in Ambala | WATCH
1 year, 5 months ago

Haryana rains: IAF's helicopters step up relief operations as flood situation remains grim in Ambala | WATCH

India TV News  

Ambala floods: Indian Air Force deployed two medium lift helicopters to carry out relief operations in Ambala, Haryana which is reeling under flood situation. The helicopters have so far dropped around 2000 kg of relief material comprising water bottles, ration and tarpaulin sheets in the villages of Niharsa and Allaudin Majra. Locals join hands in relief effort Three days of …

Himachal: Rain relents, IAF mission on to rescue 300 tourists at Chandertal
1 year, 5 months ago

Himachal: Rain relents, IAF mission on to rescue 300 tourists at Chandertal

Hindustan Times  

The Himachal Pradesh government on Tuesday sought the help of the Indian Air Force to rescue an estimated 300 people, most of them tourists, from camps at a height of 14,100ft at Chandertal in Lahaul-Spiti district following heavy rain and snow in the region over the past four days. Former Himachal Pradesh chief minister Jai Ram Thakur inspects the flood-affected …

IAF pressed into rescue ops as heavy rain leaves roads flooded, villagers stranded in Gujarat
1 year, 5 months ago

IAF pressed into rescue ops as heavy rain leaves roads flooded, villagers stranded in Gujarat

India Today  

The authorities in Junagadh district of Gujarat had to seek the help of an Indian Air Force chopper to airlift two people left stranded near Sutrej village after the area was flooded due to heavy rains. LOW-LYING AREAS FLOODED IN GUJARAT Several districts in Saurashtra-Kutch and south Gujarat regions received extremely heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. Gandhidham railway …

Waterlogging reported in Guwahati, other parts of Assam, following heavy rainfall | Pics
2 years, 2 months ago

Waterlogging reported in Guwahati, other parts of Assam, following heavy rainfall | Pics

India Today  

Normal life was thrown out of gear as heavy rainfall continued on Monday in many parts of the country, causing inconvenience to common people. #WATCH | Assam: Over 200 families in villages in Dhemaji dist affected by flood due to heavy rainfall in past few days.Several hectares of cropland, roads under Dikhari & Telam Village Panchayat submerged. Several villagers forced …

Assam flood situation improves; 174 dead so far, 22.17 lakh remain affected
2 years, 5 months ago

Assam flood situation improves; 174 dead so far, 22.17 lakh remain affected

India TV News  

Highlights The number of people affected due to the floods declined to 22.17 lakh Cachar district administration is taking steps to pump out water from the clogged areas A crop area of 50,741.18 hectares has been inundated while 34,242 animals were washed away Assam flood situation improved on Saturday, with one person losing their life, taking the death toll to …

Assam flood situation improves: 22.17 lakh affected
2 years, 5 months ago

Assam flood situation improves: 22.17 lakh affected

The Hindu  

Assam's flood situation improved on Saturday as the number of affected people declined to 22.17 lakh from the previous day's 29.70 lakh with the death of one more person that took the toll to 174, officials said. After one person died due to the flood in Cachar district, the toll increased to 174, according to the bulletin issued by the …

Flood situation remains grim in Assam; administration yet to reach all affected people of Silchar, says CM
2 years, 5 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 Flood: IAF airlifts 96 tonnes of relief material in affected areas | WATCH
2 years, 5 months ago

Assam Flood: IAF airlifts 96 tonnes of relief material in affected areas | WATCH

India TV News  

Highlights IAF airlifted relief material using aerial platforms in continuation with its HADR operation IAF have been conducting flood relief operations in Assam and Meghalaya since June 21 IAF had utilised C-130, An-32, Mi 17V5, Mi 171V, Mi17s and ALH extensively for continuing operation Assam Flood news updates : The Indian Air Force has airlifted at least 96 tonnes of …

Assam flood situation grim, Silchar submerged for sixth day
2 years, 5 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 …

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 …

Four missing as boat capsizes in Assam's Dibrugarh
2 years, 6 months ago

Four missing as boat capsizes in Assam's Dibrugarh

India Today  

At least four persons were missing after a boat capsized in the Brahmaputra river in Assam's Dibrugarh district on Sunday, police said. We have called the NDRF, which is carrying out an extensive search in the entire area and downstream," Dibrugarh's Additional Superintendent of Police Bitul Chetia told PTI. Dibrugarh Deputy Commissioner Biswajt Pegu, senior officials of the District Disaster …

3 missing as boat carrying flood victims capsizes in Assam's Hojai district
2 years, 6 months ago

3 missing as boat carrying flood victims capsizes in Assam's Hojai district

India Today  

At least three people went missing after a country made boat carrying 24 flood-affected people capsized at Raikata in Assam’s Hojai district late on Friday evening. Teams comprising State Disaster Response Force and Assam police immediately rushed to the spot and launched rescue operations, braving the strong currents of the river. The Indian Army, the National Disaster Response Force, the …

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 …

NDRF team, chopper, boats in action as heavy rains lash Maharashtra's Latur
3 years, 2 months ago

NDRF team, chopper, boats in action as heavy rains lash Maharashtra's Latur

India Today  

An NDRF team, a helicopter and boats were deployed on Tuesday to rescue people stranded in barrages, villages and on the banks of a river in Latur in Maharashtra as heavy rains lashed the district through the day. Three employees of the state Irrigation Department were stuck in the Ghansargaon village barrage, and a National Disaster Response Force team as …

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

IAF helicopter airlifts MP Home Minister Narottam Mishra from flood-hit village in Datia
3 years, 4 months ago

IAF helicopter airlifts MP Home Minister Narottam Mishra from flood-hit village in Datia

India TV News  

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra was among those airlifted by the Indian Air Force helicopters in flood-hit Datia district of Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday. Watch Video Here: On August 3, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan had spoken to Prime Minister Narendra Modi who assured all possible help to the flood-hit state. On August 4, Union Home Minister …

7 dead, nearly 2.5 lakh displaced as heavy rains batter Bengal; rescue operations on
3 years, 4 months ago

7 dead, nearly 2.5 lakh displaced as heavy rains batter Bengal; rescue operations on

India TV News  

At least seven people have died and nearly 2.5 lakh have been displaced from their homes in six flood-hit districts of West Bengal, a senior state government official said on Monday. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee directed ministers to keep a tab on the rescue operations and see that relief materials reach all affected people, he said. Around 2.5 lakh people …

Bengal Floods: Armed Forces Carry Out Rescue Ops, IAF Saves 31 People from Rooftops
3 years, 4 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 …

Flood Situation in Assam Continues to Improve, 1.43 Lakh People Affected in 15 Districts
4 years, 4 months ago

Flood Situation in Assam Continues to Improve, 1.43 Lakh People Affected in 15 Districts

News 18  

Flood waters continued to recede in Assam, even as over 1.43 lakh people are still reeling under the deluge across 15 districts, an official bulletin said on Wednesday. Goalpara district remained the worst-hit with more than 86,500 lakh people affected, followed by Morigaon and Bongaigaon, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority said in its daily flood report. Till Tuesday, over …

Assam Floods: Situation Improves But Toll Rises to 108, Over 12 Lakh People Affected
4 years, 4 months ago

Assam Floods: Situation Improves But Toll Rises to 108, Over 12 Lakh People Affected

News 18  

The flood situation in Assam improved further on Thursday though one more person lost his life taking the toll to 108 in the calamity, an official bulletin said. Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi visited the flood hit Barpeta and Baksa districts, where the overflowing rivers have rendered thousands of people homeless. According to the daily flood report of Assam State Disaster …

Assam flood situation improves; 12 lakh in 22 districts still in grip of deluge, says govt
4 years, 4 months ago

Assam flood situation improves; 12 lakh in 22 districts still in grip of deluge, says govt

Firstpost  

The State Disaster Response Force, district administrations and local people have rescued 46 people from different places during the last 24 hours by deploying 102 boats The flood situation in Assam improved further on Thursday though one more person lost his life taking the toll to 108 in the calamity, an official bulletin said. According to the daily flood report …

Assam floods: Toll rises to 87; 24 districts affected, over 1 lakh hectares of crop area damaged
4 years, 5 months ago

Assam floods: Toll rises to 87; 24 districts affected, over 1 lakh hectares of crop area damaged

Firstpost  

The ASDMA report said the Brahmaputra is flowing above danger mark in Dibrugarh, Dhubri and Goalpara cities, and in Jorhat and Sonitpur districts. Guwahati/Kokrajhar: There was no improvement on Tuesday in the grim flood situation in Assam as the toll rose by two to reach 87, while 24.19 lakh people in 24 districts are affected, a government report said. The …

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