Amid rising water level in Beas: Army, NDRF evacuate 250 people from mand area in Kapurthala
1 year, 7 months ago

Amid rising water level in Beas: Army, NDRF evacuate 250 people from mand area in Kapurthala

Hindustan Times  

Amid rising water levels in Beas, as many as 250 people stranded in the Mand area, situated adjacent to dhussi bandh in Kapurthala’s Bholath sub-division, were evacuated on Wednesday. Deputy commissioner Capt Karnail Singh said at least 450 people were stuck at their homes surrounded by river water in the mand area at Talwandi Kuka, of which over 250 had been brought to safety by the teams of the army, Punjab police and locals Deputy commissioner Capt Karnail Singh said at least 450 people were stuck at their homes surrounded by river water in the mand area at Talwandi Kuka, of which over 250 had been brought to safety by the teams of the army, Punjab police and locals. “Another rescue team of two MEC of the Indian Army and 21 Jat Regiment will also be reaching by evening from Ferozepur to start rescue at Kapurthala and Sultanpur Lodhi sub-division areas,” he said. Deputy commissioner Vishesh Sarangal said the situation is completely under control but the people living in the villages near dhussi bundh have been directed to remain vigilant and to avoid any sort of vehicular movement on the bund to avoid any untoward incident.

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Skilled water police from Goa, Kolkata, Maharashtra to guard Sangam waters
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Skilled water police from Goa, Kolkata, Maharashtra to guard Sangam waters

Hindustan Times  

To ensure foolproof safety of crores of devotees who will take bath in the holy waters of Sangam during the Mahakumbh-2025 and to deal with emergencies during the mega event, the government is set to deploy 220 highly skilled deep-sea divers from National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force. The country’s top Water Police personnel from Goa, Kolkata, …

Andhra Pradesh: Yeleru Canal breach floods Kakinada
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh: Yeleru Canal breach floods Kakinada

New Indian Express  

KAKINADA: As many as eight mandals have been flooded, while 86 villages in 11 mandals of Kakinada district are under the threat of being inundated following the breach of the Yeleru Canal. This has resulted in a breach of the Yeluru Canal near Rajupalem village, leading to significant flooding across eight administrative divisions,” the Army said in a statement. NDRF, …

Maharashtra rains: NDRF, Army pressed in Pune, flight services hit, 400 people evacuated from low lying areas
8 months ago

Maharashtra rains: NDRF, Army pressed in Pune, flight services hit, 400 people evacuated from low lying areas

India TV News  

Maharashtra Rains: About 400 people were evacuated to safety on Thursday following flooding in Sinhagad Road and some other areas along the riverbank in Pune city due to incessant rains, officials said. "So far 400 people from the Sinhagad Road area have been shifted to safety," said Suhas Divsae, district collector. Army personnel were helping with relief operations in Ekta …

60 shifted from flood-affected areas in Uttara Kannada
8 months, 3 weeks ago

60 shifted from flood-affected areas in Uttara Kannada

The Hindu  

With the rains continuing to lash Uttara Kannada district, the flood situation in the coastal district is getting grim. On Monday, an NDRF team carried out a rescue mission to shift 60 persons to a rehabilitation centre in Honnavar taluk. According to the Deputy Commissioner of Uttara Kannada district Lakshmipriya K., in all, 437 people have been sheltered in twelve …

NDRF on alert as devotees flock to Ganga ghats for Chhath puja
1 year, 4 months ago

NDRF on alert as devotees flock to Ganga ghats for Chhath puja

Hindustan Times  

As many as eight teams of 11 NDRF along with 28 boats and a water ambulance have been deployed on the Ganga in Varanasi and Chandauli for the safety of devotees gathering at ghats to celebrate the festival of Chhath. Deputy inspector general of 11 NDRF Manoj Kumar Sharma said, “NDRF teams have been deployed for the security of the …

Sikkim floods: Weather hinders rescue operations as death toll rises to 27
1 year, 5 months ago

Sikkim floods: Weather hinders rescue operations as death toll rises to 27

Hindustan Times  

Bad weather hampered efforts to reach the worst-hit areas of the Sikkim flash floods on Friday, forcing army and national disaster response force personnel to begin trekking and even taking boats to reach the devastated hillside villages, according to people aware of the matter. A truck is partially covered in mud due to flash floods triggered by a sudden heavy …

Gujarat: NDRF personnel rescue over 150 stranded people from low-lying areas
1 year, 6 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, 7 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, 7 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, 8 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, 8 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 …

4,000 people evacuated from Yamuna floodplains in Faridabad
1 year, 8 months ago

4,000 people evacuated from Yamuna floodplains in Faridabad

Hindustan Times  

At least 32 areas of Faridabad are reeling under flood and water-logging resulting from a rise in Yamuna waters over the past two days. 4,000 people evacuated from Yamuna floodplains in Faridabad About 4,000 people were evacuated over the past two days from the floodplains of the Yamuna in Faridabad, the district administration said, adding that 10 teams, including one …

Over 450 persons rescued from flood-hit areas of Punjab’s Sultanpur Lodhi
1 year, 8 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 …

Rajasthan: Army called in to join rescue operations as rains cause flood-like situation in many districts
2 years, 7 months ago

Rajasthan: Army called in to join rescue operations as rains cause flood-like situation in many districts

Firstpost  

Secretary of Disaster Management and Relief Department Ashutosh Pednekar said Army columns have been deployed in Dholpur and Jhalawar districts of Rajasthan Jaipur: Torrential rains have created flood-like situation in Rajasthan’s three districts — Jhalawar, Dholpur and Baran — where the army has been called to carry out rescue operations, officials said on Tuesday. An IAF helicopter is also being …

Indian Army steps up rescue and relief efforts in flood-hit Assam
2 years, 9 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 …

Tamil Nadu: IMD warns of extremely heavy rains; Chennai appoints nodal officers. Details here
3 years, 4 months 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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 …

Uttarakhand Struggles with Rain Aftermath: Death Toll Climbs to 52, NDRF Rescue Ops On
3 years, 5 months ago

Uttarakhand Struggles with Rain Aftermath: Death Toll Climbs to 52, NDRF Rescue Ops On

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 …

11 NDRF teams to be deployed in Kerala for rains, flood rescue
3 years, 5 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 …

Bengal Floods: Armed Forces Carry Out Rescue Ops, IAF Saves 31 People from Rooftops
3 years, 7 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 …

Maharashtra floods: Over 89,000 rendered homeless, more than 130 dead, CM Uddhav to visit affected regions
3 years, 8 months ago

Maharashtra floods: Over 89,000 rendered homeless, more than 130 dead, CM Uddhav to visit affected regions

India TV News  

As Maharashtra is facing rain fury, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray will visit one of the worst flood-affected regions Ratnagiri district on Sunday. NDRF teams increased to 34 from 26 Image Source : AP NDRF team rescue people stranded in floodwaters in Kolhapur, in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. Over 1800 rescued, close to 90 moved to safer places Image …

36 dead, 30 trapped as incessant rain triggers landslides in Maharashtra’s Raigad district
3 years, 8 months ago

36 dead, 30 trapped as incessant rain triggers landslides in Maharashtra’s Raigad district

Firstpost  

As many as 12 local relief teams, two from the Indian Navy, two from the Indian Coast Guard, and three from the NDRF have been deployed to the inundated areas As heavy rains lashed various parts of Maharashtra, 36 people died in landslides in the state’s Raigad district while 30 others were trapped, according to reports. Of the 36 deaths, …

Maharashtra rains Updates: Indian Navy mobilises 7 rescue teams for flood relief, evacuation in Ratnagiri, Raigad
3 years, 8 months ago

Maharashtra rains Updates: Indian Navy mobilises 7 rescue teams for flood relief, evacuation in Ratnagiri, Raigad

India Today  

The India Meteorological Department on Friday predicted moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thundershowers in Mumbai and nearby areas. pic.twitter.com/zR2A3qqDTW — ANI July 23, 2021 9:08: A total of 15 relief and rescue teams comprising troops have been deployed overnight in affected areas of Ratnagiri, Kolhapur, and Sangli. Maharashtra | A team of army personnel arrives at Chiplun in Ratnagiri …

Mumbai Rains: Train services hit as heavy downpour batters Thane, Palghar; 9 NDRF team deployed in Maharashtra
3 years, 8 months ago

Mumbai Rains: Train services hit as heavy downpour batters Thane, Palghar; 9 NDRF team deployed in Maharashtra

India TV News  

The National Disaster Response Force has deployed nine rescue teams in Maharashtra, including four in Mumbai, after heavy rains caused flooding in some coastal areas of the state on Thursday. An official statement issued by the NDRF said four of its teams have been deployed in Mumbai, and one each in Thane and Palghar districts. Train services of the Central …

NDRF team on standby to meet emergencies
3 years, 10 months ago

NDRF team on standby to meet emergencies

The Hindu  

An National Disaster Response Force team comprising 28 personnel arrived in Kochi to step up flood relief efforts and to rescue people from affected areas. Dalphine of the Pashchima Kochi Theera Samrakshana Samiti, an NGO, sought urgent steps by government agencies to save life and property of people residing in Chellanam, considering the fast-deteriorating situation. Walls, shutter gates People in …

Over 16,000 evacuated in 22 days as SSD backwaters rise in Madhya Pradesh
5 years, 7 months ago

Over 16,000 evacuated in 22 days as SSD backwaters rise in Madhya Pradesh

India TV News  

Over 16,000 people have been evacuated from Dhar and Barwani districts of Madhya Pradesh in the last 22 days following a rise in the backwaters of the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada, an official said on Wednesday. Following heavy rains and release of water from upstream dams on the Narmada river and its tributaries, the SSD backwaters are rising, …

Villagers refuse to vacate houses in Punjab’s Ludhiana
5 years, 7 months ago

Villagers refuse to vacate houses in Punjab’s Ludhiana

Hindustan Times  

Following the breach in Sutlej river in the wee hours on Monday, rescue teams of National Disaster Response Force were dispatched for relief operations in villages — Bolewal Kadim, Allowal and Nawan Khera where people were stuck in houses. During the rescue operation, the NDRF team landed in a peculiar situation when over 350 odd villagers of Bholewal and Nawan …

Indian Army, Navy lead relief, rescue operations in flood-hit states
5 years, 7 months ago

Indian Army, Navy lead relief, rescue operations in flood-hit states

India Today  

Emergency response teams of the Indian Army and Navy have been relentlessly spearheading rescue and relief operations in Maharashtra and the southern states helping thousands stranded due to severe flood situation, following heavy rain that lashed over the past week. Indian Navy officials informed on Sunday that at least 12 emergency response teams have been rushed for help to Sangli …

83 NDRF teams dispatched for flood relief, rescue in 4 states: MHA
5 years, 7 months ago

83 NDRF teams dispatched for flood relief, rescue in 4 states: MHA

India TV News  

As many as 83 National Disaster Response Force teams have been dispatched to four flood-hit states of Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka and Gujarat for rescue and relief operations, the Home Ministry said on Friday. The Director-General of the NDRF apprised the meeting that 83 NDRF teams have been positioned with all necessary equipment in vulnerable areas of the four flood-affected states, …

Army joins navy, NDRF in rescue ops to locate trapped miners in Meghalaya; murky water hampers effort to recover decomposed body
6 years, 2 months ago

Army joins navy, NDRF in rescue ops to locate trapped miners in Meghalaya; murky water hampers effort to recover decomposed body

Firstpost  

The Indian Army has joined Navy, NDRF in operations to search for miners trapped inside a coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district Shillong: The Indian Army has joined the multi-agency operations to search for the remaining 13 miners trapped inside a 370-foot-deep coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district, officials said on Tuesday. “The Indian Navy had …

Himachal Pradesh rains: IAF chopper deployed, 19 rescued at Dobi in Kullu district after flash floods
6 years, 6 months ago

Himachal Pradesh rains: IAF chopper deployed, 19 rescued at Dobi in Kullu district after flash floods

Firstpost  

He said the chopper was requisitioned on the direction of chief minister Jai Ram Thakur and the stranded people were rescued safely. Presiding over a meeting to take stock of situation in view of heavy rains for the last few days in the state, particularly in four districts of Kullu, Chamba, Kinnaur and Lahaul and Spiti, Thakur directed the officers …

Kerala rains: Centre to send 35 NDRF teams to shore up rescue operations; 18 teams already present in state
6 years, 7 months ago

Kerala rains: Centre to send 35 NDRF teams to shore up rescue operations; 18 teams already present in state

Firstpost  

After the meeting of the NCMC on Thursday, the government initially directed sending 12 NDRF teams to Kerala and later decided to airlift 23 more teams in order to scale up the operations. New Delhi: The Centre Thursday decided to send 35 National Disaster Response Force teams comprising nearly 1,000 personnel to shore up relief and rescue operations in rain-battered …

537 dead in 6 states as heavy rains wreak havoc across India, rescue teams deployed
6 years, 8 months ago

537 dead in 6 states as heavy rains wreak havoc across India, rescue teams deployed

India TV News  

Heavy rains continued to batter normal life all across India on Saturday. According to the Home Ministry's National Emergency Response Centre, 139 people have died in Maharashtra, 126 in Kerala, 116 in West Bengal, 70 in Uttar Pradesh, 52 in Gujarat and 34 in Assam due to the floods and rains. A total of 1.61 lakh people have been affected …

100 NDRF teams deployed in 71 locations across 14 flood-affected states for rescue and relief operations
6 years, 8 months ago

100 NDRF teams deployed in 71 locations across 14 flood-affected states for rescue and relief operations

India TV News  

The National Disaster Response Force has deployed 97 teams at 71 locations in at least 14 states across the country for rescue and relief operations of flood affected people. The disaster emergency force is fully geared up to face any eventuality arising due to floods and has mobilised its resources at vulnerable locations across the country. To mitigate the impact …

39 rescue operation teams deployed in flood prone areas by NDRF
7 years, 8 months ago

39 rescue operation teams deployed in flood prone areas by NDRF

ABP News  

Assam, July 13 : The National Disaster Response Force have pre-positioned its thirty nine self-contained flood rescue operation teams in various flood affected area. In a press note released by NDRF they have stated that thirty nine teams have been pre-positioned in flood prone areas to meet the challenges caused by flood like situations. On Wednesday, the NDRF team deployed …

Ten NDRF teams rushed to flood-hit Bihar, UP; Over 26k people rescued so far
8 years, 7 months ago

Ten NDRF teams rushed to flood-hit Bihar, UP; Over 26k people rescued so far

India TV News  

The Centre has rushed 10 NDRF teams to flood-hit areas of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in order to launch massive relief and rescue operations to help those affected in these states. Singh said the teams will be in addition to the 56 such contingents which are undertaking flood combat operations in these two states, besides Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand. …

Flood-like situation in Rajasthan: NDRF, Army deployed as over 70 airlifted from affected areas
8 years, 7 months ago

Flood-like situation in Rajasthan: NDRF, Army deployed as over 70 airlifted from affected areas

Firstpost  

Torrential rains triggered by the Southwest monsoon have created flood-like situation in four districts of Rajasthan where six people have reportedly died and more than 70 airlifted, officials said on Sunday. Army, National Disaster Response Force and RAC have been deployed in the affected areas and several people have been shifted to safer places. Army has been deployed in Baran …

NDRF undertakes most massive flood relief op; rescues 16,000
9 years, 3 months ago

NDRF undertakes most massive flood relief op; rescues 16,000

The Hindu  

NDRF on Saturday said it has launched its “most massive” deployment so far as it pressed into service 50 rescue and relief teams with over 200 boats, rescuing over 16,000 people marooned by the unprecedented rains in the southern metropolis and adjoining areas. “We are also persuading people to come to safer locations with us,” he said, adding, the force …

NDRF to step up efforts in flood hit areas of Tamil Nadu
9 years, 3 months ago

NDRF to step up efforts in flood hit areas of Tamil Nadu

India TV News  

Chennai: The Nation Disaster Response Force has said it will intensify its operations in the flood-affected areas of Tamil Nadu from today with more of its personnel being deployed on the ground. NDRF Director General O P Singh said today that over 100 boats, 22 divers, 445 life jackets and 328 buoys have been pressed in by the force and …

Army, Air Force deployed for rescuing stranded people
9 years, 4 months ago

Army, Air Force deployed for rescuing stranded people

The Hindu  

The Army and Air Force have been deployed for rescuing stranded citizens in the Kancheepuram district, where torrential rains have left residents marooned, even as rain water inundated a large part of suburban Tambaram locality here. Personnel from the Madras 4 Regiment of the Indian Army have been pressed into service at Mudichur in Kacheepuram on the request of the …

100 NDRF personnel to rush to Kashmir Valley to help people- India TV News
10 years ago

100 NDRF personnel to rush to Kashmir Valley to help people- India TV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: Two NDRF teams comprising 100 personnel will be rushed to Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow as part of contingency measures in the wake of the flood alert in the state. The two National Disaster Response Force teams, comprising 50 personnel each, will take an early morning IAF plane tomorrow from Bhatinda in Punjab to Srinagar. “We are pre-positioning two …

Rains briefly hit relief operations, another 60,000 evacuated
10 years, 6 months ago

Rains briefly hit relief operations, another 60,000 evacuated

India TV News  

Srinagar: Relief operations in flood-hit Jammu and Kashmir were briefly hampered this morning due to rains even as the Armed forces and NDRF rescued another 60,000 people trapped in flood waters in Kashmir Valley. There would be no heavy rainfall in the State today.” Continuing their rescue operations for the 13th day, armed forces and NDRF personnel rescued another 60,000 …

1.25 lakh rescued, focus on relief with caution
10 years, 6 months ago

1.25 lakh rescued, focus on relief with caution

Hindustan Times  

Flooded homes, floating cars, thousands living in tents and on the pavement of the overbridge. HT Image The National Disaster Response Force personnel rowing boats in its muddy waters have not to just worry about rescuing people but also themselves. The CRPF, which too has faced hostile groups, is now carrying out relief operations in civilian clothes, while the air …

Water receding in Srinagar, lakhs still waiting for help
10 years, 6 months ago

Water receding in Srinagar, lakhs still waiting for help

India TV News  

Srinagar: Water levels have started receding in Srinagar city, one of the worst hit by the deluge, facilitating rescue workers to pluck out another 29,000 persons to safety but four lakh people were today still waiting for help in the flood-ravaged Kashmir Valley. "A massive rescue and relief operation by Indian armed forces is continuing on a war footing in …

NDRF jawan injured in attack by angry locals
10 years, 6 months ago

NDRF jawan injured in attack by angry locals

India TV News  

Srinagar: An NDRF jawan was today attacked by angry locals here while few other personnel of the force were heckled while they were rendering relief and rescue operations in the flood-hit areas. Officials said a National Disaster Response Force trooper received severe injuries on his hand when the locals attacked him. The locals apparently wanted the NDRF men to concentrate …

Jammu and Kashmir flood: NDRF to launch intensive operations
10 years, 6 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir flood: NDRF to launch intensive operations

Firstpost  

Two teams of NDRF equipped with 30 boats on Tuesday reached Srinagar as the force launched “intensive” operations to rescue people marooned New Delhi: Two teams of NDRF equipped with 30 boats on Tuesday reached Srinagar as the force launched “intensive” operations to rescue people marooned and stranded by floods and rising waters. National Disaster Response Force chief O P …

Over 20,000 evacuated in flood-hit Jammu and Kashmir
10 years, 6 months ago

Over 20,000 evacuated in flood-hit Jammu and Kashmir

India TV News  

New Delhi: The National Crisis Management Committee on Monday took stock of the flood situation in Jammu and Kashmir as over 20,000 persons were rescued from different parts of the state. A home ministry release said the NCMC meeting, chaired by Cabinet Secretary Ajit Seth, was informed that over 20,000 people have been rescued from various places by the army …

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