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India sends humanitarian aid to Madagascar after cyclone devastation
Updated : 3 days, 21 hours ago IST
India has extended humanitarian assistance to Madagascar following widespread devastation caused by tropical cyclones Fytia and Gezani earlier this year, reaffirming its support for the island nation during the ongoing relief efforts.
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Odisha on high alert ahead of cyclone, fishermen advised caution
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The disaster management teams in Odisha are on high alert due to a brewing cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal, which is forecast to bring heavy rainfall to the state from October 27.
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RPF, NDRF and IRIDM sign MoU to strengthen railway disaster response
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The partnership establishes a clear institutional framework for integrated relief operations and capacity building tailored to railway accident scenarios, with a focused emphasis on saving lives during the Golden Hour.
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India hosts 4th BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise for cyclones, floods
Updated : 8 months ago IST
India virtually hosted the 4th BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise from July 14-15, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), noted in an official statement on Wednesday.
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PM Modi urges people to use 'Sachet', mobile app, says "important tool for
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
SACHET, is a disaster early warning platform envisioned by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to provide real-time geo-targeted alerts to citizens.
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Natural disasters, climate change have long-term impact on state finances:
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The state government bears much of the disaster response cost after natural disasters such as floods and cyclones which substantially impacts its budget.
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Extreme climate events in 2024 disrupted 242 million students: UNICEF
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
At least 242 million students in 85 countries or territories had their schooling disrupted by extreme climate events including heatwaves, tropical cyclones, storms, floods and droughts in 2024, exacerbating an existing learning crisis, a new UNICEF analysis revealed today.
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CM Stalin highlights challenges faced by Tamil Nadu, emphasises on fund al
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday said that the state governments invest a lot of money to tackle damages owing to natural disasters. Highlighting the challenges faced by Tamil Nadu in recent years, the CM said that the state faced natural disasters like cyclones and insistent r
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Ice-melting process causing sea-level rise, coastal areas facing problems
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Raising concern over climate change DGM, IMD, Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said that an ice-melting process in polar regions is causing sea-level rise and coastal areas are facing problems, especially during cyclones.
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Gujarat government establishes 76 multipurpose cyclone shelters in coastal
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
In an initiative aimed at saving lives during cyclones and mitigating problems of people, the Gujarat government has built 76 multipurpose cyclone shelters (MPCS) in coastal districts
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USSEC's Sustainasummit Drives Discussions on Advancing Food Security throu
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Dubai [UAE]/ New Delhi [India], February 21: Agribusiness leaders and industry visionaries gathered in Dubai to attend the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC)'s annual Sustainasummit 2024 conference. Discussions revolved around smart conservation initiatives, sustainable agricultural practic
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Pakistan: Cyclone Tej brewing in Arabian Sea
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Saturday said a low-pressure area in the Arabian Sea has developed into a depression and lies at a distance of 1850 km southwest of Karachi, Pakistan. According to a report, the cyclone will be called 'Tej', as per a formula followed for naming cyc
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