Prime Minister Narendra Modi held telephone conversation with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Monday and expressed condolences on the loss of lives and widespread devastation in Sri Lanka in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah.
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have carried out extensive rescue and relief operations across several parts of Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
The Indian Air Force on Sunday said that under Operation Sagar Bandhu, IAF C-17 airlifted NDRF teams and equipment from Pune. The ongoing operation has tapped into domestic support operations.
As Operation Sagar Bandhu continues in full swing, extending assistance and aid to Sri Lanka amid the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar highlighted the close coordination between NDRF personnel and Sri Lankan authorities in ongoing relief o
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday expressed his deep concern over the devastation caused by Cyclone Montha in Andhra Pradesh. The cyclone has resulted in significant losses, with estimated damages amounting to Rs 5,244 crore. Gandhi emphasized the need for immediate relief and assistan
Early-warning systems work," he told the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) in Geneva. "They give farmers the power to protect their crops and livestock. Enable families to evacuate safely. And protect entire communities from devastation."
Earlier, on September 15, the calamity that struck Majhara and Karligad villages in Dehradun caused severe devastation. Three people were buried under debris in Dehradun's Sahastradhara area.
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) said it has deployed its three teams at the disaster-hit Mirik area in Darjeeling subdivision of West Bengal, where torrential rains have unleashed widespread devastation and killed seven people.
According to the NDMA, the 1006 people include 275 children, 163 women, and 568 men nationwide. Rescue and restoration efforts are being conducted across the country to reach flood-affected areas and assess the scale of devastation.
Goyal alleged that the Congress party had appealed to people not to contribute to the relief fund. "This exposes their mentality and shows how much Congress hates Punjab. The Chief Minister wants to rebuild a colourful Punjab, but yesterday Congress displayed a bankrupt mentality," he said.
"I appeal to the government and administration to expedite relief efforts and, after assessing the crop devastation, provide complete assistance to the farmers. I urge Congress leaders and workers to cooperate with the administration and provide all possible help to those in need," Gandhi po
"My thoughts are with the people of Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal as they endure the devastation caused by incessant rainfall and flooding. Heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. I urge Congress workers to extend all possible support, and request St