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Himachal: Monsoon death toll rises to 179, rain-related deaths cross 100-m
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
According to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), out of the total 179 people deaths, 101 deaths were directly caused by rain-related disasters such as landslides, flash floods, and lightning strikes, while 78 people were killed in road accidents exacerbated by treacherous weather
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Rajasthan records 130% excess rainfall; government intensifies relief effo
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
State Disaster Management and Relief Minister Dr. Kirodi Lal Meena said that Rajasthan has recorded more than 130 per cent rainfall compared to the previous monsoon season, resulting in widespread damage across multiple districts. Dr. Meena stated that nearly a dozen districts have been seve
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Monsoon Fury in Himachal: 283 roads blocked, 314 power feeders disrupted,
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
As torrential monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc in Himachal Pradesh, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has reported alarming disruptions across key public utilities along with a grim death toll.
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Himachal Monsoon toll rises: 173 dead, including 95 rain-related and 78 in
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
As the monsoon continues to batter Himachal Pradesh, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has confirmed a grim picture as it stated that 173 lives were lost, including 95 rain-related fatalities and 78 deaths in road accidents, between June 20 and August 1.
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"NISAR will provide reliable data on disaster management, agricultural cro
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Dr Rosen highlighted the significance of the dual radar systems used in the mission and said, "NISAR mission is an amazing watershed mission with two powerful radar systems, one built by NASA, one built by ISRO that will map the earth every 12 days, two times from two differ
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Uttarakhand receives Centre's approval for Rs 125 project for landslide mi
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
As per the instructions of the Chief Minister, the proposals were prepared by the State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA) and Uttarakhand Landslide Mitigation and Management Centre (ULMMC), Dehradun, and sent to the Government of India. In line with the guidelines of Prime Minister Naren
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Haryana CM launches new website of Revenue and Disaster Management Depart
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday, unveiled the new official website of the Revenue & Disaster Management Department.
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Uttarakhand on alert for heavy rains; Chardham Yatra route open: Vinod Kum
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Uttarakhand Secretary of Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Vinod Kumar Suman on Thursday stated that the state is experiencing no major losses due to heavy rainfall, with district officials on high alert and necessary precautions in place.
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ISRO's Earth-observing satellite 'NISAR' to lift off today from Sriharikot
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Union Minister Jitendra Singh has described the mission as not just a satellite but India's "scientific handshake with the world."
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Himachal CM calls Mandi cloudburst "extremely tragic, painful", assures ur
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The Chief Minister assured that the state government is providing all necessary support and is firmly standing by the affected people during this challenging time.
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NDMA, Indian Army to hold mock drills in Delhi-NCR from July 29-Aug 1 for
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Indian Army will hold a tabletop exercise and mock drill in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) from July 29 to August 1, NDMA member Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain said.
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Monsoon havoc in Himachal: 164 dead, 200 roads blocked; rain-related death
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under the fury of the monsoon, with widespread damage to public infrastructure and significant loss of life. As per the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) and the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), 200 roads remain blocked, 62 power transform
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