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Nepal sticks to traditional measures to control forest fire as threat loom
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Nepal is set to face a catastrophic forest fire incident in the coming days, but the local authorities have been less prepared and reliant only on the traditional method despite repeated stances over the years.
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India is first responder for Global South in times of need: Piyush Goyal
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
India today is known as the first responder to the Global South for its humanitarian initiatives in tines of natural disasters, stated by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal during his address at the World Congress on Disaster Management, Disaster Risk Reduction (WCDM-DRR)
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IMD stands as testament to India's pioneering spirit in meteorological sci
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Saulo stated that IMD plays a fundamental role in disaster risk reduction by protecting communities from extreme weather events.
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Principal Secretary to PM highlights mitigating risks associated with glac
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Mishra was speaking on the occasion of the 4th Workshop of the Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction (CoDRR) on Strategies for GLOF (Glacial Lake Outburst Flood) Risk Reduction here today.
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India committed to implement inclusive actions to mitigate impact of disas
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Acknowledging disasters as undeniable reality with increasing losses of lives and economies, Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai emphasised India's commitment to implementing inclusive and proactive actions to mitigate the impact of disasters, in line with the Prime Minister Naren
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"Young people must be equipped with skills", UN Secretary-General Antonio
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) joins the global community in celebrating the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on 13th October. This year's theme focuses on youth and "empowering the next generation for a resilient future.
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Disaster authority of Nepal issues warning of possible heavy rainfall, req
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has issued warnings of possible heavy rainfall across various locations in Bagmati and Koshi urging people to exercise caution while travelling.
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Indian Embassy issues helpline numbers for stranded citizens, arranging fo
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Indian Embassy in Nepal has said that the officials are in touch with the Indian nationals who have been stranded due to floods and landslides in Nepal, adding that the embassy is arranging for their safe return.
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Floods and landslides kill 60 people in Nepal
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Kathmandu Valley, comprising Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Lalitpur alone, recorded 34 deaths in a single day due to water logging and landslides on the slopes. Five different districts of Bagmati Province recorded an additional 19 deaths, while Koshi Province recorded 7 deaths in the past
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Nepal's weather forecasting division issues "red alert" in most parts of N
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The forecasting division has issued the alert beginning today as the monsoon winds are affecting the entire country, influenced by water vapour from the Bay of Bengal and a low-pressure system in the region.
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Top Indian official begins term as UN chief's special representative for d
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
On May 20, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) welcomed the arrival of Kishore, who started his term as the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Disaster Risk Reduction and the head of UNDRR.
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India announces USD 1 million immediate relief assistance to Papua New Gui
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
As volcanic eruption hits Papua New Guinea, India announces USD 1 million for immediate relief assistance to support relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts in Papua New Guinea.
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