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NDMA-led expeditions install two solar-powered automated weather stations
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Two National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)-led multi-agency expeditions to two high-risk glacial lakes South Lhonak and Shako Cho in Sikkim have installed two solar-powered, twin-camera, Automated Weather Stations (AWS), the NDMA said on Thursday.
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UAE Barakah Exercise 2023 commences in Abu Dhabi
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The exercise is being carried out under the supervision of the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority, and includes simulation of various scenarios of emergency cases that could happen at Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant and the surrounding vicinity, to assess the level
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Water level rises in North Sikkim's Muguthang, officials issue advisory
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
"As per information received from Army Traffic Control Points, Chungthang, the water levels have risen in the Muguthang area and proceeding downstream. All those in the low-lying areas are advised to stay alert," said the Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority.
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Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 jolts Tajikistan
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Taking to X, NCS said, "Earthquake of Magnitude:4.3, Occurred on 11-10-2023, 09:53:12 IST, Lat: 37.66 & Long: 74.14, Depth: 120 Km , Location: Tajikistan."
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Dalai Lama postpones his Gangtok, Salugara visits in view of Sikkim floods
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
"In view of the recent disaster in Sikkim caused by floods and the ongoing focus of the state machinery in relief efforts, the planned visit of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Gangtok and Salugara scheduled from October 16 to 22 has been postponed until further notice," said the office of the
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Sikkim Deluge: Death toll rises to 34, 105 people still missing
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
As per the Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA) report of October 9 at 10:00 am, the death toll was registered at 34. It further said that 105 have been reported as missing.
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Himachal CM Sukhu directs Civil Supplies Corporation to ensure disaster-af
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed the Civil Supplies Corporation to ensure disaster-affected families get free ration and free LPG connections, said a government release on Sunday.
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ITBP rescues 56 civilians stranded in North Sikkim's flash flood
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
As many as 56 civilians stranded due to the recent flash floods were rescued by the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) in North Sikkim, the officials said on Sunday.
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Himachal: Sirmaur school students donate pocket money for disaster relief
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to an official statement, the students, Srishti Chauhan and Aniket Chauhan, from Government Senior Secondary School, Saino in Sirmaur district, contributed Rs 3817 and Rs 1004 respectively, towards 'Aapda Rahat Kosh'.
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Himachal ministers, officials donate Rs 45.43 lakh for disaster relief
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The Himachal Pradesh Public Works Minister, Vikramaditya Singh, presented a cheque worth Rs 45.43 lakh to CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu in Shimla towards 'Aapda Rahat Kosh' on behalf of officers and officials of the Public Works Department, CMO said in a statement.
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DG Border Roads Lieutenant General Rajeev Chaudhry visits disaster-affecte
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Director General of Border Roads Lieutenant General Rajeev Chaudhry on Saturday visited the disaster-affected areas in North Sikkim affected by the recent flash floods in the state earlier this month.
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Sikkim flash flood death toll rises to 26; 142 people still missing
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
(SSDMA) report of October 6 at midnight, the death toll was registered at 26. It said 2413 people have been rescued, and 1203 houses have been damaged in the flash flood.
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