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Himachal Pradesh: 24 deaths in a week to rain-related incidents or road ac
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Incessant showers in Himachal Pradesh over the last week claimed the lives of more than 24 people -- either in rain-related or road accidents, according to the State Disaster Management Authority.
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Research reveals climate change will increase impact of volcanic eruptions
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Since Pompeii was destroyed in 79 AD, volcanic disasters have been investigated, giving the public the impression that scientists now know why, where, when, and how long volcanoes will erupt. These fundamental issues, according to volcanologist and head of PSU's Digital City Testbed Centre J
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Jumping the sinking ship: Bleak employment metrics trigger illegal migrati
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Pakistan is struggling and so are its citizens. The South Asian nation is like any sinking ship - where people either struggle to remain afloat or abandon it entirely for survival. Amid the economic distress and political uncertainty, Pakistan is grappling with severe challenges like poverty
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Assam flood: Situation improves, over 20,000 people still affected
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The overall flood situation in Assam is gradually improving, but over 20,000 people in Barpeta district have still been affected by the deluge. According to the reports of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 37 villages under three revenue circles - Chenga, Sarthebari,
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Himachal Pradesh: Heavy rainfall disrupts normal life in Shimla
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The incessant rains have led to a flood-like situation in Himachal Pradesh. In addition, it is also disrupting the everyday lives of people.
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Cabinet okays ratification of headquarters agreement between India, coalit
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The CDRI was launched by PM Modi during the United Nations Climate Action Summit on September 23, 2019, in New York. It is a major global initiative launched by the Government of India and is seen as India's attempt to obtain a global leadership role in climate change and disaster resilie
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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami holds review meeting as monsoon hits st
Updated : 3 years ago IST
In view of heavy rains during monsoon, the Chief Minister asked his officials to make an effective action plan to reduce the effects of possible disasters.
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Assam: Local people in Bajali district take shelter on embankments amid he
Updated : 3 years ago IST
One of the locals identified as Gagan Talukdar said that he with his four family members are now taking shelter on an embankment for the last five days after the devastating flood completely damaged his dream home and other household items, and stuff.
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CM Pushkar Singh Dhami instructs officials to be alert amid heavy rainfall
Updated : 3 years ago IST
"NDRF, ITBT and personnel of other departments are coordinating with each other. Everyone has been asked to remain in an alert mode in case of a natural disaster," CM Dhami told ANI on the prevailing situation due to rainfall in the state.
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Himachal Pradesh: Man drowns while taking bath in river, rescue operation
Updated : 3 years ago IST
On Monday, a 19-year-old drowned while taking a bath in the Pabbar River, located under the limits of Saraswati Nagar Police station, in Hatkoti village (Jubbal), according to the police. On receiving the information, the Station House Officer, Head Constable and other officials reached the
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Six dead, 10 injured in Himachal floods
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The Principal Secretary said that they have received reports of six deaths, ten injuries, and 303 animal deaths so far. He further added that the loss due to rain is expected to be Rs 3 crore.
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Flood situation in Assam gradually improving; 2.72 lakh people still affec
Updated : 3 years ago IST
According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 874 villages under 37 revenue circles in Bajali, Baksa, Barpeta, Darrang, Dhubri, Dibrugarh, Goalpara, Golaghat, Jorhat, Kamrup, Lakhimpur, Nagaon, Nalbari, and Tamulpur districts are currently underwater.
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