Search For "disaster"
Canada, Philippines sign defense pact to boost military cooperation in Ind
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Canada signed a visiting forces defense pact with the Philippines, allowing troop deployments and deeper defense cooperation. Officials said the deal strengthens ties in areas like maritime security and disaster response, marking Canada's first such agreement in Asia, according to Anadolu Ag
Read More
UAE swiftly responds to aid people affected by hurricane Melissa
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The UAE has launched an urgent humanitarian response to aid communities in Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba hit by Hurricane Melissa, sending food, shelter materials, and infrastructure support through the UAE Aid Agency in coordination with CDEMA, reflecting its global commitment to disaster relief
Read More
Kenya landslides kill 21, destroy over 1,000 homes amid heavy rains
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
At least 21 people were killed and over 1,000 homes destroyed after heavy rains triggered landslides in Kenya's Rift Valley. Officials said 25 were injured and 30 missing as rescue efforts continued, with the military and Red Cross aiding relief operations, according to Al Jazeera.
Read More
Uttarakhand CM Dhami visits Rudraprayag on occasion of festival 'Igas'
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited village Bhaur in Vasukedar tehsil of Rudraprayag district on the occasion of the traditional festival Igas.
Read More
"Urge both State and Central Governments to act immediately": Rahul Gandhi
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
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
Read More
APCC chief Sharmila Reddy demands "national disaster" status for Cyclone M
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee Chief, Y S Sharmila Reddy, demanded "National Disaster" status to the farmers affected by Cyclone Motha. She visited Bantumilli Mandal in Pedana Constituency of Krishna District today to inspect the extensive crop damage caused by Cyclone Motha.
Read More
Rajnath Singh holds talks on strengthening ties with Malaysian counterpart
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The two discussed ways to strengthen defence ties between the two nations. In a post on X, Singh said, "Had a very good conversation with the Defence Minister of Malaysia, Dato' Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin in Kuala Lumpur. Discussed ways to further strengthen the India-Malaysia defence par
Read More
NGT takes suo motu cognisance of Darjeeling disaster report, transfers cas
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has observed that reports of large-scale landslides and environmental degradation in Darjeeling due to unsustainable development and climate change raise serious issues of environmental compliance and governance, warranting judicial intervention.
Read More
Cyclone Montha: Telangana Govt provides relief as heavy rains flood coloni
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
"Cyclone 'Montha' and heavy rainfall have caused heavy flooding in Telangana, particularly affecting colonies and roads. Despite efforts to evacuate, many residents remain stranded and refuse to leave their homes," Konda Surekha told ANI.
Read More
Hurricane Melissa: 25 dead in Haiti after river burst banks
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
At least 25 people were killed in southern Haiti after a river burst its banks due to heavy rainfall triggered by Hurricane Melissa, CNN reported, citing local authorities.
Read More
HP Governor flags off relief for disaster-hit families in Kullu and Chamba
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Shiv Pratap Shukla, on Wednesday flagged off two vehicles carrying essential relief material from Raj Bhavan, Shimla, for the disaster-affected families of Kullu and Chamba districts.
Read More
Catastrophic Category 5 Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The catastrophic Category 5 hurricane Melissa has made landfall in Jamaica, and the government has declared the country a disaster area under the Disaster Risk Management Act, Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness, said on Wednesday.
Read More