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Punjab: 13,500 people rescued, 2200 in shelters amid floods, says Fazilka
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI on Friday, ADC Kour said that four National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) units, two Army units and one Border Security Force (BSF) unit have been deployed.
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Delhi rains: NDRF deployed after Yamuna submerges parts of Kalindi Kunj
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Rajinder Singh, an NDRF official, said, "NDRF and the administration have made very good arrangements... Four teams have been deployed here, and we have rescued almost 1180 people."
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Himachal: Monsoon toll climbs to 355; 194 rain-related deaths
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The monsoon fury in Himachal Pradesh has left a trail of destruction, claiming 355 lives so far this season, including 194 in rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, drowning, lightning strikes, and other weather-triggered causes, and 161 in road accidents, according to the
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"Ministers to go on ground for 2 days and report to CM on Rajasthan rainfa
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Rajasthan Deputy CM said, "This time, there has been a good amount of rain in Rajasthan, but heavy rainfall has also occurred in many areas. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has always directed ministers to visit affected areas in cases of disasters, crop damage, or exces
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"Ensure all necessary arrangements to regulate Yamuna river flow": Uttarka
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The District Magistrate said that the path of the Yamuna River was partially blocked due to debris in the Gadgad Gadera area of Syanachatti in Barkot tehsil. Following this, the temporary lake formed here caused waterlogging in the surrounding area.
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AAP MP Vikramjit Sahney announces Rs 5 cr for Punjab flood relief
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Sahney announced that he is extending financial support to the State Disaster Relief Force for the procurement of advanced boats for flood rescue operations and modern machinery for river desilting.
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AAP's Manish Sisodia visits Punjab's flood affected areas; distributes foo
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to the AAP leader, the local elders have compared the disaster to the 1988 devastating floods in the region. The locals have said that while the water from the 1988 floods, which displaced thousands, receded within 2 days, currently it has been 12 days and the water seems to be ris
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Himachal Monsoon death toll climbs to 355
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The ongoing monsoon havoc in Himachal Pradesh has claimed 355 lives since June, including 194 in rain-related incidents such as landslides and flash floods, and 161 in road accidents, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
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Uttarakhand govt demands special assistance of Rs 5,702.15 crore to compen
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Secretary Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Vinod Kumar Suman has sent a detailed memorandum to the Additional Secretary, Disaster Management Division, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
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Red shield gunners inaugurate 'Ex Samanvay Shakti - Military Civil Fusion
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The 10-day capsule, scheduled from September 2 to 11, is designed to strengthen synergy and cooperation between the Armed Forces and civil stakeholders. The exercise aims to enhance preparedness and coordination in various domains, including internal security, disaster management, infrastruc
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Himachal Monsoon Havoc: 1,286 roads, including six national highways, 2,80
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Heavy rains have left Himachal Pradesh struggling with massive infrastructure breakdowns, with 1,286 roads, including six national highways, blocked, 2,809 distribution transformers disrupted, and 1,081 water supply schemes hit, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) said on Thursday
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Pakistan: Punjab braces for "super flood" as Ravi-Chenab converge; threate
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Punjab braces for severe flooding as the Ravi and Chenab rivers near Khanewal threaten Multan and Muzaffargarh. Over 3,900 villages and 3.7 million people are affected, with 46 dead. Authorities are conducting controlled breaches, running 409 relief camps, and mobilising resources to manage
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