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Loss incurred by Himachal due to rains, floods estimated to be around Rs 8
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, said on Saturday that the state has faced the harshest rain and flood disasters in the past 75 years. He also said that the loss incurred by the state due to the rain-induced damages could reach 8,000 crore rupees.
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Himachal Governor reviews disaster management efforts amid flood-like situ
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
"On this occasion, Principal Secretary of Revenue Onkur Sharma gave the Governor complete information through a presentation. He mentioned that all the people affected by floods and natural disasters have been safely rescued and relocated to secure places," read a press release from the Gove
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Monsoon fury: Centre releases Rs 7,532 cr for States' disaster response
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Amid destrcution caused due to monsoon in several parts of the country, the Ministry of Finance has released Rs 7,532 crore on Wednesday among 22 state governments for the respective State Disaster Response Funds (SDRF).
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Afghanistan: 151 dead, 200 injured due to natural disasters in past three
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Spokesperson of the Taliban Ministry for Disaster Management Shafiullah Rahimi on Tuesday shared the latest figures with the local media.
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HP: Farmers use anti-hail nets to prevent crop damage in Shimla
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The apple growers have reportedly started covering apple groves with anti-hail nets to protect the crops from hail and other natural disasters in the North Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, the officials said on Wednesday.
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Climate disasters, traumatic events have long-term impact on youths' acade
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Experiencing stressful experiences such as natural disasters may have long-term effects on youth scholastic advancement and future food security, which researchers believe will deteriorate as the frequency of extreme weather events increases owing to climate change.
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Balochistan vulnerable to climate-induced disasters: Report
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
In terms of climate-induced disasters, Balochistan remains one of the areas which is most susceptible to natural calamities, and also has one of the worst defences against those, reported The News International.
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Research reveals climate change will increase impact of volcanic eruptions
Updated : 2 years, 8 months 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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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami holds review meeting as monsoon hits st
Updated : 2 years, 8 months 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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Dubai Police, ENOC Group forge partnership to enhance public safety in eme
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Dubai Police and ENOC Group today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in safeguarding the country and the public's interest in emergencies, crises, and disasters.
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World Bank approves additional financing for Kerala climate resilience pro
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The World Bank's Board of Directors have approved a $150 million loan to support the 'Resilient Kerala Program' to continue strengthening the state's preparedness against natural disasters, climate change impacts, and disease outbreaks.
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Afghanistan: At least 42 people killed, 54 others injured due to natural d
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
According to Rahimi, the incidents took place in Kapisa, Maidan Wardak, Takhar, Badakhshan, Ghor, Kandahar, Kunar, Nuristan, Laghman, Paktia, Khost, Daikundi and Nangarhar.
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