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Multi-sector expert team constituted under NDMA visits Himachal to study e
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
In response to the rising frequency of extreme weather events in Himachal Pradesh, including cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has formed a multi-sectoral expert team to conduct a scientific study of these phenomena. The decision followed a m
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Death toll rises to 216 as monsoon wreaks havoc in Pakistan
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
At least 13 more people were killed due to rain and flood-related incidents in the last 24 hours in Pakistan as heavy monsoon continues to lash parts of the country, Geo TV reported on Monday, citing Pakistan's disaster management authority. The downpours have thus pushed the death toll t
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Monsoon mayhem: Over 200 dead, 560 injured as relentless rains lash Pakist
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Over 200 people have lost their lives, including nearly 100 children, amongst those killed since the onset of Monsoon in late June, Geo TV reported on Saturday, citing Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
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Pakistan: Indus River swells in Punjab's Kalabagh as monsoon rains trigger
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Heavy monsoon rains and glacial melting have caused medium-level flooding at Kalabagh and killed at least 63 people in Punjab, Pakistan, Dawn reported. Authorities warned of more rain spells ahead, with rescue efforts ongoing. Over 1000 people have been rescued, and emergency measures are in
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India hosts 4th BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise for cyclones, floods
Updated : 8 months ago IST
India virtually hosted the 4th BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise from July 14-15, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), noted in an official statement on Wednesday.
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Monsoon rains claims 111 lives across Pakistan
Updated : 8 months ago IST
The NDMA's data show that most deaths occurred due to flash floods, which have been the most hazardous part of this year's monsoon season. Other causes included building collapses and various weather-related accidents.
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NDMA, DoT collaborate to broadcast disaster alerts across country
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Nationwide testing of indigenous Cell Broadcasting system underway to ensure swift dissemination of warnings during natural and man-made disasters
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NDMA, NDRF AND CDRI have brought India closer to becoming a global leader
Updated : 9 months ago IST
He further stated that the last 10 years will be remembered as India's transitional period where achievements were made in the areas of capacity, speed, efficiency and accuracy.
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India has taken a proactive and forward-thinking approach to extreme heat
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Dr. P.K. Mishra, has emphasised the urgent need to address extreme heat as a global crisis, echoing the call from the UN Secretary-General.
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"People must first to learn help themselves", says retired Major General S
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
In a major preparedness initiative, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), along with the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), HP, on Friday, conducted the 9th Statewide Mock Drills on Earthquake Disaster Management across Himachal Pradesh, including key locations in Shim
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"Real change is possible": JP Nadda calls for health sector preparedness a
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Addressing the 2nd National Workshop on Health Disaster Preparedness and Fire Safety, Nadda stated, "Real change is possible, if we act in time. Everyone here has a role to play. By focusing on training, preparedness, and digital dissemination through iGOT, we can strengthen the resilienc
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PM Modi urges people to use 'Sachet', mobile app, says "important tool for
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
SACHET, is a disaster early warning platform envisioned by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to provide real-time geo-targeted alerts to citizens.
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