As the search and rescue operations are still underway in landslide-hit Wayanad, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor called for an active policy framework on disaster response and mitigation on Saturday and asserted that long-term responses from the government are needed to rehabilitate the people
After the catastrophic cloudbursts hit different areas of Himachal Pradesh, including Samej, state minister Vikramaditya Singh on Saturday said that around 50 people are feared dead in the affected areas and official number can only be declared after official confirmation and completion o
As many as 78 naval personnel have been deployed to carry out rescue and relief operations at multiple locations in Chooralmala and Mundakkai areas of Kerala's Wayanad following landslides.
In the wake of a catastrophic flood that has ravaged parts of Himachal Pradesh, following a cloud burst, drone search operations on the damaged property and rescue operations are going on in several parts of the state by India Army, NDRF, CISF and others.
Mohanlal was pictured dressed in Army uniform as he visited the affected sites this morning. The actor, who is also a Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Territorial Army met with the Army personnel carrying out the rescue operations on site.
The death toll in the massive landslides that occurred on July 30 in Chooralmala and Mundakkai of Wayanad stands at 308 as of Friday, Kerala Health Minister Veena George said.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is continuously monitoring the relief and rescue operations in the disaster-affected areas of the state, officials said.
Rudraprayag District Administration and various security forces are continuing the rescue operation for the pilgrims and other residents who have been stranded in Kedarghati due to damage to the roads in Kedar Valley following heavy rain.
In the wake of heavy rains and cloudbursts in the state of Himachal Pradesh, the Indian Army, Coast Guards, state administration, fire station, NDRF, and SDRF have deployed teams to carry out rescue operations.