MHA team visits Jammu to assess damage in flood-affected region

September 3, 2025 11:06 PM

MHA team visits Jammu to assess damage in flood-affected region

An advanced survey team from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday arrived in Jammu to assess the rain, flood, and landslide-affected areas and prepare a detailed report on the damage caused, officials said. The team’s visit follows directions from Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who has asked the ministry to leverage data analytics and artificial intelligence in its assessment. During his visit to Jammu on September 1, Shah instructed the MHA to work closely with the India Meteorolo...

New Delhi conference highlights community-driven disaster preparedness

June 17, 2025 11:30 PM

New Delhi conference highlights community-driven disaster preparedness

The two-day Annual Conference of Relief Commissioners and State Disaster Response Forces (SDRF) of States and Union Territories, hosted by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), concluded in New Delhi today. Dr. P.K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, chaired the closing session, stressing the urgency of adapting to evolving disaster risks through proactive and collaborative strategies. Speaking to over 1,000 delegates from state governments, Union Territories, central ministries, ...