NDRF

November 7, 2024 3:17 PM

Emergency preparedness in place for Mahakumbh, NDRF and SDRF teams to run campaigns along with health workers

The Uttar Pradesh government has ramped up preparations to ensure a secure and successful Mahakumbh 2025, mobilizing National and State Disaster Response Forces (NDRF and SDRF) alongside healthcare teams for comprehensive emergency preparedness. Recognizing the event's scale and significance, specialized teams are also receiving training to respond to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats, aiming to safeguard the millions of devotees anticipated to attend. Hospitals in Prayagr...

October 25, 2024 10:01 PM

Tamil Nadu: 30 students hospitalized after suspected gas leak at Tiruvottiyur school, probe underway

Around 30 students from a school in Tiruvottiyur, Chennai, were hospitalized on Friday after experiencing uneasiness and throat irritation, reportedly due to a gas leak, officials said. The incident triggered panic among students and staff. Authorities confirmed that all affected students are safe and receiving medical treatment. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) commander AK Chauhan said, “As of now, I cannot tell the exact cause.” He added that their team assessed the situation but ...

October 24, 2024 8:58 PM

Cyclone Dana: East coast railway cancels or diverts 203 trains for public safety

With Cyclone Dana expected to make landfall at midnight between October 24 and 25, the East Coast Railway has diverted, short-terminated, or canceled around 203 trains as a safety measure. General Manager of East Coast Railway, Parmeshwar Funkwal, assured that the railway is "fully prepared" to handle the cyclone’s impact. He said Emergency Response Teams have been stationed, and ‘War Rooms’ are operational to coordinate efforts. "East Coast Railway is fully geared to face the cyclone. R...

September 16, 2024 3:23 PM

PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for families of Dehgam drowning victims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 2 lakh each from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the families of those who died in the tragic drowning incident in Dehgam, Gujarat. Additionally, Rs 50,000 will be provided to the injured survivors. The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) confirmed the announcement on social media platform X, saying, "PM @narendramodi has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the PMNRF for the next of kin of each de...

September 16, 2024 3:28 PM

NDRF, IAF actively involved in flood relief efforts in Andhra, Telangana; over 18,000 evacuated: MHA official

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and Indian Air Force (IAF) are actively involved in relief and rescue operations in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Sanjeev Kumar Jindal, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, said on Friday. In Andhra Pradesh, over 350 people have been rescued and 15,000 evacuated, while in Telangana, 68 individuals have been rescued and around 3,200 evacuated, Jindal said. "NDRF teams are providing pre-hospital care and helping distribute food and rel...

August 30, 2024 1:36 PM

IMD issues heavy rainfall alert as Gujarat battles widespread flooding

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall alert for several districts in Gujarat, where massive flooding has resulted in numerous deaths and displaced thousands of people. The IMD has forecasted heavy rain and thunderstorms, with wind gusts reaching up to 60 km/h, in isolated areas of Kachchh, Morbi, Jamnagar, Devbhoomi Dwarka, and Porbandar districts. Moderate rainfall is expected in Surendranagar, Rajkot, Junagadh, Gir Somnath, and Amreli, while light rain is predi...

September 16, 2024 3:34 PM

Gujarat rains: Indian Army deploys 6 columns for rescue operations

The Indian Army has mobilized six columns to conduct rescue operations in Gujarat's worst-affected areas as flood-like conditions persist due to continuous heavy rainfall. This deployment comes in response to an urgent request from the Gujarat state government for assistance in managing the crisis. "Following the state government's appeal, the Army has swiftly dispatched six columns to provide immediate Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief in the most severely impacted districts," an Arm...

September 16, 2024 3:56 PM

Gujarat Floods: PM Modi promises central govt support to CM Patel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday assured Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel of full support from the central government as the state battles severe flooding caused by continuous heavy rainfall. In a phone conversation, PM Modi inquired about the ongoing relief and rescue operations in the state. CM Patel, sharing details of the call on social media platform X, said that the Prime Minister provided guidance on protecting citizens and livestock, and promised all necessary assistance ...

September 16, 2024 4:00 PM

Tripura floods: “Top priority rescue, relief operations,” says CM Manik Saha

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Thursday that rescue and relief operations are the top priority as the state grapples with severe flooding caused by unprecedented rainfall over the past three days. "I have never seen this kind of rain in Tripura before," CM Saha said at a press conference. He attributed the extreme weather to a depression in the Bay of Bengal, which has affected nearly every district in the state. Saha said that 321 relief camps are currently operational, housing app...

September 16, 2024 4:48 PM

Over 200 dead in Wayanad landslides as Kerala ramps up rescue operations

In the aftermath of two massive landslides that struck Mundakkai and Churalmala in Wayanad district on July 30, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has announced that rescue operations remain the top priority, with rehabilitation efforts to follow swiftly. After chairing a high-level meeting with political leaders and state officials on Thursday, CM Vijayan praised the ongoing rescue efforts, particularly highlighting the Army's role in constructing a Bailey Bridge to facilitate access to af...