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November 4, 2026 3:28 PM

Kedartal trekkers rescue ops intensify; DM reviews efforts as SDRF, NDRF teams battle snow, adverse weather

The district administration's search and rescue operation to evacuate trekkers and support staff stranded in the Kedartal region of Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district remained underway on Wednesday. Amidst the search, District Magistrate Prashant Arya visited the Smart Control Room to review the latest updates on the operation. He directed officials to closely monitor every development, maintain seamless coordination with the rescue teams on the ground, and ensure effective utilisation of all av...

November 3, 2026 4:18 PM

CM Naidu thanks Centre for support as Cyclone Murasu disrupts life in Andhra

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday thanked the Centre for its "prompt support and solidarity" during severe cyclonic storm Murasu, which has damaged standing crops across thousands of acres in 15 districts and disrupted normal life. Naidu said the state machinery was working in close coordination with Central teams to carry out rescue and relief operations and clear roads. "Dear Amit Shah ji, my heartfelt thanks for the Centre's prompt support and solidarity during cy...

October 30, 2026 12:53 PM

North Bengal on high Alert after glacial lake outburst in Bhutan; NDRF, SDRF mobilised

A Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) reported at Lemthang in Bhutan has triggered a high alert across North Bengal, with authorities initiating emergency preparedness measures amid the possibility of flooding along the Sankosh River and its tributaries. Overflowing water from the glacial lake is flowing downstream through the Mo Chhu River towards the Sankosh River, prompting authorities to advise residents in vulnerable areas to immediately move to safer locations. Residents in the Darjeeling...

October 29, 2026 11:49 PM

Cyclone Arnab: Over 55,000 evacuated across 9 districts in Odisha

The Odisha government on Thursday deployed over 300 teams from different disaster response agencies for rescue operations in flood-hit Ganjam and eight other districts, as cyclone ‘Arnab’ left a trail of destruction in several parts of the state, officials said. As many as 59,028 people, including 11,882 from Ganjam, have been evacuated to safety after their houses were inundated with floodwater, they said. State Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said 313 teams comprising nine fro...

October 28, 2026 3:30 PM

Cyclone Arnab: 22 train services cancelled or suspended; NDRF steps up response

Cyclone Arnab has claimed three lives and damaged 31 houses in Andhra Pradesh, while at least 22 express and passenger train services have been cancelled or suspended between October 27 and November 5 due to the impact of the cyclone, officials said on Wednesday. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Inspector General Narendra Singh Bundela said Andhra Pradesh had been the worst-affected state, with strong winds and rainfall reported in several districts. Preliminary reports indicated a relat...

September 29, 2026 10:43 AM

River breach in Kushinagar inundates villages, UP CM orders relief

A major embankment breach occurred along the Narayani River near Tatwa Tola in Kushinagar district, inundating several surrounding villages and causing extensive damage. Following the breach, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed the local administration, police, and disaster management and relief operation teams to carry out rescue and relief work, the state government said in a statement. Adityanath gathered details from the Gorakhpur commissioner, additional director general...

September 24, 2026 12:11 PM

Deep depression crosses Andhra coast, triggering heavy rain; administration on alert

The Deep Depression in the Bay of Bengal crossed the coast between Kalingapatnam and Polaki in the early hours of Thursday, triggering heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds in north coastal Andhra Pradesh. The landfall, which began late on Wednesday night, continued for two hours, said officials of Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDA). Heavy rains were lashing Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli districts, inundating low-lying areas and disrupting road...

September 7, 2026 10:04 AM

Delhi building collapse: Death toll rises to six, PM Modi condoles loss of lives

The death toll in the Satya Niketan building collapse in Delhi has risen to six, with search and rescue operations continuing at the site as teams sift through heavy debris for people who may still be trapped. “One more person was rescued during the night but was brought dead, taking the toll to six,” Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southwest) Amit Goel said. Eleven people have so far been rescued, while several others, mostly students, are feared trapped under the debris, officials said. ...

August 12, 2026 5:04 PM

District administration steps up relief, rescue operations in flood-hit Farrukhabad

The district administration has stepped up relief and rescue measures as the flood situation in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, worsened on Wednesday, with rising water levels in the Ganga and Ramganga rivers inundating villages, disrupting road connectivity and triggering erosion. According to the administration, 33 villages, 23,367 people and 4,855 families have been affected by the floods. The Ganga water level reached 137.05 metres, just five cm below the danger mark, officials said. The admin...

July 31, 2026 9:24 AM

Red alert in Surat as NDRF, SDRF teams stand by ahead of severe weather

The Gujarat government has stepped up disaster preparedness in Surat after issuing a Red Alert for the city and district, with a deep depression expected to bring extremely heavy rainfall across parts of the state. Surat Municipal Commissioner M. Nagarajan said the administration has activated emergency measures following weather warnings issued by the State Emergency Operations Centre. "In anticipation of adverse weather, the Gujarat government has issued a Red Alert for Surat city and distri...