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September 16, 2024 4:51 PM

Wayanad landslide: Centre had warned Kerala of heavy rain and landslides, says Home Minister Amit Shah

In the wake of devastating landslides that have claimed at least 158 lives in Kerala's Wayanad district, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has raised questions about the state government's response to early warnings issued by the central government. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Union Home Minister Shah said, "Early warning was given, that is why on July 23, we sent 9 teams of NDRF and three more were sent yesterday. Had they become alert the day the NDRF teams landed, a lot could have been saved. B...

September 16, 2024 5:43 PM

Remal review meeting: NDRF teams deployed, airlifting and evacuation operations carried out

Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier on Sunday reviewed the impact of Cyclone Remal which claimed three dozen lives and affected more than two lakh people across the northeastern states due to flash floods, heavy rains, and landslides. In a press release by the Prime Minister's Office, Narendra Modi was briefed about the impact of the cyclone on the affected states during the meeting. "The loss of human lives and damage to houses and properties due to landslides and floods in Mizoram, Assam, M...

May 27, 2024 10:05 AM

Indian Coast Guard closely monitors landfall of Cyclone Remal with disaster response team, ships, hovercraft on standby

As the severe cyclonic storm 'Remal' makes landfall between Bangladesh and the adjoining West Bengal coast, the Indian Coast Guard said on Monday that it is closely monitoring the landfall of the cyclone with a disaster response team, ships, and hovercraft on standby at short notice to respond to post-impact challenges. The ICG further asked the people to follow official advisories, stay informed, and stay safe. Following the landfall of cyclonic storm 'Remal', waterlogging has been witnessed ...