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August 2, 2026 2:24 PM

Centre approves Rs 2,117.85 crore SDRF assistance for flood-hit states

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday approved the advance release of ₹2,117.85 crore from the Central share of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to support states affected by floods during the ongoing southwest monsoon. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said the assistance is aimed at strengthening relief, rescue and rehabilitation efforts in the flood-affected states. It added that the Centre, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, remains committed to extending al...

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...

September 9, 2025 4:27 PM

“Govt will help Himachal Pradesh get back on its feet”: PM Modi announces ₹1,500 crore aid for flood-hit state

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a ₹1,500 crore aid package for Himachal Pradesh, aimed at supporting relief and rehabilitation efforts after floods, cloudbursts, and landslides hit the state. PM Modi conducted an aerial survey of the affected areas before chairing a review meeting in Kangra, where he directed officials to adopt a multi-dimensional approach to rehabilitation. He said the Centre would focus on rebuilding homes through the PM Awas Yojana, restoring highways, re...

September 1, 2025 5:31 PM

Red and orange alerts issued across Uttarakhand, CM Dhami assures relief measures

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday said that red and orange alerts have been issued across the state after several districts were hit by cloudbursts and heavy rainfall. He assured that the government is working round the clock to provide relief to affected people and support ongoing rescue efforts. Speaking to reporters, the Chief Minister said, “At this time, red and orange alerts have been issued across the entire state. Every district in Uttarakhand has been affected ...

July 3, 2025 12:05 PM

SDRF rescues 40 devotees stranded due to landslide in Uttarakhand’s Sonprayag

Amid relentless rainfall and worsening weather conditions in Uttarakhand, around 40 devotees returning from Kedarnath Dham were rescued by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) on Thursday after being stranded near the Sonprayag landslide zone. The pilgrims were stranded following a sudden landslide around 10 p.m. on Wednesday, which blocked the route with debris, making further movement impossible. The landslide struck near Sonprayag, a key transit point along the Kedarnath Yatra route. Re...

May 8, 2025 1:21 PM

Five killed, two injured in helicopter crash near Uttarakhand’s Gangnani

Five tourists lost their lives and two others were injured when a helicopter crashed near Gangnani in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district on Thursday morning. The privately operated helicopter was en route from Dehradun’s Sahastradhara to Harshil when it went down around 9 a.m., plunging into a 200–250 metre-deep gorge near Gangnani. Seven people were onboard: passengers Vinit Gupta, Arvind Agarwal, Vipin Agarwal, Pinki Agarwal, Rashmi and Kishore Jadhav, and pilot Robin Singh. Four of the...

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...

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 13, 2024 2:11 PM

Uttarakhand CM Dhami instructs SDRF to stay vigilant amid heavy rainfall; IMD issues red alert

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams and District Magistrates to remain on high alert as heavy rainfall continues to lash various parts of the state. The directive follows the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) issuance of a red alert for several southern districts and an orange alert for other areas of Uttarakhand. Chief Minister Dhami has also urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel during this period of inclement weat...

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...