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Centre Suspends Cell Broadcast Service Temporarily
Cell Broadcast service is suspended temporarily following NDMA advisory as a precautionary measure.
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Hire Ex-Agniveers To Overcome Fire Service Staff Shortage: Delhi Lt Governor
Delhi LG suggests hiring retired army personnel to resolve fire service staff shortages.
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Uttarakhand's Disaster Management Model Gets Global Recognition At BRICS
The three-day meeting brought together senior officials, experts and policymakers from 11 BRICS member and partner countries.
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One Day Of Extreme Heat Causes 3,400 Excess Deaths Across India, Study Estimates
Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions were prevailing in north, central and east India, with temperatures consistently exceeding 45 degrees Celsius in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, parts of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana over past few days.
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683 Roads Blocked, 5,700 Transformers Hit: Snow Disrupts Life In Himachal
Widespread rainfall and heavy snowfall across Himachal Pradesh over the past 24 hours have severely disrupted public utilities, blocking hundreds of roads and affecting electricity and water supply in several districts.
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Strict Safety Advisory Issued To Goa Clubs, Restaurants After Fire Kills 25
The Goa State Disaster Management Authority safety advisory to all nightclubs, restaurants, bars, event venues and similar establishments across the state after the deadly fire at a restaurant-club in Arpora that killed 25 people.
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Himachal Pradesh Monsoon Leaves 276 Dead, 336 Injured, 37 Missing So Far
The monsoon's fury in Himachal Pradesh has left 276 people dead since June 20, with 143 fatalities caused by rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, drowning, electrocution, and falls from steep slopes.
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Fire At Thane's Residential Building Cafe, 35 Rescued So Far
A fire broke out at a cafe located in a multi-storey residential building in Maharashtra's Thane city early Thursday morning, following which 35 persons were evacuated from the structure.
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China Launches PRSS-01 to Elevate Pakistan’s Space and Disaster Response
China successfully launched Pakistan’s first dedicated remote sensing satellite, PRSS-01, aboard a Kuaizhou-1A rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan. The satellite entered its planned orbit and will provide high-resolution imaging for civilian and governmental uses, including urban planning, land surveys, environmental monito...
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Massive Disaster Management Mock Drill Carried Out At 55 Locations Across Delhi
A field-level, multi-agency disaster management mock drill was carried out at 55 locations across the national capital on Friday morning, according to officials.
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Sirens, Response Teams: Delhi To Hold Earthquake Mock Drill Tomorrow
Delhi will wake up to the sound of sirens tomorrow morning as all 11 districts prepare to go into full emergency mode under Exercise Suraksha Chakra, a citywide disaster management drill that will simulate a major earthquake.
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Mega Disaster Management Drill At 55 Spots In Delhi-NCR Tomorrow
A first-ever "mega-scale" disaster management mock exercise will be conducted in Delhi-NCR on August 1 with the involvement of multiple emergency response agencies working to tackle earthquake, industrial and chemical hazards-like situations.
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Monsoon Kills 116 In Himachal, Causes Loss Of Rs 1,230 Crore: Report
The monsoon season in Himachal Pradesh has turned deadly, with a cumulative death toll of 116 people reported between June 20 and July 18, according to a report released by the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
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Parliament Passes Amendments To Disaster Management Act
Parliament on Tuesday passed amendments to the Disaster Management Act, 2024, with Home Minister Amit Shah asserting that there will be no centralisation of powers or discrimination with states in handling disasters.
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NASA Disasters Programme Uses Artificial Intelligence to Help Aid Response Efforts
NASA is leveraging artificial intelligence and open science to enhance disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. During events like Hurricane Ida, NASA provided actionable data on soil moisture, flood detection, and power outages through its Disasters Mapping Portal. AI-driven tools, like blue tarp detection for damaged roofs, are aidi...
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Centre Suspends Cell Broadcast Service Temporarily
Cell Broadcast service is suspended temporarily following NDMA advisory as a precautionary measure.
-
Hire Ex-Agniveers To Overcome Fire Service Staff Shortage: Delhi Lt Governor
Delhi LG suggests hiring retired army personnel to resolve fire service staff shortages.
-
Uttarakhand's Disaster Management Model Gets Global Recognition At BRICS
The three-day meeting brought together senior officials, experts and policymakers from 11 BRICS member and partner countries.
-
One Day Of Extreme Heat Causes 3,400 Excess Deaths Across India, Study Estimates
Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions were prevailing in north, central and east India, with temperatures consistently exceeding 45 degrees Celsius in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, parts of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana over past few days.
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683 Roads Blocked, 5,700 Transformers Hit: Snow Disrupts Life In Himachal
Widespread rainfall and heavy snowfall across Himachal Pradesh over the past 24 hours have severely disrupted public utilities, blocking hundreds of roads and affecting electricity and water supply in several districts.
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Strict Safety Advisory Issued To Goa Clubs, Restaurants After Fire Kills 25
The Goa State Disaster Management Authority safety advisory to all nightclubs, restaurants, bars, event venues and similar establishments across the state after the deadly fire at a restaurant-club in Arpora that killed 25 people.
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Himachal Pradesh Monsoon Leaves 276 Dead, 336 Injured, 37 Missing So Far
The monsoon's fury in Himachal Pradesh has left 276 people dead since June 20, with 143 fatalities caused by rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, drowning, electrocution, and falls from steep slopes.
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Fire At Thane's Residential Building Cafe, 35 Rescued So Far
A fire broke out at a cafe located in a multi-storey residential building in Maharashtra's Thane city early Thursday morning, following which 35 persons were evacuated from the structure.
-
China Launches PRSS-01 to Elevate Pakistan’s Space and Disaster Response
China successfully launched Pakistan’s first dedicated remote sensing satellite, PRSS-01, aboard a Kuaizhou-1A rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan. The satellite entered its planned orbit and will provide high-resolution imaging for civilian and governmental uses, including urban planning, land surveys, environmental monito...
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Massive Disaster Management Mock Drill Carried Out At 55 Locations Across Delhi
A field-level, multi-agency disaster management mock drill was carried out at 55 locations across the national capital on Friday morning, according to officials.
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Sirens, Response Teams: Delhi To Hold Earthquake Mock Drill Tomorrow
Delhi will wake up to the sound of sirens tomorrow morning as all 11 districts prepare to go into full emergency mode under Exercise Suraksha Chakra, a citywide disaster management drill that will simulate a major earthquake.
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Mega Disaster Management Drill At 55 Spots In Delhi-NCR Tomorrow
A first-ever "mega-scale" disaster management mock exercise will be conducted in Delhi-NCR on August 1 with the involvement of multiple emergency response agencies working to tackle earthquake, industrial and chemical hazards-like situations.
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Monsoon Kills 116 In Himachal, Causes Loss Of Rs 1,230 Crore: Report
The monsoon season in Himachal Pradesh has turned deadly, with a cumulative death toll of 116 people reported between June 20 and July 18, according to a report released by the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
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Parliament Passes Amendments To Disaster Management Act
Parliament on Tuesday passed amendments to the Disaster Management Act, 2024, with Home Minister Amit Shah asserting that there will be no centralisation of powers or discrimination with states in handling disasters.
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NASA Disasters Programme Uses Artificial Intelligence to Help Aid Response Efforts
NASA is leveraging artificial intelligence and open science to enhance disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. During events like Hurricane Ida, NASA provided actionable data on soil moisture, flood detection, and power outages through its Disasters Mapping Portal. AI-driven tools, like blue tarp detection for damaged roofs, are aidi...
