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109 Killed, 226 Roads Blocked Due To Heavy Rain, Landslides In Himachal
The State Disaster Management Authority confirmed that monsoon caused a total of 109 deaths between June 20 and July 16, 2025, in Himachal Pradesh. Of these, 64 people lost their lives in rain-related incidents, while 45 died in road accidents.
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257 Roads Blocked, 171 Water Supply Schemes Disrupted In Himachal
Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh have led to disruptions in public utilities, according to public utility reports compiled by the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) of the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA).
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106 Killed During Monsoon Season In Himachal Pradesh
The heavy rains during the monsoon season has affected life and property in parts of Himachal Pradesh and has claimed 106 lives between June 20 and July 15, 2025, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
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Thane Worker Gets Stuck In Lift Of Under-Construction Building, Rescued After 15 Hours
A 39-year-old worker got trapped in a suspended cradle lift at an under-construction highrise building in Maharashtra's Thane city and was rescued safely after 15 hours on Wednesday morning, officials said.
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78 Dead Since Onset Of Monsoon In Himachal Pradesh
At least 78 people have lost their lives in Himachal Pradesh since the onset of the monsoon on June 20, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
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Explained: Why India's Monsoons Are Now Deadlier And More Unpredictable
Monsoon rainfall is becoming more erratic, with intense downpours followed by dry spells. This variability affects agriculture, water systems, and disaster preparedness.
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Govt Tests Emergency Alert System On Phones: What Is Cell Broadcast And Why It Matters
On June 28, 2025, the Department of Telecom sent out a test emergency alert via the Cell Broadcast Alert System to Android and iOS users across India.
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Jagannath Rath Yatra: AI-based CCTVs Enhance Security, Traffic Management In Puri
The Puri district administration has deployed Al-based CCTV cameras to monitor the festivities and ensure security, surveillance, including traffic management during the Ratha Yatra 2025.
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Mumbai Body Invokes Disaster Management Act To Resolve Water Tanker Strike
Mumbai's civic body on Sunday invoked the Disaster Management Act 2005 to find a solution to the water tanker strike underway in the metropolis since April 10.
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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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Heat Waves Predicted In 49 Mandals In Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority has forecast heat waves across 49 mandals.
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Odisha Announces Morning Classes In Schools Starting April 2 Due To Heatwave
Anganwadi centers will also function from 7 am to 9 am during the summer, Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said.
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Winter Session Highlights: Both Houses Adjourned Till 3 PM
3 key bills - Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 and Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 were on the agenda.
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Snakebites, Natural Disasters Claimed 10,300 Lives in Odisha In 3 Years: Minister
More than 10,300 people lost their lives due to drowning, snakebites and natural disasters in Odisha over the past three years, revenue and disaster management minister Suresh Pujari informed the assembly on Thursday.
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ISRO Deploys Satellites to Monitor Cyclone Fengal Which Is Moving Towards Tamil Nadu
Cyclone Fengal is approaching Tamil Nadu, and ISRO’s advanced satellite systems, including EOS-06 and INSAT-3DR, have been closely monitoring its progress since November 23, 2024. The EOS-06 Scatterometer, part of the Oceansat-3 mission, is instrumental in detecting ocean wind patterns associated with the cyclone, while INSAT-3DR offers real-time...
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109 Killed, 226 Roads Blocked Due To Heavy Rain, Landslides In Himachal
The State Disaster Management Authority confirmed that monsoon caused a total of 109 deaths between June 20 and July 16, 2025, in Himachal Pradesh. Of these, 64 people lost their lives in rain-related incidents, while 45 died in road accidents.
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257 Roads Blocked, 171 Water Supply Schemes Disrupted In Himachal
Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh have led to disruptions in public utilities, according to public utility reports compiled by the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) of the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA).
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106 Killed During Monsoon Season In Himachal Pradesh
The heavy rains during the monsoon season has affected life and property in parts of Himachal Pradesh and has claimed 106 lives between June 20 and July 15, 2025, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
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Thane Worker Gets Stuck In Lift Of Under-Construction Building, Rescued After 15 Hours
A 39-year-old worker got trapped in a suspended cradle lift at an under-construction highrise building in Maharashtra's Thane city and was rescued safely after 15 hours on Wednesday morning, officials said.
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78 Dead Since Onset Of Monsoon In Himachal Pradesh
At least 78 people have lost their lives in Himachal Pradesh since the onset of the monsoon on June 20, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
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Explained: Why India's Monsoons Are Now Deadlier And More Unpredictable
Monsoon rainfall is becoming more erratic, with intense downpours followed by dry spells. This variability affects agriculture, water systems, and disaster preparedness.
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Govt Tests Emergency Alert System On Phones: What Is Cell Broadcast And Why It Matters
On June 28, 2025, the Department of Telecom sent out a test emergency alert via the Cell Broadcast Alert System to Android and iOS users across India.
-
Jagannath Rath Yatra: AI-based CCTVs Enhance Security, Traffic Management In Puri
The Puri district administration has deployed Al-based CCTV cameras to monitor the festivities and ensure security, surveillance, including traffic management during the Ratha Yatra 2025.
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Mumbai Body Invokes Disaster Management Act To Resolve Water Tanker Strike
Mumbai's civic body on Sunday invoked the Disaster Management Act 2005 to find a solution to the water tanker strike underway in the metropolis since April 10.
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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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Heat Waves Predicted In 49 Mandals In Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority has forecast heat waves across 49 mandals.
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Odisha Announces Morning Classes In Schools Starting April 2 Due To Heatwave
Anganwadi centers will also function from 7 am to 9 am during the summer, Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said.
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Winter Session Highlights: Both Houses Adjourned Till 3 PM
3 key bills - Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 and Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 were on the agenda.
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Snakebites, Natural Disasters Claimed 10,300 Lives in Odisha In 3 Years: Minister
More than 10,300 people lost their lives due to drowning, snakebites and natural disasters in Odisha over the past three years, revenue and disaster management minister Suresh Pujari informed the assembly on Thursday.
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ISRO Deploys Satellites to Monitor Cyclone Fengal Which Is Moving Towards Tamil Nadu
Cyclone Fengal is approaching Tamil Nadu, and ISRO’s advanced satellite systems, including EOS-06 and INSAT-3DR, have been closely monitoring its progress since November 23, 2024. The EOS-06 Scatterometer, part of the Oceansat-3 mission, is instrumental in detecting ocean wind patterns associated with the cyclone, while INSAT-3DR offers real-time...
