Natural Disaster

As Cyclone Fani Rolls Menacingly, Massive Evacuation On In Odisha

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 2, 2019

A massive exodus was underway in coastal Odisha on Thursday as hundreds of thousands of people left their home and hearth, on foot and by vehicles, to escape the fury of cyclone Fani in probably the largest evacuation ahead of a natural disaster in the country.

27 Dead As Freak Storm Hits Southern Nepal, More Than 600 Injured

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday April 1, 2019

At least 27 people have been killed and hundreds injured after a freak storm hit southern Nepal, destroying houses, uprooting trees and toppling electricity poles, officials said.

Baby Reunited With Dad As Number Of Dead In Indonesia Flood Hits 77

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday March 18, 2019

A baby trapped under rubble after flash flooding destroyed his home in Indonesia has been reunited with his father after the disaster killed the rest of their family, officials said Monday, as the death toll hit 77.

Centre Approves Rs 1,604 Crore Aid To Four Disaster-Hit States

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday February 28, 2019

The Centre on Thursday approved an additional assistance of Rs 1,604.15 crore to Andhra Pradesh, Manipur, Jharkhand and Rajasthan for damages incurred in natural disasters during 2018, said a Home Ministry statement.

Why Sightings Of This Rare Fish In Japan Have People Panicking

Offbeat | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday February 4, 2019

Sightings of the rare oarfish in Japan have raised fear and speculation amongst the people of an incoming natural disaster, as the deep-water fish is believed to be a harbinger of earthquakes and tsunamis, the media reported on Saturday.

Natural Disasters Cost $155 Billion In 2018, Several Of Them Struck Hard

World News | Angela Fritz, The Washington Post | Thursday December 27, 2018

Natural disasters cost $155 billion this year, and several of them struck the U.S. particularly hard. Hurricanes Michael and Florence, the California wildfires and Hawaii's volcano eruption are all on the list of the most expensive global disasters of 2018, according to the Zurich-based reinsurance company Swiss Re

Day After Cyclone Gaja Hits State, Tamil Nadu's Accusation Against Centre

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 16, 2018

The Tamil Nadu government Friday alleged that the Centre had not sanctioned funds sought by it in the wake of natural disasters such as cyclones, saying this was the case with both the NDA dispensation and its predecessor, the UPA.

West Bengal Prepared To Handle Natural Disasters, Says Mamata Banerjee

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday October 13, 2018

West Bengal is well prepared to tackle natural disasters and has built flood shelters and relief godowns in the districts, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said today.

India Lost $79.5 Billion Due To Natural Disasters In 20 Years, Says United Nations

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday October 12, 2018

India has suffered economic losses of $79.5 billion due to natural disasters during the last two decades, according to the United Nations (UN).

India Among 5 Economies Worst Affected By Climate Disasters: UN Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 11, 2018

India suffered a whopping $79.5 billion economic loss due to climate-related disasters in the last 20 years, according to a UN report which highlights the impact of extreme weather events on the global economy. The economies of US, China, Japan, India and Puerto Rico have been the worst affected, the report added.

GST Council Meets To Consider New Tax For Kerala Flood, Future Calamities

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 28, 2018

GST Council, the highest decision making body of the Goods and Services Tax regime, today decided to set up a seven-member group of ministers to suggest on cess demand for Kerala flood rehabilitation.

Kerala Floods Cited At UN To Urge Faster Action On Climate Change

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 26, 2018

UN General Assembly President Maria Fernanda Espinosa cited the recent devastating floods in Kerala, among other natural disasters wrecking havoc across the world, to make a call to the world leaders to achieve progress on agreements aimed at slowing climate change

ISRO's GPS Substitute To Warn Fishermen About Disasters, Maritime Borders

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 7, 2018

Fishermen can now be alerted about natural disasters and position of the International Maritime Boundary Line while they are at the sea using the NaVIC system, a home-grown GPS, a senior ISRO scientist said Friday.

"Very Strong" Typhoon Jebi On Course For Japan Landfall

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday September 3, 2018

Japan on Sunday braced for a "very strong" typhoon, with authorities warning of high waves, floods and landslides, including in areas hit by deadly flooding earlier this year.

65,000 People Rescued By Fishermen During Floods: Kerala Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 27, 2018

Braving driving rain and raging waters, fishermen from Kerala had rescued 65,000 marooned people from flood hit areas in the state during rescue operations, Fisheries Minister J Mercykutty Amma said today.