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Satellite Pics Show "Dangerous" Lake Formed By Uttarakhand Avalanche

India News | Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Friday February 12, 2021

High resolution satellite images have identified the exact spot where a "dangerous" lake was formed by the debris of the avalanche that left dozens dead and 200 missing on Sunday. Scientists of the Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO), the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and others are working on a plan to avoid another disas...

Dzukou Valley Fire Doused After 2 Weeks Of Air Force, NDRF Operations

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Monday January 11, 2021

The two-week long forest fire in Dzukou valley on Nagaland-Manipur border has been doused and no fresh fire or smoke was visible on Monday, the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) said. It said it will assess the damage caused to the forest, environment and other flora and fauna in Dzukou valley.

India's Disaster Response Force To Get UN Tag

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday January 10, 2021

India could soon be a part of the United Nations (UN) mandated international disaster rescue operations as the country's federal contingency force, NDRF, is expected to obtain a globally recognised standardisation later this year, a top-ranking official has said.

In A First, Disaster Response Team Inducts Over 100 Women Officials

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 5, 2021

The first batch of over 100 women disaster combatants and rescuers has been inducted in the country's National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).

Dzuko Wildfire At Manipur Border Raging, Choppers, NDRF Teams Rushed

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Saturday January 2, 2021

A team from the National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF), and two more Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopters will be pressed in to help the ground forces in Manipur contain the Dzukou Valley wildfire that started on December 29. The centre has assured all necessary help to combat the massive blaze that started in Nagaland four days ago and has since spre...

Cyclone Burevi Weakens, Tamil Nadu Airports Shut As Precaution

India News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited by Arun Nair | Friday December 4, 2020

Southern Tamil Nadu and neighbouring Kerala are on high alert as cyclone Burevi inches closer to the southern shores. The cyclone - which has weakened into a deep depression - is likely to cross Ramanathapuram and adjoining districts in six hours with windspeed of 50-60 kmph, according to the weather office.

NDRF Teams Deployed In Kerala, Tamil Nadu Ahead Of Cyclone Burevi

India News | ANI | Wednesday December 2, 2020

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is well prepared ahead of Cyclone Burevi striking the coasts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Odisha tomorrow, the NDRF officials said here on Wednesday.

Tropical Cyclone Burevi: Tamil Nadu, Kerala Brace For Cyclone. Key Updates

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Wednesday December 2, 2020

Cyclone Burevi Updates: Today the cyclonic storm is 470 km east-southeast of Pamban and 650 km east of Kanniyakumari. Cyclone Burevi likely to hit south Tamil Nadu and Kerala coast on December 4. Relief teams have already "reached most locations", the NDRF tweeted.

Cyclone Nivar And Chennai Weather: Rainfall, Windspeed, NDRF Preparations

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Tuesday November 24, 2020

Chennai Weather: It has been raining in Chennai since morning. Cyclone Nivar is very likely to cross the Tamil Nadu coast sometime tomorrow evening. PM Modi spoke to Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami today. Here are the latest updates on Cyclone Nivar and Chennai weather.

Cyclone Nivar Highlights: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry On Alert As Cyclone Nivar Intensify

India News | NDTV | Wednesday November 25, 2020

Cyclone Nivar, which will likely become a "very severe cyclonic storm", is expected to make landfall Wednesday evening between Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu (which is around 56 km from state capital Chennai) and Karaikal in Puducherry.

Cyclone Nivar: NDRF Deputes 30 Teams For Rescue Operations

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday November 23, 2020

The NDRF has earmarked 30 teams to launch rescue and relief operations in view of the cyclone "Nivar" that is expected to hit the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry between Tuesday and Thursday, officials said on Monday.

Centre Approves Rs 4,382 Crore As Natural Disaster Assistance To 6 States

India News | ANI | Saturday November 14, 2020

A high-level committee of the Union Home Ministry on Friday approved Rs 4,381.88 crores for relief and assistance under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to six states after recent natural calamities caused widespread devastation.

Hyderabad Battered By Heavy Overnight Rain, Flash Floods In Some Parts

Hyderabad News | Reported by Uma Sudhir | Sunday October 18, 2020

Heavy overnight rain left several parts of Hyderabad flooded, days after deadly downpour left at least 50 people dead and caused damage worth thousands of crores in Telangana. The Balanagar Lake in the state capital breached its boundaries last night, causing huge flash floods in nearby areas.

Flood-Like Situation In Maharashtra, Karnataka; NDRF Teams Rescue People

India News | Asian News International | Thursday October 15, 2020

Flood-like situation in parts of Maharashtra and Karnataka has hampered normal life. Both states received extremely heavy rainfall in the last few days. The National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) has started rescue operations in the affected areas of the two states.

Rescue Operations In Bhiwandi Building Collapse Called Off, 41 Dead

India News | ANI | Thursday September 24, 2020

Rescue operations at the site of the Bhiwandi building collapse in Maharashtra have been called off as the death count rose to 41, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) said today.