"disaster-management"

At least nine people were killed by lightning strikes across Bihar's Banka, Lakhisarai and Patna districts in the past 24 hours, officials said. Five deaths were reported in Banka, three in Lakhisarai and one in Patna, with Rs 4 lakh compensation announced

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan said the state is planning an AI-assisted disaster management and resilience system to predict sudden climate changes. A pilot project will begin in Pathanamthitta, while river desilting will be prioritised following recent floods

Jammu and Kashmir Minister Javed Ahmed Rana called for a long-term disaster mitigation plan in Poonch after rain-related incidents claimed 18 lives. He directed officials to identify landslide and flash flood zones, restore damaged infrastructure and ensure timely relief and rehabilitation

Severe flooding in Assam claimed 21 more lives, taking the death toll to 31, with over 5.65 lakh people affected across 12 districts. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Upper Assam and announced ₹4 lakh ex gratia for victims' families

Despite being hospitalized with exhaustion, Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde conducted high-level virtual meetings from his bed. Shinde issued strict directives to ministers and civic officials to expedite emergency rescue and relief operations across rain-battered Mumbai, Konkan, and Raigad

Incessant heavy rainfall threw Mumbai out of gear on Saturday, prompting the BMC to shut schools and colleges early. Following an IMD red alert, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis urged citizens to avoid unnecessary travel until July 6

Odisha will install four more Doppler weather radars to enhance forecasting of cyclones, floods and heavy rainfall. The government also reviewed disaster mitigation projects, flood and cyclone shelters, heatwave centres, and El Niño preparedness to strengthen the state's disaster management capabilities

India's Dhruva Space has signed an MoU with Finland-based ICEYE to manufacture satellite buses and develop advanced space systems. The partnership will focus on boosting Earth observation data analytics for disaster management, maritime tracking, and agriculture

Heatwaves become disasters not because of temperature alone, but due to social vulnerability, inequity, and inadequate preparedness

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition seeking directions to minimise earthquake damage, noting that seismic preparedness is a government policy matter. The bench questioned the petitioner’s arguments, remarking, “Should we relocate everyone to the moon?” while refusing to consider media reports

The Department of Telecommunications has set up a 24/7 control room and directed service providers to ensure uninterrupted connectivity as Cyclone Ditwah approaches Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. IMD has issued yellow alerts, with heavy rains affecting several districts

UNICEF and Humane World for Animals India, in collaboration with Telangana State Disaster Management Authority, held the state’s first animal-inclusive disaster risk reduction conference. Experts discussed integrating animal welfare into disaster preparedness, response systems, and family-centered plans

The Andhra Pradesh government is rolling out automatic sirens in villages to warn citizens of lightning and floods. Backed by ISRO satellites, the RTGS-led initiative will expand disaster preparedness, improve governance, and support startups through innovation hubs statewide

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing to act on IMD warnings before heavy rains devastated Medak and Kamareddy. He demanded ₹25 lakh ex gratia for victims’ families and compensation for farmers, alleging gross negligence in relief efforts.

According to information received from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), the helicopter belonging to AeroTrans Services Private Limited crashed and fell into a gorge about 200-250 metres deep

With its funding and bilateral efforts, the Quad grouping is facilitating the delivery of relief supplies, deploying emergency medical teams and supporting humanitarian partners working in Myanmar to provide care for those affected by the earthquake.

Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar is given to INCOIS for its contribution in disaster management. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 51 lakh and a certificate in case of an institution and Rs 5 lakh and a certificate in case of an individual

Several landslides and rockfalls along the tracks have resulted in several casualties and injuries over the last three years

Move beyond the cycle of reaction and recovery and embrace a future where we are prepared for whatever nature throws our way

The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection (HYDRA) to be entrusted with the responsibility of monitoring area covering 2,000 square kms up to Outer Ring Road.