"disaster-response-force"

Lack of traffic at major water logging points ease the efforts of GHMC workers

Special teams on ground to check waterlogging, drainage overflow and clearing of uprooted trees

During the lockdown, DRF and Fire Services Department took up round-the-clock operations to spray disinfectants at all major thoroughfares and public places

City sees many firsts, development projects and citizen-centric services in a short span of six years

Hyderabad: Since last Tuesday, the GHMC’s Disaster Response Force (DRF) teams have rescued over 2,540 persons from rain affected areas and shifted them to safer places. Since Tuesday evening, six boat teams were deployed on the field and rescue operations launched as and when a request was made. All the boat teams were being continuously […]

"Property loss cannot be prevented during such disasters. But we are making all efforts to avoid loss of lives including forcible eviction. I express my heartfelt condolences to those who died in these incidents,"

Teams of the GHMC's Disaster Response Force used boats to shift the families out from their houses to safer places or their relative’s places.

According to the Madhapur police, the child, N.Moksha, who was last seen playing in front of his house while his parents were inside went missing around 3 pm.