disaster response
Centre Approves Rs 1,950 Crore Disaster Relief Fund to Karnataka and Maharashtra for Monsoon Flood Recovery
Oct 20, 2025 02:41 am CST
The Indian government has allocated Rs 1,950.80 crore as the second installment of disaster relief funds to Karnataka and Maharashtra to assist recovery efforts following severe monsoon flooding. This is part of a larger national disaster response initiative that has already distributed over Rs 13,600 crore to affected states, with comprehensive support including 199 NDRF teams deployed across India.
18 Dead, 3 Rescued After Massive Landslide Buries Bus in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur
Oct 08, 2025 01:54 am CST
A devastating landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur district has claimed at least 18 lives after burying a private bus carrying 30-35 passengers. Prime Minister Modi announced compensation for victims' families as rescue operations continue with NDRF teams working at the site near Bhallu Bridge. Three children were rescued and authorities are working urgently to clear debris following days of heavy rainfall in the region.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Defends Durga Puja Carnival Amid North Bengal Disaster, Visits Injured BJP MP
Oct 07, 2025 09:09 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee defended holding Durga Puja carnival despite north Bengal's flood disaster and made a courtesy visit to injured BJP MP Khagen Murmu, while political tensions escalate over disaster response and alleged attacks on opposition leaders. The Chief Minister promised support for affected families while facing criticism from BJP leadership over priorities and law enforcement.
Deadly Typhoon Bualoi Devastates Vietnam's Coast: 8 Dead, 17 Missing in Powerful Storm
Sep 29, 2025 05:00 pm CST
Typhoon Bualoi has swept through Vietnam's coastal regions, leaving 8 people dead and 17 others missing. The powerful storm brought devastating winds, eight-meter-high waves, and heavy rainfall that damaged homes, flooded agricultural land, and disrupted transportation before weakening as it moved inland toward Laos. Government authorities evacuated over 28,500 people ahead of the typhoon's landfall, with warnings of continued flooding and landslide risks across affected regions.
Severe Flooding in Hyderabad: 55 Evacuated as Reservoirs Release Water Into Musi River
Sep 27, 2025 12:46 pm CST
Hyderabad faces major flooding as authorities evacuate 55 residents from flood-prone areas after Himayatsagar and Osmansagar reservoirs release 25,000 cusecs of water into the Musi River. The city's IT corridors are severely waterlogged, causing traffic gridlock, while historic neighborhoods struggle with inadequate drainage systems. Emergency response teams remain on high alert as more heavy rainfall is forecast.
Video: Floodwater Breaks Hotel Door As Super Typhoon Ragasa Hits Hong Kong
Sep 24, 2025 03:44 pm CST
After leaving deadly destruction in Taiwan and Philippines, Super Typhoon Ragasa, one of the strongest in years to hit East Asia, brought in waves taller than lampposts onto Hong Kong's shores early on Wednesday as it halted life in parts of China.
Intertwined In Death: Mother, Sons' Bodies Found Under Chamoli Landslide Debris
Sep 21, 2025 01:50 am CST
As rescue operations in Uttarakhand's disaster-hit Chamoli district continued, a heart-rending visual emerged from the debris when a woman was found with her twin sons clinging to her body - all three dead.
'What Will We Do With Rs 1,600 Crore?': Bhagwant Mann On Centre's Flood Aid
Sep 19, 2025 07:46 pm CST
The initial assessment of damage from floods that have ravaged Punjab over the past weeks is around Rs 13,800 crore and the final figure will likely be higher, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann told NDTV Friday.
14 Injured, 20 Missing After Landslides In Uttarakhand's Chamoli
Sep 18, 2025 06:10 pm CST
Fourteen people were feared trapped and 20 were injured as landslides and flooding triggered by heavy rain flattened more than 30 houses in four villages in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand on Thursday.
Cloudburst In Uttarakhand's Chamoli Leaves 7 Missing, Washes Away 6 Houses
Sep 18, 2025 12:08 pm CST
At least seven people have been reported missing after a cloudburst triggered by torrential rains struck Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, leaving behind a trail of destruction.