NDRF deployment
Chennai Braces for Extreme Rainfall as Cyclone Dithwa Weakens: Schools Closed and Emergency Measures Activated
Dec 02, 2025 02:20 am CST
Following Cyclone Dithwa's weakening into a deep depression, Chennai and surrounding districts face an extreme rainfall alert. The Greater Chennai Corporation has activated 215 relief centers, deployed 700+ pumps, and mobilized emergency response teams. Despite preparedness claims, existing waterlogging raises concerns about the stormwater drainage system's effectiveness as schools and colleges remain closed tomorrow.
Cyclone Montha: Odisha Prepares as 8 Southern Districts Placed Under Red Zone Alert
Oct 27, 2025 09:34 am CST
Odisha intensifies preparations for impending Cyclone Montha with eight southern districts under Red Zone alert. Minister Suresh Pujari leads comprehensive disaster response efforts including deployment of 128 ODRAF, NDRF teams, mandatory evacuations by tomorrow evening, and fishing bans as the system intensifies toward making landfall near Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28.
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.