disaster management
Fatal Building Collapse in Tamil Nadu as Heavy Rainfall Threatens Southern India
Oct 22, 2025 05:20 pm CST
Two women have died in Cuddalore after a building collapsed during heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu. The state and neighboring Andhra Pradesh face red alerts for extremely heavy rainfall as a low pressure system approaches from the Bay of Bengal. Government officials have implemented extensive preparedness measures including school closures, evacuation plans, and deployment of disaster response teams across affected regions.
India's Stampede Crisis: From Karur to Bengaluru - A Call for Systemic Crowd Safety Reform
Oct 16, 2025 02:14 pm CST
This comprehensive analysis examines India's recurring stampede tragedies, from Karur to Bengaluru, identifying systemic failures in infrastructure, administration, and safety culture. The article proposes three crucial reforms: implementing a National Crowd Safety Act, adopting scientific crowd management technologies, and cultivating a public safety culture to prevent future disasters and protect lives during mass gatherings across India.
Devastating Floods in Darjeeling: 17 Dead, Tourists Advised to Stay Put as Rescue Operations Underway
Oct 05, 2025 05:49 pm CST
Severe flooding and landslides have claimed at least 17 lives in Darjeeling, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee advising tourists to remain where they are until police can safely evacuate them. Following sudden heavy rainfall exceeding 300mm in 12 hours, multiple districts in North Bengal are underwater, critical bridges have collapsed, and road access to Sikkim has been cut off. State authorities have established 24/7 control rooms while Prime Minister Modi and other officials have pledged full support for rescue and relief operations.
Rescue Efforts Continue for 91 Students Trapped in Indonesian Islamic School Collapse
Oct 01, 2025 11:01 am CST
Rescue teams are working desperately to save 91 students trapped under rubble after an Islamic boarding school collapsed in East Java, Indonesia. The century-old al Khoziny school was undergoing unauthorized expansion when its structure gave way during afternoon prayers, leaving three confirmed dead and 100 injured as rescuers provide vital supplies through narrow gaps to keep survivors alive.
'Ray Of Hope': Trapped Under Debris, Uttarakhand Man Pulled Out Alive After 16 Hours
Sep 19, 2025 02:51 pm CST
A man trapped under debris for over 16 hours was rescued by officials in Nandanagar, Chamoli police said on Friday, as rescue and relief operations continue in the disaster-affected areas following heavy rains and a cloudburst.
3 Killed, More Than 120 Evacuated In 24 Hours As Rains Hit Parts Of Maharashtra
Sep 16, 2025 09:36 pm CST
Three people have died and more than 120 were evacuated amid heavy rains in Maharashtra in the last 24 hours, the State Disaster Management Department said on Tuesday.